As everyone who has spent a Sunday afternoon (or a Tuesday after work for that matter) knows, Ballard is walkable.  Our clients who want an urban village atmosphere, with wonderful ethnic and long established restaurants, herbal shops and consignment shops happily interspersed with great pubs and classy... (more...)

Historic Downtown Snohomish is known as the Antique Capitol of the Northwest.  In fact there are hundreds of antique shops in the historic district!  Not to mention a wonderful pie bakery which I’ll blog about next time.  For today I wanted to take you on a window shopping expedition I recently... (more...)

If searching out special antiques is your hobby, your passion, or even just a suitable distraction on a rainy afternoon, Edmonds is a treasure trove of antique shops waiting to be discovered. Today I stopped by at Edmonds Mercantile and Auction, a small but impressive shop full of atmosphere and goodies... (more...)

Lake Forest Park is a very highly valued community for its quiet and rich lifestyle as well as it’s proximity to Seattle and being right on Lake Washington.  In fact the Lake Forest Park Civic Center has a boat launch and a private beach that residents use in the summer to enjoy the water and... (more...)

 This sunny week we stopped by the Rose Hill Chocolate Company for a truffle and some samples of their famous fudge. I liked the Chocolate Ammeretto, my son opted for the Walnut Chocolate Fudge. Probably the most decadent was the black current truffle with white chocolate! Dan Straub, the owner,... (more...)

The Ravenna neighborhood is a wonderful close-in place to live, near to and north of the University of Washington and all the stir and bustle that it provides. It is also, along Roosevelt Way NE, a wonderful place to shop for trendy clothes, have your hair done, enjoy some ethnic cuisine in a neighborhood... (more...)

It’s not every day a toystore has a birthday.  When Snapdoodle, just turning one year old in Kenmore, announced the Snapdoodle Toys in Kenmore provides brilliant fun! festivities, my seven year old and I could not resist visiting on the big day. A toy store in Kemore, on the north end of Lake... (more...)

Sometimes Queen Anne can be an all day event, sometimes it’s enough just to go over to Silver Platters in jeans and a hoodie and stop by what’s arguably the city’s best fast food Sushi place, Sushi Land. Silver Platters is a great place for all kinds of shopping now that the holidays... (more...)

Great book stores can be found all around the city.  But if you are searching for a place where your dollar can stretch further than your typical stores, the buck stops here.  Half Price Books, a University District landmark for as long as I can remember.  Now, it has spread to Capitol Hill, Bellevue,... (more...)

Bellevue Square There are times when nothing else will do, and then it’s better not to fight it. Put on something newish, something that goes glittering levels with your favorite shoes, and a little flair. Check to make sure you have your credit card. And head out to Bellevue Square for some... (more...)