Daily Find
Katan is the Hebrew word for small. It's also a sliver of a
shop on Mercer Island
filled with toys that are so adorable and fun to play with that little ones
won't even realize that they're also educational. Teacher-owners Shannon Cruzen and Sarah
Adams stock their shelves with simple wooden playthings and natural art supplies that invite children to let their own imaginations and creativity rule the day.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 20, 2009
Minding the Store
It's a must-see film for the fashion obsessed.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 16, 2009
Daily Find
Shop guilt-free and help other women on the road to self-sufficiency Oct. 24-25 at the YWCA's 7th
Annual Closet Treasures Sale to benefit Dress for Success Seattle. You'll find a trove of gently used and new designer-brand
fashions donated throughout the year specifically for this event by individuals
and retail stores, with most items priced at $50 and under.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 18, 2009
Daily Find
How many times have you found yourself perusing shop after
shop for the perfect cold-weather accessory to go with your winter jacket? It
might be as simple as a plain black hat that eludes you, or the right color
combination in a scarf. Helen Sharp, Si Doi and their new knitwear company Rain +
Jack have developed the perfect solution: Design your own piece and they'll
knit it for you in their Seattle studio.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 16, 2009
Minding the Store
See over 25 artists in four different buildings on Saturday, Oct. 17.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 14, 2009
Daily Find
Jewelry designer Andrea Bijou
has taken the concept of small luxuries and run with it with her year-old
laser-cut leather jewelry line, Bijoudally (meaning "jewelry play"). Her collection is a unique
and dazzling blend of Bohemian chic and vintage Art Nouveau that makes a big statement -- with a small price tag that allows you to indulge in a little something nice without straining your budget.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 15, 2009
Daily Find
Seattle handbag designer Angie Bowlds incorporates a signature use of color, pattern and bold imagery in Stitch & Swash, her line of locally handmade leather goods. This fall she's busy fulfilling custom requests for her internationally sought-after totes while putting the finishing touches on fall designs. She's also trying to keep up with the fervent demand for her "Bella's bag," featured in the "Twilight" movie.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 14, 2009
Daily Find
Portland-based clothing designer Julia Barbee has been
creating deconstructed, custom fashions made from recycled fabrics for her clothing
label, Frocky Jack Morgan,
since 2002. Never one to shy away from a creative impulse, Barbee is now exploring
her own uncharted territory by launching a fall collection of supple, recycled
leather totes and sheer women's lingerie.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 13, 2009
Minding the Store
Your $10 donation is donated to Food Lifeline and you get $10 to spend at Macy's.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 12, 2009
Minding the Store
Join the grand opening celebration on Friday, Oct. 16.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 13, 2009
