tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75101946951321654642011-07-30T21:22:57.216-07:00Discovering everything there is to love about Seattle.sarah marienoreply@blogger.comBlogger501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-26612064376991698732010-01-30T14:03:00.000-08:002010-01-30T14:05:13.421-08:00

Clementine Shoes is hands down my favorite shoe shore in Seattle. The owner has a keen buying eye, she spots trends, and has a shoe for every price range. From February 11 through Valentines if you bring in a gently used tote or pair of shoes you can get 25% off anything with a red heart on it.Read more here.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-47647780267197890212009-12-20T10:36:00.000-08:002009-12-20T10:49:16.762-08:00

We have 5 days left until Christmas, and instead of fighting your way through Pacific Place or Northgate you could shop local. You'll save your sanity and you'll even save money. And trust me you'll find truly thoughtful unique gifts.This holiday season my favorite boutiques are doing the most amazing thing: Daily Deals!Carmilia'sGo to Carmilia's brand new blog to find their daily deal. The

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-21360433076298546222009-11-25T09:52:00.000-08:002009-11-27T10:19:13.616-08:00

The big stores make it easy to find their 'Black Friday' deals. But if you don't feel like elbowing people over piles of sweaters or coming to blows to save $10 on a Wii, come shop boutique sales.Shop black Friday at local shops and not only will you avoid stress, but you'll find truly unique and thoughtful gifts while supporting your local businesses at a time they need your love.West

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-28243228162643562952009-07-16T08:08:00.000-07:002009-07-16T08:12:48.394-07:00

Ruthie and Rosemary of Gossamer Collective will have a show at Pretty Parlor. Check out the opening reception on August 9th. You are sure to have fun.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-41504122211668520772009-06-07T22:09:00.001-07:002009-06-07T22:15:51.489-07:00

I haven't forgotten about One Rainy Day, or quit just because it's sunny. I'm reviewing things for the Seattle Examiner. To be specific I'm examining Seattle Personal Style. Just visited Pretty Parlor in Capitol Hill. Check out my review! And my cute new dress :)

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-27809466588370668632009-05-06T19:12:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:19:36.297-07:00

Of course there is a catch. You have to be the winner of a pie eating contest held at Hattie's Hat in Ballard. First person out of eight contestants to polish off an entire pie gets two tickets to Sasquatch. Be there by 8pm on May 18th and wear your eating pants.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-20413298413521534432009-05-02T10:52:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:00:00.558-07:00

The end of May day was celebrated by watching the sunset on Sunset Avenue in West Seattle. It was beautiful. I just wish I'd been on the deck of my dream house. Sigh. Sitting on a guard rail will have to do for now.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-2036378516401765622009-05-02T10:07:00.000-07:002009-05-02T10:50:36.045-07:00

Feedback Lounge BarYesterday, after much anticipation I tried the brand new Feedback Lounge in West Seattle. Carly tipped me off that it opened April 25. The Cobalt carpool (Matt, Vic, Owen and I) headed there straight from the hot 50 minute commute. We were lured 90% by the promise of a Sunn Deck, which we all envisioned to be rooftop. Sadly the Sunn deck turned out to be a very tiny porch

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-2309389543045079032009-04-27T07:22:00.000-07:002009-04-27T07:39:14.415-07:00

This year was my second attending the Procession of the Species parade in Olympia. Last year I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. It's part welcoming spring, part celebration of earth and complete nonsensical fun.First everyone gets chalk and decorates the street.Then comes the animal party!

