Spring Cleaning Bliss

There is nothing quite as satisfying as a real deep-down house cleaning!  Alicia recently read this N Y Times Best Seller and used this method to clean and organize every room in her home!  She has been so excited about the outcome that she has all of us and pretty much everyone she knows ready to do the same!  "I love the method Marie Kondo teaches…you organize your home to bring yourself pleasure!"  When you drop by for the book you may want to indulge in the yummy new fragrance {Pear Blossom Agave} of Caldrea Cleaning Supplies…beautiful and effective!

Outdoor inspiration

First real week of summer!  I love this point of potentiality - so many sunny days ahead!  Put a date on the calendar, invite your best buds and plan to dine al fresco!  Our shop is brimming with beautiful books to inspire!  Here are just a few:Season's, by Donna HayDonna Hay's books are the perfect combination of eye candy and substance.  This beauty spotlights recipes using fresh seasonal ingredients.  This is a resource you'll go to for entertaining all year long.A Perfect Day for a Picnic, by Tori FinchI love this book for it's  clever themed parties.  Take it to the extreme and follow all of  the recipes and decor for one of the many picnics in this book or take an idea here and there for your own inspired meal.Handmade Gatherings:  Recipes and Crafts for Seasonal Celebrations and Potluck Parties, by Ashley English.This book is about communal dining.  Get the kids involved.  Everyone pitches in.  I love this concept because it takes some of the pressure off the host and moves the focus to enjoying the company, the food and the setting.

Calligraphy Class June 30th

Join instructor Ellen Sontra as she takes you through the Copperplate alphabet, sharing all the tips and techniques you'll need to create beautiful calligraphic lettering!  This beginner class includes your pen, nib, ink and paper as well as light refreshments.  The class will be held at our shop on Monday, June 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Space is limited so please give us a call at 206•547•1002 to reserve your spot.  You'll also save 15% on any purchases you make during the evening.  Ellen has had a passion for calligraphy ever since learning more than ten years ago. "Over those years, my handwriting has become a unique part of who I am and something I love to share with others".We now stock a nice selection of inks {including white, gold and colors}, nibs, pen holders and books for calligraphers.