During our recent stay in Seattle, Washington, we enjoyed a few nights at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, quirky, and elegant. You can check out more Kimpton properties in Seattle, here.

We loved the decor throughout. Coming to Seattle to hear our daughter play violin in the Sacred Sounds of Christmas concert at Benaroya Hall, we were able to enjoy the festive lights of downtown Seattle. (more…)

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This past weekend, my family and I enjoyed a fabulous stay at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Downtown Seattle, along with great food, gorgeous weather, and an epic U2 Joshua Tree concert at Century Link Field! (more…)

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My husband and I recently enjoyed our stay, and the beautiful “Emerald City,” as we visited our daughter who’s in college there. If you have never been in a Kimpton hotel before, you need to put it on your “wish list.” I’ve been a lucky girl to stay in their Monaco Portland, Oregon, Alexis Hotel in Seattle, and Hotel Eventi New York City hotels, and quite honestly, they are my very favorite hotel chain. I’ll explain why…… (more…)

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A few weekends ago, my husband and I took our daughter to beautiful downtown Seattle on a college tour/mini vacation. We thought the year would never come—2015—when our baby would graduate high school, but it’s actually here, right now, and we’re making college decisions! Our trip was a huge success, thanks to the delightful, quirky boutique Alexis Hotel, where we stayed, in the heart of downtown Seattle. As you can see, we had the most delightful weather!

The Alexis Hotel is equal parts modern haven and historic landmark, and sits right on the waterfront, just a few blocks from the Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, and Pioneer Square neighborhood. If you have never been in a Kimpton hotel before, you need to put it on your “wish list.” I’ve been a lucky girl to stay in their Monaco Portland, OR and Hotel Eventi New York City hotels, and quite honestly, they are my very favorite hotel chain. I’ll explain why as I write more in this post. (more…)

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Storyville has figured it out. Not only does it provide a stand-alone incredible coffee, it also has a menu that is untouched by any other corporate coffee company. All food is prepared within 2 hours or less of purchase, and it is head and shoulders above any other food that you will enjoy in the Seattle area.

It’s delicious, relaxing, the architecture is unique, and quite honestly, we’ve never encountered staff that was so willing to go the extra mile for their customers.

Let me tell you more about their 3 locations!

Pike Market.

Their mothership, located in Pike Market, is by far the most stunning decor we’ve ever seen, not only in a coffee shop, but in any coffee shop. It’s a feast for the eyes and your inner senses. It has a way of relaxing you and invigorating you at the same time. (more…)

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Imagine starting a new, gourmet and boutique coffee company and experience in–of all places–Seattle? That would be like trying to redefine barbeque in Texas or Tennessee. You would have to do more than get the soul of the coffee bean. You would need to understand the soul of people, too. What they really want, and what their real story is as well.

Pike Place.

Well, Storyville Coffee at Pike Place has figured this out and more. It’s not just competing with the big boys either. It’s beating them, by redefining the coffee-ed lifestyle, which isn’t only about coffee.

Not only does Storyville provide incredible, stand-alone coffee, but being in their stores is like stepping onto a movie set, making you think that they should be called “Coffee Sets” instead. And it has a menu that is untouched by any other corporate coffee company. All food is prepared within 2 hours or less, and it is head and shoulders above any other food that you will enjoy in the Seattle coffee world. It’s delicious, expands your palette, and is delightfully quirky.

Our visit.

Let me share my experience with you. My husband, daughter and I recently spent a weekend in Seattle, the beloved coffee capital of America and perhaps the world. The weather was delightful as well, as it’s hard to beat a warm Seattle afternoon. (more…)

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