Daily Find
They say that love is both patient and kind. As I balance my accounts, I hope that it is also frugal and doesn't require expensive gifts for Valentine's Day. Luckily, local stores can help you make a variety of do-it-yourself gifts that will impress your loved ones without landing you an impressive credit card bill.
By Michelle LaFrance | January 29, 2009
Daily Find
In case you've missed the clues -- red- and pink-packaged candies at the grocery store, nervous men standing in front of the jewelry store and an overabundance of red roses at the flower shop -- Valentine's Day is upon us.
By Natalie Bow | February 13, 2008
Daily Find
For those of you who are searching for that perfect Valentine's Day gift, I suggest you check out the offerings of Seattle "wine lifestyle" company True Fabrications, purveyors of the "What's Your Vine" collection of women's T-shirts.
By Stacy Nguyen | February 12, 2008
Daily Find
Imagine my delight when I heard that Cafe Flora is offering truffles for Valentine's Day.
By Natalie Bow | February 11, 2008
Daily Find
Buying your paramour a box of assorted chocolates or chocolate-dipped strawberries is a safe bet on Valentine's Day, but why not give a more unique cocoa-themed gift? Many local confectioners offer sweets that are decidedly more interesting than a candy-filled cardboard heart. Here are a few of our favorites.
By Natalie Bow | February 8, 2008
Daily Find
Whether you plan to wear lingerie on Valentine's Day or plan to buy it for someone else, look to local lingerie line Sandmaiden for a charming alternative to Victoria's Secret.
By Natalie Bow | February 7, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Retroactive Kids, which relocated from West Seattle to Columbia City last year, is the epitome of crafty chic. The selection of vintage and hipster clothes is mingled with educational and zany toys, with lots fun stuff like monkey hats made by local parents.
By Lilium Pierson | January 31, 2008
Daily Find
With the exception of a dash of Chambord for a classic kir royale, champagne can rarely be improved upon. But former Australian tour guide Lee Etherington has stumbled upon a great addition to sparkling wine: Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup.
By Natalie Bow | February 6, 2008
Daily Find
As a starving (but resourceful) student at NYU, I treated the Kiehl's flagship store in Manhattan's East Village, a mere two blocks from my dorm, as my own personal beauty counter. En route to class, I would pop in and slather on moisturizer; prior to a date, I would sample a spritz of their signature musk. Did I ever purchase anything? Probably not.
By Natalie Bow | February 5, 2008
Daily Find
If your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day evening involves music, candle light and gourmet cuisine, you’re probably thinking “expensive restaurant,” right? There’s always Canlis, of course, but how about your own dining room?
By Sarah Jio | February 9, 2007
