If you're looking to spruce up your home for Halloween, you need look no further than University Village-adjacent gift boutique Curtsy Bella, where "boo" has been added to what I like to call the shop's "b" themes: baby, bridal, bachelorette and boa.
By Natalie Bow | October 22, 2007
Barbara Stanwyck wore a scarf as a sling, Mary Tyler Moore used one as a necktie and Jackie Kennedy had one to protect her famous face. But during Seattle's brisk months, you'll find that most scarves are employed simply to warm shoulders or shelter heads from the rain. When battling the elements, a scarf is more than an accessory -- it's an ally.
By Britt Olson | October 19, 2007
The previously online-only toy retailer Nico & Zoe has opened a showroom in West Seattle, allowing shoppers hands-on access to their collection of Barbie-free fun. The store specializes in artisan-made toys for children up to 6 years old, from wooden pull-toys to locally made sock monkeys.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 18, 2007
If your fall wardrobe needs a boost, or your holiday shopping an early start, mark your calendar for the Oct. 20 Northwest Accessory Designers show. Local designers of jewelry and handbags will showcase their fall and holiday collections at Pioneer Square boutique Violette.
By Natalie Bow | October 17, 2007
French tea salon The O Dor offers a heady take on a humble brew. The Paris-based company, which has been providing tea drinkers with loose-leaf elixirs since 1842, makes teas as beautifully packaged as they are flavorful. Locally, the teas are available at Belltown boutique Polite Society, whose staff members are happy to brew a press pot of the pricey tea and offer a complimentary cup to customers.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 16, 2007
With trick-or-treating mere weeks away, the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume has begun. Parents looking for something more interesting than the typical party-store costume-in-a-bag should head to the Greenwood children's store Rising Stars, which offers a varied selection of charming new and used costumes.
By Natalie Bow | October 12, 2007
The latest addition to Fremont's collection of pet stores is geared toward the practical needs of active companions. Petapoluza leaves the leopard-print carriers and rhinestone collars to boutique neighbors such as Railey's Leash & Treat and focuses on a broad selection of healthy food and treats, as well as accessories for dogs on the go and a holistic vet who's in-house on Fridays.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 11, 2007
A proponent of sustainability and preservation, jewelry designer Toby Pomeroy was bothered by the harsh impact precious-metals mining has on the environment. So the Portland jeweler forged an agreement with a major gold supplier to provide him with gold and silver derived entirely from reclaimed sources. Pomeroy uses the eco-friendly materials in his delicate collection of rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets.
By Natalie Bow | October 10, 2007
Parents of drool machines and spit-up queens, take note: Bellevue-based Baby Chaleco's solution to Chronically Soaked Child Syndrome is a collection of supersoft bibs that look like cute smocks.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 9, 2007
In response to the condos and apartments popping up all over town -- particularly in South Lake Union, Ballard and Belltown -- the folks behind the Pacific Interiors furniture showroom in Greenwood have opened City Home Store on Capitol Hill, with merchandise geared toward small living spaces.
By Natalie Bow | October 8, 2007
