We are already seeing a wave of restaurant closures in Seattle. The government has effectively made all venues take-out only, but beyond that, many places have had to throw in the towel permanently. Retailers are already in panic mode. What can we do?

Shopping from Seattle's many holiday markets is a great chance to meet independent vendors and designers. Your dollars go so much further when you shop local, and you find truly unique gifts, too.

This is it: The turn of the season. The autumn colors are coming in around Seattle. Rain will soon become the norm. Some of us can't wait for grey, brisk days at home or in a cafe with a hot bevvie in hand. Others get stir crazy just thinking about it. In Queen Anne, we have some suggestions for the culturally inclined that...

Seattle officially became a UNESCO City of Literature in late October. It's perfect timing, because is there a better season than autumn to curl up with a good book? We think not.

It truly is better to give than receive, but the shopping that precedes the giving can be a nightmare. Between the crowds arm wrestling for discounts and listening to the same loop of "All I Want for Christmas..." piped throughout every store - know wonder Amazon makes a killing this time of you. If you still want to get ou...

Part of the joy of living in Seattle is getting to know its great boutiques and shops. Shopping for someone else can be daunting, but there really is something for everyone out there. Knowing the right places to look makes the job even easier, so that's why we are offering our own Team Diva gift shopping guide.

Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods and give identity to the streets we call home. It feels good to support them year-round, but it's especially important during the holidays.