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Bellevue Farmers Market

Always a welcome addition to downtown’s summer events, the Bellevue Farmers Market opens for its 22nd season on Thursday, May 22nd. Traditionally regular hours have been 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, but this year the market will stay open until 7:30 PM May through the end of August. After the Labor Day holiday weekend the […]
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Kirkland’s See Spot Splash

Labor Day marks the last official weekend of summer. But there’s one more event that’s “gone to the dogs”. SEE SPOT SPLASH is a fun event where pups of all sizes have their own day at the pool before it is cleaned and closed for the season. This year SEE SPOT SPLASH is scheduled for Saturday, […]
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Bellevue Towers – Just Sold

• Bellevue Towers offers a walkable, dynamic urban living experience. • 1,575 SF residence offers 2 bedrooms/2 baths + corner den with a southern exposure and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. • Unique to this community is a private half acre park offers expansive lawn space, walking paths, water features, outdoor fireplace and large patio. • Indoor […]
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1200 Bellevue Way/Downtown Bellevue – New on the Market

1200 Bellevue Way, a community of 49 attached homes, has a sought after location blocks from downtown Bellevue’s business district, celebrated shopping and dining and countless arts and entertainment venues. Homes have traditional brick architecture but inside you’ll find a contemporary layout with spacious open concept design. The home’s main level provides ample living and […]

Bellevue events Bellevue Farmers Market Always a welcome addition to downtown’s summer events, the Bellevue Farmers Market opens for its 22nd season on Thursday, May 22nd. Traditionally regular hours have been 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, but this year the market will stay open until 7:30 PM May through the end of August. After the Labor Day holiday weekend the […]

Downtown Kirkland Kirkland’s See Spot Splash Labor Day marks the last official weekend of summer. But there’s one more event that’s “gone to the dogs”. SEE SPOT SPLASH is a fun event where pups of all sizes have their own day at the pool before it is cleaned and closed for the season. This year SEE SPOT SPLASH is scheduled for Saturday, […]

Bellevue Urban Living Bellevue Towers – Just Sold • Bellevue Towers offers a walkable, dynamic urban living experience. • 1,575 SF residence offers 2 bedrooms/2 baths + corner den with a southern exposure and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. • Unique to this community is a private half acre park offers expansive lawn space, walking paths, water features, outdoor fireplace and large patio. • Indoor […]

Bellevue condominium 1200 Bellevue Way/Downtown Bellevue – New on the Market 1200 Bellevue Way, a community of 49 attached homes, has a sought after location blocks from downtown Bellevue’s business district, celebrated shopping and dining and countless arts and entertainment venues. Homes have traditional brick architecture but inside you’ll find a contemporary layout with spacious open concept design. The home’s main level provides ample living and […]

Bellevue Here Come the Trains If you’ve been out-and-about between downtown Bellevue and Redmond in recent weeks you’ve likely seen light rail trains on daily practice runs. On two occasions this week I’ve stopped at crossings to let trains pass. Trains will start running on regular schedules with passengers this spring connecting the South Bellevue station and Redmond Technology station. […]

Bellevue condominium BELLEVUE TOWERS – love where you live Recently available, this SE corner residence offers the perfect urban lifestyle. Live just blocks from Bellevue’s business district, shopping and dining, arts and entertainment venues, parks and light rail stations. The generous floor plan has quality finishes throughout with an open concept design that provides plenty of space for living, dining, entertaining or working from […]

Bellevue Have You Tried Bellhop? Bellhop is a new alternative to driving and paid ride share programs. Bellhop, which started August 1st, is a pilot program running through the end of the year. Visit Bellevue Washington, in partnership with Circuit, is offering a free, all- electric shuttle serving the downtown Bellevue area. The on-demand electric shuttle supports Bellevue’s commitment to […]

Bellevue Parks & Recreation Outdoor Movies Return to Downtown Park Summer is here and it’s time for Movies in the Park. Beginning Tuesday July 18th, and every Tuesday through August 22nd, outdoor movies, with a different weekly theme, will be shown on a 40 foot movie screen in the Downtown Park. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:00 PM and movies begin at dusk. Each weekly movie […]

