Gentle Snark
Full Tilt Ice Cream saved my life. I wouldn't have survived the 90-degree tempertures of last weekend without a pint of Full Tilt's Mexican Chocolate ice cream in my freezer. Oh sweet, chocolate-cinnamon nectar, I bow humbly to your melty remnants. Thank you.
By Geoff Carter | July 1, 2008
There's a swimsuit designer in West Seattle whose suits have been featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Who knew?
By Alison Brownrigg | June 30, 2008
When my sweetie and I arrived at new West Seattle restaurant Spring
Hill, we were seated at a table set with gleaming forks on
lemongrass-green placemats, and we felt a little like we were playing
house in an IKEA showroom.
By Cody Ellerd | June 24, 2008
Summer in Seattle means Seafair, neighborhood festivals and sidewalk sales. The nice weather brings people out of hibernation and shops spill out onto the sidewalk to entice buyers with deeply discounted merchandise. Below is a list of the major sidewalk sales happening in Seattle neighborhoods this summer.
By Alison Brownrigg | June 16, 2008
Daily Find
Anyone who has ever organized a baby shower knows that it can be a daunting task. There's the location, the food and the games to think about, not to mention the cleanup afterwards. As happier as you may be to throw your pregnant friend a bash, sometimes it's nice to have a little help doing it. Krista Means, owner of Georgia Blu children's boutique in West Seattle, is happy to offer that help.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 27, 2008
On discovering that she is pregnant, a sushi-loving woman may find herself at first elated, then panicked: How long until she can eat raw fish again? She may refrain for nine months or guiltily savor a few bites, planning months in advance for her next uninhibited visit to a favorite sushi restaurant.
By Lilium Pierson | May 15, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
If your kid is the type to spend hours sketching dream outfits, you'll be happy to know about the new Make It Workshop that opened last week in West Seattle.
By Lilium Pierson | May 8, 2008
Gentle Snark
I don't put away the cheeseburgers the way I used to. Damn you, borderline cholesterol levels! Tasty burgers have become something I have to work up to -- the reward at the end of a long road paved with salads and tofu.
By Geoff Carter | May 7, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Curious Kidstuff in West Seattle is having a big sale all day Sunday, May 4. For one day only, all items in stock will be 25 percent off. With a selection of educational and entertaining toys and books for kids from birth on up, everyone should find something great to snag. Time to stock up for the next birthday!
By Lilium Pierson | May 3, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Baby showers, like bridal showers, have great possibilities. On one hand, the event could be a sweet celebration with close friends in anticipation of an amazing, life changing event. The other possiblity, not to sound ungrateful, is a pile of useless gifts and too much cake.
By Lilium Pierson | May 1, 2008
