From the antlers and crows showing up on artist Brian McGuffey's canvas at Square Room to the aviary candles at Burnt Sugar, Seattle home décor is going to the birds. And the deer. And the squirrels.
By Natalie Bow | February 28, 2007
While the gowns are still white, Seattle weddings are being injected with bright bursts of color as modern brides eschew the classic calligraphy on cream stock in favor of bold colors, vivid florals, unique packaging and more. We shuffled through reams of cream card stock to uncover a few of the hottest trend setters in wedding invitation design, some living right here in Seattle.
By Natalie Bow | March 7, 2007
February was filled with fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. And while Seattle may feel like it couldn’t be any farther away from the front row of the couture runway shows, the fashions seen draped across sashaying size 0 bodies will eventually find their way, in one form or another, to the more reasonably sized bodies of Seattle women.
By Natalie Bow | March 13, 2007
Amy Ruppel is a Portland-based multimedia artist best known for her quirky aviary art that is often spotted at Velocity Art and Design or hanging on the walls of your art collector friend. Amy Bengtson is a Seattle jewelry designer best known for her line of glass-blown jewelry that is often spotted at Velouria or hanging around the neck of your fashionista friend. And now, the two artistic Amys have partnered on a line of necklaces sold under the Amy Bengtson brand.
By Natalie Bow | March 14, 2007
Seattle spring brings out the more colorful side of things – cherry blossoms bloom, tulips in a rainbow of shades pop up. Unfortunately, spring also brings weeks (months!) of frizz-causing drizzle. Luckily, headbands from Cookie and the Dude allow us to deal with both. Cookie and the Dude takes home décor fabrics in a plethora of graphic, colorful prints and crafts fashion-friendly headbands.
By Natalie Bow | March 30, 2007
In circles where phrases like “resort wear” and “Hampton cottage” are tossed about, Tory Burch is a household name. Away from New York society, the name is less well known but that is quickly changing. As a blossoming designer, socialite (and Lance Armstrong’s newest love) Burch is redefining the summer wardrobe by reintroducing a classic Eastern inspired staple – the tunic – into her stylish set. Universally flattering and the perfect accoutrement to everything from a bathing suit to white jeans to summer’s essential Bermuda shorts, a tunic should be the first item in your suitcase for upcoming vacations.
By Natalie Bow | April 2, 2007
Seattle's reputation as a coffee epicenter is unquestionable, but several tea gurus are quietly shifting the caffeine scene in Seattle.
By Natalie Bow | April 6, 2007
Modern-Twist items, like the Vinotagz, are crafted out of translucent silicone, which means your guests can personalize their wine charms – and you can simply wipe it off to use at the next soiree.
By Natalie Bow | April 9, 2007
The design team behind teen-friendly American Eagle's vintage tees and slouchy chinos geared the retail concept toward the well-heeled yet casual 30 year old.
By Natalie Bow | April 13, 2007
Channel-surf on a rainy Sunday and you are bound to come across a dozen home décor shows with jaw-dropping before and after shots of Ikea-heavy dorm rooms turned into palatial, Architectural Digest-worthy parlors. More often than not, the designer is able to make this transformation with a meager allowance and a few buckets of paint. But without the benefit of the HGTV production squad and a celebrity designer, turning your own home into a design masterpiece is a major challenge.
By Natalie Bow | April 16, 2007
