A Sunny Outlook

With the grey clouds of winter looming overhead it’s sometimes hard to wait for the sunshine to come out and play. With that said, now’s the time I keep an eye out for the perfect spring accessories and I have to say, what’s not to love about this fun and funky tote from Toss Designs? Convenience and functionality meets fashionable and chic. I love the geometric pattern paired with such a jovial hue. The big compartment in the middle makes it perfect for grab and go days. Complete with drawstring and a vibrant print, you can practically feel that July sunshine on your face and the sand between your toes! Who said we have to wait for the freezing rain to pass anyways? A pop of color pleases me any time of year

Local Designers

With the economy struggling we are looking for ways to support local businesses. We are fortunate in Seattle to be surrounded by talented designers that are creating quality products for economical prices. In an ode to Seattle’s rainy days and modish nights I want to celebrate our local designers this week! Under numerous [...]

Fall Tabletop Trends

At the start of each season, stores become busy creating attractive displays that reflect the trends of each season. Like in fashion, certain colors, prints, and textures become popular in tabletop accessories. Incorporate an element or two of these fall trends to your tabletop for a fresh new look. A Time for Nesting Fall is a time [...]

It’s a Lipstick Jungle out There

Whether you’re a loyal fan or first time viewer, be sure to check out the premier of the second season of Lipstick Jungle tomorrow night. Based on a novel by Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell, Lipstick Jungle follows three powerful career women living in the Big Apple: Wendy, a movie executive struggling to [...]

Personalized Polo

Who knew that Ralph Lauren would venture in to the DIY arena.  If you are looking for a fun project to do with kids, mix back to school shopping with an art project that you can work on together.  The ”Paint Your Own Polo” shirt comes with a variety of paints, brushes and stamps, along with [...]

The Changing of Colors

You may think I am talking about fall leaves, but I am talking fall fashion and home decor. Yes, by now retailers across the country are marking down all of their summer items and starting to bring out new product for fall. I always look at what is coming down the fashion runway [...]

Eye-Catching Phone

Last Friday the iPhone 3G was released and people stood in lines for hours in anticipation. While the iPhone remains a hip accessory, let’s face it: it’s everywhere. For a bold statement, customize yours to make it truly unique. Numerous companies provide iPhone customization, you just need to know where to look. Colorware allows you [...]

Are you IN for the Project Runway premiere?

When it comes to fashion, “Are you in or are you out?” Get “in” by hosting a premiere for Project Runway this Wednesday with your favorite fashionistas. Set the scene to transport your guests to Parson’s School of Design and catch up on the past season’s highlights before the big debut. According to Tim Gunn, [...]

Finally an Hermes Bag I Can Afford!

Thank you Daily Candy for feeding my Hermes addiction!  Now I can finally afford a Kelly bag, I mean come on, this bag and I share a name don’t you think that’s reason enough?  The Kelly bag took its name from Grace Kelly, and I have adored it from afar for a long time.  Now [...]