Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Alison Brownrigg

Alison Brownrigg has been shopping since she was a pre-teen obsessed with Esprit and Swatch watches. She blames her mother, who is a shameless clotheshorse. With a small budget and even smaller closet, Alison is a savvy shopper with a discerning eye and a dedication to supporting small local boutiques, designers and artists. Alison lives in West Seattle with her husband, daughter and pug. When the sun is shining, you'll find them all out in their big organic garden, munching on carrots.

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Minding the Store

Laura Bee Designs is turning seven and it's lucky for you!

Swing by this special anniversary party on November 7 for prizes, discounts and special offers.

October 20, 2009

Daily Find

The handcrafted toys at Katan let a child's imagination out to play

Katan is the Hebrew word for small. It's also a sliver of a shop on Mercer Island filled with toys that are so adorable and fun to play with that little ones won't even realize that they're also educational. Teacher-owners Shannon Cruzen and Sarah Adams stock their shelves with simple wooden playthings and natural art supplies that invite children to let their own imaginations and creativity rule the day.

October 20, 2009

Minding the Store

Catch up on Mad Men while getting your nails done at Julep

Stop by for half-price Pumpkin Ale and great prices on mani/pedis while catching up on great TV.

October 19, 2009

Daily Find

The YWCA Closet Treasures Sale offers bargains and hope Oct. 24-25

Shop guilt-free and help other women on the road to self-sufficiency Oct. 24-25 at the YWCA's 7th Annual Closet Treasures Sale to benefit Dress for Success Seattle. You'll find a trove of gently used and new designer-brand fashions donated throughout the year specifically for this event by individuals and retail stores, with most items priced at $50 and under.

October 18, 2009

Minding the Store

'Coco Before Chanel' opens Friday, Oct. 16 at the Harvard Exit

It's a must-see film for the fashion obsessed.

October 16, 2009

Daily Find

Customize your perfect knitwear and let Rain + Jack do the handiwork

How many times have you found yourself perusing shop after shop for the perfect cold-weather accessory to go with your winter jacket? It might be as simple as a plain black hat that eludes you, or the right color combination in a scarf. Helen Sharp, Si Doi and their new knitwear company Rain + Jack have developed the perfect solution: Design your own piece and they'll knit it for you in their Seattle studio.

October 16, 2009

Daily Find

Bijoudally leather jewelry is a chic, budget-friendly indulgence

Jewelry designer Andrea Bijou has taken the concept of small luxuries and run with it with her year-old laser-cut leather jewelry line, Bijoudally (meaning "jewelry play"). Her collection is a unique and dazzling blend of Bohemian chic and vintage Art Nouveau that makes a big statement -- with a small price tag that allows you to indulge in a little something nice without straining your budget.

October 15, 2009

Minding the Store