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June 13th, 2008
When one of our best girlfriends had surgery last week, we kept her company on the couch, watching old movies and eating nothing but smoothies and pudding. One of the movies on the bill was the The Sound of Music, and now we have had that song about “a few of our favorite things” stuck in our heads. But it got us thinking about what we would include in a list of our favorite things. So here are a few of them … Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens… oops, wrong list! Hudson dark wash skinny jeans—seriously, even if you think you can’t wear this style, these pants will prove you wrong. Fresh bouquets of flowers in the house. Anything pink. Anything sparkly. Anything pink and sparkly. Gossip blogs (we love that cheeky Perez Hilton), fashion magazines, fruity cocktails, four-inch stilettos, bubble baths, quarterbacks (can you say Tom Brady?), Breakfast at Tiffany’s—and Tiffany itself, anything vanilla-scented, all things Italian, Seattle Picks and all the other Picks—and of course, our fab local readers. Another favorite? Pampering y-o-u! Forward this issue of Seattle Picks to 5 friends and CC picks@seattlepicks.com. You could win a $25 gift certificate to The Bathery Electrolysis and Skincare! |
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| 1 | A Stylish Send Off It’s 4:49 pm and we are stuck in traffic, we got yelled at by our boss, lost our favorite lip gloss, and to top it off, we just realized that we forgot to mail Dad’s Father’s Day gift. If we rush, we could make it just before the post office closes, but standing in line with screaming children, listening to each clerk describe why the stamp has increased yet another penny is the last thing we need right now. Then we remember Sip & Ship, Greenwood’s newest caffeine-inspired watering hole. At least this way if we have to wait in line, there’s the promise of a foamy cappuccino at the end of it. They have all the post office essentials like private mailboxes, packing materials and access to major carriers like UPS, but in addition to the basics, they also offer goodies for adding a stylish finishing touch to a package, ranging from letterpress cards to lotions by Lollia. As we relax with a yummy cappuccino and savory dill biscuit, we can feel the whole awful day melting away… and we may never go back to the post office again. Sip & Ship, Greenwood |
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| 2 | Urban Chic Chick For the most part, we’ve got the urban-chic thing down. Great shoes? Done and done. Great clothes? Of course. Great apartment? Check. Great furnishings in our apartment? We’ve got… hmmm… Yep, that last one had us stumped until we found Retrofit Home. But in this delightfully hip shop, we found unique furniture that fits our home and our style. Everything seems to be stocked with an eye toward smaller, city condos rather than larger, suburban homes. Yet nothing is so minimalist that it sacrifices comfort or fails to make an impact. From the rugs on the floors to the lights on the ceilings and everything in between, we found what we needed for eating, sleeping and just living. Not to mention, when we needed a little help with colors for a corner and an idea for an alcove, they were all over it. They offer design services that range from a single suggestion to whole rooms, without the pretension or stuffiness that can make interior design so intimidating. And last, we can say great furnishings? Oh yeah, we got that. Retrofit Home |
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| 3 | Spahhhhhhh We got into our first fender bender this past weekend. Don’t worry—no one was hurt and the damage was minor. In fact, our biggest concern was whether we were going to miss our massage appointment. Seriously, if anything, we were going to need it more than ever, right? Thank goodness we didn’t let a little old car accident get in the way of our day of relaxation. We made it to Penterra Spa just in the nick of time. Penterra is the perfect place for escapism—in the best sense of the word. We spent the afternoon getting foot soaks in the sanctuary, relaxing with a LaStone massage and dawdling in the sauna. Part of the new Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, Penterra Spa provides luxurious services: from manis and pedis to waxing and massage that soothes even the most frazzled of guests. We left feeling refreshed and relaxed. We felt so good in fact, we didn’t even mind calling the dreaded insurance company to make our claim. Thanks, Penterra! Penterra Spa |
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| 1 | It’s in the Bag, Baby! We can’t leave the house without an entire barrage of supplies for our day—water, umbrella, snacks, sunglasses—the list goes on. So when we find a bag that is spacious enough to carry around our lives, we are sold. Especially when it’s as distinctive as the Soiree bag by Crystalyn Kae. We love the kick pleats of rare textiles—plus, there are only a few made in each fabric, so we know we are getting something unique. It’s perfection. |
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| 2 | You Light Up My Life Last week, we got up for a drink of water in the middle of the night and tripped over the cat on our way down the hall. It was the third time that week. Solution? A unique night light from Atlantis Fused Glass. They fuse any of your photographs into glass, and then shape it into a pendant, ornament, coaster or night light. It’s the most original way to showcase your pictures that we have ever seen. Naturally, we chose our cat. |
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| 3 | Summer Style for Seattle June in Seattle is not quite summer—it’s somewhere between cool drizzles and partial sun. It was getting us all worked up until we found the perfect outfit for chilly June weather from the eco-friendly line Prairie Underground. It has a cozy hood for the sprinkles, and
modern funkiness with the big side zipper and flirty skirt. And should
the sun decide to appear, it’s sleeveless. This casually hip item is
available at the end of June at www.nbptstudio.com; click below to shop
the full summer line. |
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| 1 | Help Feed a Child Whole Foods Market is helping to feed hungry schoolchildren with the launch of a super-cute new reusable shopping bag—the FEED 100 bag. Each bag purchased provides 100 nutritious school meals for kids in Rwanda, helps raise awareness for world hunger, and promote environmental conservation at the same time. We plan on stocking up! What: The New FEED 100 bag at Whole Foods |
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Tickled Pink At the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, pink parties are the newest addition to the catering catalog. Host a birthday celebration, bridal or baby shower and go pink! From Cosmos and Champagne to sandwiches, pastries, and chocolate fondue, everything is served in this tasty signature color. Add manicures and pedicures to the mix and have one delightful girls' (or ladies!) afternoon. What: Pink Parties at the Fairmont |
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| 3 | Summertime Cyclin’ So Much Fun boutique is starting a bike club! Meet in the Wallingford Center parking lot for a very casual, 10–15 mile ride—all fitness levels welcome. Not only will you get to meet new people under the summer sun, but you’ll have the perfect place to wear your latest purchase from So Much Fun. What: So Much Fun Bike Club |
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| 4 | Raise your Art I.Q. Increase your art awareness by attending an exhibition of art from China—one of the hottest art scenes on the planet right now—sponsored by Archipelago 56. Featuring two new contemporary Chinese artists, Zou Ping and San Xiao Jun, there will also be drinks and music. Sounds like the perfect “cultured” night out to us! What: Contemporary Chinese Art Exhibition |
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| 5 | Come and Join in the Festivities Festivities Fine Gifts is hosting a Spring Garden Event to celebrate Brenda Pike and her breathtakingly beautiful photographs of flowers. It will be a garden party complete with champagne, cupcakes and of course, stunning potted plants. We can’t imagine a more gorgeous celebration—perfect for curing the June-uary blues. What: A Garden Party Celebration at Festivities |
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| 6 | The Best of Boho Be on the cutting edge of fashion here in Seattle by attending the Boho Fashion Show. Brimming with new talents and current, local designers, it is the place to see and be seen this week. From a new denim line to summer dresses, many designs are ready for purchase straight off the runway. What: Boho Fashion Show |
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