Don't want to wear a clunky watch with your cocktail dress? Tutu timepieces are perfect for those special events when time-telling is handy but a watch might clash with your classy ensemble. The fancy, bandless timepiece comes in four styles: round or square shaped, with mother of pearl face and ringed with Swarovski crystals. It has a sturdy clasp that grabs the lining of your evening bag or can be attached to a belt, necklace, or Day-timer.
By Kathy Schultz | May 5, 2006
With company coming, I decided to break down and buy new towels. Yes, I hear you yawning. But Nandina towels are amazing. The fiber is a combination of bamboo and organic cotton creating a powdery soft fabric much like a combination of silk and cashmere. They're so soft. And...
By Kathy Schultz | May 3, 2006
HANK DREW This sweet bracelet says it all--and quite simply--for Mother's Day on May 14. The sterling silver bracelet by local jewelry designer Kelley Reese features a brushed silver circle (a symbol of harmony) hand-stamped with XOXOX, a reminder that your hugs and kisses are always with the wearer....
By Kathy Schultz | April 28, 2006
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
Those carpet-covered cat houses and scratching posts are so passé, especially for the design conscious.
By Kathy Schultz | April 24, 2006
nspired by the styles of Alfred Hitchcock's leading ladies, this well-edited shop carries a collection of accessories that pay homage to the poise of Kim Novak in "Vertigo," or the 1950s elegance of Grace Kelly in "Rear Window."
By Kathy Schultz | April 20, 2006
Chic jewelry with a soul -- that's what Portland, Oregon's Lucina Company is all about.
By Kathy Schultz | April 17, 2006
This Easter season, the confectioners of Dilettante Chocolate Café bring you the motherlode: Meet Thumper, a 40-lb. solid milk chocolate bunny who could crush a dozen Cadbury eggs with a flex of his big toe. He's one of several giant chocolate figures that the company creates during Christmas and Easter...
By Katherine Sather | April 13, 2006
The selection of clothing and accessories is so appealing that even women who aren't expecting are lured in by the attractive windows, thinking it's a "regular" boutique.
By Kathy Schultz | April 7, 2006
The compact and portable case is filled with 15 small containers of herbs, spices, and special seasoning blends.
By Kathy Schultz | April 6, 2006
