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NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Thankful AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE

LAYOUT DESIGNER

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Kate Baxendale

APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

WITH OUR LOVED ONES. The winding down of the year always brings about a

Candace Oliver, Caitlin Agnew, Lisa Schreiner

time of reflection for us—remembering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on turkey disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons spent curled up on the couch after one

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Kevin Scott, Chantel Allen, Yuriy Manchik

too many pieces of pie; thinking of the people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year.

As we press pause on the hustle and bustle of life putting together a monthly magazine, we’re able to look back on the past year and, most meaningfully, the stories from all of you that have made what we do possible. We also take this chance to think of those less fortunate and encourage you to take the opportunity this giving season to donate to local organizations or charities giving back locally.

We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.

Happy Thanksgiving, Bellevue​!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

FEATURES 22 The Season for Samara The Perfect Fall Blend of Ambiance and Cuisine at This Moody Neighborhood Bistro

28 Giving Back Local Nonprofits Provide Opportunities to Give Back to Serve Our Community

32 Getaway: Sun Valley Idaho’s Iconic Mountain Town with Something for Everyone

40 Holistic Health Tips for the Holidays How to Stay Grounded in

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Your Priorities and Thrive This Holiday Season

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

22 Culinary Creations 32 Travel Destination 36 Renovate & Refine 40 Healthy Lifestyle 42 Food & Wine 44 Lifestyle Calendar 48 Our Town

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GOOD TIMES

Avenue Bellevue Breaks Ground on Condo, Hotel and Retail Development On Sept. 18, Avenue Bellevue, the new luxury condo, hotel and retail project from Fortress Development, officially broke ground.

Attended by project developer Andy Lakha, Mayor John Chelminiak, City Council member Jennifer Robertson and city planning staff, the groundbreaking kicked off the development of the $1-plus billion project that will bring new luxury living and lifestyle offerings to Bellevue and the Pacific Northwest.

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Suite Restaurant + Lounge Eighth Annual White Party This summer, Suite hosted its most anticipated event of the season. Guests were encouraged to dress in white in celebration of summer.

Suite pulls out all the stops with over-the-top live entertainment, white carpet photos, indoor and outdoor VIP tables and packages, giveaways, live DJs, dancing and more. Visit SuiteBellevue.com to learn more about Suite and their events.

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Inaugural Tour de Pier Seattle On Sept. 14, Tour de Pier, the stationary cycling fundraising event, completed its first-ever Tour de Pier Seattle at Lake Union Park, raising nearly $150,000 to support cancer research at Virginia Mason Cancer Institute, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and the Uncle Kory Foundation. PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATALIE POST, JEREMY GONZALEZ AND KYLE ROOF

One Eighty Foundation’s 23rd Annual Kids Classic Golf Tournament On Thursday, Sept. 12, the One Eighty Foundation hosted its largest event of the year at The Golf Club at Newcastle. More than 250 golfers teed up for the kids and raised $260,000! Because of our supportive community, the organization was able to raise funds to support its mission. Save the date for next year's event on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.

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most festive holiday scene. Enjoy the com-

including holidays (lights go out at 9:30 p.m).

plimentary parade on the sidewalks between

Tickets are $5 per person, and children 10 years

Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from

and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased

Northeast Fourth to Northeast Eighth Streets

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the original outlaws of American art. The Father

staff and volunteers were brainstorming ideas

of Exponential Imagination, opening at Bellevue

to increase Garden visitation in the off-season,

Arts Museum on Oct. 4, presents 30 recent oil

while also heralding the start of winter and the

paintings and two major sculptures by the artist

holiday season. The group came up with lots

upheld as the godfather of the lowbrow and pop

of ideas, but the one that stuck: a month-long

surrealist art movements.

festival they called “Festival of Garden d’Lights.”

The festival included workshops, musical performances, winter walks, gingerbread house building and the cornerstone of the festival: a botanical light display.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

EXPERIENCE THE PERFECT FALL BLEND OF AMBIANCE AND CUISINE AT THIS MOODY NEIGHBORHOOD BISTRO

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IT’S AUTUMN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST—THE WEATHER HAS TURNED, AND THE AIR IS STARTING TO BITE. Cue a hankering for not only a meal that captures the feel and flavors of the season but also an ambiance to match. A quick trip over the bridge to Samara has got you covered. Chef Eric Anderson has created and crafted a “wood-fueled neighborhood bistro” concept that serves seasonal wood-fired fare amidst a moody and intimate setting.

