New fashions, home furnishings, beauty products and great gifts are trickling into local shops, promising a veritable flood of style in the coming months. This is just the beginning of what promises to be a very fashionable fall.
By Kathy Schultz | December 10, 2007
Where to pamper yourself in 2007 By Kathy Schultz NWsource shopping columnist SVOBODA Svoboda offers contemporary designs that aren't...
By Kathy Schultz | June 5, 2007
Seattleites may be familiar with Antique Row in Tacoma, but there's more than tchotchke-filled shops here. The pedestrian-friendly area that includes the Theater District makes for a nice day trip and change of shopping scenery. You'll find everything from estate jewelry to the latest in pricey denim in this historic section of town.
By Kathy Schultz | May 10, 2007
Consumers who care can breathe easy knowing there are plenty of places in Seattle to spend their cash responsibly. Shops that carry eco-friendly products, organic items, products using sustainable materials and recycled goods are proliferating, providing green options for everyday living.
By Kathy Schultz | February 28, 2007
Selecting lingerie for your valentine can be both exciting and overwhelming. The choices seem endless and so do the questions surrounding them. What size is she? What does she like? What do you like? How do you choose something you'll both be happy with?
By Kathy Schultz | January 31, 2007
My New Year's resolutions inevitably revolve around something to do with my body, starting with the universal top three: lose weight, exercise more, eat better. But these require more effort on my part and delaying immediate gratification. That's why I add new beauty products and spa treatments to my list. You, too, can be resolute -- make an appointment for a facial today or buy yourself a new moisturizer. Here's what's new on the spa scene to start the year off right.
By Kathy Schultz | January 5, 2007
The tagline of the shop -- original, wearable, usable art -- pretty much sums up the concept of the store. The small, sparely decorated shop has more than 50 artists and designers from the Pacific Northwest, with one Midwestern artist out of Chicago -- which we'll excuse because she makes some really cool handmade shoes under the Mohop label.
By Kathy Schultz | November 3, 2006
Owner/esthetician Danielle DeCanti provides a broad array of services, and her upbeat attitude and punky charm are half the reason to visit Helle.
By Geoff Carter | November 1, 2006
By Kathy Schultz NWsource shopping columnist GOODWILL The annual Goodwill Glitter Sale is a bargain hunter's dream. Scheduled in time...
By Kathy Schultz | October 27, 2006
While I browsed racks and ogled new fall fashions, the pros polished up my abused boots. Once I had tired of looking at all the gorgeous sweaters, accessories and shoes, I went to pick them up. My boots looked brand new! Even the blemished leather on the toe was expertly camouflaged.
By Kathy Schultz | October 25, 2006