Goodwill set to open brand new Capitol Hill store

This Friday May 2nd, Goodwill will welcome the public to it's brand new Capitol Hill location. The 15,000 square foot store previously occupied by Half Price Books will feature apparel, accessories and home goods. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9am on Friday and to celebrate the new store opening the first 200 customers into the store will receive special giveaways and door prizes. The party continues all day long and will include a special Friday night party from 4-9pm featuring hourly giveaways and music from C89.5 DJ's Gabriel Zus and Harmony Soleil.

Opening just a little after Earth Day, the new store will appeal to shoppers who want to limit their impact on the environment by purchasing quality, reusable items. Last year, Seattle Goodwill recycled over 47 million tons. Shoppers get the added benefit of knowing that the net proceeds from their purchases help Goodwill provide free job training programs to low-income and underserved individuals in the community.

Goodwill Capitol Hill

115 E. Belmont Ave. E. 

Seattle, WA 98102
On Twitter @SeattleGoodwill

Good to Know: The new store has a small parking lot! We all know this is rare on the hill, so get there early and take advantage!

My Belated Birthday Present: thinknow earrings!

In the mail today I recieved a belated birthday present from my friend Becky at thinknow designs. thinknow is a local eco-friendly jewelry line that has a great metallics collection for fall (which fits right in to the 80’s theme!) The metallic earrings are made from a rich walnut using metallic paper. Designer Becky Ellis notes that these beautiful earrings are the perfect way to transition your jewelry from summer to fall while still being eco-friendly. “The Metallic Papers we use allow us an eco-alternative to traditional precious metals with a range of metallic, pearlescent and irridescent colors that are both sophisticated and natural,” says Becky. To shop the thinknow collection click here.



thinknow products are made from 100% natural materials and water-based adhesives. All wood products are sourced from managed growth forests and the products are sealed with beeswax and linseed oil. The packaging is recycled-content cardboard durable enough for reuse in storing and displaying all of your favorite pieces.The wood and papers that form all thinknow jewelry, accessories, and decor are all garden-safe compostable products that can be tossed into your recylce bin, or turned into naturally decomposed organic matter in your garden or compost containers. LOVE.

THINKNOW Fall Launch Party

Check out the THINKNOW Fall Launch party this Saturday at Ella Mon in Ballard. Sip wine, enjoy music from a Live DJ and of course, see the fall additions to the Thinknow Collection.

What: Fall 2009 Thinknow Product Preview

When: Saturday October 10th

Where: Ella Mon Boutique in Ballard

Time: 6pm-9pm

Lizzie Parker Opens Issaquah Boutique

Seattle Designer Lizzie Parker is opening up a boutique in Issaquah's Gilman Village this weekend! Lizzie is known for beautifully draped knit garments in an array of organic fabrics and silhouettes. She's also going to carry an assortment of handbags from Clutch (approx. 12 styles which will rotate every 2 weeks). To catch up with Lizzie online, check out her blog. Lizzie's new "eco-atelier" is located at 317 NW Gilman Blvd. Suite 41. Issaquah, WA 98027.

Maple XO Jewelry

The annual Thread show happened over the weekend at Fisher Pavilion in Seattle. Due to the current state of the economy the show was smaller than it has been in the past- but it still featured some of Seattle's best fashion labels including Sabrina Love Handbags, Jeepney Clothing and a full range of dresses from Suzabelle.

My favorite find at the Thread show was jewelry from the Maple XO line by designer Lindsay Holmes. Her business concept is simple (and eco-friendly):


1- Collect old, discarded and damaged skateboards from local skate shops


2- Assess the damage of each board and review pieces of the wood that can be salvaged


3- Create fabulous jewelry by recycling the wood and wheels


Lindsay makes earrings and bracelets and since every item is one-of-a-kind it goes without saying that it's, well, limited edition. In recent months Lindsay has also added adorable make-up mirrors to her product mix. For more info check out www.maplexo.com