Far4
We digress from the usual gift guide suggestions today, to encourage you to attend a wonderful event to support the Seattle Art Museum. Porcelain and design boutique, Far4, and its neighbor, stylish living mecca, Watson Kennedy, are offering special shopping days—now through Dec. 6, where 15% of purchases made will be donated to the SAM. Both stores are fabulous places to buy special gifts, so we’re planning to attend the champagne reception that Far4 will be having tonight from 5-7p.m., featuring Theo Chocolate and macaroons from Honore Bakery ((206) 706-4035). Cheers to great gift giving, and to supporting the arts!
Far4
1020 1st. Ave
(206) 621-8831
Watson Kennedy Fine Home
1022 1st. Ave
(206) 652-8350
December 4th, 2009
New this year from Artemide, the classic Tolomeo task lamp has been miniaturized and rainbow-fied—giving bright color-lovers the chance to accessorize in a signature shade. Each is $250. We think it’s brilliant!
Image from Artemide
Artemide
310 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
(206) 903-1511
December 2nd, 2009
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we’re extra excited today because it’s the start of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles‘ annual Gift Guide Extravaganza! Each day this month we will feature some of our favorite gifts to give and to receive. We’re kicking off the festivities today with two great gift ideas: whimsical curtains for the home and bath.
The "Until Dawn" curtain by Tord Boontje mirrors the style of his popular lampshade. Any design lover will appreciate the delicate details in this intricate piece. $125 from the MoMA Store.
Here’s a great gift for the DIY-ers in your life. The Ty D.I.Y Shower Curtain from Grain Design is recyclable and customizable. For stencils and project ideas, give them Ed Roth’s Stencil 101 Décor. Ty D.I.Y Shower Curtain, $33 from Grain Design; Stencil 101 Décor, $24.95 from Chronicle Books.
December 1st, 2009
Last week, Seattle’s Far4 (1020 First Ave.) had an event to celebrate their delicious Thé O’Dor loose-leaf teas served avec Theo Chocolate (3400 Phinney Ave. N) and macaroons from Honore Artisan Bakery (1413 N.W. 70th St.)—to die for! We couldn’t help but notice some of the fun things they have in their shop at the moment. Here are some of the things that caught our eye:
Clockwise from top left: Seattle Grocery Style Map Tote (more cities available), Porcelain Pomegranate with Gold, Domestic Wall Sticker Vinyl + Hanger, Klimenkoff Porcelain Key.
November 9th, 2009
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You gotta give it to Seattle—when it comes to eco style, we are the leaders of the pack. A new, local company is doing something great for giftwrap: making is chic and sustainable. Persimmon and Pine founders Mandy Behrens and Julie Lyderson-Jackson were inspired by Japanese Furoshiki, the centuries-old practice of using a folded cloth (called a furoshiki) for practical and ornamental applications. Their Savvywrap is made from materials like hemp, silk charmeuse, soy and organic muslin blends, and can be washed and re-used. A portion of their profits go to benefit various local and global charities. Do something different—and eco-friendly—the next time you give a gift!
Prices range from $30-$32, and can be purchased through the company’s etsy shop.
August 10th, 2009
After spotting a great yellow umbrella in a store the other day (and then promptly forgetting to take any notes about it) we decided it was time for an umbrella-themed round-up. Part fashion (when matching your rain slicker), part home décor (when sitting in an umbrella stand in the entry) we say bring back the parasol and let it rain style.
Gerber Daisy Umbrella by Galleria, $27.95 at Amazon; Umbrella Floor Lamp by Pablo, $220 at Velocity Art & Design
These aren’t umbrellas, but don’t these candle holders look like them?
D.L. & Company, $40 from UnicaHome
Red umbrella, $28 by Totes; Green fashion umbrella, $59 at Tray 6 Design Lab
Custom umbrella from Bella Umbrella in Ballard; Monsoon umbrella stand, $165 from Umbra
March 18th, 2009
While out shopping this weekend (yes, even in the unpredictable weather of late), we were excited to stumble across the candles from renowned interior designer Barbara Barry’s home fragrance collection at Tableau, in Ballard (2220 NW Market St., (206) 782-5846). Here is the breakdown of each scent:
Living Room: Mimosa, orange blossom, star jasmine, musk and sandalwood.
Dining Room: Tarragon, rosemary, cedar and moss.
Powder Room: Citrus, bergamot, lemon peel, tangerine and Moroccan orange flower.
Bedroom: Vanilla, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom.
The sophisticated packaging showcases Barry’s own watercolor drawings of her furniture designs, making it a great gift for the design fanatic in your life. For us, that’s ourselves!
March 17th, 2009
Coffee is the elixir that warms the spirit, chocolate the sweetness that goes straight to the heart. Put them together and you have the ultimate perfect pairing, a match made in heaven, two halves that found each other.
Fremont-based Theo Chocolate and Capitol Hill local Caffé Vita joined forces to bring coffee and chocolate together in two ways: first, the Theo Blend of coffee, second, the Theo Coffee dark chocolate bar. The Theo Blend tastes like something spicy, smoky and chocolate-y. The chocolate bar is made with Caffé Vita coffee—literally made for union with Vita’s Theo Blend.
Theo Blend is $11, the Theo Coffee chocolate bar, $3.50. Either one a good gift for cupid to bring home on Saturday.
Available at Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N., and all five Caffé Vita locations: Capitol Hill, 1005 E. Pike St.; Queen Anne, 815 Fifth Ave. N.; Fremont, 4301 Fremont Ave. N.; Seward Park, 5028 Wilson Ave. S.; and Olympia, 124 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia.
February 11th, 2009
Valentine’s Day—the day you may love to love, love to hate or even hate to love. Whether you spend it with a significant other or your loved ones, it’s a brilliant excuse to indulge in some sweet treats and add a little romance to your love nest. Here are a few of our favorite ways to say, "Be Mine." —Taylor Davies
A cookie is worth a thousand words. Message Cookies, $22 for set of nine, Williams-Sonoma, many locations.
Made with love. Le Creuset Heart-Shaped Stoneware Baker, $80, Sur La Table, 84 Pine St., (206) 448-2244.
A little bit salty, a little bit sweet. 34-piece gift box of Grand Moulin truffles and salt caramels, $74, Fran’s Chocolates, 1325 First Ave., (206) 682-0168.
Have a little pillow talk. Vintage Bullion Pillow, $125, Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic.
How do I love thee? Let me measure the ways. Heart Measuring Spoon Set, $19.50, Fireworks Gallery, many locations.
My funny valentine. Seduction: Sinatra Sings of Love, $18.99, Barnes & Noble, many locations.
February 10th, 2009
LF Studio is an online shop based in Seattle that offers a mix of goods sourced from around the world, with many crafted by artisans. With only a handful of offerings so far, you get the feeling that each piece has been painstakingly selected. And they have—the Web site says that it will work up to 100 items, and no more. Here are a few of our favorites:
Iringa Basket, $48 Hamam Towel, $37.50 
Ceramic Bowl, $58 Phone Wire Basket, $78
February 2nd, 2009
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