!–paging_filter–pa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/closed-formulary-55“Formulary 55/a owner Cory Smith has a creative streak that just cannot be contained. Her popular body care line, a href=”http://www.sweetpetula.com/” target=”_blank”Sweet Petula/a, is going strong and the lines she stocks in her cute Ravenna store are fresh and interesting. She really knows how to keep things feeling new. This time, but generously discounting…

!–paging_filter–pThis unisex a href=”http://leahdawndesign.com/collections/stacks/products/ring-stack-mens” target=”_blank”ring/a from jewelry design Leah Dawn is tough, modern, chic and sleek. Individual bands are soldered together to form one chunky, substantial and totally rad ring. BAM./p  

!–paging_filter–pLet’s cut to the chase, the city is on sale and deals are being snatched up as we speak. This list is by no means exhaustive./ppa href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/les-amis“Les Amis/a: Save 30 to 50 percent off all fall and winter items.bra href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/sole-food-0“Sole Food/a: 40 percent off select men’s and women’s styles.bra href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/lambs-ear-shoes-0“Lambs Ear/a: Savings on shoes, boots…

!–paging_filter–pThe shopping is plentiful in Bellevue. Our neighbor to the east has become a primo destination for internationally known designer label boutiques and super high-end stores, many of them in the two major malls that anchor the town. a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/la-ree“La Ree/a, one of our favorite shops on either side of the lake, is an independent…

!–paging_filter–pThe few days after Christmas is the time when you get to go out and buy something for yourself, guilt-free, with that check from grandma. Go ahead, It’s what she wants you to do with it. If it were me, a href=”http://www.whitespacejewelry.bigcartel.com/product/large-tusk-with-diamond” target=”_blank”this/a is what I would get courtesy of Magnolia’s a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/make-room-white-space“White Space/a./p  

!–paging_filter–pHead to Madison Valley from Thursday, December 26 through Sunday, January 5 for 25 percent off gorgeous jewelry at a href=”http://riversongjewelry.bigcartel.com/” target=”_blank”Riversong/a. The sale excludes high carat items, but includes a href=”http://riversongjewelry.bigcartel.com/product/talisman-collection” target=”_blank”talismans/a that River has had handmade in Turkey, as well as a lovely assortment of other treasures that she picks up during her…

!–paging_filter–pChances are many of your favorite boutiques are launching their inventory reduction sales—after Christmas and early January are the traditional time to do that, but check back on this blog occasionally as I’ll be updating it with the ones that land in my inbox./ppFirst up, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/endless-knot“Endless Knot’s/a Winter Clearance Event. Starting Thursday, December 26…

!–paging_filter–pStill stumped on what to get the cupcake lover or aspiring baker on your list? a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/cupcake-royale“Cupcake Royale’s/a a href=”http://www.cupcakeroyale.bigcartel.com/product/vanilla-cupcaking-mix-ava…” target=”_blank”Vanilla Cake Cupcaking Mix/a ($12.50) is the solution to your dilemma./ppIt’s a make-at-home kit, complete with a cupcake mix good for a dozen cupcakes and sprinkles. a href=”http://www.cupcakeroyale.bigcartel.com/product/buttercream-frosting-by-t…” target=”_blank”Pints of royal buttercream frosting/a ($10.50), enough…

!–paging_filter–pSwedish heritage brand, a href=”http://www.fjallraven.us/” target=”_blank”Fjällräven/a, is opening their first West Coast store in downtown Seattle Thursday, December 19. Located at 1113 First Avenue, next to a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/jack-straw“Jack Straw/a and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/mano“A Mano/a, Fjällräven has been known for their colorful and high-quality outdoor gear and accessories since it launched in 1960./ppA keen eye to European…

!–paging_filter–pspan style=”font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;”This year’s gift guide is a showcase of local talent, from shopkeepers to artisans, with ideas ranging from hostess gifts to luxury goods for everyone on your list. Browse all the different categories below to find the…

!–paging_filter–pThe invite reads “creative cocktail attire,” but your closet is filled with tame, everydayoutfits. If there’s ever a time to shake things up beyond basic black—with sequins, metallic, satin and a fierce punch of color—it’s the holidays. As your dance card fills up this season, step outside your comfort zone with festive looks from local…

!–paging_filter–pThe weekend of December 21 and 22 is crucial in your efforts to wrap up your holiday shopping in peace, sans the panic that sets in as the big day closes in. Luckily a href=”https://www.facebook.com/lovecityloveseattle” target=”_blank”Love City Love/a, a Cap Hill event space at 501 E Pike St. run by photographer, artist and skateboarder a…

!–paging_filter–pMelrose Market’s newest inhabitant, a href=”http://glasswingshop.com/” target=”_blank”Glasswing/a, is hosting a pop up shop filled with the hottest, freshest and most exciting local designers on the scene at the moment: a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/ampersand-apostrop…“Ampersand as Apostrophe/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/raindrop-shaped-ba…“Baleen/a, a href=”http://www.selectism.com/2013/10/16/backyard-bill-shoots-father-son-vint…” target=”_blank”De Rien Vintage/a (from London), a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/hitchcock-madrona-welcome-…“Faris Jewelry/a, a href=”http://historyandindustry.bigcartel.com/” target=”_blank”Irene Wood/a, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/superstar-jeweler-rachel-r…“Rachel Ravitch/a, a href=”http://scout-seattle.com/” target=”_blank”Scout…