Samara takes its name from the winged fruit of maple trees that twirls like a helicopter. From its meaning, the design of the restaurant finds harmony and symmetry by pulling from nature. Inside, rich earth tones dominate, bringing to mind a tranquil wooded understory. Mutuus Studio, the architect responsible for bringing the interior design of the restaurant to life, saught to create a small, sophisticated and intimate neighborhood corner bistro, with a material palette taking cues from charred wood and copper cookware at various stages of patina. Mutuus also made custom lighting throughout.

With only 38 seats, it’s the perfect setting to cozy up in, with the dining area opening directly to the wood-fired grill, ensuring a front-and-center seat to the preparation of your delicious food. The intimate size also helps maintain the feeling of a neighborhood bistro.

“The design team sought to integrate the restaurant into the fabric of the neighborhood by creating a place that evokes a rich sense of timelessness and comfort,” notes Kristen Becker, a partner at Mutuus Studio.

“I liken the atmosphere to a Dutch still-life painting. It’s rich and moody with an elemental simplicity,” notes Saul Becker, a partner at Mutuus Studio. “The simple, ubiquitous copper pot was an inspiration to us. It’s something utilitarian that only gets better with age. We carried this theme throughout the restaurant with custom patinated copper panels and pendants, handmade Danish bricks, a soapstone chef’s counter and bar, and richly stained wood—simple materials that will get better over time and through use.”

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ingredients and the thoughtful palate it takes to produce delicious food. Eric has worked at Brunswick & Hunt and Palace Kitchen in Seattle; Pramil in Paris; spent a life-chang-

“I AM HAPPY TO BE WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE AS EXCITED ABOUT THEIR JOBS AS I AM ABOUT MINE; THE ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE, THE FARMERS, ALL PUTTING THEIR EFFORTS INTO SOMETHING USEFUL, BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS”

ing five years working for Greg Higgins of Higgins’ in Portland, Oregon; ran Besaw’s Cafe in Portland, Oregon; and has also staged

at

Michelin

starred restaurants: Le Bernardin, Alinea and Charlie Trotter’s.

For Samara, Eric was inspired by the American Craftsman movement, with its focus on simplicity, originality and natural materials. The menu is focused on locally sourced and environmentally friendly heritage breed animals and produce.

“I am happy to be working with people who are as excited about their jobs as I am about mine; the artists and craftspeople, the farmers, all putting their efforts into something useful, beautiful and delicious,” he says.

Among these incredible people/products are Steel Wheel Farm, The Sheepish Pig, Sonoma County Poultry, Akiko’s Potter, Jono Pandolfi and Jars Ceramistes.

Central to the restaurant is the multi-level, wood-fueled grill and oven.

“The design and the menu are inextricably linked. Each ingredient and each element of the restaurant’s design are given full weight. It was paramount that the mission of Samara was to give the restaurant patrons a heightened sense of the ritual of enjoying a meal and their presence in the space. Keeping the elements, ingredients and materials clear allows the patrons to be present and focused on their experience,” Saul says.

As a place that creates a sense of intimacy with the space and the food, mixed with a neighborhood feel of friendliness, familiarity and relaxation, Samara encompasses the quintessential PNW fall dining experience.

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Giving Back

MORELove Project

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ARTICLE LISA SCHREINER

LOCAL NONPROFITS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON GETS UNDERWAY,

MORELOVE

MOST OF US ARE GEARING UP FOR A FLURRY

MORELove is a local nonprofit organization

OF PARTIES, FESTIVITIES AND CHEER. We pur-

founded by Kristine Moreland that began by collect-

chase gifts, outfits and prepare menus for meals. It is

ing winter coats for the Union Gospel Mission. The

a time for all things cozy and merry. In the midst of all

mission is “to connect the community to those in

the holiday cheer, we can often lose sight of those in

greatest need while teaching love and compassion

our community in need. The holiday season can also

through all things MORELove,” and they provide tran-

be a time to take a step back, take a deep breath and

sitional services to the people who need them most.

gain some fresh perspective and give back.

