Daily Find
Looking for a perfect fall wrap? How about one that's cozy but not bulky, made from natural, sustainable fibers, drapes well on a variety of body shapes, comes in several great styles and colors, and is affordable? You'll find it at Cristina Dioguardi's new retail shop, Beyond Threads.
September 10, 2008
Minding the Store
It's party-time at Hoa, Madison Valley's popular, affordable nail salon. Last month, Hoa remodeled the space adjacent to the main salon (in the former Miss Madison's tanning space).
August 29, 2008
Daily Find
Honey isn't usually included in articles about "superfoods," but as far as I'm concerned, it should be. It smells better than broccoli, is tastier than sprouts, and lacks all those teeny pomegranate seeds. And not only is it edible, you can smear it all over yourself in various forms for softer skin. Here are just a few sweet ways locally to enjoy the bounty of the worker bees.
August 28, 2008
Daily Find
"The first time I saw labradorite, I thought it was an ugly, sludgy gray -- but it had fire," says local jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa. My sentiments exactly. But when I met Jiwa, she was wearing a stunning necklace with such fluorescence that I was converted.
August 26, 2008
Daily Find
Jewelry designer Sophie Gardner has always been inspired by lucky and protective symbols, incorporating them into her silver and gold jewelry. But it was Oprah who inspired Gardner's new charms for your furry best friend. "After I heard that Oprah's dog choked on a ball, I figured that dogs need a little good luck too," says Gardner.
August 18, 2008
Daily Find
It isn't often that you come across bedding that is conscious of both style and the environment. Plover Organic linens are made from 100-percent organic cotton, colored with low-impact, heavy-metal-free dyes and hand-blocked in India under fair trade practices by a company that donates a portion of its proceeds to an endangered species -- the plover shorebird. What's more, the linens are chic and beautiful, with none of the hippy-dippyness of some organic products.
August 14, 2008
Daily Find
Seattle artist and Bluebottle Gallery co-owner Matthew Porter doesn't just monkey around when it comes to painting adorable, wide-eyed animals. In his first book, "ABC," he painted an owl, a penguin and a zebra, among others. But in his new book, he gets serious about monkeys. So serious, in fact, he's created an entire "Monkey World" of illustrations from A to Z.
August 7, 2008
Daily Find
Handmade, one-of-a-kind leather handbags for $150? Yes Virginia, they do exist. On a recent trip to Ballard, I found them at Velouria. They're called Revamped, and while you won't mistake them for bags by Balenciaga, you also won't go broke buying one.
August 6, 2008
Daily Find
With the price of gas, bread and just about everything else rising recently, I had been skipping getting a facial, and my skin was looking dull and tired. Luckily, Seattle Art of Wellness recently relocated to my neighborhood. Since I can now walk to my appointment, I figure the money I save on gas can go toward saving face.
August 1, 2008
Daily Find
If you've ever gone looking for lighting, you know it's not an easy task. I have found that lamps often range from boring to horrific. The base is right, the shade is hideous. It's the perfect shape, but the wrong color. Then I discovered Slip lamps at Clover House in South Lake Union.
July 28, 2008
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