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-25348690572089206342009-04-16T06:47:00.000-07:002009-04-17T07:16:55.024-07:00

Online Shoes is an online shoe retailer based in Seattle. I've ordered a couple pairs of running shoes from their online store. They have a great selection, the shipping has been a bit slow, but otherwise I really like Online Shoes. What makes them different from other online shoe retailers is their customer service and return policy. You have 90 days to return a pair of shoes if they don't

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sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-24780827306405781662009-04-05T15:41:00.000-07:002009-04-05T15:52:12.726-07:00

We're earned it Seattle! Finally the grey mist has parted and the sun is shining through. Even if it's only for a couple days, it feels wonderful. Today Owen and I went to the West Seattle Farmer's Market then had a picnic in the park. A lady bug was very interested in my cupcake. But I didn't share. I'm off to read in the park. I refuse to go inside until the sun goes down. How are you

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-8520944409865758022009-04-05T09:57:00.000-07:002009-04-05T10:30:19.661-07:00

Owen and I decided to enjoy the springy Saturday at the zoo. As expected so did a lot of other people. With the right attitude this can make for double the fun, as you animal watch and human watch. (Which I think is still technically animal watching). Animals watching animals.We drove over to Fremont in ... my new car! (Yeah that detail was solely there so I could talk about my new car). I

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-57740579232875235262009-03-05T21:42:00.000-08:002009-03-05T21:54:45.180-08:00

Owen's dad has been sending me books. The first one arrived in the mail room at work. I got an email from reception telling me to please pick up my mail. I don't get mail at work so I was confused. I still confused when I unwrapped the package to find a book. The only clue as to who bought it was the email in the order form. Yesterday another arrived. It's The Niagara River by Kay Ryan.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-54658863880099559672009-03-04T20:54:00.000-08:002009-03-04T21:01:11.026-08:00

I have no yard. But I'm starting my first "garden". I'm not doing it for me though. Owen's sister is getting married in July and she hopes to have flowers from her friends and family's homes as bouquets. To my understanding they are going to be dried. So I guess I'm growing them to kill them...but I won't think about that until the time comes. For now, good luck little buddies!

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-67398064503638266962009-02-28T15:15:00.000-08:002009-02-28T15:27:29.050-08:00

I (finally) have my own desk! In my favorite corner of our apartment. I can see the space needle right now from the window. Last night, Owen found the desk shivering on a sidewalk in Georgetown with a free sign taped to its side. He sent me a picture of it to see I wanted it. I saw it and immediately knew it was my desk. So we adopted it.Paint brush power!All this junk used to live on our

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-28871775420152646072009-02-22T13:30:00.001-08:002009-02-22T13:33:48.098-08:00

final days for last years leaves.brand new yellow flowers brighten the walk.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-6801699686160878842009-02-22T12:58:00.000-08:002009-02-24T10:58:57.612-08:00

Owen's parents gave us a buy one - get one coupon to use at a list of fantastic Seattle restaurants. We decided on Palisade, and so I took Owen out on a date.We got dressed up and took funny pictures We dined next to a starfishWe both got seafood stuffed with other seafood (Stuffed Scallops and Stuffed Tiger Prawns). I almost got the live Maine lobster. I was glad I didn't when I saw them pull

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-25231297583797018642009-02-11T06:35:00.000-08:002009-02-11T06:55:13.706-08:00

I heard a car screeeeech out of my street as I was scraping the truck off this morning. So I thought, take note, it's a little slick. I finally got the windshield clear enough to see, and started on my way. Fine pulling out. Then I went to get into the left lane. One second I was looking over my shoulder at the left lane the next I was flying down Admiral sideways toward the sidewalk! Sorta

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-29702259969145804572009-01-19T17:36:00.000-08:002009-01-19T20:31:54.876-08:00

In any other state that title would be me trying to be whimsical. But in Washington, you really can run in the clouds. They will roll over hills and down the streets with you. You can run in and out of them. One moment it's a bright clear day, the next you can barely see 40 feet ahead of you.sailboat at the end of the worldPictures don't do this view justice. That little sailboat stood there

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-45543480380330309092009-01-19T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-19T08:12:11.442-08:00

I am surrounded by coughs and sniffling. Last week the coughs didn't sound that threatening. This week they are thick coughs... the kind that make me want to wear a mask or live in a bubble. I don't want the cough!! Keep the cough to yourself!Seattle is slipping into a heavy cold season. I suspect Owen might be fighting the flu. His cough has been joined by a headache and exhaustion. This

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-33881769391727830232009-01-15T06:39:00.000-08:002009-01-15T08:23:34.707-08:00

...Baby it's time to link.I always wonder how the creatives live. You know the artists, actresses, musicians... the people that don't sit in cubicles then trudge home to heat up leftovers and watch sitcoms.This is why I love The Selby. It's the best way to spy on artists (and other interesting people), and get really fun inspiration for home decor. (Apparently Taxidermy is big ... who knew?)