There are three ways to volunteer: “Blessed Bags” are

There are many ways to give back to our com-

bags put together by volunteers that include special

munity during this holiday season. Many nonprofit

notes and are handed out to the homeless; “Event

organizations, too many to count, work year-round to

Volunteers” for events that are held three to four times

serve people on the Eastside and the greater Seattle

a year; and “Street Outreach,” where volunteers

area to meet their needs. And they not only need but

walk the streets of Seattle with the Union Gospel

depend on the help of volunteers as well as donors

Mission on Tuesdays. TheMORELoveProject.org

to keep their organizations running and to continue

or @MORELoveProject

helping people every day.

When considering getting involved with a charity,

THE BEYOND PROJECT

there are several factors to consider, from finding an

The Beyond Project launched in the fall of

organization that pairs with your passions to determin-

2015 with two events that served people facing

ing what kind of time commitment you are able to make

homelessness, domestic violence and sex traffick-

and how you can make the most impact. Many orga-

ing, among other challenging life circumstances.

nizations offer both one-time and recurring volunteer

More than 400 beauty services were offered by vol-

opportunities, as well as opportunities for families to

unteers from the beauty industry. Since that launch,

participate together. If your schedule does not allow for

they have partnered with local organizations to

volunteering, a financial contribution can make a huge

bring monthly haircut services to those in need.

impact. Nonprofits rely on donors and fundraising to

The mission of The Beyond Project is to mobilize

keep their doors open, whether it’s a one-time dona-

the beauty industry to give them an outlet for vol-

tion, a recurring gift or a fundraising event.

unteerism. Since September 2015, more than 6,000

We’ve highlighted a few organizations that serve a

people have been served with haircuts and other

variety of needs in our community and offer a wide range

beauty services. The Beyond Project hopes to be

of volunteer and giving opportunities. From working with

the bridge that closes the gap between nonprofits

animals to providing for foster children, we hope you will

and beauty professionals so more individuals in our

take advantage of this holiday season to get in touch

community can be served. TheBeyondProject.org

with one of them and give back by getting involved.

or @TheBeyondProject

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HUMBLE DESIGN

committed to sharing a meaningful bond with

Detroit and has opened four locations around

everyone who can benefit from time spent with

the country since then, including Seattle.

an animal. While dogs make up 94% of the

It works to restore dignity to people who

teams in the Therapy Animal Program, cats,

have been homeless and create a warm and

horses, birds, pigs, llamas, rabbits and guinea

welcoming home for them. Humble Design

pigs are also welcome. Pet Partners is always

has partnered with Mary’s Place to identify

looking for volunteer therapy animal teams

people and families who are transitioning out

to make visits to hospitals and retirement

of shelters into permanent housing. An inte-

homes, as well as schools. PetPartners.org

rior designer meets with the family in order

and @PetPartners

to determine their needs, style and likes. The designer returns to the warehouse to curate

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Bellevue Lifespring was formed originally

teers participate in “deco days.” They load up

as the Overlake Service League in 1911 by a

and unload the trucks and decorate the home

group of women in support of neighbors in

within three hours. Humble Designs serves

need. The organization continues its tradition

as a jump-start to a new life and a home

of providing children’s basic needs, allowing

to live it in. HumbleDesign.org/Seattle

them to focus on breaking the cycle of poverty

or @HumbleDesignSeattle

and on their education. Early on, the orga-

EASTSIDE BABY CORNER

and harvest food. In 1939, the group opened a thrift shop, which is the current Thrift

titioner who became concerned about how

Culture located in Bellevue Square. Bellevue

many babies began life in need. For 50 weeks

Lifespring’s mission is to foster stability

each year, volunteers and staff collect dona-

and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children

tions and purchase and distribute children’s

and their families through programs that

and maternity items to families in our commu-

provide food, clothing, education and emer-

nity. Eastside Baby Corner serves as a diaper

gency assistance. BellevueLifespring.org

bank, clothing bank and food source for more

and @bellevuelifespring

TREEHOUSE

nerable children in our area and providing par-

Treehouse was founded in 1988 by a group

ents the basic items needed to better care for

of social workers who believed that kids in fos-

their children. Donations and volunteers keep

ter care deserve a community committed to

the organization running. BabyCorner.org or

their success. The mission is to give foster kids

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a childhood and a future. They strive to create

