Daily new arrivals!

MogleaWe love the arrival our UPS driver, Bill!  Lately he has huge stacks of boxes to maneuver into the back room.  At last, the beautiful new products that we found during our buying trip to the Stationery Show in New York are arriving!  With delight we open boxes full of gorgeous new things…these amazing water-colored note cards, stationery and gift wrap from Moglea are just a tease of the full {amazing} group.  Books…titles to inspire your summer decorating, entertaining, cooking, crafting…Washington State-shaped cutting boards made in Brooklyn, NY…a perfect {made-in-the-USA} hostess gift for Fourth of July fetes.  A great selection of the cool, chunky memo pads {you've been asking for} are back!  Have you seen the new nautical + patriotic throw pillows?  - the perfect summer decor accent!…so much more AND still arriving!!  Drop by the shop soon for a fun, inspiring shopping experience! 

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Hello Summer!

Summer-of-StyleJUNE IN SEATTLE - three days of blue skies and sunshine, four days of gray skies and drizzle!  We know by the 5th of July the blue skies will win out and we will be packing away our warm socks and jackets for the season.  Bring on the picnics that everyone will be talking about next winter! { 1}  Set the scene with the Kate Spade trompe l'oeil picnic blanket that rolls up into it's own little pouch - $42.95.  Everything you need fits stylishly inside the {3} happy sailboats tote bag - $52.25.  {2} Keep your tote organized with the bright yellow zipper pouch that hooks inside the tote - $13.25.  Before you pack your meal spend a little time perusing {4} CAMPFIRE CUISINE for menu-planning inspiration - $16.25.  I just made the Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Black Bean Salad for my happy campers.  I love these recipes because they are truly gourmet-made-simple.  Just my style for even everyday cooking.  {7} MODERN PIONERING is packed with tips + recipes for your outdoorsy lifestyle - $24.00.  Feel the summer vibe when you carry your essentials around in this {5} anchor-embellished clutch bag - $32.95.  Drink markers/stir sticks that look just like colorful little oars give a a whimsical look to summer drinks.  Easy ways to ramp up the fun for outdoor entertaining!

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Delightful Desk Accessories

blogIf  you've read "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up", you're probably already enjoying the joy and productivity that an organized desk provides.  Now add to the joy with a few carefully curated accessories.  These gold dotted goodies from Kate Spade add a special sparkle that co-ordinates with most any decor.   We are always on the hunt for functional and beautiful gifts.  A new pair of sharp scissors, simple and clean, a pretty tablet of paper and freshly sharpened pencils, and a pouch to carry the essentials are among the many desk-top items that are new in the shop!  Beautiful gold-foiled correspondence cards share your style with friends and family when you send notes of appreciation.  Speaking as a Mom, this is just the thing to make Mom happy on Mother's Day!  (hint, hint)

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