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April 2nd, 2010
We’ve been on a workout kick recently. Hey—a breakup will do that to you. All of a sudden you have to start dating again, so you gotta tone up, plus you have all this free time in the evenings that needs to be filled, and let’s not forget wanting to look so amazing that the fool who let you get away regrets it for life. However, since kicking it up a notch in the workout department, we have developed some serious pet peeves when it comes to gym behavior. People who aren’t aware of their space in a workout class are Numero Uno. Seriously, hit us in the face one more time and we’re gonna start something. Also, to the showoffs in said workout classes? Do what everyone else is doing—don’t do a plank when everyone else is stretching out their hamstrings. And finally, please keep your loud workout noises to yourself—hearing you grunt and moan really doesn’t do it for us. Much obliged, and see you at spinning! |
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| 1 | Bonjour, My Sweets As much as we love Girl Scout cookie season, sometimes a packaged cookie just doesn’t do it. So predictable, always crunchy, and no aroma of fresh-baked goods to tease our senses. This year we’re going to skip the great American pastime of the Girl Scout cookie (don’t tell our sister’s kids!) and indulge in something fresh and French from Belle Pastry. And that means we get to feel all Euro-fabulous while we’re at it. This little café is right on a great people-watching street in Bellevue, so we grabbed our cappuccino and a sweet little treat and settled in. It was a tough call between the classic croissant, the blueberry tartlet, the signature “Northwest” petit cake, and a tiramisu, but in the end we decided to do justice to the French and order the cream-filled chocolate éclair. Belle Pastry also offers sandwiches, soups, and gelato for the days we need a little more nourishment than caffeine and cream. Mmm, we’re thinking about going back right now. Because not all carbs are created evil. Belle Pastry |
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| 2 | House of Love Valentine’s Day came and went this year, and instead of the typical outing with our single gals, drinking pink champagne and celebrating our fabulousness and freedom, we enjoyed a night at home—drifting in and out of our stucco terrace, watching the sunset, reading a good book, and feeling really grateful for our beautiful life in Seattle. Okay, okay, we also shopped a bit. Okay, maybe a lot. For our day of solitary celebration at our home—the soon-to-be sanctuary—we treated ourselves to a little household beauty, and made our home feel like our own personal West Coast haven at Liave in downtown. Think indoor and outdoor/patio table settings, contemporary wall art, candelabras and other natural, artisan crafted designs—perfect for the upcoming spring and summer days meant for relaxing and enjoying life. Each thing is unique but also functional—and we love things that are beautiful and useable. Double the fun! Sometimes shopping really is the best medicine— and our beautifully decorated and stylish home seconds that sentiment! Liave Home |
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| 3 | Practice Being a Princess Yep, we’re bringing the tea party back. Queen Mary Tea Room2912 Northeast 55th St. Seattle, WA 98105 206.527.2770 www.queenmarytea.com |
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| 1 | The Original Journey Pendant We love to travel internationally. Well, we should say that we know we would love to one day. Until then, the Travel Channel, magazines and books will continue to whisk us away until we’ve stashed enough cash for that Med Cruise we’ve been dreaming about. Perhaps that is what intrigues us about the gold-strand gems by Laura Stark, whose creations are inspired by museums, travels, and boxes of photographs, drawings, and images found in magazines. Youthful and worldly! |
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| 2 | Lip-Smackin’ Latte Lurve We really like drinking coffee, but our hypersensitivity to caffeine means we can only have half a cup, and before 10 am. Womp-womp. Happily, Portland-based Andersen Soap Company takes our love of Morning Joe and makes it even more tempting with their luscious Café Latte lip balm. Made by hand with essential oils and coffee butter, it’s chemical-free and smells divine. It will love your lips… and it just might be “the best part of waking up.” |
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| 3 | Fluff and Fold We’ve got a long list of boozy tricks to make any party rock the hizzy. But when it comes to décor, we often get stuck after “setting the table.” Prost to the Host to the rescue! They create absolutely adorable tissue-paper poms in an array of gorgeous colors—just fluff and hang to create a festive atmosphere for any occasion—weddings, birthdays, showers, New Year’s Eve. You can fold them up for easy storage/future use, but we might leave ours up permanently. |
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| 1 | Did You Know? We have exciting news! Not long ago, we sadly said goodbye to one of our favorite independent Ballard boutiques, Olivine Atelier. Happily, they’re back—conveniently located online—and have the same amazing stuff they always did. Through the end of April, use the code “seattlepicks” for 20% off your order. Welcome back! We missed you! What: Grand Re-Opening of Olivine Atelier—Online! |
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| 2 | Let’s Go to Brazil It may not be your thing, but we say, why not try it just once? Through the end of April, the Wax Bar is offering a special on Brazilian waxes. Usually $69, they are a steal this month for just $45. Swimsuit season is coming—maybe this is the month to try something new and adventurous? What: Brazilian Specials at the Wax Bar |
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| 3 | Hooray for Boobies! We love pretty underpinnings—whether we’re the only ones that are going to appreciate them or not. So we plan on stocking up on lacy bras and barely-there panties this weekend at the Zovo 5th Annual Bra Event, where all bras are up to 60% off—and they have a huge selection to choose from. Your boobies will thank you. What: Zovo 5th Annual Bra Event |
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