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a world where every child who has experienced foster care has the opportunities and support needed to pursue their dreams and

Pet Partners is a national organization

launch successfully into adulthood. Treehouse

with a location in Bellevue that promotes the

is our state’s leading organization addressing

health and wellness benefits of animal-as-

the academic and other essential supports

sisted interventions. Its mission is to improve

of more than 7,000 youth in foster care. The

human health and well-being through the

Treehouse Store is a place that foster care chil-

human-animal bond. Pet Partner’s teams

dren and their caregivers can shop for cloth-

visit with patients in recovery, people with

ing, shoes, school supplies, toys and books,

intellectual disabilities, seniors living with

among other items. TreehouseForKids.org

Alzheimer’s, students, veterans with PTSD and

and @TreehouseForKids

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4.

milk and seeds and farm equipment to plant

by Karen Ridlon, a local pediatric nurse prac-

PET PARTNERS

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nization delivered foods baskets, goats for

Eastside Baby Corner was founded in 1990

provide the absolute essentials for the most vul-

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items for the home, and on Fridays, volun-

than 800 children each week. Its passion is to

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those approaching end of life. Pet Partners is

Humble Design was founded in 2009 in

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1. Beyond Project 2. Beyond Project 3. Humble Design 4. Eastside Baby Corner 5. Pet Partners 6. Bellevue Lifespring 7. Treehouse 8. Treehouse

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Getaway: Sun

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Valley

IDAHO'S ICONIC MOUNTAIN TOWN WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

SUN VALLEY, KNOWN AS “AMERICA’S FIRST DESTINATION SKI RESORT,” HAS A HISTORY THAT DATES BACK TO 1935 WHEN W. Averell Harriman had a dream to build a world-class ski destination on U.S. soil. He scouted out the ideal location where a ski resort along the likes of those located in Austria and the French and Swiss Alps could be developed. After discovering the small mining town of Ketchum, Idaho, Harriman broke ground in 1936. As an effort to increase visibility to his new resort, Harriman’s original intention was to attract Hollywood players to the resort—and the plan worked. Since its beginning, Sun Valley was an instant success and eventually became the lodge for celebrities and champion skiers from around the globe.

While Hollywood glamour put Sun Valley on the map, it’s the endless outdoor terrain and almost year-round sun that has kept people coming back. Sun Valley is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. With more than 2,000 skiable acres and 40 kilometers of cross-country tracks, it’s a true alpine paradise, offering just about everything

skiers

and

snowboarders

dream of doing in one location.

Sun Valley boasts two world-class mountains: Bald (“Baldy” to the locals) and Dollar. Skiers and snowboarders rave about both, however, they each offer something different.

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(CON TI N U ED)

We are still independently owned and have not been purchased by a big conglomerate. We have really maintained our character both as a community and also as a resort.

Dollar Mountain, the home of the world’s very first chairlift, is known for beginner-friendly slopes and the ideal place to become introduced to downhill sports. Dollar offers two high-speed quads,

Knob Hill Resort

seven terrain parks with various features and a Wundercarpet— an effortless uphill transporter. While Dollar is a paradise for first-timers, every snow lover, no matter their skill level, will find something on this mountain to enjoy.

Baldy, the larger of the two mountains, has earned a reputation as being one of the world’s finest ski mountains. The mountain’s 100-plus varied runs stretch over 2,054 acres to the edges of the Sawtooth National Forest. Although it offers a range of terrain from expert to beginner and groomers to slalom challenges, its popularity truly stems from for its perfect-pitch vertical from peak to base, no flats, no plateaus and nothing but downhill. Baldy is a mountain for people who like to go down, no matter how fast or what they strap to their feet. And when you need a break in the day, choose from one of five deluxe day lodges where you can relax and rejuvenate.

