Daily Find
Whether you plan to wear lingerie on Valentine's Day or plan to buy it for someone else, look to local lingerie line Sandmaiden for a charming alternative to Victoria's Secret.
February 7, 2008
Daily Find
With the exception of a dash of Chambord for a classic kir royale, champagne can rarely be improved upon. But former Australian tour guide Lee Etherington has stumbled upon a great addition to sparkling wine: Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup.
February 6, 2008
Daily Find
As a starving (but resourceful) student at NYU, I treated the Kiehl's flagship store in Manhattan's East Village, a mere two blocks from my dorm, as my own personal beauty counter. En route to class, I would pop in and slather on moisturizer; prior to a date, I would sample a spritz of their signature musk. Did I ever purchase anything? Probably not.
February 5, 2008
Daily Find
Jackets are apparently the fabric source du jour for budding designers. On a recent episode of "Project Runway," the bratty yet fierce wunderkind Christian Siriano created a fantastically innovative pair of skinny jeans using the sleeves of a denim jacket.
February 4, 2008
Daily Find
It may come as no surprise that a shopping columnist would give little heed to an old adage like "It's what's on the inside that counts," but when I first saw Mor, an Australian line of body-care products and home fragrances, I was so struck by the gorgeous packaging that I purchased several items without even stopping to sniff the candles or test the lotions.
January 29, 2008
Daily Find
When I moved into my townhouse, I had my bedroom painted what I thought would be a very muted salmon. And with seriously dimmed lights, my bedroom is a very muted salmon. But in the light of day, my walls more closely resemble an unfortunate South Beach coral. It was with this painting error in mind that I approached Authentic Home Color Paint Bar in West Seattle to select a paint color for my master bathroom.
January 25, 2008
Daily Find
"More engagements happen between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve than any other time of year," says University Village representative Sarah Kastandres, explaining the timing of this weekend's Bride Ideas show. The bridal extravaganza will take place Jan. 27 in a lavishly decorated tent next to Pottery Barn Kids.
January 23, 2008
Daily Find
I have a cousin who spends considerable time in Kazakhstan, a niece who lives on an organic chocolate farm in Costa Rica and a dear friend who resides steps from the Hague. Keeping track of time zones in order to avoid the poorly timed 2 a.m. phone call is nearly impossible.
January 18, 2008
Daily Find
Often a staple of first-year fashion design students, the ubiquitous necktie skirt can make for yawn-inducing attire, but Portland-based designer/crafter Erin MacLeod has elevated the necktie to new fashion heights with her selection of tie cuffs and necktie necklaces.
January 17, 2008
RSS for Natalie Bow
