Daily Find
Because I am left-handed, my handwriting is often mistaken for shorthand -- those squiggly characters indecipherable to everyone but a few paralegals and secretaries trained in the 1950s. But unlike my quick jots, the characters found on the adorable onesies of Shorthand Press are the real thing.
By Natalie Bow | December 20, 2007
Daily Find
Ballard kids' shop Mon Petit Shoe draws its name from the French term of endearment "mon petit chou," which means "my little cabbage." Bring your little cabbage to the new Market Street store and she'll leave not only well shod but also outfitted in cute, comfy clothing from local and national brands.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 1, 2007
Daily Find
Business has been good. "I feel like Seattle is giving me a big hug," says Means. But it's obvious her taste for classic children's clothing and accessories is luring parents in search of quality not kitsch. For the most part, Means selected mid to high-end clothing and European lines. Some items look like miniaturized adult clothing, but often there is a touch of sweetness in the details, or a playful color.
By Kathy Schultz | January 17, 2007
Daily Find
Operated by two sisters, Andrea and Erika Peterman (Andrea is a stay-at-home mom who heads up the sewing and production end of the business in Seattle. Erika, a mother and attorney in Montana, manages sales), KatyBaby products feature a range of fun and funky fabrics that include rock-star flames, hip polka dots and edgy camouflage.
By Sarah Jio | January 12, 2007
Daily Find
Whether you dote on your own baby or your favorite niece, who isn’t a sucker for adorable kids’ clothing? Get in touch with your inner ga-ga at a special open house event on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the new BabyLegs warehouse.
By Sarah Jio | November 15, 2006
Convergence Zone
When Aimee Sher found out she was pregnant, she started doodling. Those doodles turned into an adorable line of screen-printed baby T's and onesies. The local graphic designer (who is due any day now) and her husband Sven Bolen began to draw little critters, bikes, and skateboards on tiny tikes' duds. Thus, their company, Eight3One, was born before their baby.
By Kathy Schultz | March 1, 2006
