Daily Find
There's a whopper of a sale happening June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring 14 of Seattle's finest children's, maternity and toy stores. The Seattle Children's Boutique Sale marks the first time so many kids' shops have come together in one spot for one big sale.
By Alison Brownrigg | June 27, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
This afternoon, my kids and I hit the University Village Sidewalk Sale. Great stuff! At Village Maternity, I saw Mei-tei-style baby carriers, maternity wear and infant swimsuits, plus $10 bins of baby and toddler gear.
By Lora Shinn | June 20, 2008
Convergence Zone
Frugal fashionistas, rejoice: Having conquered the retail landscape in
many less likely locations (Cleveland, anyone?), Swedish clothing
purveyor H&M is finally coming to the Northwest.
By Sheri Quirt | April 18, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
While at Sugarlump, a childrens' consignment shop in Madison Valley, a couple of days ago, I found what I think is the perfect jacket for little ones in Seattle. This little rain coat from GO!Globo looks common enough, but it features a post-consumer recycled plastic fleece lining, made from old PET bottles. More exciting for the user is the fact that it folds into itself to become a handy little backpack, so mom and dad aren't stuck carrying the thing when the weather warms up.
By Lilium Pierson | April 11, 2008
Daily Find
Local nonprofit organization Childhaven will hold its 10th annual Butterfly Tea and Fashion Show Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Spanish Ballroom of the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Sip tea and nibble on cucumber sandwiches while you and your little one are treated to an eyeful of adorable spring fashion from West Seattle's premier kids' boutique, Georgia Blu.
By Alison Brownrigg | April 15, 2008
Daily Find
Tucked into a wee bungalow off California Avenue Southwest in West Seattle is Smallclothes, just about the cutest darn kids' consignment store I've come across. Owned by mother and daughter Ruth and Stephanie Hargrave, Smallclothes carries a combination of gently used clothes and shoes, as well as several thoughtfully chosen lines of new items for ages newborn to 8 years.
By Alison Brownrigg | March 5, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Up in Greenwood today, I happened into Twig, the new children's clothier that focuses on local and organic apparel. The cute little shop currently carries duds for the very shortest set: newborn to four years. By fall, owner Angela Johnson plans on adding items to size eight.
By Lilium Pierson | February 23, 2008
Daily Find
It's a common refrain among mothers: "I love cute kids' clothes, but they grow out of them so fast!" In Seattle, budget-conscious moms in the know hit up local consignment stores to outfit their little tykes in gently worn designer duds.
By Alison Brownrigg | February 18, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
While out on our rounds yesterday, Gub and I stopped at Kid's Club in University Village. I had been there before, but it was back in the days of newborn parenting, and my focus was narrow. This store really has it all, from toys to darling clothes, and from art supplies to strollers -- not to mention a great selection of baby-proofing supplies, feeding equipment and diapering stuff.
By Lilium Pierson | February 6, 2008
Now is the time to hit the January clearance sales and stock up on cold-weather gear for the kids. If you plan it right, you can find some choice items for the coming months -- and stock up for next year.
By Lilium Pierson | January 10, 2008
