Seattle's fashion elite gathered last night at Jonas Jensen Fremont Studios for Fashion First, a fall fashion show starring local boutiques that doubles as a fundraiser for the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation.
August 3, 2007
Daily Find
Athletic types might scoff at coasting, the newest trend in cycling, but I love the idea of a bike ride that doesn’t involve clip-on pedals and padded shorts.
August 3, 2007
When it comes to men's style in Seattle, most fellas pledge allegiance to one of two camps: the outdoorsy-fleece camp or the Belltown-based camp whose uniform consists of an untucked white button-down shirt over jeans.
August 2, 2007
Set foot in a shop in Seattle, and even before the leaves begin to change color and the air starts to cool, you'll be well aware of fall's approach. The dog days of summer have barely arrived, yet local boutiques are already stocking their shelves with cozy fabrics such as cashmere and wool, in the muted grays and browns of fall.
August 2, 2007
Daily Find
Likely the funniest things ever to adorn a kitchen, these sassy door decorations are perfect for your hipster pals...
July 30, 2007
Daily Find
I fancy myself one of those (sometimes annoyingly) optimistic people who can find the good in everything. Rainy days in summer? I view them as sweet glimpses of the upcoming fall. Traffic on 520? More time to enjoy the amazing views. Lost luggage? An opportunity for a shopping spree in a foreign land.
July 26, 2007
Daily Find
Busy B Designs founder Bridgette Sanford had always possessed a love of textiles, a flair for crafts and an appreciation of good design. So when the Seattle native, now a resident of Monroe, Wash., left her real-estate practice, she began foisting her favorite textile designs on such commonplace kitchen items as dish gloves and aprons, turning them flawlessly from practical to pretty.
July 19, 2007
Daily Find
I adore Capitol Hill home-furnishings shop Square Room for its collection of Roost owls, for its table overflowing with seashells in all shapes and sizes and for the giant red metal bustier that graces the center of the store (and which I have always assumed is intended as art, not fashion).
July 19, 2007
Daily Find
When the wealthy and well-known go in search of diaper bags and toddler fashions, they turn to Nest, an adorable collection of clothing and accessories for the under-six set. Star moms such as Heidi Klum scoop up Nest fashions at hip New York and Los Angeles baby boutiques -- most likely unaware of the company's Northwest roots.
July 18, 2007
Daily Find
Among those who frequent design blogs, Joy Deangdeelert Cho’s new line of paper goods was eagerly anticipated. A textile designer by trade and blogger by hobby, Cho is the brain behind Oh Joy!, where she shines the spotlight on stylish products that cut across the design spectrum to include fashion, jewelry, home decor and bridal.
July 13, 2007