Gaya & Asiyah read their library books outside the Madrona – Sally Goldmark branch.

Leonie has been at the High Spot for the past year and a half. She says Madrona feels like a small town in a big city.

Looks like Daniel & Gabriel were here.

Toni prefers the Madrona Laundromat to others in the area because it’s always clean and the people are nice. I like it because it’s purple and has a checkered floor.

Regina at Hitchcock Madrona. She’s one of many jewelry designers with pieces at the store.

Otis, an 11 month old black Lab, likes to sing along with his the harmonica. Madrona is his hood’.

She currently fosters two cats. Arthur here is a sweet 5 month old kitten and can be adopted through Seattle Animal Shelter. He likes other cats and has been living with a black kitty named Willie.

Lisa has been running Juniper, a socially conscious & organic clothing shop, for the last three years.

When it gets slow at Cupcake Royale, Jordan folds boxes.

Welcome to Madrona!

Paul Gray of Paul Gray’s Barber Lounge trims up Marty, one of his regulars. Marty is looking to start his own business and values the conversations he has with Paul, who gives great advice. They share tips and inspire each other.

Natalie sells high end designer pieces on consignment. The weekends bring in the brunch crowd.

Ladies check out the racks at Driftwood Consignment.

Cafe Soleil is a popular brunch spot among locals in the neighborhood.

Tracy at Glassy Baby lights candles for a display. Their locally blown votives make great holiday gifts.

Daniel & Gabriel take a break from putting up holiday decorations around the neighborhood. It’s getting cold outside!

It’s Sophie!

Conrad, Jeff, Sophie and Cynthia on a walk through the neighborhood. Cynthia is President of the Madrona Community Council.

Dave is one of five bus drivers that chauffeured ladies with the Sister Rose Fedelma Auxiliary down from Bellingham to shop in 5 Seattle stores as part of a fundraiser for St. Joseph hospital this weekend.