Culture Our Mother's Day gift guide Via Spiga 'Cove' Pump (Nordstrom) and Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Mountaineering Boot (REI). by Meredeth McMahon / May 9, 2007
Culture Where have the budget boutiques gone? The Frock Shop in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. (Frock Shop) by Meredeth McMahon / April 28, 2007
Culture A no-sweat, forward-looking clearance sale strategy Our fashion maven says there's plenty of summer clothing marked down that can be adapted for other seasons, especially in the Northwest. by Meredeth McMahon / September 2, 2007
Culture How to maneuver the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Among our fashion maven's tips: Make a list of things you want, then grab and buy and worry about size later. by Meredeth McMahon / July 11, 2007
Culture Summer fashions for men who don't want to think too much Clockwise from top left: Tommy Bahama shirt, shark swim trunks, linen trousers, and flat-front chino shorts. by Meredeth McMahon / June 18, 2007
Culture Father's Day shopping emergency! It's late, but not too late, to do right by Dad. by Meredeth McMahon / June 12, 2007
Culture Ten trends in fall fashion Crosscut's maven helps you dress for crisper weather. by Meredeth McMahon / September 20, 2007
Opinion Notes on being useful after dying in Washington state From medical studies to compost, here's how my body can be used up after I die. by Judy Lightfoot / April 13, 2021
United we bicker? A sharp, hopeful look at U.S. potential How did We the People dwindle into We the Taxpayers? Author Marilynne Robinson is making waves nationally with her new book about American society and our democratic faith in the potential of every... by Judy Lightfoot / April 12, 2012