You’re a Seattleite, so you go green…or at least try to. Maybe you ride your bike to work, wash your dishes by hand or have a compost bin under your sink. How much of a difference are you really making, though?
Here at Seattleite, we understand there are two types of people: those eagerly anticipating the Royal Wedding, and those who couldn’t be bothered about it. If you can’t wait to see William and Kate tie the knot, Belvedere Vodka has just unveiled some new cocktails that are right up your alley. If you simply don’t care, that’s fine, but are you really going to turn down a potent potable?
Admit it…you’ve always wanted a Vespa. They’re zippy, compact and European — not to mention the epitome of vintage cool. What’s not to love?
If you and your partner in romance are looking for an elegant night out, the Alderbrook Resort & Spa has your number. On Saturday, April 9th, the J Lohr Vineyards will host a wine pairing dinner at the luxurious Hood Canal venue.
Dry skin. In-grown follicles. Sensitive cuts. Oh, the joys of shaving. Any guy can tell you that facial hair is one of manhood’s most tiresome burdens – and that we are eternally grateful to any wise soul that can guide us toward resourceful, painless personal upkeep.
Chooka rain boots have become quite trendy in recent years. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens, Audrina Patridge and Katie Cassidy have sported the stylish footwear, distinguished by its dazzling colors and highly functional rubber soles. As the company’s official site proclaims, “Chookas are more than an accessory to an outfit. Chookas are the outfit.”
If you shop often – or even occasionally – in the Seattle area, no doubt you’ve at least heard of The Bravern Shopping Center in Bellevue. To paraphrase a quote from Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy: “It’s kind of a big deal.” An even bigger deal? Free money to expand your spring shopping spree.
Globetrotters rejoice! Noted world traveler, author and cuisine expert Rick Steves has entered the iPhone universe with an exciting new app.
Does the prospect of picking out fresh arugula and shallots put a spring in your step? Do your fingertips perpetually smell of garlic and basil leaves? Are you constantly annoyed with your gastronomically incompetent friends, who couldn’t even tell the difference between a remoulade and a béchamel?
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