But now, more than two years later, walk into tottini, the children's store Van Flandern and business partner Melissa Maffei opened this month, and you'll see brushstrokes of vibrant colors contrasting sharply with the modern space, and brands like ducduc, the Netto Collection and Argington.
By Nicole Tsong | August 28, 2006
Seattle Style File
Gen X parents and grandparents tired of all the cutesy baby accoutrements out there should take a trip to tottini, a newly opened shop that carries "furnishings for offspring." This is not to say that you won't use the word cute when in this shop. I did about 52 times. It's simply a lively and colorful aesthetic with modern design in mind where pink and baby blue take a backseat to fashionable colors.
By Kathy Schultz | August 28, 2006
Seattle Style File
Little girls need their beauty fix, too. A pretty up-do, manicure, and pedicure might be just the thing after a hard day at school or a break from piano lessons, soccer, and dance class. Or, for special occasions, they can schedule an afternoon out with the girls and dish about Disney movies while sipping pink seltzer and having their nails painted.
By Kathy Schultz | May 11, 2006
Convergence Zone
The idea for water-resistant baby blankets was born of necessity in our somewhat soggy city. Heather Correa -- herself a mother -- designed, warm and cozy baby blankets, for our unpredictable precipitation. The blankets are made with minky, plush or faux fur fabric on one side and water-resistant nylon fabric on the reverse side. Babies keep dry, and parents can go about their business and activities without worrying.
By Kathy Schultz | April 26, 2006
Convergence Zone
When Aimee Sher found out she was pregnant, she started doodling. Those doodles turned into an adorable line of screen-printed baby T's and onesies. The local graphic designer (who is due any day now) and her husband Sven Bolen began to draw little critters, bikes, and skateboards on tiny tikes' duds. Thus, their company, Eight3One, was born before their baby.
By Kathy Schultz | March 1, 2006
Everything baby — but diapers and formula — can be purchased at this one-stop shop, but the emphasis is on furniture that grows as the child does.
By Heather Larson | December 29, 2005
Convergence Zone
The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. is the kind of novelty shop that sells imagination. As far as I'm concerned, this truly is a space-travel supply store, my first stop for rocket fuel, stun guns and do-it-yourself intergalactic treaties.
By Geoff Carter | November 29, 2005
By Lori Hinton Special to NWsource Where can you get a pedicure, sip coffee, check e-mail and have your...
By Lori Hinton | November 4, 2005
