Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Skinner Mansion: A Capitol Hill Treasure (& A Little Something You Might Not Know)
Located just a block from Volunteer Park and situated on an entire half acre along what was once known as “Millionaire’s Row,” the Skinner Mansion is one of Capitol Hill’s exquisite treasures from a bygone era. In the early 1900s, Reverend Edward Lincoln Smith of Pilgrim Congregational Church (now known as All Pilgrims Church on…
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Live on Millionaire’s Row… For Under a Million!
An exciting opportunity has popped up in Capitol Hill, and we’re thrilled to share this latest listing of ours for a few reasons: Not only is this “mini mansion” steeped in local history, but it offers unheard-of value for buyers. There are a few blocks along 14th Ave E in Capitol Hill just south…
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What Are Seattle’s Play Streets? (& How to Get on One!)
When the sun’s out and school’s out… it’s SO NICE to be able to send the kiddos outside to play with the neighbor kids without having to worry. And thanks to Seattle Play Streets, this is happening more and more frequently on the streets of Seattle! Seattle Play Streets is an *amazing* program that’s all…
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Have Fun in the Sun w/These Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities in Seattle
When the sun comes out in Seattle, we’ve got to soak up as much of it as we can! Since school’s out, finding family-friendly things to do is of top priority for those with kiddos, and we’ve put together a few of our favorite outdoor activities in Seattle this summer. Read on for ideas! Magnuson…
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Living in West Seattle: 5 Things You Might Not Know About It
In our experience, people who live in West Seattle LOVE living in West Seattle. It has its own vibe to it, and people love that they can be “away from the city” and yet still super close, whether they commute into Downtown for work or just appreciate being able to have easy access to entertainment,…
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5 Things We LOVE About Reverse Floor Plans (Also… What’s a Reverse Floor Plan?)
First thing’s first! What’s a reverse floor plan? Well, when people think of a “classic” home layout they usually think of the living space/kitchen/dining area all being on the main level, and all of the bedrooms being upstairs. Now as you can probably guess, a reverse layout = the main living space on the upper…
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Ready to Leave the City? Discover Transit Heaven in this Seattle Suburb
When we’re helping our happy homeowners find their next home-sweet-home, commute is always one of the TOP things people are concerned about. And let’s face it… Seattle traffic can get downright gnarly at times. Our latest listing is in the city of Shoreline, and this particular location presents some *awesome* commuting options. We’re willing to…
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24 Miles of Biking Paradise: The Interurban Trail (North) Beckons!
One of the many unique things about our region is all of the opportunities there are for biking. Seattleites are probably familiar with the popular Burke-Gilman trail, for example, but there are some other adventure-ready trails in the region that’ll help you see new sights and stretch your legs even further if you’d like! …
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Seattleites Are Moving to Shoreline For Their A+ Schools
When Seattleites are ready to leave city life, Shoreline is one of the most popular nearby cities that people move to. One big reason is the fantastic commute—located just north of Seattle, you can live in Shoreline and still have a very reasonable commute into Seattle. But another BIG reason is for Shoreline’s fantastic school…
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Baby you’re a firework! Here are the BEST Seattle spots to see fireworks this 4th of July
The biggest and brightest firework show here in Seattle happens right on Lake Union, and lucky for Seattleites, there are SO MANY places you can catch the view from! (Featured image via Tanya on Flickr.) Since it’s officially summer here in Seattle (although the weather sure isn’t acting like it right now…), that means it…
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