Shopping

For the Garden
Your garden is your sanctuary, so it should be just as stylish as your home. This summer, playful and vibrant gardening tools and accessories make a well-received appearance
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Neighborhood Shopping
New stories mean new ideas, new looks and new approaches to design—not to mention new places for us to spend all of our free summer time. Here, we show you four of our favorites
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For Good!
Buyer’s remorse doesn’t have to be an issue when stylish and chic meet eco-friendly. More companies we love are turning to products that have been manufactured by recycled materials or that can...
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Natural Wonders
Inspired by ice, earth, forest and sea, exquisite forms captivate our endless fascination with the world outside. These home décor products are not only made from the most natural of elements, but...
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Best of the Northwest
Highlights from the 2008 Northwest Flower & Garden Show include edible gardens, condo-sized spaces, interior design strategies used outside, yard decorating ideas and more
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Gadgets for an Artful Presentation
Food presentation is an art, and we’ve found tools to help at-home chefs attend to the smallest details. Slice avocados and other veggies like a pro, then whip up some fresh toppings
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Artists We Love
Our favorite artists—and these few examples of their art—represent only a handful of the talent that can be seen in this art-rich town
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Sitting Pretty
We pick our favorites from the hundreds of stylish chair designs we saw on the floors of local showrooms and retail stores. Our picks vary from industrial to eco-friendly, sassy to summery, but...
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Destination: Specialty Shopping
Sometimes to get the best, a little more effort is required. We’ve done the digging for the best one-stop food specialty shops in Seattle—now you do the driving
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'08 Color Forecast
Local color expert Leatrice Eiseman predicts that Blue Iris will be the color to add to your palette this year
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7 Super Stocking Stuffers
Sometimes the little things in life bring the most bliss—especially when tucked in the toe of a Christmas stocking. Small in scale can be big in style—as these pint-sized pieces of home décor...
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Hearth Worthy
This year, blend style with the sentimental and start a new tradition all your own. To help you do just that, we've tracked down some stylish stockings to take charge of your mantel this holiday
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Designed for Giving
Local designers share their secrets for shopping for great gifts—no matter what your budget—and discuss the importance of stylish wrappings
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We Love Lavender
Great products from the lavender capital of North America
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Putting It All Out There
This year’s outdoor furniture and textile offerings give you every reason to live beneath the sun and stars
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Purely Ornamental
Deck your halls—or tree—and add some pizzazz to your holiday décor with these personality-packed ornaments
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Lighten Up
Emphasize personality by accessorizing with lighting
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A Vase is a Vase
If your ideal gardening experience is putting cut flowers in water, consider arranging your spring flowers in one of these stylish vessels.
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Brain Freeze
If you're dying to try The Herbfarm's chef Jerry Traunfeld's Strawberry Rose Geranium Ice Cream (see the LIFE section), consider getting started with one of these ice cream makers.
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Shop Talk
Transform your interiors through Alchemy.
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Sibling Rivalries
See the latest products to help you make the perfect cup of joe.
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Seattle 100: Top Books
Some of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles’ Seattle 100 have ventured beyond their particular bounds into the bound world of books. Take a look at these titles for some informative reads about...
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