If cross-country skiing is more your speed, Galena Lodge has got you covered. With a gorgeous backdrop of the Boulder Mountains—10,000-foot

peaks

of

amazing

scenery—Galena

Lodge is located in the Rocky Mountains, 23 miles north of the Sun Valley Resort and Ketchum, Idaho. Surrounded by some of the best cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the nation, it’s open daily in the winter, serving lunch, special dinners and operating as home base for cross-country skiers. Directly from the lodge is the North Valley Trail System with more than 50 kilometers of beautifully groomed Nordic trails for both skate and classic skiing and more than 25 kilometers of snowshoe trails. The terrain offers a variety for all abilities, from first-time skiers or snowshoers to experts. From flat or gradually rolling terrain with great views to long challenging climbs and consistent grade changes, these trails provide variety for all levels. Instead of skiing, you can opt for snowshoeing, with trails that vary from a nice stroll along the river to a wilderness adventure through the trees. The trails are maintained and groomed impeccably for optimal conditions.

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Downtown Sun Vally

Knob Hill Resort

There are many lodging options to consider while visiting Sun Valley, from resorts, Airbnb, timeshares and more. Bellevue Lifestyle had the opportunity to experience the charming Knob Hill Resort. An ideal home base for all your adventures, whether that includes outdoor activities, shopping or dining, Knob Hill’s location is prime. Stellar hospitality begins each morning with a provided signature breakfast in the Fireplace Room. For daytime and nighttime activities, they provide on-demand transportation throughout Sun Valley and Ketchum—no need to even rent a car. It is ideally located for recreational activities; some of the best mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing in the country are just a few minutes away. After a long day on the mountain, take advantage of the indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna. And at the end your day, enjoy dinner on-site with The Grill at Knob Hill, which offers delicious Northwest cuisine, great wine and craft cocktails. Make sure to make time for at least one meal here on your trip. It’s easy to see why Knob Hill was recognized in 2019 by Trip Advisor with a “Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame Award for outstanding guest reviews for the past five years.”

While Sun Valley has a number of reasons that make it a prime ski resort destination, what locals say sets Sun Valley apart from many other ski destinations is that it offers a real community.

“We have a lot of heritage, which makes us unique in the fact that we are not a cookie-cutter resort,” says Kelli Lusk, public relations and communications manager at Sun Valley Resort. “We are still independently owned and have not been purchased by a big conglomerate. We have really maintained our character both as a community and also as a resort.”

Sun Valley truly has every type of postcard-worthy activity for you and your family. Book a quick direct flight from Seattle and experience it for yourself.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

COZY up your HOME TAKE A CUE FROM THE SCANDINAVIAN CONCEPT OF HYGGE AND WELCOME THE TRANSITION OF SUMMER TO AUTUMN WITH A RELAXING REFRESH

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PUMPKIN SPICE, APPLE CINNAMON AND A HOT CUP OF COCOA. Fall is all about getting warm and comfy as a chill hits the air—preparing yourself for winter, and cherishing those final moments of summer.

As the nights grow longer, we’re embracing the Scandinavian secret of hygge by creating a space that emphasizes simple pleasures and finding joy in everyday moments—even when the weather is dreary.

A burnt orange adirondack rug and woodland pillow set a ‘cozy cabin’ mood.

Wicker baskets filled with apples and gourds are a reminder of the importance of the harvest, and a fun way to help teach young kids about the changing of the seasons. During this transitional time, light wood, fluffy blankets and scented candles beckon crisp autumn evenings, while a vase of fresh flowers—particularly mums—are an ode to the bright, sunny days we’re not quite ready to give up yet.

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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin spice, apple and warm cinnamon are scents that bring the autumn air indoors.

Adding these scents to your home will create a comforting and inviting atmosphere for your family and fall guests.

MAD FOR PLAID Plaid patterns are a staple for the fall season. Find unique ways to pull the pattern into your decor in the form of blankets, pillows and even rugs if you’re feeling adventurous!

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MUM’S THE WORD Mums’

blazing

colors

and

long-lasting blooms are almost as much a marker of autumn as football, shorter days and cooler weather. Incorporate some warmer-color blooms into your decor for a fresh addition that’s reminiscent of changing leaves.

AU NATURALE Wicker and natural materials like wood and jute are great ways to bring the outdoors in. Create a woodsy feel with dried flowers, natural wood accents and lots of baskets—great for storing your knit blankets!

