Pamper Perfect

8 Valentine's Day Spa and Salon Specials

Eight local places to find that melted butter feeling this Valentine's Day.

01/30/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Shameless Self-Promotion

Winter Beer Six-Pack

We put together a sixer just for you.

12/03/2013 By Sara Hendrickson

Openings

Ascona Chocolat Suisse Brings Imported Sweets to Madison Valley

Put down that leftover Halloween candy—a new Seattle chocolate shop is importing the good stuff directly from Switzerland.

11/07/2013 By Chelsea Lin

Retail Spotlight

Meet the Shopkeeper: Capers

A look inside West Seattle's home, entertaining, and gift shop.

09/24/2012 By Amanda Austin

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Give Me Some Sugar

Looking for Easter-basket inspiration? It’s right next to that pile of Pendleton blankets.

03/14/2011 By Jessica Voelker

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Outstanding in the Field

02/14/2011 By Andrew Matson

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Hot Spot: La Bijou

01/12/2011 By Sarah Hirsch

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The Nose Knows

Christen Cottam sells scents and sensibility in her West Seattle perfumery.

01/12/2011 By Sarah Hirsch

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Classic Gift X: Warmed Up

Nice blankets make nice gifts.

12/23/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts IX: Aromatherapy

Two local women and their pioneering home fragrance products.

12/22/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts VIII: Dinner and a Movie(s)

Local company fosters film forums in your living room.

12/21/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts VII: The Greater Good

A local company makes charitable giving fun, easy, and interactive.

12/20/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts VI: Watch It

Think about gifts that keep on giving, for generations, at the brand new Omega shop in the Fairmont Olympic.

12/17/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts V: Mug Shot

12/16/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Gift Map III: Kids’ Stuff

Because shopping for quality playthings isn’t always fun and games.

12/16/2010 By Laura Cassidy

Wedding Wednesday

Classic Gifts IV: Paper HeartsUPDATED

Brand new shop, Paper Hammer, does double duty for holiday shoppers and those involved in pulling off a literary, design-savvy wedding.

12/15/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts III: Use Your Head

Keep their ears warm and foster worldwide community for about 30 bucks.

12/14/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts II: Go Green (No, Really)

Go green the old-school way; give a plant. And a plant hanger.

12/13/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Classic Gifts I: Eat Your Heart Out

Chocolate, wine, and coffee. What else is there?

12/10/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Gift Map I: Pet Projects

Your guide to shopping for four-legged (and possibly winged and/or finned?) friends.

12/02/2010 By Laura Cassidy