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-3253895688568859902009-01-13T08:42:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:12:58.751-08:00

In the spirit of trying new things in 2009 I signed up for a watercolor painting class. The instructor is local artist Jennifer Carrasco. She sent out our material list today. Phew. There is a lot of stuff on it. Stuff I will be wandering around an art store helplessly looking for in the next week. I haven't taken an art class in 5 years. Should be interesting. By the by, Jennifer

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-52983945788551486402009-01-11T13:28:00.000-08:002009-01-11T13:43:43.644-08:00

On the way to breakfast this morning, Owen and I drove past a crowd of firemen, a couple firetrucks, a few limos, and a ton of people at Seacrest park on Alki. He read on the West Seattle Blog the other day that something was going to be filmed there this weekend. Of course, I yelled "Slow Down!" so I could gawk at the famous people in the crowds. I didn't see anyone famous, though a few

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-38064666090783527522009-01-09T09:06:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:20:16.459-08:00

Do you save your coffee grounds or lawn clippings in a little tub at home? Well you better start. Seattle Public Utilities has sent out compost requirement notices. On March 30th all residents are required to compost their food waste. Yes, it's a requirement. Not an option. You will be charged for this additional service and the only way to "avoid" it is to say you already compost at home.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-8959619851582851052009-01-08T18:50:00.000-08:002009-01-08T19:41:19.550-08:00

Today was a rainy, blah day. Work was extra hard to sit through. I came home in a dismal mood. Until I opened my mailbox and found a package from Fat Possum Records. I pre-ordered Andrew Bird's new album, Noble Beast, before Christmas. It comes out in stores on January 20th. But guess who got their copy today? I guess it's pretty obvious that it was me. Yes, I got the album today! Annnnd

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-38874553670629247502009-01-08T06:36:00.001-08:002009-01-08T09:25:45.701-08:00

Maybe Mister Apocalyptic parker was right! I-5 is flooded. Fife residents have had to evacuate their homes. And on the way to work I couldn't get off my exit because an enormous building was up in flames.Luckily, according to the apocalyptic prediction of the front lawn parker, it won't be until 2011 that we all burn. So we have time.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-63244943712304216822008-12-21T13:03:00.001-08:002009-01-10T13:19:19.059-08:00

Snow covered cars.Our snowy shadows.Christmas overload.Maybe this little tree needs me. Come on in.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-32232173807167388422008-12-06T21:10:00.000-08:002009-01-04T14:03:16.118-08:00

If you live in Seattle you may find yourself defensive about rain. When people write Seattle off as a place where everyday is a gloomy, soggy mess it's upsetting! But we still have to face the facts...it does get a little drippy in the winter. That being said Seattlites are all the more creative because of our days inside. We own some of most fun, unique umbrellas and galoshes. And last year

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-39194734463119222552008-11-21T07:03:00.000-08:002008-11-21T07:51:34.985-08:00

In Seattle we know how to nerd-out. It's a stereotype that just might be true. We can tell you how far away the nearest internet cafe is from any given point in the city. (Because we're probably standing next to two). We get down with webinars, webisodes, the blogamosphere, hyperlinks and we know all the Ctrl shortcuts on our keyboards by heart. I'm never more happy than when I'm basking in

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-47671543055703402792008-11-13T06:15:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:19:37.261-08:00

It's the second Thursday of November and you know what that means? Art walk! I'm going to the West Seattle Art Walk for the first time tonight and let me tell ya, I'm excited. I found a blog that posts who and what will be at each spot. Very cool. There's even a little walking map. I'm excited to check out all the art, jewelry, crafty goodness and, of course, the free wine that's rumored

