Two Cool Early November Events at West Elm in South Lake Union

!–paging_filter–pAside from just about everything they carry, one of the best things about a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/west-elm“West Elm/a is how they partner with interesting local talent for fun in-store events. And in the next few weeks, just in time for burgeoning thoughts of holiday gift giving, they’re hosting two fun-sounding events that should not be missed./p
pOn November 6 from 5 to 7 p.m., a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/trophy-cupcakes“Trophy Cupcake/a queen a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/gallery/entertaining-day-d…“Jennifer Shea/a will be setting up her sweet treats, complimentary bubbly and tons of party inspiration courtesy of her new book emTrophy Cupcakes Parties!/em. She’ll be bringing her creative posse, which includes a href=”http://www.hankandhunt.com/” target=”_blank”Hank Hunt/a blogger Jenny Batt, a href=”http://ablognamedscout.com/” target=”_blank”Scout’s/a Jenn Elliott Blake, artist and photographer a href=”http://themanchiks.com/” target=”_blank”Julia Manchik/a and photographer a href=”http://www.rinajordanphotography.com/” target=”_blank”Rina Jordan/a. Snack, sip, soak in all the creativity and enjoy mini-DIY sessions on how to throw the perfect party. RSVP to a href=”mailto:rsvp@trophycupcakes.com“rsvp@trophycupcakes.com/a so they know to expect you./p
pAnd on November 9, blogger Melissa Michaels of a href=”http://theinspiredroom.net/” target=”_blank”The Inspired Room/a is hosting an Etsy pop-up shop with 12 Seattle-based crafters and makers and featuring their wares. This mini craft show takes place from 1 to 6 p.m., with the sellers set up around the store selling their wares. Click on over a href=”http://blog.westelm.com/2013/10/11/etsy-pop-up-at-west-elm-seattle-inspi…” target=”_blank”here/a for a complete list, but we’re most excited to sniff and sample the vegan body care products from a href=”http://herbivore-botanicals.myshopify.com/” target=”_blank”Herbivore Botanicals/a, whose packaging is most excellent./p