Daily Find
Local designer Wendy Feller has made it easier for young girls to play hard without having to worry about ripped tights or skinned knees. Züpers
leggings are cute but strong, made with durable material, UV protection, heart-shaped neoprene knee pads and a secret treasure pocket for stashing fun finds.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 1, 2009
Minding the Store
Here's a hopeful bit of retail news to counter some of the sad store closings we've been reporting about lately. Izilla Toys, the great little family-run toy store on Capitol Hill is
opening a second temporary -- and perhaps permanent -- location at the Wallingford Center.
By Jane Keller Watson | October 26, 2009
Daily Find
Since 1998, Flora and
Henri owner Jane Hedreen has been designing exquisite clothing for kids ages
newborn through 10 that elicit murmurs of "If only they made this in my size"
from the grown-ups who shop there. While the clothes are still pint-sized, Hedreen has added a collection of small indulgences for adults, including cosmetics, soaps and chocolates. The boutique reopened earlier this month in Capitol Hill's newly renovated Oddfellows
Building on East Pine Street.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 27, 2009
Daily Find
I carried a "Dukes of Hazzard" lunch box when I was a kid because I
thought it was cool. Kids these days carry reusable lunch totes that
are more than just cool. Thoughtful parents pack lunches in the
newest-generation lunch boxes from companies that use eco-friendly
materials, reduce waste and promote food nutrition. In time for
back-to-school, here's a roundup of three options, two of which are
designed in Seattle.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Cute, cozy and functional, Mini Boden clothes are perfect for Pacific Northwest kids.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 18, 2009
Minding the Store
Choose between an Orca, a crab or bamboo for your stylish preschooler.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 17, 2009
Daily Find
Lucky Sprout is a positive-messaging company whose "Be a Good Seed" message is communicated though children's T-shirts. Considering the plethora of ways that we receive information today, a positive message on the tummy of a little kid is one of the sweetest.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 11, 2009
Minding the Store
The lease is up on this high-end West Seattle kids' shop.
By Alison Brownrigg | July 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Choose from new and used clothing, accessories and gear for parents-to-be and kids of all ages.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 29, 2009
Daily Find
National retailer J. Crew did
its homework before deciding to open its new stand-alone kids' store at University
Village earlier this
month. On most days, the outdoor
mall, often referred to as Maternity
Village, bustles with
moms, strollers and kids of all ages. And even during a recession, University Village attracts well-heeled customers who can afford the spendy kids' clothes at Crewcuts.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 22, 2009
