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November 20th, 2009
Remember that television show where they would put a hidden camera in people’s cars and see what they did while they drove around—completely unaware that they were being watched by thousands of viewers across the nation? The other day, it occurred to us that this is our worst nightmare. We don’t really want to admit it, but since we’re all friends here… we were very loudly singing along with … Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” … in our car. (Man, that song is catchy!) Yet if someone was secretly videotaping us? Mortified. Still, as a friend told us recently, ya gotta own it. Just don’t ever spy-cam us while we are busy owning it at the top of our lungs. Anyhoo, really quick: We’re taking next week off for Thanksgiving. And just one more thing: Forward this issue of Seattle Picks to 5 or more of your friends and CC picks@seattlepicks.com, and you could win two tickets to Sister’s Christmas Catechism (see below) at ACT Theatre on Nov. 28! |
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| 1 | Field Day When we were little girls, we may have watched Little House on the Prairie a little too often. But who can deny the absolute, unadulterated charm of the late 1800’s, with the frilly bell dresses, lace-up leather boots, paisley bonnets, and of course, Laura Ingalls’ braids? Or maybe you were more into Nelly and her ringlets? We were probably born in the wrong generation, but at least we have Field House in Ballard to give us that feeling of western-rustic, old-world goodness. Field House is the sister store of the ever popular Blackbird. Featuring all kinds of fun randoms, this store is meant to emulate the old-timey, rural general stores, with cute odds and ends like candles, soaps, foods and seashells nestled in wooden barrels ready for scooping. But fear not, clothing and beauty addicts—Field House also has you covered with the classics like Pendleton, Woolrich Woolen Mills, April 77 and perfumes by Diptyque. We may not be running through the wildflower fields, but we can still have our field day at Field House. Field House |
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| 2 | Sail Away We find a certain romance in the changing of the leaves, the briskness of the wind, and the bite the cold has on the tip of our nose. We can’t quite place our finger on it, but it has something to do with our never-ending dream of being a native Parisian, circa 1960. We can’t stop drifting off, imagining ourselves at a canal-side café, sipping a morning cup, waiting for our Julia-esque omelette to appear via a sexy waiter. No need to hop a 10-hour flight when we’ve got the Boat St. Café at our disposal! Indeed, they have the charm, ambiance (and of course, eggs to-die-for) that we’ve been dreaming of. And what’s more, no nasty second-hand smoke to ruin the aroma of the delicately crafted bechamel sauce that coats our favorite Benedict in town. (They also have the best crab cakes, fyi.) Nestled in the heart of the waterfront hustle and bustle, Boat St. has truly become an edible dream come true, fit for any Francophile this side of the Mississippi. Breakfast, lunch and dinner? C’est vrai. Boat St. Café |
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| 3 | To Your Health Recent research proves that wine is good for your heart and filled with antioxidants. As a result, we have decided that it’s time to get healthy and make a concerted effort to drink lots and lots of wine. So if we are going to do this right, we should expand our horizons a little and try some different varietals of “vitamins” from beyond the two-buck Chuck region. This quest for health led us to find the local grape den, Fremont Wine Warehouse, where almost every bottle is $25 or less—far cheaper than at your average grocery store. There is a tasting every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3–6 pm, but you don’t have to go to one to learn about your drink. The owner is as passionate about his collection as we are about our shoes, and believe us, that’s saying a lot. On our trip to the warehouse, we learned something quite valuable; wine sold there is meant to be drunk immediately. So by god, that is what we had to do. Cheers! Fremont Wine Warehouse |
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| 1 | Dress Me Up We are about to enter the craziest season of the year—the holiday season. There are going to be parties, functions, dinners and gatherings galore. And naturally, that calls for cute, sexy holiday dresses. For affordable and chic options, we always head to Mapel. With two new lines from Melanie Renee and Mahtab Azimi, we are sure to find something (or maybe ten somethings) for both the office party and New Year’s Eve. Hooray for the holidays! Enter the promo code DressMeUp at checkout to receive 25% off your order through Nov. 26! |
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| 2 | Bon Voyage That darned economy kept us from taking our dream vacation this year, but we are hopeful that in 2010 we will get to pack our bags and bid adieu to Seattle—at least for a week or two. To keep the hope alive, we are going to bring some good energy into our life via the adorable passport covers from Bridget Davies. Hand-embroidered on silk with whimsical travel designs, we are sure we are going to need one soon. Any day now… |
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| 3 | Who Loves Ya Baby? Just when we were getting used to all of our friends getting married, all of a sudden, they all started getting knocked up. From bachelorette parties to baby showers, our heads are spinning, but at least we know what to get them. The glass baby bottles from Wee Go are phthalate- and PVC-free, eco-friendly, and we love the modern design and brightly colored silicon sleeves (to keep the bottle from breaking, and making it easy to grip) that are perfect for tiny baby hands. You’re welcome. |
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| 1 | Holiday Glass Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you know what that means—time to start prepping for Christmas & Chanukah! Our first stop is going to be the Totally Blown Glassworks annual holiday sale. They have hundreds of glass ornaments for $15 each, hand-blown glass gifts under $100, and their stunning vases are discounted, too! Don’t miss it. What: Totally Blown Glassworks Annual Holiday Sale |
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| 2 | A Different Kind of Christmas Story One of our favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to soak up all the holiday shows. On our list this year is definitely Sister’s Christmas Catechism. This holiday mystery extravaganza is complete with audience participation, local choirs at every performance, and lots of laughs. Gets us in the spirit! What: Sister’s Christmas Catechism |
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| 3 | A Place to Lay Your Head We recently took a weekend road trip to Portland and it was so delightful that we’re making it a regular thing. But next time we go, we’re staying at the newly opened Hyatt Place (the first in Oregon). Grand-opening rates start at $79, and we can’t wait to snuggle into the Hyatt Grand Beds—they’re like heaven. Book yours now! What: Grand Opening of the new Hyatt Place |
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| 4 | Let’s Be Independent Together! One of our favorite Seattle shopping events is making its Eastside debut and we can’t wait! The I Heart Indie Holiday Show is bringing 24 innovative artists, crafty vendors, and tons of handmade goodies from the PNW to Kirkland. Definitely something new and exciting for the creative shopper. Time to kick off the shopping season! What: I Heart Indie Holiday Show |
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The Art of Shopping This weekend is the Queen Anne Artists Trunk Show – your perfect chance to discover the next big thing, or just pick up some amazing goods and gifts from more than 30 talented artists. There’s jewelry, bath and body products, clothing, paintings, live music, art giveaways and more. Sponsored by Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool for the Arts, it’s sure to impress! What: Queen Anne Artists Trunk Show |
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Man—how do we keep coming up with this stuff? We suppose we’re just that good. You best sign up all your pals for www.SeattlePicks.com and spread the love. This delish dish is too good to not share! |
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