Daily Find
Pink Peony
Chocolates' Mary Kay Johncock has a knack for making truffles. Before launching
her Bainbridge Island-based chocolate company in 2005 with best friend and
partner Linda Darley, this former nurse tinkered for months on her recipes
before settling on premium European dark, milk and semisweet chocolates, which
temper well and have a nice, glossy finish.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 19, 2009
Daily Find
There are more ways to green up your home than recycling and
switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs. Interior decorating can be
eco-friendly as well when you swap out your old (but still cool) home
accessories and small pieces of furniture at Sit + Sip at the Phinney
Neighborhood Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 21.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 18, 2009
Minding the Store
Take 30 minutes for yourself before you ramp up to the holiday madness.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 16, 2009
Daily Find
Women in their 30s on up can "add a little dress-up to
their casual wear" at new Madison
Valley shop Vian Hunter. Inspired by
the timeless and classic silhouettes of the 1950s and '60s, designer Lisa Hunter derives her fashion inspiration from icons such as Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.
She scours vintage clothing sales for garments from that era, which she then
reworks into updated, contemporary clothing with a retro flair.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 17, 2009
Holiday 2009
Since we're all reaching past a tightened belt to grab our wallets this holiday season, the thought of saving money on gifts sounds pretty appealing. To help you out, we've uncovered some local Thanksgiving weekend sales and events that will save you some green and ensure that you get unique, worthwhile gifts for everyone on your list.
By Michelle LaFrance and Alison Brownrigg | November 24, 2009
Daily Find
As winter approaches and low temperatures drive us inside, you’ll likely welcome the season by gathering friends and family in your warmly lit home. Seattle candle makers and glass artists make it easy for you to create a welcoming environment, and their diverse supply of ambiance-inducing candles and candle holders will set the perfect tone for festive gatherings.
By Michelle LaFrance | November 22, 2009
Minding the Store
Birth and Beyond Baby in Fremont has recently decided to consolidate the Fremont store into the Madison Valley location.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 13, 2009
Minding the Store
Save 25 percent off all in-stock toys, games and more!
By Alison Brownrigg | November 13, 2009
Daily Find
Nest is a unique nonprofit microfinance organization that helps female artisans and co-ops in eight countries -- Guatemala, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Tanzania, Togo and Turkey -- develop and market their products. Nest has volunteer boards in cities across the U.S. that throw fundraising events for the organization to increase awareness. Seattle's board will have its first major fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Design Within Reach.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 13, 2009
Minding the Store
Shop their previous collections and preview what's new from these two local designers on November 18 at Hotel Max.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 12, 2009