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Serres Farm

HOLISTIC HEALTH TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

AS A MOM OF FOUR, BUSINESS OWNER, MODEL AND HEALTH/LIFE COACH, I HAVE COME TO UNDERSTAND THE EXTREME IMPORTANCE OF TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS. I remember years ago—OK, who am I kidding? This was last year—I thought, "I’m going to go all out for this year: decorate, make every pie from scratch, have kids activities, adult activities, goodie bags, host everything all by myself and look cute. It is going to be perfect!” WRONG. I was so stressed, yelling at kids, in a terrible mood, eating too many of the cookies I made and just plain miserable to be around. Why? Was I just focused on what everyone would think of me, or did I really want to serve others? Maybe both? How am I able to be present and make memories if I'm so focused on myself? I wanted to impress the world around me. How did the giving season turn into being so self-focused? Lack of clear priorities.

This season isn’t meant to impress the world around you with elaborate table decor or homemade pies or having the best party in town. This season is about spending moments with family and friends, slowing down to create lifelong memories. It’s about resting and being present. Rest meaning,

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Release Every Single Thing. Don’t worry about that email or call or dishes in the sink or toys on the floor. This season is about taking a breath and being grateful for what this year has brought you and setting intentions for the next year to come.

Why is it then, that the average American gains between 8 and 12 pounds during the holiday season? I want to equip you with five simple, tangible steps that if applied will help you not fall into that statistic.

ARTICLE CANDACE OLIVER

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PHOTOGRAPHY CHANTEL ALLEN

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C RE AT E MOME N T S F OR MINDF UL NE S S.

PRIORI T I Z E SL E E P.

Going out more and staying out late often means less sleep. Sleep loss can make it harder to con-

You are the quarterback of your life, which means you make the plays. Be

trol your blood sugar. When you are sleep-de-

intentional with your time. Find moments in your day to pause and reflect for

prived, your body will want to eat higher fat,

even five minutes where all you do is focus on three things you are grateful

sugar and carb type foods—bad combo! Less

for. This helps reduce anxiety and bring you to the present moment, which

sleep also makes you irritable and less efficient

increases your peace.

throughout the day, so prioritize sleep!

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S TAY H Y DR AT E D. Keep your water bottle with you at all times. I recommend filling a 64-ounce bottle at the beginning of each day so you can track and be sure you are getting enough water in. Sometimes we think we are hungry when in fact, we are dehydrated.

Water will help you stay full, energized and eliminate toxins.

E AT BE F ORE YOU PA R T Y. ALWAYS eat a little snack before you go to a party where you know there will be tempting food. This allows you to make smart food choices when you arrive and you won’t over indulge because you didn’t show up with a rumbling stomach.

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MOV E YOUR BODY. Often times we think, “If I can’t get a full workout in, I might as well do nothing.” Or someday syndrome: “I’ll work out next week.” Every single day, intentionally move your body. Whether you are able to go on a 10-minute walk, lift, whatever it may be, exercise is

WRITE DOWN YOUR TOP FIVE PRIORITIES THIS HOLIDAY

your secret holiday weapon. It can help reduce stress

SEASON. This will help bring clarity to your commitments. When

and help make up for the extra eating.

an opportunity arises that is not in alignment with your priorities, say no! This allows you to operate from a place of authenticity and strength, which results in a peaceful you.

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FOOD & WINE

H O L I D AY WINE PA I R I N G S PERFECT PALATES FROM JENNIFER INGELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AT TASTING ROOM + PAIRINGS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FAMILY THANKSGIVING DISHES

CHARDONNAY + GRANDPA’S PUMPKIN SOUP

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TASTING ROOM IS THE WORLD’S FIRST PERSONALIZED WINE CLUB. Tasting Room starts by sending you a selection of fine wines in miniature bottles, then guides you through a quick, fun, interactive tasting. This allows you—and them—to discover what type of wine you love. After completing your tasting you’ll receive regular shipments of full-size bottles of wine selected to match your preferences—all at substantial savings.TastingRoom.com.

MOSCATO D’ASTI + GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN PIE

WHITES Rich,

full-bodied

whites

like

Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Rhône White Blends pair delightfully with many of the dishes found on the Thanksgiving table. For example, pumpkin soup or butternut squash with brown butter and sage is a delicious match for a richly textured Chardonnay. The warmer spices of autumn, like nutmeg, cinnamon and clove, are complementary to this style of wine, as many have similar notes interwoven with toasted oak nuances.

