Everybody has them: old family photos so hilariously bad that they deserve to be shared. This month, with the help of local card designer Shannon Martin and Madison Valley boutique Rue de Lyon, you could win the opportunity to share yours with the world.
By Natalie Bow | November 5, 2007
Here in the Northwest, flannel has a particularly potent association. During the early '90s, the uniform of the rugged outdoorsman somehow became the signature shirt of brooding 20-somethings, then a remnant of a bygone musical era. A Seattleite who wore flannel even a year ago risked looking like a walking grunge memorial.
By Britt Olson | November 2, 2007
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.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 1, 2007
Jo Malone
may be an unfamiliar name in the Northwest, but the London-based
scentologist has had an almost cultlike following across the globe for
nearly a decade. At long last, the maven of pretty fragrances has
secured counter space in both the downtown and Bellevue Square Nordstrom cosmetic departments. The Bellevue Square counter opens later this week, and the downtown counter will open Nov. 5.
By Natalie Bow | October 31, 2007
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.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 30, 2007
There's a new eco-fashion boutique in town, but we can't tell you where it is. No, we're not holding out on you, it's just that owner Candace Caldwell has established a concept, a name, a Web site and a slew of eco-fashionable inventory -- but, as yet, no storefront.
By Natalie Bow | October 29, 2007
The
Pottery Barn family just got a little bit bigger. Its newest addition is
Threads, a small, boutique-style shop that sells clothing, gifts and accessories for babies aged newborn to three years. With just two stores, one in New York and one recently opened at
Bellevue Square, Threads pays attention to the little things -- and I don't just mean the babies.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 26, 2007
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).
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 25, 2007
With their airy new location in South Lake Union, Velocity Art and Design owners John and Lara Tusher now have an additional 1,000 square feet to display their artfully curated collection of postmodern home furnishings.
By Natalie Bow | October 24, 2007
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.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 23, 2007
