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Today's Mossback Monday: Goofed Up Gun Meltdown, the Bursting Cupcake Bubble and Bigfoot's Alleged Demise

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Knute Berger
Cupcake seattle
Save the cupcakes: Is the omnipresent dessert on the way out?

Olympia:
Special session begins. Not sure what's so "special"--it's the 41st one since 1981.

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A Sneak Peek at Westward's Scratch Cocktail and Drink List

The Michelada, made with house-made Worchestershire sauce, lime, lager and a Rooster spice rim

The first thing I did after I read the email detailing Maggie Savarino's cocktail menu for Westward this morning was search "how to make vermouth." Read more »

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TruAthlete to Host a Three-Sport Competition for Everyone

TruAthlete Tri-Sport Event soccer
Channel your inner Hope Solo at TruAthlete's tri-sport competition

Get ready, all you diehard athletes, sports fans and Seattleites who are just in the mood to be active and have fun: This July, TruAthlete, a company that hosts organized sporting events for the everyday Joe and Jane, is taking over Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila with its first tri-sport event. Read more »

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Rachel Comey to Visit Totokaelo

The Aprel Dress by Rachel Comey

Last night an email bearing some pretty awesome news popped into my inbox: Rachel Comey will be making a personal appearance at Totokaelo on Saturday, May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The whole day, however, is a Rachel Comey extravaganza with a trunk show of new styles and a chance to check out the limited edition bedding made from choice textiles from previous seasons, created expressly for Totokaelo Art-Object Read more »

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Cocktails for Kathi Goertzen + Brain Tumor Awareness Month

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Lauren Mang
broVo Spirits
broVo Spirits' Rose Geranium Liqueur

Several local restaurants have partnered with broVo Spirits to serve up classic cocktails all during May in honor of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. A portion of the proceeds for each cocktail ordered goes to the Kathi Goertzen Foundation, the organization created to help raise research funds for brain cancer cures and patient support. Read more »

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Mother's Day: Last Minute Gift Ideas

A bouquet of pink blooms from West Seattle's Fleurt

Mother’s Day is Sunday in case you've forgotten, but it’s not too late to hop on some really great gifts with local flair for your favorite lady.

Here’s a quick visual rundown.

For the new mom:

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A Carry-All Tote from Glittersweet.

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A Chat with Project Runway Winner Michelle Lesniak Franklin

My heart bleeds for this sweater

The Project Runway season 11 finale was ages ago but based on how awesome her final collection was, I have a feeling that winner, Portland’s Michelle Lesniak Franklin, is here to stay. Read more »

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Two New Ventures for Far4

Two enticing pieces of vintage goodness at Far4's new vintage corner

Big news from downtown’s Far4: Owner Jenny Hudak Klimenkoff has announced an expansion of a vintage corner she’s been testing out for a couple of months. Head in to shop from her current inventory of thoughtfully curated shoes, purses and scarves—clothing coming soon—or bring in your own treasures to consign. Here’s a bit of what she’s looking for, “anything cool, really. It doesn't have to be ‘vintage-y old’ or expensive as long as it's in good condition and is interesting. Read more »

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Get a Sneak Peek at the New Video by Hey Marseilles

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Seattle band Hey Marseilles

Seattle’s beloved indie-folk/chamber-pop/just-plain-endearing band Hey Marseilles released its much-anticipated second album, Lines We Trace, in March. Now the band is releasing the official video for one of the new songs, “Heart Beats.” We’re especially excited about this video because it was written and directed by our own staff photographer, Hayley Young. Read more »

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Scout Vintage Pop Up Shop

Beige highboy wooden dresser from Scout Vintage Rentals for sale during her Memorial Day Weekend pop-up shop

Scout Vintage Rentals’ Jenn Elliott Blake has announced her intention of turning her vintage collection of vintage accessories, furniture, linens, fabric and pillows into an online marketplace of rustic chicness. To get the process rolling, she’s hosting a pop-up shop Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trophy Cupcake’s Wallingford Center party room. Read more »

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