Daily Find
At Willow & Bloom, a 520-square-foot gift and floral boutique in Fremont, you can effortlessly put together a housewarming, birthday or anniversary gift from beginning to end. With beautiful floral arrangements, chic and original gift items, cards and free gift wrapping, the shop offers everything you'll need to impress.
By Natalie Broulette | May 13, 2008
Daily Find
Urban Living is a gem of a shop that focuses on feminine and fragrant
nature-inspired gifts and accessories for the home and body. On a
recent visit, I was most impressed by the shop's selection of perfumes
and room sprays, some of which I had never smelled before.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 6, 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
Daily Find
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves pretty-smelling things, like scented candles and aromatherapy diffusers, but never splurges on herself to buy them. While I wish she would pamper herself a little (heaven knows she deserves it), I'm happy to do it for her, so I'm always on the lookout for sweet-smelling luxury items. This year, just in time for Mother's Day, I've found two local purveyors of good scents to choose from.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 2, 2008
Daily Find
If it weren't for the enchanting window displays, you might just walk past this tiny storefront in Ballard. Souvenir has no sign -- purposely, to weed out the noncurious. It's an insider, word-of-mouth find, like a mysterious little shop down a Parisian street in the Latin Quarter.
By Kathy Schultz | January 22, 2008
Holiday 2007
Can't stand the crowds but want to support the local economy? Then shop online with a hot-buttered rum in hand from the comfort of your own home. There's something for everyone on your list here; just click and buy.
By Kathy Schultz | November 21, 2007
Daily Find
Salon Dewi owner Travis Powell is a waxing expert and a questioning sort. He asks, "Why just celebrate fathers?" So this month he's offering special spa services for all men. You can give the gift of relaxation to the men in your life who've made a difference.
By Kathy Schultz | June 4, 2007
Daily Find
You’ve procrastinated enough on your Mother’s Day gift and have now resigned yourself to picking up flowers on your way to brunch. From budget friendly to not so budget friendly, follow these tips for delivering festive florals to the mom in your life.
By Natalie Bow | May 9, 2007
Daily Find
There is a never-ending list of names used to describe your cheating ex or the guy who never called – I won’t list them all here, but suffice it to say: “dirtbag” may have passed your lips at least once. And while I don’t condone name-calling, I am a big fan of the aptly named line Dirtbag Soaps.
By Natalie Bow | May 4, 2007
Daily Find
Tiempo is one of those old-fashioned, service-oriented businesses-they can pop a new battery in your trendy Skagen wristwatch or repair Grandma's antique mantel clock.
By Kathy Schultz | May 3, 2007
