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Jamie Irene backpacks add a touch of cute to kids' commute

Although she's always been crafty, it was only about a year ago that Seattle designer Jamie Irene merged her love of animals with her creative talent, launching a line of animal-themed backpacks ($150) and pillows ($125) for kids. The menagerie of colorful critters includes Eli the Owl, Arun the Penguin, Agnus the Bunny and Eleanor the Frog.

December 28, 2007

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Threads brings functional, fashionable baby clothing to Bellevue Square

The Pottery Barn family just got a little bit bigger. Its newest addition is Threads, a small, boutique-style shop that sells clothing, gifts and accessories for babies aged newborn to three years. With just two stores, one in New York and one recently opened at Bellevue Square, Threads pays attention to the little things -- and I don't just mean the babies.

October 26, 2007