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Bright Ideas

The secret to great holiday giving: Don’t overthink it. Classic materials, traditional toys, and smart, spirited innovations will always be loved.

10/11/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Seriously Plush

Worldwide lovers of two-headed stuffed deers and anatomically correct felt hearts to converge on Second Ave on October 8.

10/01/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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City Blocks

Fall’s colors really stack up in tone-on-tone ensembles.

09/14/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Parlez-Vous Vert?

Thirty years of organic beauty research from France moves into a downtown mall.

07/22/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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Cycling Through

07/22/2010 By Laura Cassidy

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100 Reasons to Love Seattle

06/14/2010 By Kathryn Robinson, Matthew Halverson, James Ross Gardner, Eric Scigliano, Laura Cassidy, Jessica Voelker, Christopher Werner, Laura Dannen, Tiffany Wan, Judy Naegeli, and Caitlin King

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Sail Away

Be seaworthy this summer with clean, cool nautical-inspired looks.

05/17/2010 By Laura Cassidy and Ashley Helvey

The Soft Bulletin

Dry Soda: Happymaker of Pregnant People

Your girl is thirsty and she can’t drink booze. Have a heart, will you?

03/26/2010

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New World Bling

Celebrate spring with new materials, organic shapes, and bold design.

02/16/2010 By Compiled by Laura Cassidy with Chelsea Randall

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Slide Show: New World Bling

02/06/2010

Gift Ideas

Danger: V-Day Approaching

Proceed with caution—and armed with gift ideas.

02/03/2010 By Laura Dannen

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Paper Hearts

Five shops that’ll put you back in touch with your inner epistolary artist.

01/13/2010 By Kristin Cordova

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Snow Business

Brights, cameras, action! Bring color and style outdoors this season.

12/14/2009 By Compiled by Osiris Navarro and Chelsea Randall

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Good Cheer

Bold, playful gifts for kids of all ages—for less than $45.

11/19/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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Eat, Drink, Buy Merry

Giving sweet nothings and savory treats? Schlepping to a last-minute potluck? These five shops serve the season’s essentials.

11/17/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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Masters of Disguise

Five dress-up shops where you can rent your alter ego for a day, or buy it for a lifetime.

10/28/2009 With Will Mari

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Dress Codes

Navigate November with watery earth tones and new neutrals.

10/23/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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What’s Cooking?

Stock your kitchen arsenal before company comes calling.

10/20/2009 By Paul Fontana

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East Beats West?

The brand new shops at the Bravern give Bellevue a style edge.

08/10/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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Art of Craft

Turn a cultural outing into a craft fair: Explore Seattle’s best museum gift shops.

07/14/2009 By Laura Cassidy