Food & Drink
Smart Stationery Makes Snail Mail Fun Again
Two new Seattle-based companies are focused on improving the mail we get.
inboxFounded by four Seattleites who wanted to share special photo moments with relatives who aren’t on Facebook or email, Postcardly (postcardly.com) delivers personalized paper postcards to your friends and family with a few mouse clicks. After signing up for an account (subscribe to five cards per month for $4.99; 15 cards per month for $9.99;…
Eye Candy Alert: New Seattle Bride Issue is Here
Keep an eye on local newsstands. A lovely lady framed in sagey green is waiting for you on the cover of the latest issue of Seattle Bride. Packed with inspiration for all aspects of the epic adventure that is planning a wedding: from fashion to favors to transportation, this issue is a stunning example of…
What’s New at Canopy Blue, HomeGoods Arrives and Bell Square to Expand
If there is any solace in a rainy June weekend, it’s in the great shopping to be had (all indoors!). Here’s what’s a buzz this week: Demure Canopy Blue in Madison Park has long reigned as a must-stop for women hankering for casual, yet elegant attire. Now, Danielle Ackerly has taken over from original owner…
A Playlist You Can Hug
Cuddle up to this plush bear outfitted with an MP3 player that holds favorite songs and recordings.
A Queen Anne dad who wanted to say goodnight to his 5-year-old daughter every night—even when away on business—looked no farther than that beddy-bye staple, the teddy bear, for his solution. David LePenske, along with his wife, Cherie, and Queen Anne neighbors Mike Robinson and Denise Podnar, developed Cuddletunes, a soft, plush bear outfitted with…
Design Wunderkind Corban Harper
This local 22-year-old women’s wear designer is on a roll.
Designer Corban Harper isn’t just on a roll, he is steamrolling: Since graduating from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tukwila last February, the 22-year-old women’s wear designer has quickly become the de rigueur attraction at local fashion shows, thanks to his graceful, feminine gowns and polished ready-to-wear. But the winner of Project…
Cool Vintage at Kaleidoscope Vision
This Capitol Hill clothing boutique makes it easy to find new contexts for vintage pieces.
The name might seem odd, but Kaleidoscope Vision quite aptly describes the soul of this Capitol Hill vintage clothing boutique. Owned and operated by childhood friends Ria Leigh Rabut, Mackenzie Garfield and Sophia Phillips, KV features finely tuned clothing collections, hung in organized vignettes. Each set is inspired by an era or cultural element; a recent “American…
Funboy Watches
These sporty, neon-colored watches look good on everyone.
Embrace your inner wild child by strapping on a neon-hued wristlet from new Capitol Hill– and Los Angeles–based brand Funboy Watches. Designed by two locally raised brothers, the waterproof silicon watchbands and faces can be combined in many color combinations (splashy purple and neon orange; patriotic red and blue; suave all white) to suit your…
Seamless in Seattle 2012: The Top 13 Finalists
The judges’ votes have been tallied; the contestants have been given the word; now, see if your favorite designer made the cut. The following 13 contestants have been invited back for the second round of judging in the 2012 Seamless in Seattle contest; from these talented designers, who will emerge on top and be featured…
Shopping News: Promesse Closing Sale, the New Totokaelo, and Introducing Ligne Ballet Flats
Here’s the latest word in shopping around Seattle: In case you haven’t walked by the newest beckon glittering on the Hill, take a moment to peer at the photos of Jill Wenger’s new home for her hip fashion clothier Totokaelo. Blissful, eh? It’s just as dreamy as it appears: After seven years in Pioneer Square,…
5 Different Ways to Enjoy Salmon in Seattle
Get your fresh salmon fix with one of these five delightful local dishes.
Sushi Kappo TamuraThis Eastlake hot spot’s savory SALMON SASHIMI is as fresh as it gets, sliced and served with wasabi, soy sauce and tart lemon slices. $18. Eastlake, 2968 Eastlake Ave. E; 206.547.0937; sushikappotamura.com Market GrillThe Market Grill’s GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH is one of the best. Blackened wild coho salmon is served on a baguette…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad.
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Jar $32For dads who don’t officially wake up before drinking their morning cup of java, Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Blend with put a hop in his step. This blend is comprised of…
Best Oyster Po’ Boy In Seattle? At The Safe
No matter what’s happening on the field, going to a Seattle Mariners game is always a huge hit for me. I might even start a blog, detailing every amazing morsel of food I’ve tried around The Safe, home to one of the best food courts on the planet. On Saturday, still high after watching Friday’s…
FareStart’s 20th Anniversary Bash Resembles an ‘Avengers’ Gathering
What was originally a party featuring 20 Northwest restaurants and 20 local breweries and wineries has mushroomed well beyond the symbolic number 20, but no one seems to be complaining. About half a dozen additional restaurants just announced include Robin Leventhal of Crave Catering and Top Chef fame, Lecosho’s Matte Janke, Jeremy McClachlan of Salty’s…
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