Daily Find
I'm afraid Best Buds may soon become Madison Park's worst kept secret. But as a shopping sleuth I feel like it's my duty to tell you about the best shops and buys, and this is definitely one of them.
By Kathy Schultz | February 6, 2007
Daily Find
What you'll find: Everything from hair rollers to handbags. Tons of tiny ceramics. For the table there are dozens of styles of sushi dishes, rice bowls, soup and noodle bowls, and sake sets. Kitchen gadgets galore. Japanese snack crackers. Cleaning gear. Plastic containers and strainers. Pet and children's toys. Lots of knick knacks and figurines from soldiers to Southern belles. A whole wall of plastic bags to cover everything from video tapes to clothing.
By Kathy Schultz | January 16, 2007
Daily Find
I recently discovered Snookus -- a local paper-product company that produces one-of-a-kind notepads, cards and organizational products. But if you’re thinking “not another cutesy box of note cards,” think again. Snookus’ founder Paulette Denman describes her company’s products as “high on wit,” -- they’re sort of like a high-style, irreverent Hallmark -- with perfect comic timing.
By Sarah Jio | January 12, 2007
Daily Find
This Ballard store, which carries an eclectic mix of home, gift and novelty items, has stocked its shelves with festive hats ($25 each) by Glitterville. Choose from several holiday-themed varieties, which sport glittery stripes and white fringe, or opt for one that features the New York City skyline -- the Empire State Building and all.
By Sarah Jio | December 22, 2006
Daily Find
Every once in a while you find something that meets the criteria of the perfect gift: It comes in different styles for everyone on your list, it's something that will make the recipient smile and think of you each time they use it, and it's amazingly affordable. The miracle gift? Pocket mirrors from My Favorite Mirror.
By Kathy Schultz | December 20, 2006
Daily Find
Knitting is a trendy hobby that's on the rise, especially among 25- to 34-year-old women, according to the Craft Yarn Council of America. If you're already a fan, or just thinking about picking up your first set of needles, you'll want to check out a new book by two Seattle-based knitting gurus.
By Sarah Jio | December 8, 2006
Daily Find
The gift haven has everything from edible lavender goodies to sleep aids, bath and body products and candles. One of her top sellers is the squishable lavender stress ball ($6). "Everyone from nurses to teachers to executives loves these," says Jordan. Smush these fragrant fabric-covered balls filled with lavender to relieve tension. Also popular are eye pillows filled with lavender ($20), lavender-filled neck and shoulder bags that can be heated up in the microwave ($30), and pretty organza scarves with beaded fringe filled with just a bit of lavender hiding in the folds of the fabric ($33.95).
By Kathy Schultz | December 6, 2006
Daily Find
With your shopping list in mind, we spotted several terrific stocking stuffers from The Container Store.
By Sarah Jio | November 27, 2006
Holiday 2006
Say, here's an idea: Why not give a present that has to be experienced? Seattle is nothing if not an active town, and its residents love to go out and enjoy its natural and man-made attractions. They love spa days, live theater and interacting with nature. Why not give holiday gifts that enable your fellow Seattleites to do what they do best?
By Geoff Carter | November 9, 2006
Holiday 2006
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a Holga from OKOK Gallery. The Holga, a cheap plastic camera that shoots medium-format film, is not a precision instrument; you could shoot the same photo with a hundred different Holgas and not get any two shots that resemble one another.
By Geoff Carter | November 9, 2006