REDS Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and lighter bodied Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley make excellent companions to the savory, herb-inflected dishes at a typical Thanksgiving feast. The elevated acidity, as well as the nuances of mushroom and dried herbs, make these wines stellar accompaniments, keeping your palate refreshed while elevating the complementary notes found in the food.

ROSÉS In years past, most people wouldn’t think to pull out their favorite rosé to

LAMBRUSCO + MOM’S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

pair with Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s actually a fantastic wine to have handy this time of year. Fuller-bodied rosé made with Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Franc are excellent matches for the richer foods that make their way to the holiday table, the juicy acidity keeping your palate from becoming tired and overwhelmed from all the sumptuous dishes.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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new communities. For more information and tickets, visit TheBeyondProject.

EJoinMe.org/BeyondLucky.

UNCORK THE NIGHT

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Tickets are on sale now for Uncork the Night, a top-flight night of win-

PETTY FEVER: AWARD-WINNING TOM PETTY TRIBUTE TWO-SHOW EVENT

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Bake's Place Bar and Bistro

FREE ENTRANCE DAYS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS

A multi-award-winning full produc-

All National Parks

two shows on Saturday, Nov. 16, at

tastings, featuring Quilceda Creek

Come experience the national parks!

Bake's Place Bar and Bistro. The

Winery, along with gourmet cuisine.

All National Park Service sites that

restaurant opens at 5 p.m., and

Uncork the Night raises funds to

charge an entrance fee will offer free

showtimes are 7–8:30 p.m. and

support the 3,600 Bellevue kids

admission to everyone. The fee-free

9:45–11 p.m. For ticket info, visit

living in poverty. For more info, visit

days provide a great opportunity to

BakesPlaceBellevue.com.

BellevueLifespring.EJoinMe.org.

visit a new place or an old favorite,

ing, dining and making a difference!

Join friends for a night of international and Pacific Northwest wine

tion Tom Petty tribute performing

especially one of the national parks

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that normally charge an entrance fee.

BELLEVUE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S FALL MASTERWORKS CONCERT

13–14

Join

Washington State Convention Center

inspiration and impact at the Hyatt

Orchestra for the opening concert of

Experience the largest and most

Regency for Bellevue's premier hol-

its 55th season! The orchestra's top

prominent trade show for event and

iday gala. During the event, profes-

ensemble will feature music reflecting

business professionals in the Pacific

sionally decorated themed trees will

the season's theme, People, Places,

Northwest,

Butler

be auctioned along with other unique

and Things. The Youth Symphony will

Events, Nov. 13–14 at the Washington

items to help fund and support Jubilee

perform Mussorgsky's colorful and

State Convention Center. The 2019

REACH services and programs.

exciting work "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Northwest Event Show is a place to

and music from the 1960 film The

access advanced educational train-

Magnificent Seven by Elmer Bernstein.

ing, discover new ideas and tools for

For more info, visit BYSO.org.

innovation and connect with the event

For more info, visit NPS.gov.

Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center

Bellevue

Youth

Symphony

SIXTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Festival of Trees brings together Jubilee REACH friends and support-

NORTHWEST EVENT SHOW

produced

by

ers for a night of celebration, hope,

community. NWEventShow.com

9 THE BEYOND PROJECT – BEYOND LUCKY CASINO BENEFIT

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17 MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK SNOWSHOEING Issaquah REI

Join REI for a breathtaking snowshoe

THIRD SATURDAY MARKETS

hike and discover the joy of winter exploration in one of the snowiest

Bellevue Presbyterian Church

places

Come out to mingle and play 007-

Join Bellevue Farmers Market for

National Park! They will share their

style at the Beyond Lucky Casino

two more market days on Nov. 16 and

knowledge of the park and guide you

Benefit. Arrive in your best James

Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where

on a trip to explore the wonders of win-

Bond Casino Royale attire and enjoy

they will welcome some of your most

ter at Mount Rainier. For more info and

your favorite casino games with pro-

beloved summer Thursday vendors

registration, visit REI.com/Events.

fessional dealers, a DJ, dancing, cock-

including Nino Blanco Salsa, Got

tails and appetizers. Your support will

Soup and Skylight Farms. For more info,

enable The Beyond Project to plant

visit

itself and expand its services into

Third-Saturday-Markets.

