Good morning friends! I had this post all written and scheduled to go up today, but in the wake of yesterday’s events, things like gift guides and celebrating seem to be quite secondary don’t they? But, there is one thing that still makes this post relevant today, and that is community. I love this little [...]
A couple of days ago I received a text message from one of my girlfriends that said “I’m in my coco+kelley PJ’s… thank you SO much again, I am extra cozy tonight!” Nope, I didn’t get into the PJ design biz while you weren’t looking. What she was referring to were the ultra soft, insanely comfy [...]
Niki, unifiedspace What a great collection of lovely ideas – adore the stripy slippers!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Ooooh I want everything, especially that cocoa!
Emily Fitzgerald everything on this list is ridiculously adorable!
LifeLoveLuxe I’d be quite happy if Santa Baby left every one of these under my tree!!
We certainly don’t give the boys enough attention around here, do we? I think that needs to change in 2013 because I have to say that I loved making this gift guide for men! It’s funny how a certain personality evolves out of these picks, don’t you think? I saw the same thing happen in [...]
Richard Zaragoza OOh really like the bag!
Liz - Marry Me and Fly Free Love the wooden boat! Great pics!
JEN RAMOS Hmm cool pea coat- been looking for one with large lapels for my guy, but this one is nice…
thank you
Happy Holidays!
annette i love your ‘shop small’ posts. i am a firm believer(now more than ever) that we should support local artisans and not the big-box stores. i’ve started posting an artisan a week for the holidays. LOVE your blog!! xo, annette http://820am.blogspot.com/2012/12/tis-season-to-support-artisans.html
Think about this for a second… no matter how big your city, there’s always room for more boutique stores. Why is that? I think it must be because everyone has something to offer, and small shops reflect the taste of their owners so well. Even if you took a two rooms full of similar merchandise and let two very different [...]
Erin @ The Impatient Gardener I just wanted to say thank you so much for this “Shop Small” series. Not only am I being introduced to lovely little stores I might not have discovered otherwise, you’re promoting something I feel passionate about, which is supporting small businesses.
My Love Wedding Ring yep, there are quite a lot of very cute things there!!
vintage market place i live in an area where there aren’t small shops or boutiques.
I miss them terribly.
I really wish Vegas would welcome small businesses over just the mainstream boxes.
Amy
Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation I LOVE those vintage ornaments. I have a feeling I would never be able to leave. 
Your Christmas-y window looks gorgeous. If I saw those deer, there’s no way I could leave them behind.
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures It looks like such a lovely store!!!
I tell you what – finding little shops with fashionable treasures is no easy feat! It’s one thing then when you’re roaming your favorite local boutiques, but a whole other thing when you’re scouring the world wide web. So after hours and hours of diving into my bookmarks and resources, I’ve finally pulled together today’s [...]
Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation What great picks! I just love that bejeweled bobby pin. So fun!
Maria Valentin DYING over that necklace!!!!!!!
Sarah Love those booties!! I need them;)
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Those booties are AMAZING!
Astrid Love your collection of shopsmallbiz!
Astrid
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnAstridEndeavor
As if you needed another gift guide, right?? But, I hope that our Shop Small guides this season will introduce you to some new favorite online artisans and stores, while helping support small business. First one up? Fun and fabulous finds for the home! shop: 1. in love with pretty much every pillow from {me}longings [...]
Chloe Moon That marbelized mug is gorgeous!! Love those poker cards too
Shamila Loving the marbleized cup! As well as the blingy playing cards. Since I can barely play Go Fish, they would be decadent regardless
caterina I love those pillows, they are divine.x
Sal LOVE those gold playing cards! So glam and fresh =) Hope you’re having a great holiday season thus far Cassandra! xx Sal
http://www.bluebonnetsforsal.com
Bluebonnets for Sal
Franki #3, Santa…please! franki
Nic from Thriving Wives Cute, I love those monogram coasters!!
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Those bookends are SO special!
If you remember my post around Thanksgiving, I made a commitment this holiday season to Give Big Shop Small by highlighting some of my favorite local shops in Seattle as well as small online shops in my gift guides, and this week will kick off a week of plenty of each! I thought we’d start [...]
Chloe Moon Wow I wish I was in Seattle! This looks like the coolest store ever!! I love how it’s separated by the colors!! =)I gotta check out their website!!
celesteandpearl.blogspot.com I just found out one of my friend’s is moving to Seattle, so I am definitely passing this post on to her!
xox Liz and Lo {celesteandpearl.blogspot.com}
Annie So awesome that you’re following through on the small shops guide! Also selfishly relishing in this as I need some major clueing in about special spots in the area. Very intrigued about Watson Kennedy and may just have to go check out..
isatu Ooh Watson-Kennedy looks AMAZIIIIING. Wish I was there.
madeleine I love Watson and Kennedy! I have missed the ferry several times from getting lost in all their treasures. I am working on a gallery wall and I have some of their vintage music to frame!
Lejla Lovely…
Nicole Lanteri I love going to Watson Kennedy when I’m in Seattle!! So overdue for a sourcing trip to Seattle and Portland…
Lindsey Kite Watson Kennedy looks so home-y and eclectic! I love the gallery wall and how the tables are organized by color. It seems like the perfect place to find a great gift!
val I spent hours in this store and brought home quite a few items. There are not enough shops like this!
Kecia This shop is amazing!
xx
Janet Brown Watson Kennedy has long been a favorite of mine and I have literally planned trips to Seattle around a long visit to WK. Once around the store is never enough. I must take the time to linger, touch, smell, plan and enjoy every single beautiful thing. I think I’m due for another visit!
teebarnes What a thrill to see these two shops featured on your blog. My hubs and I were in Seattle last week for three days. These were two of the shops we visited. Hubby loved Watson Kennedy and I Far4. Fell in love with the VGY scarves at Far4, which I should have bought but didn’t, since we were heading down to Portland for 4 wonderful days of tax free shopping : ). They ship to Canada so I’m looking forward to owning one of these beautiful scarves. Two fantastic shops!
life is in the details. style accordingly.
I love the earring that you feature in #6. Can you share where I can find them? Thanks so much!
so sorry about that! i lost the link somehow – i’ve updated it now. they are by shamila jiwa, gorgeous woman and jewelery!
#6 & #12…on my list!!! franki
I don’t go anywhere without my Kari Gran Travel Set. Addictive skin care especially in winter time.
Thanks for the tips. I might have to treat myself to numbers 1, 5 and 15! The lip print is priceless. Love your blog. Look forward to it all the time!
Great post! I love that you feature so many of your local designers/shops. Makes me thinks of my own local shops that I would rather support than the big chains. Thanks!
Deana
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Love the necklace! Great post..,Love, Jamie Herzlinger
just seeing this now … I know I’m very late, but I wanted to say thank you so much for the feature. ARMOR looks so lovely with your collage