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.

Among north Seattle neighborhoods, Greenwood strikes a particularly healthy balance between proximity to amenities and quiet residences. Two major junctions along Greenwood Avenue serve as hubs of retail, services and restaurants. This week, we're spotlighting the northern one, where Holman Road, Greenwood Avenue and 105th ...

We're all tired of the smoke here in Seattle, and some of us are even ready for the rainy weather. Give it a couple of months and you will be wishing for that Seattle Summer. The official end of summer is still a month away, and Seattle's cultural calendar is packed.

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.

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.

Are you hosting Turkey Day at home this year? The task of preparing a feast for any number of guests (and drunk uncles) is daunting for even seasoned hosts, and just the shopping can be its own ordeal. We have top recommendations for those who want to put on their best home-style feast, and those who burn the bird. The Butc...

Sirens and Feral Kitties it is time to have a Love You Party. Yep – you heard right. February is the month of love and we want to love you back. Join Team Diva, Retail Therapy, and Planetary Apothecary for a delicious party on Friday, February 13th from 6:00 PM to 9:00ish. This soiree is for the feral kitty in all of ...

Ten More Art Events for November: Since last month’s list was so popular, I’m back with ten more. November is packed with great events. Some of these shows are going to run longer than the month of November. This means they deserve multiple visits. Visit art galleries early and often. Many of my favorite local ...

  The Big Diva Wedding Bash is just around the corner and some of our fabulous guests have already started trickling in to the city. We are feeling lucky to have so many friends and family coming in to Seattle from far-off places and want to make sure they have the best time possible in this incredibly place we call ho...