Holiday 2008
If, like most of us, you didn't get an early start on your holiday shopping, and you now find yourself swamped with office parties, family dinners and making a snowflake costume for the school winter spectacular, fear not.
November 26, 2008
Daily Find
Have you been longing for sultry eyes, bright red lips or something else outside your usual makeup routine, but you just can't get up the nerve to put the brush to the powder? Then it's time to get emboldened and educated with a free makeup lesson at Vain, where you might pick up a few skills that mom never taught you.
June 4, 2008
Daily Find
The salon that launched a thousand bobs has settled into a new flagship location at Pacific Place. Formerly located on Seventh Avenue adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, trendsetting salon Seven has been a hair hot spot since 2003, boasting some of the most well-trained stylists and client-pleasing results in the city.
May 28, 2008
Daily Find
At Willow & Bloom, a 520-square-foot gift and floral boutique in Fremont, you can effortlessly put together a housewarming, birthday or anniversary gift from beginning to end. With beautiful floral arrangements, chic and original gift items, cards and free gift wrapping, the shop offers everything you'll need to impress.
May 13, 2008
Daily Find
Looking for a Mother's Day gift? What could be more appropriate than accessories designed by a local mother-daughter team? Tutu Time's trendsetting watches, from Seattleites Theresa and Dana Frank, are practical enough to suit Mom's sensible side, with just enough sparkle to appeal to her sense of style.
April 24, 2008
Daily Find
Nothing says spring like a nest of newly hatched eggs or the chirp of birds outside your window. Now you can celebrate those signs of the season with delicate pendants, necklaces and earrings from Adorn Jewelry.
March 13, 2008
Convergence Zone
Nothing exacerbates spring fever like those midweek glimmers of warmth and sunshine when you're stuck in the office and the kids are at school. If the family is craving a brief (but necessary) vacation, squeeze in your own little spring break to Vancouver Island, where March means whale migration season and the Pacific Rim Whale Festival.
February 26, 2008
Convergence Zone
Independently owned spa and boutique Spa Scotta has left University Village, but they haven't gone far. Their new digs can be found at the nearby Northcut Landing, just across the street from the open-air mall. According to owner Jessica Campbell, it was important to keep the spa in the same neighborhood, easing the transition for clientele.
February 15, 2008
We often begin a new year inspired and energized, ready to hit the gym or take up a new hobby, but the post-holiday lull and gloomy days can quickly put us in a winter rut. A class can provide the structure and incentive to keep the ball rolling, but if yoga makes you sleepy and watercolor painting only elicits frustration, then why not stretch beyond your comfort zone and try something new -- and a little off the beaten path.
January 24, 2008
