Irish folklore chronicles how a young man, Jack, tricks the devil into releasing the claim on his soul only to eventually die and become the glowing ember inside carved pumpkins colloquially known as jack-o'-lanterns. If you want to make like Jack and be devilishly crafty this Halloween season, incorporate the festive offerings from local businesses in your very own spooky-chic pumpkin-carving party.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 17, 2008
If there's one thing Seattleites are good at, it's supporting their communities. Perhaps it's because our city is comprised of such distinct neighborhoods, and each one seems to offer almost everything its residents need. Or perhaps it's because we believe in giving back to the neighborhoods that make us feel at home. Whatever it is, more than ever, Seattleites are championing the businesses on their blocks.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 16, 2008
Here at NWsource, we have cowboy boots on the brain. We wrote about Western-inspired wear in our fall trends article, and we followed that up with an article about two local shops -- Insurrection and Horseshoe -- that sell superbly restored vintage boots. Our obsession next led us in search of spankin'-new cowboy boots, and we discovered that you might have to get out of Dodge -- er, Seattle -- to find them. Read on to learn about three local shops that'll have you pulling yourself up by your bootstraps in style.
By Monica Fischer | October 15, 2008
Soon, Seattle will be crawling with little monsters dressed in ghoulish garb as ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks hit the streets for tricks and treats. And, Halloween isn't reserved just for humans anymore -- with costumes galore for canines, our furry, four-legged friends can now join in on the fun.
By Brandie Ahlgren | October 14, 2008
I'm not a golfer, but Shi Golf, a line of golf-inspired clothing from local designer Kelly Su, sure makes me wish I were. Shi Golf's first collection, Urban Leisure, is adorable, filled with dresses, skirts, sweaters, pants and tops that translate well on and off the green.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 13, 2008
Locally designed and manufactured, Jumpseat bags are the brainchild of former flight attendant Jenny Longley, a Parsons-trained graphic designer, fine artist and interior decorator. In 2004, Longley started Skybelts, a belt collection using authentic airplane seatbelt material and buckles. After the belt line took off, Longley expanded her collection of aeronautical-themed accessories to include bags.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 10, 2008
This is the way I usually "educate" myself about the chocolate I'm about to consume: "Looks like chocolate. Smells like chocolate. Mmm, tastes like chocolate." So a recent trip to Ballard's new Claudio Corallo Chocolate proved to be an enlightening experience.
By Jen Harper | October 9, 2008
I've got a little goblin of my own now, and shopping for costumes has taken on a new joy. Here's a roundup of some local kids' stores that carry new and used costumes for a hauntingly happy Halloween.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 8, 2008
Summer may be over, but the time for Picnic has just begun. Opened just last week, Picnic is a food and wine boutique located in the bottom of a new condo building on Greenwood Avenue in Phinney Ridge.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 7, 2008
When I was growing up, my parents had a gold chandelier in our dining room that I always thought was a little much for our casual suburban lifestyle. But since we never really ate in the dining room, with most meals spent around a well-loved round oak table in the kitchen, the chandelier added a little glamour to the special occasions we spent under it. I have no idea where that chandelier ended up, but after discovering KaarsKoker, a newly launched line of decorative replacement candle sleeves for light fixtures, I wish I had it to hang in my house. These candle sleeves are so gorgeous that they could make even the dullest chandelier shine.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 6, 2008
