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Weekend Round-Up: December 2-4...

Need a recap of the stuff we already mentioned this week AND more hidden gems? Well, you’re in luck. That’s exactly what I’m gonna give you: -Shop local, wait in a long line for free goodie bags and win some trinkets on the UCU blog (if you act today). Urban Craft Uprising will be here for our holiday shopping Saturday and Sunday! -A holiday tradition in our family of 2 – the Great Figgy Pudding event...

West Elm Gets Crafty for a Cause: Handmade Holiday...

You already know that we are big fans of West Elm, especially since they opened a store here in Seattle. And since you trust our impeccable taste, you’ve headed to the South Lake Union store yourself and realized that West Elm is a great place to buy affordable holiday-themed tchochtkes to deck out your digs with the [insert your holiday of choice here] spirit. But this Thursday, West Elm gets even radder- they’re...

Tis the Season: etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show...

Thanksgiving is on Thursday. Did you know? I mean, really. Yesterday it was August and now I’m googling, “Is there a magic button on my oven to make my turkey baste itself?” I have no idea how the holidays crept up on us so quickly. They are a sneaky bunch. Fortunately, there is still time to shop for your holiday gifts. This Black Friday, instead of braving the lines, crowds, and chaos, spend your day...

Weekend Handmade: A book, a craft and Dry Soda...

I feel totally lazy compared to people like Kelly Wilkinson. She’s like the J. Lo of nerds. She’s a reporter and anchor for San Fran’s NPR. She writes a craft column for The Washington Post. She’s created projects for Sunset, Country Living, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She has a blog, Make Grow Gather. AND she most recently created Weekend Handmade – her first craft book that includes more than 40 projects...

Spread the Love: J & R Foods Giveaway!...

I’m writing today’s post from not-quite-sunny Southern California (yeah, evidently rain doesn’t only happen in Seattle- weird). I came back for a quick trip to watch a dear friend get married (yay!), but don’t fret and think I’ve gone all LA on you- I’m coming back tonight, and I’m bringing presents! That’s right, while I was here I got to connect with the lovely founders of J...

Decorate It Yourself Cupcake Parties Sweeten up Mo...

Unless you are one of those weirdos who actually enjoys getting up early, Mondays often prove… challenging. (And please don’t be offended that I called you a weirdo- the truth is that I’m jealous of your obvious superiority and don’t know how to positively express my emotions.) But Cupcake Royale is doing their part to make Mondays a little sweeter (and therefore vastly more tolerable) with DIY...

Cake Vs. Pie Photography Contest: The Dessert Stay...

Few issues are so derisive as the great Cake versus Pie debate. Friendships and families have been split in two (often right down the middle of the dessert table) over the topic. Here in Seattle, we might be known for our passive aggressive behavior in social situations, but when it comes to debating pastry, we face the issue head on. Next Monday, October 10 is the second annual Cake Versus Pie Showdown at Vermillion. And...

Weekend Round-Up: 8/12 – 8/14...

This weekend is shaping up to be the stuff that dreams are made of. Okay, that might be a bit of what my high school English teacher referred to as “purple prose,” but I’m really excited about this edition of the Weekend Round-Up. This weekend has it all- block parties, dining deals, street festivals, flea markets, free concerts and more. And we’ll have some sunshine, so you might even get a tan while...

Supercrafty: Puget Sound Local Yarn Shop Crawl...

We all have an addiction- for some it’s cigarettes, for others it’s racking up credit card bills. Whoever you are and whatever your dependency is, I’m not here to judge. In fact, I’ll go one step further and admit my own. Hello, my name is Aubrey and I’m a knitter. I love yarn like a fat kid loves cake. (I also like cake.) I literally have a closet in my house so full of yarn that my husband...

South by Seattle: SXSW hits the Flea Market...

Can’t spend the $2000 to go to Austin, sleep on someone’s couch and get passes to the uber popular SXSW? Don’t fret, young hipster. Seattle is here to save your day and your wallet. Photo courtesy of The Crocodile and SXSW Kick-Off Party and Musician's Bazaar Go to The Crocodile’s back room tonight for Seattle’s Inaugural SXSW Musician’s Flea Market! This FREE all-ages Musician’s...

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