Patti Payne: Au revoir to the McLoughlins; Sweet salute to Don Covey; Happy birthday to Dr. Lee Hood
Friends turned out in force to thank former Seattle Seahawks president Peter McLoughlin and his wife, Kelly McLoughlin, at a large private party at the Rainier Club......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Retired manufacturing mogul lists Bainbridge Island waterfront estate for $7.5 million
A storied property on Bainbridge Island’s Arrow Point where Quincy Jones spent his 50th birthday weekend has hit the market at $7.5 million. That birthday bash was in a previous home on the property that was completely torn down by Winslow and.....»»
Liam Hemsworth wishes his "sweet girl" Miley Cyrus a happy birthday in a touching Instagram post
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Miley Cyrus celebrated her 26th birth.....»»
Patti Payne: Former Microsoft security boss writes the book on leadership
His book is intended for a broad audience, tailored to people who are without management responsibility, as well as to top leaders. He’s already getting appearance requests......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Owner of Yakima villa sells on her own in just 5 days
In this red-hot residential real estate market, here’s a palatial home that the owner sold herself in Selah, Washington, near Yakima, illustrating that markets are not just hot west of the Cascades. Jennifer Hunter has, for 18 years, lived in.....»»
Patti Payne: Bidding wars escalate on Eastside; saying goodbye to an old friend
“I’ve had agents saying they’ve had upwards of 20 offers on a property, repeatedly,” said Windermere Vice President Shelley Rossi.“I heard about one recently where the home sold for $400,000 over asking price.”.....»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Issaquah Highlands house belonging to securities litigation attorney lists at $4.98M
A mansion that looks like a European manor just hit the market today, listed at $4.98 million. Windermere Brokers Karl Lindor and John Kritsonis have the listing at 27126 Grand Ridge Dr. in the Issaquah Highlands. Greg and Melissa Watts de.....»»
Patti Payne: Seattle Colleges Foundation"s $50 million campaign is making inroads for students on the margins
There’s a lot of talk about equity these days, and one group is rolling up its proverbial sleeves by launching a specific campaign to increase access and support for students of color at three Seattle colleges......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Peek inside Kirkland home, snapped up for $700K over asking price
A 2,800 square foot Kirkland home dubbed “Our Place” and belonging to recently retired Microsoftie Sam Guckenheimer and his wife Monica Guckenheimer sold recently in the blink of an eye. Krista Mehr, owner and broker of Mehr and Associates Rea.....»»
Patti Payne: Tiffany Lewis turned to cookies when the economy turned sour
Drawing on her background in corporate marketing, Tiffany Lewis got the word out and she gave away a lot of cookies. Soon after, business started heating up......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Vashon Island waterfront estate encompassing Peter Point lists for $2.9 million
A Vashon Island waterfront estate of almost seven acres has just come on the market, listed at $2.87 million. Brokers Laura Halliday and Cindy Paur of Realogics Sotheby’s International-Realty have the listing and say that the current seller .....»»
Patti Payne: Tulips, daffodils are colorful rainbows of big business; and new program supports nonprofit execs
This top grower of flower bulbs in North America has about 1,800 acres planted, of which 970 acres are rotational crops of wheat, barley and grass. Of its 830 acres planted in flower bulbs, 350 acres are tulips now bursting into rainbows of color......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Want to buy a resort? Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island hits the market.
Whoever buys it will be getting 69 condo-style guest rooms and the 25,000 square-foot mansion, which houses the registration area. The property also includes a restaurant and bar where Oprah once popped in for a bite......»»
Patti Payne: Movers and shakers share their favorite reads — all compelling
Twelve top leaders, whose work spans a wide spectrum, offer up some of the latest books that got their attention. Get ready for a deeply literary summer......»»
Patti Payne: Watch out, world — my vaccinated self is emerging
The vaccine has given me a sense of comfort and a measure of freedom that I haven’t felt since we went into a lockdown of sorts at Payne Acres on Feb. 29, 2020......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Storied Gravelly Lake mansion lists for $3.6M
The resort-like estate is complete with a swimming pool, tennis court, 5.4 acres of manicured grounds with old-growth trees, rolling lawns, lush plantings and sweeping water views......»»
Patti Payne: Ad agency, nonprofit partner to fight sex trafficking; and Moriguchi family receives high honors
DNA, a Seattle-based branding and advertising agency, has partnered with Stolen Youth, a nonprofit with the goal of ending child sex trafficking, to create Project: SugarFree......»»
5 thoughtful, sweet gifts to give your grandma, from cute jewelry to unique gift boxes
If you're looking to get Grandma something for her birthday or Mother's Day, these practical, personalized gifts fit the bill. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate pa.....»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Jyoti Paul"s Escala penthouse generates early interest
An $8 million luxe penthouse condo in Seattle’s Escala building at 1920 Fourth Ave. has an offer on it, less than two weeks after it was listed, and after about 10 showings. The offer comes from an out-of-town person looking to relocate to S.....»»
Patti Payne: 129-year-old Jewish Family Service works fervently in the greatest time of need
The nonprofit now serves some 10,000 people each year, both in the Jewish and non-Jewish communities in the greater Puget Sound region......»»
Patti Payne"s Cool Pads: Remodeled "destination house" on Union Hill listed at $2.9M
The land is like a playground with a sport-court, a heated swimming pool and a detached barn that is partially remodeled. “It ended up being a destination house for our friends and the kid’s friends,” the owner says. “Everyone loves it.”.....»»