Daily Find
Wondering what to stuff in your guy's stocking this year? How about a pair of fresh underwear? At Capitol Hill's Under U 4 Men, you'll find more than 40 brands and hundreds of styles. The independently owned, Portland-based shop opened its Seattle store this past August in the historic Loveless building across from the Harvard Exit movie theater.
December 15, 2008
Daily Find
The
Spa at the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Seattle offers everything one would
expect from a luxury hotel: posh environs, excellent service, treatments that
stretch beyond the ordinary -- and prices to match.
December 10, 2008
Daily Find
When metal fabricator and designer Frank Mansfield first set out to
build a better pet feeder, he made do with whatever was handy -- milk
crates, recycling bins, cardboard boxes. His aim was to place the food
bowl at the most efficient feeding height for his pack of rescued pit
bulls and lone Pomeranian. His experiments soon grew into an
Everett-based business, These Creatures, that offers ergonomically correct feeders for furry friends of all sizes.
December 5, 2008
Daily Find
At jewelry designer Shannon Kosyk's newest creative endeavor, you're as likely to find a hip new T-shirt as you are a French military medal from World War II.
November 26, 2008
Daily Find
Each season, Hitchcock in Madrona dramatically changes its look. The enigmatic little accessories shop will unveil its latest transformation at a celebration of autumn and new arrivals on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Along with champagne and noshes, attendees will receive a cosmetic gift with each purchase.
November 14, 2008
Daily Find
The annual Goodwill Glitter Sale is always a bargain-busting good time, and a great opportunity for cash-strapped shoppers to get all gussied up for holiday parties. This year's sale will take place Nov. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Seattle Goodwill, 1400 S. Lane St.
November 13, 2008
Daily Find
Looking for a perfect fall wrap? How about one that's cozy but not bulky, made from natural, sustainable fibers, drapes well on a variety of body shapes, comes in several great styles and colors, and is affordable? You'll find it at Cristina Dioguardi's new retail shop, Beyond Threads.
September 10, 2008
Minding the Store
It's party-time at Hoa, Madison Valley's popular, affordable nail salon. Last month, Hoa remodeled the space adjacent to the main salon (in the former Miss Madison's tanning space).
August 29, 2008
Daily Find
Honey isn't usually included in articles about "superfoods," but as far as I'm concerned, it should be. It smells better than broccoli, is tastier than sprouts, and lacks all those teeny pomegranate seeds. And not only is it edible, you can smear it all over yourself in various forms for softer skin. Here are just a few sweet ways locally to enjoy the bounty of the worker bees.
August 28, 2008
Daily Find
"The first time I saw labradorite, I thought it was an ugly, sludgy gray -- but it had fire," says local jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa. My sentiments exactly. But when I met Jiwa, she was wearing a stunning necklace with such fluorescence that I was converted.
August 26, 2008
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