Convergence Zone
Even in Seattle, where Crocs line front porches like pockmarked little rubber trolls, "Sex and the City" made Manolo Blahnik a household name.
May 22, 2008
Convergence Zone
Turn your self-interest into a selfless act with University Village's fifth annual Shop to Make a Difference event, a benefit for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
May 13, 2008
Convergence Zone
When "World's Largest Running Store" Road Runner Sports
came to town a few years ago, I ignored the store entirely, continuing to buy my shoes and gear
from one of the local shops. Last week, though, a friend who is the fitness director at Seattle Athletic Club suggested I check out Road Runner in Greenlake. He said I would find
both fit experts and a selection every bit as good as the local shops.
May 8, 2008
Convergence Zone
Through June 1, Cortiva Institute of Seattle is offering 75-minute massages with
a handful of its recent graduates -- for just $50! The goal of the
promotion is to help the newly licensed massage therapists jump-start
their practices.
May 2, 2008
Convergence Zone
Despite what Mayor Nickels would have us believe, it isn't a
professional sports team that can make or break a city's reputation as
"world-class." As anyone who has been to Europe can tell you, it's a
full-service grocery store in the heart of downtown that makes a city
truly cosmopolitan. And if that grocery store has an escalator? We're talking not just world-class, but head of the class, baby.
March 25, 2008
Convergence Zone
South Lake Union urban pet boutique Scraps Dog Bakery is lending a hand to the adorable, adoptable dogs and cats of the Humane Society of Seattle/King County. With your next purchase, buy an extra plush toy, a can of cat food or a crate mat to donate to a shelter animal, and you'll get 10 percent off your entire purchase.
December 14, 2007
Convergence Zone
Some days, it seems that we hear about more cool gift ideas and holiday happenings than we can possibly publish in the 12 days before Christmas. Here are a few of the holiday highlights to come our way this week.
December 11, 2007
Convergence Zone
Dec. 6 through 12, bring a gently used sweater to any Banana Republic store and you'll get a 30 percent discount on any regular-price sweater (except for 100 percent cashmere). Banana Republic will donate the used sweaters to Goodwill, who will then sell them in their retail stores throughout the United States.
December 5, 2007
Convergence Zone
Butter London, the quickie nail salon that offers waterless manicures and pedicures at Sea-Tac Airport and Westlake Center, will open a third location Nov. 8 on the third floor of the Starbucks Center (2401 Utah Ave. S.). The salon will be open to the public Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November 5, 2007
Convergence Zone
In just a few days, Seattle shopping writer Lei Ann Shiramizu will ever-so-quietly open the doors of Momo, a sweet boutique in the International District for those who live, seek or fantasize about a happy, lucky life.
November 1, 2007
