Oct 23, 2013

Locally made hostess gifts you'll love

It's the time of year for get togethers and gatherings filled with warm food and good friends. Don't show up empty handed. Here are a few hostess gifts you'll love to give...and receive. Everything on this list is made locally and available right here in Seattle. 

Custom gloves for wine and champagne are now available from local leather and fur designer Carole McClellan. Available in multiple colors and materials these adorable accessories are the perfect way to dress up your next bottle of wine. Visit CaroleMcClellan.com


Chocolate is always well received, especially when it's made right here in Seattle. Theo's is the first organic and fair trade chocolate factory in the country and their seasonal flavors like Gingerbread Spice and Coconut Mint are oh-so-good. Available locally at Fireworks Gift Gallery. 


Screen printed right here in Seattle these cotton tea towels by Oliotto feature maps of the Emerald City. Great as a house warming gift or a souvenir for out of town friends. Feeling creative? Add a frame and the tea towel instantly becomes wall art. Available in Ballard at Venue 



Handcrafted in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, glassybaby candle holders make a colorful hostess gift. When illuminated with a simple tea light candle these gorgeous vessels create a warm ambiance that is perfect for this time of year. For store locations or to shop online visit www.glassbaby.com
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Oct 14, 2013

Carole McClellan to host weekend sample sale


Acclaimed Seattle designer Carole McClellan is opening up her downtown atelier to host a special sample sale October 18-21st. The event will feature artisan made sportswear, special occasion leather, handbags, collectible fabric and fur garments. More than 100 items will be available for men and women, priced at 60-70% off. Carole's work has been sold in stores such as Nordstrom and was even featured last fall at the the Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket exhibit at EMP. Don't miss your chance to meet the designer and score an original Carole McClellan piece of your own.
What:
Carole McClellan Sample Sale

When:
Friday, October 18th - Monday, October 21st
Daily hours from 11am-7pm 
(Sunday hours are from 11am-5pm only)

Where:
Carole McClellan Designs
606 2nd Ave. No. 202
Seattle, WA 98104
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Mar 4, 2013

Seattle designers to be featured in Vancouver Fashion Week


Several local designers will be participating in Vancouver Fashion Week taking place March 19th-24th in British Columbia. The six-day event will include a variety of shows including shows dedicated to featuring emerging designers, established designers and international designers. Participating Seattle designers include Carole McClellan, Mindy Spicer of Lucy Loves Ethel, Vivid Haiku and Carlisia Minnis of Mac Fashion House. Check out the full line-up of shows and events on the Vancouver Fashion Week website. You can also follow along on Twitter @VanFashionWeek.Can't make the show? Watch live coverage at www.vanfashionweeklive.com.
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