Category Archives: living

December 7, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-eight: Watson Kennedy

Right around now is when the stress of Christmas hits me. So many people to buy for + so little time (not to mention the added pressure that I’d like each gift to be meaningful!) I wish I could transport myself back to Seattle for an afternoon of shopping at Watson Kennedy. Owner Ted Kennedy [...]

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November 30, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-seven: Besotted Brand

Besotted Brand launched this fall, and I have to say that it was more than worth the wait: I love everything. Minimalism with strong attention to detail never fails to impress, and Besotted Brand has it in spades. From rubber stamps in a romantic scrawl to simply elegant labels to très luxe stationery, the items [...]

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November 16, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-five: How to Plan for a Trip (My London Strategy)

Step One: Travel Books We are taking a family vacation to London this month, and so naturally, my planning/list making has kicked into turbo. I love serendipitously random discoveries too, but I have to do it from a base of knowing that, if it doesn’t happen, there will still be plenty to do. For a [...]

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November 9, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-four: Snippets from Vancouver – Butter Baked Goods

One of my favorite stops from our Vancouver visit had to be Butter Baked Goods. Ironically, it was also our last stop, as we pulled up to the bakery on our way out of town (en route to Seattle). I’m so glad we made it. The space charming + welcoming, and we were able to [...]

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October 26, 2011 – 5:00 am

Week Forty-two: Coco Cake’s Tiger Party

Am in love with this 1st birthday party theme: the tiger cake + cupcakes are too cute! Wishing I could turn back the clock for an afternoon to have a tiger party for my buddy. See more from Coco Cake at baker Lyndsay Sung’s blog. She’s quite the talent. images courtesy of lyndsay sung

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