I must confess, I’m not nearly as "green" as I should be -- but I do try. I’m all about eco-fashion (when it looks good), I love mineral makeup and I recycle and compost with the best of them.
By Natalie Bow | June 29, 2007
Do cute prints, a smocked bodice and an empire waist sound familiar? If so, you've probably noticed that the baby-doll dress has made a comeback -- á la Winona Ryder in "Reality Bites." It isn't always flattering, but it has its moments.
By Natalie Bow | July 6, 2007
I am something of a scent addict, keeping my shelves stocked with smell-good lotions and potions in a wide assortment of aromas, from lavender and sandalwood to jasmine and ylang-ylang.
By Natalie Bow | July 6, 2007
Among those who frequent design blogs, Joy Deangdeelert Cho’s new line of paper goods was eagerly anticipated. A textile designer by trade and blogger by hobby, Cho is the brain behind Oh Joy!, where she shines the spotlight on stylish products that cut across the design spectrum to include fashion, jewelry, home decor and bridal.
By Natalie Bow | July 13, 2007
When the wealthy and well-known go in search of diaper bags and toddler fashions, they turn to Nest, an adorable collection of clothing and accessories for the under-six set. Star moms such as Heidi Klum scoop up Nest fashions at hip New York and Los Angeles baby boutiques -- most likely unaware of the company's Northwest roots.
By Natalie Bow | July 18, 2007
I adore Capitol Hill home-furnishings shop Square Room for its collection of Roost owls, for its table overflowing with seashells in all shapes and sizes and for the giant red metal bustier that graces the center of the store (and which I have always assumed is intended as art, not fashion).
By Natalie Bow | July 19, 2007
Busy B Designs founder Bridgette Sanford had always possessed a love of textiles, a flair for crafts and an appreciation of good design. So when the Seattle native, now a resident of Monroe, Wash., left her real-estate practice, she began foisting her favorite textile designs on such commonplace kitchen items as dish gloves and aprons, turning them flawlessly from practical to pretty.
By Natalie Bow | July 19, 2007
I fancy myself one of those (sometimes annoyingly) optimistic people who can find the good in everything. Rainy days in summer? I view them as sweet glimpses of the upcoming fall. Traffic on 520? More time to enjoy the amazing views. Lost luggage? An opportunity for a shopping spree in a foreign land.
By Natalie Bow | July 26, 2007
Likely the funniest things ever to adorn a kitchen, these sassy door decorations are perfect for your hipster pals...
By Natalie Bow | July 30, 2007
Athletic types might scoff at coasting, the newest trend in cycling, but I love the idea of a bike ride that doesn’t involve clip-on pedals and padded shorts.
By Natalie Bow | August 3, 2007
