Daily Find
Tom Bihn, local maker of laptop and messenger bags, called on the readers and editors of Knitty magazine to help design the ultimate functional knitting bag. The result is the $70 "Swift," a sturdy, feature-filled ballistic nylon tote, a bag so popular that five of the seven available colors sold out within days of the bag's Oct. 12 debut.
November 6, 2007
Daily Find
Madrona's favorite purveyor of one-of-a-kind jewelry is bidding adieu to its original storefront and taking up residence in larger digs just down the block. Hitchcock, which has made a name for itself by stocking hard-to-find handmade jewelry from local and national designers, will kick off the opening of its new space with a party Nov. 3.
November 1, 2007
Daily Find
Rainy season is once again upon us, and so, thankfully, is boot season. This year, cute rain boots have returned to Seattle stores and boutiques, in both traditional puddle-stomper styles and more contemporary looks. Read on for a few of our favorites.
October 30, 2007
Daily Find
Ladies in search of a bargain, a little pampering and a way to contribute to the community need look no further than the fifth annual Closet Treasures Sale, Oct. 27, and the sale preview (Oct. 26).
October 25, 2007
Daily Find
On the Way Maternity is West Seattle's newest on-ramp to the mommy track. Tucked away on a leafy block of California Avenue, just south of the Junction, the new shop joins kids' stores Georgia Blu and Again & A Gain in the family-friendly retail neighborhood.
October 23, 2007
Daily Find
The previously online-only toy retailer Nico & Zoe has opened a showroom in West Seattle, allowing shoppers hands-on access to their collection of Barbie-free fun. The store specializes in artisan-made toys for children up to 6 years old, from wooden pull-toys to locally made sock monkeys.
October 18, 2007
Daily Find
French tea salon The O Dor offers a heady take on a humble brew. The Paris-based company, which has been providing tea drinkers with loose-leaf elixirs since 1842, makes teas as beautifully packaged as they are flavorful. Locally, the teas are available at Belltown boutique Polite Society, whose staff members are happy to brew a press pot of the pricey tea and offer a complimentary cup to customers.
October 16, 2007
Daily Find
The latest addition to Fremont's collection of pet stores is geared toward the practical needs of active companions. Petapoluza leaves the leopard-print carriers and rhinestone collars to boutique neighbors such as Railey's Leash & Treat and focuses on a broad selection of healthy food and treats, as well as accessories for dogs on the go and a holistic vet who's in-house on Fridays.
October 11, 2007
Daily Find
Parents of drool machines and spit-up queens, take note: Bellevue-based Baby Chaleco's solution to Chronically Soaked Child Syndrome is a collection of supersoft bibs that look like cute smocks.
October 9, 2007
Daily Find
Ballard's newest spa keeps it simple: If you have it, they'll wax it.
October 5, 2007
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