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-49097103435492607802008-11-11T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:29:33.283-08:00

My run didn't start out great. I stepped in a huge pile of dog poop. Huge. Yellow. Pile. I saw it just before my foot squished directly into it. I tried wiping it by dragging my foot around in the grass, but Mizuno running shoes have this big section cut out of the bottom. It make the shoe lighter but it's sorta annoying because big stones can get lodged in it. Or big piles of dog poop can get

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-62725361920480281382008-11-05T11:53:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:20:04.176-08:00

I can be distracted by Google Maps street view for hours. I like "driving" past my parents house, or along scenic roads. It's virtual sightseeing that's just voyeuristic enough to be addictive. And now (finally) Seattle has Google Maps street view! Yes, now you can see your apartment right on your computer! You can be slightly creeped out to see your car parked out front. You can also get

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-40017476099327861952008-11-05T07:06:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:20:32.932-08:00

kexp can be a bit much for me in the morning. Sometimes it's like some kind of techno rave going on at 6:15a...and I need more coffee before I rave.But this morning they have it just right. Check out the playlist so far:Today - Smashing PumpkinsChanges - SugarChicago - Sufjan StevensBeautiful Day - U2Once in a Lifetime - Talking HeadsHappy - The WrensEnd of an Era - DogsPerfect - The TheI'm Free

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-21155235464084734802008-11-04T14:00:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:20:48.564-08:00

Go out and vote and then celebrate with some sweet election day freebies.Starbucks:They are giving away free tall drip coffees. Now you can stay awake ALL election night.Cupcake Royale:All three locations are giving away "babycakes". Also if you buy 12 cupcakes you get a free sticker that says "I'm pro-cupcake and I voted". So pick up some sweet treats for your election night. They are even

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-17788293091021732802008-11-04T10:22:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:21:58.404-08:00

This is my first time voting in Washington State! I'm excited (and nervous) about the election's outcome. In my office you can definitely feel the tension. People are ready for the votes to be tallied.While reading up on candidates and initiatives I need to be more familiar with I decided O and I should have some kind of election night 'party'. At least a dinner. So I found the perfect main

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-18576145661734742602008-10-30T16:03:00.000-07:002009-01-10T13:30:33.510-08:00

I've been running again lately. Running had been a big part of my life routine since the 6th grade. It wasn't always a great part of my life. Running in college took away a lot of the childlike fun of it away from me. I finally took a break from it the past two years. It's taken awhile for running to be mine again. For it to be a place of strength and calm and not frustration and anger.Even

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-28426867006793725482008-10-27T11:00:00.000-07:002009-01-10T13:28:47.130-08:00

(more pictures)Owen and I carved pumpkins on Sunday. We had wanted to go to a pumpkin patch to get our pumpkins... but the halftime of a Seahawks game doesn't really give you much time. So we went over to Metropolitan Market like the good Seattle yuppies we are. They have a nice display, that sorta feels like a pumpkin patch. At least more than Safeway, which is like picking out a pumpkin on

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-7176380417601802322008-10-25T14:57:00.000-07:002009-01-10T13:25:37.396-08:00

My hair has been growing into a big poofy mess. (See below) I'm lazy about my hair so I just started wearing it up or fooling myself into thinking it looked fine air dried. Anyway I knew it was time to make an appointment before I chopped it off myself. I love Shanti Aveda Salon ... and best of all I can walk there. Laura did a fabulous job, as usual. It's just what I needed. I didn't color

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-43038791908447927432008-10-24T06:31:00.001-07:002009-01-10T13:25:57.980-08:00

Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day in Seattle. Owen and I set off on a long walk after work to enjoy the weather. I wanted to show him some places I've seen on my running adventures. There's a road in a back neighborhood that looks like it might just end but doesn't. When it turns a corner you can see the bay over rooftops...it looks like some beach front village, with houses

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-72627706223625117362008-03-25T20:21:00.000-07:002009-01-10T13:22:18.357-08:00

