Author and essayist Phyllis Theroux said, "To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart." I appreciate her sentiment and love the way a handwritten card can connect friends across miles. In addition to warming the heart of your pen pal, if you send a fair
trade Hope for Women Portraits of El Salvador card from Market Street Traders in Ballard, you'll also help support a community of artisan women in Central America.
November 21, 2008
Daily Find
Irish folklore chronicles how a young man, Jack, tricks the devil into releasing the claim on his soul only to eventually die and become the glowing ember inside carved pumpkins colloquially known as jack-o'-lanterns. If you want to make like Jack and be devilishly crafty this Halloween season, incorporate the festive offerings from local businesses in your very own spooky-chic pumpkin-carving party.
October 17, 2008
Minding the Store
Rudy's Barbershop on East Pine Street reopens this week after undergoing a sizable expansion. The flagship Capitol Hill shop, which opened in its current storefront 15 years ago, was always busy, so owners Wade Weigel, Alex Calderwood and David Petersen decided it was time to expand.
October 8, 2008
Daily Find
If the crisp snap of fall makes you want to cuddle up to something warm and nourishing, think how the toddler in your life must feel. How can you give him a kid-sized version of the proverbial sweater, slippers and hot chocolate? By giving him a Bottle Pet, of course.
October 4, 2008
Daily Find
Katherine Hepburn would worship their Publicka pants ($264). Audrey Hepburn would be charmed by their Mini Market dress ($290). Be your own fashion icon by picking up something stylish at Capitol Hill's new women's clothing store, JJ Boutique.
October 3, 2008
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