When I was kid in the late '70s and early '80s, playtime after school was spent in the woods and ravines of my suburban Seattle neighborhood, making forts and creating imaginary worlds. If the Moonpaper Tent had been around then, I would have been all over it.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 2, 2008
Nestled between Stellar Pizza and Great Stuff Vintage Furnishings in Georgetown, new store Revival Home & Garden is an interior design enthusiast's dream come true. In the spacious storefront, the dove-gray walls are a perfect foil to the brightly colored furniture, home accessories, art, kids' gear and garden stuff contained within.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 4, 2008
On April 11, Pravda Studios will celebrate independent film and fashion with 04.11.08, a fabulous party at their sleek Capitol Hill event space. In collaboration with Northwest Film Forum, the party will feature a fashion show, as well as food and drink from local caterers, breweries and distilleries.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 7, 2008
For the second year in a row, students from all levels of the Art Institute of Seattle's fashion design and marketing program are turning their student showcase into a full-fledged runway fashion show.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 9, 2008
Inspiration can strike during the most mundane occasions. Take Courtney
Gilmore. The local makeup artist was having coffee and a muffin with
her family one morning and lamenting the poor quality of some makeup
she was working with. Her uncle suggested she start her own line, the
idea struck a chord with her and a short time later, The Makeup Project was born.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 8, 2008
At Max and Quinn's Atomic Boys Shop-O-Rama, it's highly possible that you'll find your
favorite childhood candy. The store is stocked with oldies but goodies
like Sky Bars, the aforementioned Candy Buttons (both 99cents ) and
bubblegum cigarettes (50 cents to $1.25), and each confection is
accompanied by a small sign that tells its history.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 11, 2008
Local nonprofit organization Childhaven will hold its 10th annual Butterfly Tea and Fashion Show Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Spanish Ballroom of the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Sip tea and nibble on cucumber sandwiches while you and your little one are treated to an eyeful of adorable spring fashion from West Seattle's premier kids' boutique, Georgia Blu.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 15, 2008
Recently, a friend of mine informed me that my pug smells like a Caesar salad. With anchovies.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 16, 2008
Beacon Hill artist and designer Rachel Addison's childhood was filled with the stories, songs and recipes of her Latvian heritage. So when Addison had kids of her own, she wanted them to experience the customs and traditions that her mother and grandmother had shared with her.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 18, 2008
What do you get when you mash up a fashion show, a worthy cause and a
rock star emcee? Northwest Hope and Healing's 6th annual fashion show,
"Style '08: Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good." The event takes place May 1
at the Showbox SoDo.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 21, 2008
