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July 10th, 2009
One of our best friends used to say that she was going to peak at 30—that's when her life would really come together and be the best it's ever been. For us, 30 represented that the fun part of life was officially over—it's our "scary age" after all. You know, the age where you can no longer get away with things like mini-skirts, debauched nights out and “searching” for your true passion in life by regularly switching jobs. |
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| 1 | The Sweet Spot All work and no play when it’s sunny and warm in Seattle makes us very grumpy girls. It also makes us crave a little somethin’ somethin’ to sweeten up the days behind the desk and hold us over till we can get out in the sun. And what cures the blues quicker than brightly colored lollipops from Curio? These are not your doctor’s lollies—we’re talking sweet little hand-crafted numbers in flavors like tangerine, grapefruit and apple. Or perhaps house-made marshmallows flip your switch—Valrhona chocolate, Oreo, strawberry—the list goes on. Curio offers amazing baked treats (savory and sweet) and even wine and beer. What more could we ask for? On a recent visit we devoured a lovely savory quiche and some patés de fruit. But we couldn’t stop there—we snagged an assortment of the cutest tartlets we’ve ever seen. The French macaroons were wonderful too—a perfect blend of delightful filling and airy, chewy crunch. The menu changes daily as everything is handmade in small batches, so rest assured everything is fresh as a daisy. Hot or cold, Curio hits the spot. Curio Confections |
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| 2 | With Liberty for All One of the things we love about Seattle’s “boroughs” is that you can just pick one on a whim, head over and get lost for an entire day. We love to pick a certain part of town and go where the wind (or rain, or sometimes sun) takes us. The back side of Capitol Hill is one of our faves. We love its more relaxed, family-neighborhood vibe, and the slow—almost Southern—pace at which everyone saunters down the sidewalks, admiring the little shops along the way. One of our “must haves” of the area is Liberty Bar. Nestled away on 15th Avenue, Liberty focuses on their (many) well concocted libations, but also has an amazing spread of sushi to choose from. On our last trip to Liberty, we were celebrating our bestie’s new found singledom with a late night party of five BFFs for cocktails. We loved the French 75 for its whimsy, and the Lady Liberty (for obvious reasons). We stuffed our face with sushi, and don’t even remember what we ordered, to tell you the truth, but we do remember loving it! What’s better than a summertime adventure in your own backyard? Liberty Bar |
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| 3 | Spanish Style At last, the season of sun has come to Seattle! In celebration, we tossed our sweaters deep into the closet and threw on our flip flops. Newly clad, we wandered happily in the warm sun toward south Seattle’s Columbia City, in search of this season’s hot finds. None to our surprise, we stumbled upon the sweet and inventively titled boutique, Andaluz. Named after the Andalusian region of Spain, it certainly adds an eclectic Castilian spice to our style and the décor of our apartment. We were stunned by the floor-to-ceiling pieces with which to decorate, clothe and entertain, and were especially impressed by the focus on local designers. The exotic quirkiness of colorful jewelry, intoxicating bath soaps and creative housewares were so fabulous that we were ready to start dancing the Andalusian Flamenco! Andaluz |
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| 1 | The Party’s Over Fourth of July this year was totes fun—if perhaps a little indulgent. We weren’t expecting it to happen, but someone brought Sangria (our kryptonite), and by the end of the night, we were sleeping with one foot on the floor if you know what we mean. A night like that calls for Shenui’s Hangover Pep Serum. Made fresh to order, it reduces puffiness, boosts skins oxygen content and is the perfect cocktail for our puffy dehydrated morning-after-skin. Dark sunglasses, and we’re ready to face the world again. |
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| 2 | That’s A Wrap |
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| 3 | Bright Sunshine-y Day We’re having a definite yellow moment. To be honest, we never thought we could wear yellow; it’s one of those colors that scares us into wondering if we would be put on a worst-dressed list. Then we met the Canary Dress by Holly Stalder, and all reservations went out the window. The Portland-based designer has created the perfect layered silk chiffon dress—her designs are so romantic and girly, and we have been searching everywhere for the perfect place to wear this dress—too much for work? Nah. |
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| Cocktail of the Week! | |||
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We take our hats off to all the bartenders across our fair city—how do they manage to keep coming up with such tasty new ideas for cocktails month after month? It’s genius, we tell you! Normally, it’s hard to get us to stray far from our Mojitos during the summer months, but the new Shiso Wild Drop at Pearl Bar and Dining has us thinking twice. Sounds to us like the perfect summer patio drink. Cheers! Shiso Wild Drop 1 part Finlandia Wildberry Vodka Rim the glass with the sugar, and shake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. This creative cocktail is best enjoyed at Pearl Bar and Dining, but what the heck—now you can try your own version at home! |
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Hip Happenings: |
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| 1 | Arm Candy Believe it or not, the fall lines are already hitting the stores, and with new handbags coming into Clutch, it’s time to clean up shop! Through the end of July, save 20–40% off bags by brands like Hayden Harnett and Rebecca Minkoff. Plus, mention Seattle Picks between July 10 and 12 and get an additional 10% off the sale price. Who loves ya, baby? What: Clutch Summer Sale |
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| 2 | Speaking of Sales… Summer is just kicking in and right on cue, all the summer sales are starting—we’ve been saving for this moment for weeks! The first stop: Show Pony for their 30–70% savings on lines like Prairie Underground, Tom’s Shoes and Tulle. The first 10 Seattle Picks readers to bring in this week’s issue get a special free gift! What: Show Pony Summer Sale |
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| 3 | Happy One Year! One of Seattle’s newest boutiques, Pink Ginger on Queen Anne, is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month—congrats! Help them celebrate by shopping their sale—with 20–50% off everything in the store. A perfect way to celebrate, if you ask us. Here’s to another year! What: Pink Giner One Year Anniversary Sale |
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