The Nordstrom Designer Preview is upon us (if you were able to score a ticket, you’re psyched, if not, check back next week for our play-by-play) and we sat down for a quick e-chat with Vogue market editor Cynthia Smith (who will be at the event tonight as the magazine’s representative) for her take on…

Our sister publication Seattle Bride reported that Paper Source, the purveyor of too-pretty-to-send cards and stationery, datebooks, calendars, fine paper and more, has added a third store (the others are in University Village and Bellevue) to its Seattle-area portfolio. This time, the location is high atop Queen Anne, along Queen Anne Ave. N. I adore…

“Bow ties really reflect an individual’s pride and attention to detail,” says Erin McCoy, owner of Hank’s Haberdashery, a snappy line of dapper bow ties ($40) and pocket squares ($20) available on Etsy. The Eastlake-based McCoy started Hank’s Haberdashery in 2012 as a way to indulge her creative side (she’s a women’s health researcher at…

Madison Park charmer, Canopy Blue, has moved into the suite next door to their original spot in Arboretum Court, almost doubling their space, which means more of their beach-chic style for your shopping pleasure. In addition to tunics from Calypso, dresses from DVF and outerwear from neighbor Elizabeth Roberts, the new space has a denim…

July is a month that Nordstrom shoppers look forward to with giddy anticipation because it’s Anniversary Sale time and Anniversary Sale time means slashed prices on all the newest and most on trend clothing, shoes and handbags (and kids’ clothing for those of us who shop for kids) that Nordstrom trend-watchers, buyers and designers have…

On the heels of Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara opening and with plans for a third-floor revamp next year, Westlake Center is adding even more activity to its bustling hub, and this addition is sure to please the caffeine-crazed masses. Seattle Coffee Gear, the Lynnwood-based coffee and coffee machines and accessories retailer opens its fourth store…

New York-based Chilean designer Maria Cornejo was in Seattle in mid-June, making her first ever trip to our Barneys at Pacific Place to promote the most current collection from her line Zero + Maria Cornejo. We had a chance to e-chat with Cornejo, whose designs we admire for their sculptural yet fluid and flattering yet…

The Seattle shopping scene is being dealt a glancing blow this weekend: the exquisite, avant garde, boundary pushing and endlessly interesting Far4 is closing its doors. Owner Jenny Hudak Klimenkoff has been warning us for months, but the fact that it’s really happening is still a stunner. No one else in town carries what she…

We love Close By, Porchlight Coffee’s Zach Bolotin’s online shopping ode to the Pacific Northwest and we love West Elm for giving him space to pop-up in-store and give folks a chance to check out his goods in person. Beat the heat and head to West Elm Saturday, July 12 between noon and 4 p.m. to…

Join jewelry designer and Seamless in Seattle 2013 accessories co-winner Joanna Morgan at her Pioneer Square studio (306 South Washington, Studio 105) on Saturday, July 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. for a showing of her newest collection, Scavenger. Inspired by a box of trinkets Morgan found in her grandmother’s house after her death, as…

Leather working began as a hobby for University District–based Nicholas Kramer, founder and craftsman of Hank Goods (hankgoods.com), a line of exquisite leather wallets, purses and bags. Inspired by the design philosophy that an item is “beautiful by nature of its functionality and simplicity,” Kramer believes in taking his time to perfect his products—averaging about…

Come get an eyeful of the spring and summer collection from stellar local designer Deborah Roberts’ Silvae line and meet her textile design partner, artist Olivia Knapp on Saturday, June 28 from noon to 5 p.m. The two incredible talents collaborated on fabrics for Robert’s debut spring/summer 2014 line as well as her spectacular sophomore…

Head to Tacoma’s LeMay – America’s Car Museum on Saturday, June 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. for Chance Fashion’s 100 Feet of Fashion, a runway show featuring looks from local designers including Poppy & Bloom, Julie Danforth, Vivid Haiku Meroe, Karen Ashley by Karen Langley and Chelsea Mack. Chance Fashion is a 5 year-old…