Daily Find
All the recent girl talk about the "Sex and the City" movie has resulted in my own little obsession with shoe-shopping -- and the pedicures that naturally come with it. And while I can't afford a pair of Jimmy Choos, I can afford a pedicure, even if it's just to show off a new pair of flip-flops.
June 2, 2008
Daily Find
Anyone who has ever organized a baby shower knows that it can be a daunting task. There's the location, the food and the games to think about, not to mention the cleanup afterwards. As happier as you may be to throw your pregnant friend a bash, sometimes it's nice to have a little help doing it. Krista Means, owner of Georgia Blu children's boutique in West Seattle, is happy to offer that help.
May 27, 2008
Daily Find
I come from a long line of wine drinkers. When I was younger, my parents went through wine "phases," when they would settle on a favorite varietal for a while, then move on to the next trend in the wine world. One summer it was Pinot Gris; the next, Vouvray. If I recall correctly, there was even a boxed-wine phase -- I could swear I spotted some Franzia in our fridge.
May 20, 2008
Daily Find
Many people who live in Seattle care about supporting companies that have chosen to go organic. We buy organic food to eat, make sure that our body-care products are made with organic ingredients and are increasingly interested in buying clothing made from organic cotton.
May 16, 2008
Daily Find
About this time of year I get the itch to do some major spring cleaning. There's nothing better than throwing open the windows to let in a little fresh air and getting down to some serious scrubbing.
May 14, 2008
Daily Find
Last year when Danielle Luartes, owner of Tweed in Greenwood, moved her shop to a larger location, she also added some plus-size lines to her inventory. It was a brilliant move, since many collections sold in local boutiques are designed for smaller bodies, and even the extra-larges are anything but large.
May 12, 2008
Daily Find
Last year was my first Mother's Day as a mom, and all I wanted was some sleep. This year, while I'd still like some sleep, I also want every single body-care product from Belli Motherhood, a sibling to the pregnancy and baby-care collections made by Seattle's Belli Skin Care.
May 7, 2008
Daily Find
Urban Living is a gem of a shop that focuses on feminine and fragrant
nature-inspired gifts and accessories for the home and body. On a
recent visit, I was most impressed by the shop's selection of perfumes
and room sprays, some of which I had never smelled before.
May 6, 2008
Daily Find
Spring has a way of reinvigorating my senses. Cherry blossoms -- fluffs of vibrant pink that stand out against gray Seattle skies -- are a sight for sore eyes, and birdsong, which swells as the season unfolds, is music to my ears. Nature also provides plenty of sweet scents this time of year, but I find myself craving products that are not only fragrant, but that will leave my dry winter skin soft to the touch.
May 5, 2008
Daily Find
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves pretty-smelling things, like scented candles and aromatherapy diffusers, but never splurges on herself to buy them. While I wish she would pamper herself a little (heaven knows she deserves it), I'm happy to do it for her, so I'm always on the lookout for sweet-smelling luxury items. This year, just in time for Mother's Day, I've found two local purveyors of good scents to choose from.
May 2, 2008
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