At Urban Kids Play on Queen Anne, a wonderful transformation takes place every second Tuesday of the month. The display tables are wheeled away, and the vibrant children's boutique becomes a yoga studio for little ones looking to stretch their arms heavenward and salute the sun.
By Scout Colmant | February 22, 2008
The Eastside may not readily come to mind when you think of an antidote
to the stress and hubbub of daily life. But what if you discovered --
in the midst of Bellevue's myriad jackhammers, rising office towers and
extravagant retail canyon -- an escape to peace?
By Scout Colmant | March 17, 2008
Men have enjoyed the luxury of custom shirts for centuries, and most major cities can claim more than one talented shirt maker. But did you know that perhaps the world's only custom shirt maker for women is located here in Seattle?
By Scout Colmant | March 27, 2008
Locally owned business Scoot About knows that a sporty scooter is a
great way to see the city for the first time -- or to see it with fresh
eyes. From its South Lake Union office, the company rents scooters to
mostly neophyte drivers, and doubles as a boutique for Vespa-related
gifts, including black-and-white film stills of Gregory Peck and Audrey
Hepburn in "Roman Holiday."
By Scout Colmant | April 23, 2008
Still stumped on what to give Mom on Sunday? A perfect gift for Mother's Day can be found at the costume-jewelry treasure trove Rhinestone Rosie on Queen Anne. What Seattle mom -- or mom with a kid who lives in Seattle -- can resist a sparkly rhinestone brooch immortalizing the Space Needle?
By Scout Colmant | May 9, 2008