I'll admit it, I have slipped into some kind of late winter hibernation, but I'm sneaking out of the cave to have a look around. I'm starting with the internet, it's much warmer by the glow of the computer. Fancy Pants, one of my favorite Seattle stores, got a little online facelift. The front page of the site was redesigned in December by Erich Ginder. Fancy Pants keeps it simple online,

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-90304389723603287292008-02-12T07:23:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:22:35.269-08:00

I lost my bus pass... Yesterday I still didn't have to pay. I just told the driver I couldn't find it. Today she wasn't too happy when I tried the same line. I don't have a car! I work in Tukwila! My company doesn't help with bus passes! You do the math. Oh, and after you do the math could you send me a new bus pass. Thanks.

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-11516415718054420342008-02-11T19:31:00.001-08:002009-01-10T13:22:51.598-08:00

Looking for cheap parking and apocalyptic prophesy? Well, I have just the lot for you! On 9th and Cherry there is a beautiful old house. On the porch there is a hand painted sign advertising parking for $5 on weekdays and $10 dollars on weekends. A sweet older man with a charming Irish accent will let you know where on his wee little lawn you can park your car. Stick around long enough and

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-87160467818787562052008-01-31T18:35:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:26:15.789-08:00

I went to Nectar to celebrate a friend's birthday. I've always been a fan of Nectar, especially in the summer when you can sit outside and enjoy the great happy hour. In the winter happy hour is made less fun by the blaring music videos that are projected on the back wall. Maybe I'm old but when I go to happy hour I just want to be able to catch up with my friends. Anyway, Saturday had some

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-9439324744235552502008-01-18T22:59:00.001-08:002009-01-10T13:26:39.422-08:00

I don't have a car. So I carry on a love/hate relationship with the Seattle bus system. I like having the extra time to read, or people watch. And I love the bus tunnel. I love that I don't have to stand out in the cold and rain waiting. I do, however, wish there were newspaper vendors down in the tunnel.I hate when I sprint for a bus only to have the driver slam the door in my face. I hate

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-60862836028371930382008-01-13T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:27:07.254-08:00

I jump at any chance to leave the city and be outdoors. So when my friends Anthony and Dave asked if I wanted to go skiing at Crystal I said yes. We left soggy Seattle at 6:30am, drove through pouring rain until about 10 minutes outside of Crystal Ski Area, where the rain changed to snow.We put on all our ski gear in one of the lower parking lots, and waited for the shuttle. We waited and

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-655247967991700812008-01-03T21:12:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:27:43.345-08:00

It was a drippy Thursday night. I got home late and cleaned my surprisingly messy apartment. It was 8:30 before I realized I was hungry. I have lived in this apartment since August and I have never ordered in. I decided to change that. Besides, I finally bought a microwave today and it should be put to work heating up left overs.To find a restaurant near First Hill, I turned to Google (of

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-28804404190402039922008-01-02T11:01:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:23:11.188-08:00

This weekend Owen and I went on a quest to find Fremont Peak Park, the new park in Fremont. It opened on November 10, 2007. We thought it would be big and easy to find, but after driving around in circles we hadn't stumbled upon the park. Finally, we started calling anyone who might be near a computer and could point us to the park. We found it! And it was little and poetic. There is only one

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-6042513042307869052008-01-02T10:31:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:14:03.173-08:00

If you live in Seattle you may know City Home Store in Capitol Hill as the place to find contemporary furniture for small living spaces. Their chic couches and ottomans double as storage units, their desks and vanities become end tables... basically they sell magic furniture. Magic furniture with surprising ways to save space without sacrificing your personal style.I went into the store

sarah marienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7510194695132165464.post-40690613339998787732007-12-16T08:21:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:43:03.978-08:00

Last Saturday I decided it was time to start my Christmas shopping. But first I needed a great breakfast. I envisioned a place with delicious eggs, a place where my coffee cup would never be empty, and a place that would leave money in my pocket so I could spend it on my family and friends' Christmas presents. I decided that Minnie's would be the best place. So my boyfriend, Owen, and I began

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