Bellevue Parks Downtown Bellevue Pop-Up Dog Park Have you visited Wildwood Park just south of Main Street in recent weeks? You may have noticed one of three new pop-up dog parks. Bellevue Parks & Community Services has launched a pilot program to create safe and accessible spaces for pets and owners to play, socialize and exercise. Other pop-up parks are at Wilburton […]

DINING Summer Outdoor Dining Returns to Old Bellevue You can tell it’s summer. Main Street is festively decorated with new and familiar al fresco dining opportunities serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy temporary street side dining through early fall or familiar year round patios at at several restaurants, bistros and cafes offering a variety of cuisines, desserts, coffees and people watching. Many patios […]

Bellevue Opening Day – Bellevue Farmers Market It’s that time of year again, and a sure sign of spring/summer’s arrival. Opening day of the Bellevue Farmers Market is this Thursday, May 18th. The market is located at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church (1717 Bellevue Way NE). Access the market and parking area off of Bellevue Way. There’s ample parking available. Market hours are […]

Bellevue condominium Thoughts on Bellevue’s Fall Condo Market August tends to be a quiet month for real estate, but after the Labor Day holiday weekend, expect to see market activity pick up as we head into fall. It was a frenzied first half of the year, both nationally and locally, with a continuing shortage of existing and new construction housing inventory. The […]

Downtown Bellevue Summer Movies in the Park are Back A favorite summer event, movies in the Downtown Bellevue Park, are back on Tuesday evenings beginning July 19th through August 23rd. This is a free, fun family event that always draws a big crowd. Pre-movie entertainment starts at 7:30 PM and movies start around dusk (9:00-ish). July 19th […]

Bellevue Farmers Market Bellevue Farmers Market Opening Day – Thursday, May 12th Opening day for this year’s Bellevue Farmers Market is Thursday, May 12th. The market is open every Thursday from May through October from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The market is located at Bellevue Presbyterian Church at 1717 Bellevue Way NE. The market offers a mix of local vendors offering seasonal fruits & vegetables, flowers, […]

Bellevue Bellevue Outdoor Movies In the Park It’s summer and movies in the park are back! Gather family, neighbors and friends, pack a blanket, lawn chairs and snacks and head to the Downtown Park and Crossroads Park for Tuesday and Thursday night movies. A 40 foot movie screen will show movies in both locations. Seating starts at 7:30 PM and movies begin […]

family LOCAL SUMMER DAY TRIPS I haven’t been to Bainbridge Island in years. I recently spent the day in Winslow with a friend who is an artist to see her work on display in a local gallery. After coffee at the waterfront park overlooking Eagle Harbor we explored the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts gallery, viewing her work along with the […]

Bellevue Farmers Market Bellevue Farmers Market Opens May 13th It’s a sure sign spring is here . . . the 2021 Bellevue Farmers Market opens this week. The market is open every Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. You’ll find the market at the same location as years past – Bellevue Presbyterian Church located at 1717 Bellevue Way NE. Look for a variety of […]

emergency planning Include Your Pet in Your Family’s Emergency Plan Brush and forest fires aren’t often a concern in the city. This week suburban, farm and agricultural communities in Bonney Lake and Sumner were caught off guard by a fast spreading fire that has caused evacuations, property damage and danger to people, farm animals and wildlife. If you live in a suburban community or a […]

condominium speciaist Ideas for Creating Deck or Courtyard Privacy With summer weather finally here we’re all spending more time outdoors, but with the confines created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re spending a lot more time outdoors at home. Whether you live in an urban high rise or townhouse, creating privacy on your deck, patio or courtyard can be challenging. HGTV has provided some […]

lifestyle An Online Furniture Shopping Newbie I don’t do a lot of online shopping unless its for a product I’ve purchased before or from a retail store I’m familiar with and trust. Buying groceries online, a t-shirt from Nordstrom or replacing a kitchen item from Amazon is a safe bet. I’ve never made a significant online purchase like furniture. Replacing the […]