Metier Brewery, Woodinville

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on

Earth:

Mount Rainier

BellevueFarmersMarket.org/ CONTINUED >

French Home Furnishings & Interior Design IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION

Boutique - Showroom: Tue. - Sat. 10:00am to 5:00pm

10129 Main Street, Suite 106A,

Bellevue WA, 98004 425.688.1078 maisondefrance.com

BEYOND LUCKY CASINO ROYALE BENEFIT

COME OUT TO MINGLE AND PLAY 007 STYLE AT THE BEYOND PROJECT’S CASINO ROYALE PARTY! Arrive in your best James Bond Casino Royale attire and enjoy your favorite casino games with professional dealers, dancing, cocktails and appetizers. Chance to win exquisite prizes while supporting and enabling The Beyond Project to expand its services to new communities in 2020.

Saturday, November 9 6:30 p.m. (Doors @ 6 p.m.)

Métier Brewing Company 14125 NE 189th St, Suite B Woodinville, WA 98072

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23 TEDXSEATTLE 2019: SHIFT McCaw Hall

The theme for TEDxSeattle 2019: SHIFT—a moment of change from one position to another, whether it be in relationships, beliefs, cultures, perspectives or the world. For speaker announcements and ticket pricing, visit TEDxSeattle.com.

23 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WITH SANTA AT BELLEVUE PLACE

Bellevue Place Wintergarden

Don’t miss Santa’s Grand Arrival Festivities on Friday, Nov. 23, at Bellevue Place Wintergarden, following the Snowflake Lane Parade at 7 p.m. Santa will light the 30-foot holiday

tree

at

Bellevue

Place

Wintergarden. Take your picture with Santa and Snowflake Lane characters; enjoy holiday music; and snack on cocoa, cookies and more treats from Suite Restaurant and Lounge and Fonte Coffee.

28 10TH ANNUAL BEAT THE BIRD 5K & LIL DRUMSTICK 1K Kelsey Creek Shopping Center

The family-friendly 10th Annual Beat the Bird 5K Lil' Drumstick 1K takes place on Thanksgiving Day. This year’s race will raise money for a donation to the Renewal Food Bank in Bellevue and will start at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center in the Lake Hills area of east Bellevue. For more event info, visit ShoesNFeet.com/Beat-Bird-5K.

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NOVEMBER

29 THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS

Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood

More than ONE MILLION Christmas lights will be displayed in December, a spectacle spread over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Washington. The Lights of Christmas is the largest holiday light display in the Pacific Northwest that combines live entertainment, children's activities, food, holiday shopping and more.

29 WILLOWS ROAD BLACK FRIDAY WORKOUT PROClub Willows Road

Meet your friends at the PROClub for the Willows Road Black Friday Workout! Work off Thanksgiving calories and earn a chance to win a raffle prize. Nov. 29 from 9-11 a.m.

Register on Eventbrite.com.

30 GARDEN D’LIGHTS

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Experience Garden d’Lights Nov. 30 through Dec. 31 from 4:30–9 p.m. nightly featuring more than half a million sparkling lights formed into the whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural beauty of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Tickets can be purchased online and also at the door. BellevueBotanical.org

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at BellevueLifestylePubs.com.

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OUR TOWN

meet our

contributors candace oliver Candace is a mom of four; wife to her amazing husband, Bryan; a business owner; a media influencer; a blogger/vlogger; a model; and a community builder. Her passion is to empower people to live their best life and step into their unique purpose through a holistic approach: mind, body and spirit.

INSTAGRAM: @CandaceMOliver WEBSITE: CandaceOliver.com

lisa schreiner Lisa is a mother to two boys under age 2 and a Cavalier King Charles puppy. She is married to a college soccer coach and hails from Edmonds, Washington. Lisa enjoys travel, sunshine, laughter, bringing friends together, music, food, wine and a good margarita. She is also a sports enthusiast and a civic-minded Bellevue resident. Lisa is a freelance writer who is a bilingual grammar fanatic.

INSTAGRAM: @MrsLisaSchreiner

yuriy manchik Yuriy is a photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. On the days he’s not on assignment, you can find him outdoors skiing, mountain biking or working at his cabin in the mountains.

INSTAGRAM: @yuriymanchik WEBSITE: YuriyAndJulia.com

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