Kirby Winfield

I'm on Zoom all day every day. The last thing I want is to need to repeat myself or not be heard clearly. I also occasionally record a podcast or voice note. The Yeti microphone is the single best investment I have made in 2020. My voice comes through clearly, it's professional grade, and best of all, I don't have to screw around with a headset. Well worth the expense.

Prepping veg, meat, herbs, allium, etc for meal construction is one of my favorite things in the world. So when I get stuck with crappy knives, it seriously messes with my happiness. Shun knives are beautiful, hold their edge, and boast incredible balance and just enough heft. My only regret is that someone in my family bought me new knives recently, so I have to "sneak" the Shuns out of retirement now!

Super fast response times, reliable, friendly. Great service for a non-local brand.

Blockwatch security is great and very affordable.

Prompt response to water heater issue/questions on a Sunday morning. Gave a quote for a new heater via text message Sunday afternoon. Installed beautifully Tuesday!

Wayne at Definitive is awesome. Easy to work with, cuts to the chase, books the job quickly, gives the best options. Happy customer for 20 years, highly recommend.

They do not clean gutters, only install.

After years of flaky part timers ghosting us or being otherwise unreliable, we finally found a lighting provider who's responsive, professional, and able to conduct the quote and appointment process entirely online!

Took our standard mess of a garage and turned it into a slick surfaced, well organized, beautiful space. And no matter how hard we try to ruin it, it has stayed pretty great looking for 3 years now. Brian is a pro and we highly recommend.

Matt is a true pro. The work he completes is always top notch, on time, and on budget.

Sara knows how to get things ship shape in a hurry!

George Wittern at Verde has done a number of beautiful landscaping projects in our neighborhood, so it was an easy choice to go with him and his wife Nicole. They knocked our project out of the park. They were flexible on scope and still made it amazing. Lighting, stone, turf, grill, fire pit, you name it. And they maintain the work over time and keep things fresh. Unreservedly, highly recommend.

They pick up. They deliver. They take your hangers back and recycle them. They've never lost an item. And they're super nice.

Dr. Bliss founded Qliance, but is back on his own with BlissMD now. Office on Madison (in Madison Valley across from Cafe Flora). Dr. Bliss has a unique philosophy for a doctor - in essence, he believes less medicine (testing, drugs, etc) is better medicine. He is very focused on consulting his patients on diet, physical activity, and general wellness. I have worked with him for 20+ years and he basically saved my life when I had pneumonia, and then again when I was in terrible health overall. I highly highly recommend Dr. Bliss. He's a great guy, an entrepreneur, and funny to boot.

Dr. Spector was roommates with John Belushi in college. The funny rubbed off on him! But what really matters is Dr. Spector's dedication to his patients. He never takes a day off, he works overtime to help his sickest kids, and he's there when you need him (like, when our daughter was born a month early, with Down syndrome, and emergency surgery, and the neonatal ICU, he was THERE to help us process, and assure us we and the hospital were doing the right things). Dr. Spector has been a stalwart resource for both our kids and we are fortunate to have found him!

Dr. Lawler is thorough, candid, experienced and flexible. Got moles? He's not gonna force you to remove aggressively but rather will give an evaluation and share best practices/thoughts and track issue areas over time.

I saw Michael Fey growing up and now my son sees his daughter Kristina - and they are as friendly, professional, experienced and talented as you could hope or imagine. Lifetime customer, highly recommend!

Super patient with my nervous daughter, and super thorough and efficient with both kids. Location could be better but worth the trip.

The therapists at Pediatric SLT are kind, patient and consistent. They've worked with our daughter (who has Down syndrome and speech apraxia) for years and helped her make tremendous progress. The front office is professional and timely in their communications. Highly recommend.

Mike runs a very tight ship here: super reliable movers, stand up guy, neighborhood family, has worked for a who's who of local athletes and luminaries. Highly recommend!

Mike "Esky" Eskenazi is a great guy, old friend and one of the most experienced residential mortgage pros in Seattle. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for a short term / vacation rental in Seattle, this is your best bet!

Tom is a great guy and honest dealer. He and Brad know the Windermere / Laurelhurst market better than any other realtors. They have lived here since they were born and have that unique generational feel for and connection to the neighborhood. We bought our home here through him and have been very pleased with the outcome ever since. Highly recommend!

These guys wrapped my Audi RS6 with a matte black treatment and tinted the windows out nicely. The car looked like is belonged in "The Transporter". Highly recommend!

The Beary Best!

Jeff's is a great place to get minor repairs done if you live in the neighborhood. Fair prices and quick service. Been a customer for decades.

Incredible corporate and personal tax and accounting provider. Ask for Partner Chris Morgan!

Chad and Darby at ISU Global run their brokerage like a family business...because it is one. They take great care of family, friends and an increasing number of new customers. We used to use Hall Conway Jackson, but they got bought and service went downhill. And at the end of the day what you want is a local contact who knows you well and advocates for you with the insurance companies if there is a claim. ISU does this well every time. Highly recommend.

Teryl Hawk is an amazing hairstylist. She and her colleagues have been cutting my hair and my son's hair for years and we are addicted to the service and experience - and the outcome!

They took wonderful care of our cats Jimmy and Toonces well into their old age, and when the time came they were exceedingly kind and helpful with the final transition.

Shannon made the session fun, loose, and efficient. And the results were outstanding - best family photos we have ever had!

World class training for competitive youth athletes. Your kid trains alongside NFL prospects, DI college soccer players, etc. Raises the bar and isolates specific types of training and goal sets - just an incredible resource.

Bean Box delivers fresh roasted artisan coffee from every local roaster that matters! Game changer for the work-from-home world we're living in.