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Posted on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 8:04pm

Liave Closing, Going Online

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Ali Brownrigg
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Liave
Some of the "beautiful things meant for be used" on sale at Liave

Western Ave.’s home furnishings store. Liave, is closing their brick and mortar location and heading into the world of e-commerce. Between now and the store’s last (TBD), all in-stock inventory, including all the lovely European home décor and gift items this store is known for, is 20 percent off. I love this shop and its tagline: "beautiful things meant to be used," and look forward to what treasures owner Cornelia Veit will have to share online.

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Posted on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 7:32pm

An Ode to Pioneer Square Shopping

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Ali Brownrigg
E. Smith Mercantile

Pioneer Square has long struggled to maintain itself as a retail destination, but with a few recent additions to the scene, this historic neighborhood’s star is on the rise. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:20am

Milkshake Secrets from Hot Cakes Chocolatier’s New Cookbook

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Leslie Kelly
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Rina Jordan
A boozy shake, the subject of Autumn Martin's new dessert cookbook

There should be a 12-step group for fans of Autumn Martin’s Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery, which will soon celebrate its one year cake-iversary in Ballard’s Old Towne. I know my trousers are a bit tighter since this tempting sweet shop debuted. I’m especially hooked on those beautiful, boozy shakes, the subject of Autumn’s new book, Malts & Milkshakes: 60 Recipes for Frosty, Creamy, Frozen Treats, released April 9. This book should not be cracked when you’re hungry. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:12am

Dine Out For Life, +3 More Feel-Good Foodie Events in Seattle

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Leslie Kelly
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Leslie Kelly

There are lots of feel-good feeds coming right up. Here are a few to put on your Good Citizen calendar: Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:21pm

Two Local Bloggers Host Cuyana Trunk Show

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Ali Brownrigg
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Cuyana
A black clutch embroidered in Mexico from Cuyana's spring collection, $160

Cuyana is a San Bay area company run by founders Shilpa Shah and Karla Gallardo who travel the globe on the lookout for chic, high quality materials, think textiles and metals, that can be transformed by local craftsmen into chic, high quality and limited-edition goods and accessories that they sell on their web store. Cuyana donates a percentage of their proceeds to Charity:water, a non-profit organization that provides solutions for clean water worldwide. Read more »

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