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27 Apr 2014

The Weekend: 5 Things

Anyone that knows me knows that I rarely do anything on a week night. I was somehow convinced this past Thursday to see The Grand Budapest Hotel at Kabuki in Japantown for a 9:55 PM showtime and I didn’t hate it. Since I loved Moonrise Kingdom so much, I was pretty sure that I was going to enjoy this Wes Anderson film as well. I did, however, fall asleep for maybe 10 minutes, but other than that the move was great!

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During brunch, you’ll almost always see me ordering an omelette or a scramble. Yesterday, I had a huge craving for something sweet at brunch at Country Way in Fremont and couldn’t say no to the Strawberry French Toast. How do people eat this much food?!

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After much deliberation, I finally caved and decided to chop off all of my hair using Emma Roberts’ latest style as my inspiration.

Our Henry turned 23 yesterday at the Sundog Balloon!

Twice in one weekend.

Culture

13 Sep 2013

Fremont Oktoberfest

Next weekend, Fremont is hosting its annual Oktobrfest. With the largest beer garden in the Northwest, the event is 3-days long beginning Friday, September 20th at 5pm. Knowing Seattle at its finest, the event is a benefit as much as it is fun. The event will benefit the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Open for all ages with a section for 21+ for $20, there’ll be over 100 microbrews, craft beers, live music, and hundreds of new friends to make. Be sure to check it out!

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18 Nov 2011

In the News…

Fashion

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– I am crossing my fingers that one of my favorite labels, Vena Cava, will pull through their financial troubles. [Source]

– The Versace for H&M collection has caused the UK E-commerce site to crash. The US site will launch fall 2012. [Source]

– Vera Wang is collaborating with Zales on a new engagement ring collection. [Source]

– Someone has stolen part of Marc Jacobs‘ collection! [Source]

– James Franco continues to add to his resume – makes the entire world look bad. The actor will direct and photograph the upcoming campaign for Seven For All Mankind. [Source]

Music

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– Mike Posner ruins “Wonderwall.” GAH!

– Sufjan Stevens is collaborating with The Roots. [Source]

– The babies are not a fan of Lady Gaga’s! After the parents of this baby suggested Lady Gaga hold this little one, it made this face. [Source]

Movies

– Scarlett Johansson will direct a film. [Source]

– The sequel to Star Trek will begin filming in January. [Source]

Television

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– Taylor Swift is going to be on 60 Minutes this weekend. Not missing that. [Source]

– We say goodbye to One Tree Hill. [Source]

– Steve Buscemi will host SNL on Dec. 3rd w/ The Black Keys as performers. [Source]

– The boycott petition to get the Kardashians off of the E! Network has reached 100K. [Source]

– The Ricki Lake Show will return in 2012. [Source]

Seattle

– I don’t know about you guys, but the little chance of snow happening in Seattle this weekend is EXCITING! I hope it continues into next week too because having classes cancelled would really be the cherry on top of my fall quarter.

– Bluebird’s new Fremont shop opens Friday. [Source]

– Housewares designer, Jonathan Adler, will stop by Nordstrom on Dec. 1st. [Source]

Other

– Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are no more. [Source]

– Joe Paterno has a treatable form of lung cancer. [Source]

02 Aug 2011

Congratulations!

to my favorite Seattle sandwich shop – Homegrown – for being voted in Seattle Magazine’s “2011 Best Restaurants Award” in the True Value Lunch category!

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09 Jul 2011

Summer in Seattle: Homegrown

A couple years ago, Jeanette and I had a “Seattle Day” in which we ventured to various neighborhoods and spots in the area for a day of dining, thrifting, and acting like tourists. Along the way, we found ourselves in Fremont and hungry. Not too familiar with the area back then, we decided to walk around until we found something that would fit our mood. Homegrown was a cute little restaurant that we had both never been to before so it seemed like the perfect choice for us. Also, we had come to the conclusion that sandwiches were totally a lunch meal.

The sustainable sandwich shop utilizes ingredients that are organic, local, and all-natural. In addition to sandwiches, they also make soups, salads, and some of the best potato chips I’ve ever had. Since then, Homegrown has always been “our” spot and we’ve made it a tradition to eat there at least once a year – although I wish it was more!

Last week, instead of going to the Fremont location, we went to their shop on Capitol Hill which is nestled in Melrose Market, another place that I was just visiting for the first time. I ordered the classic “Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado” – my go-to favorite! I don’t think I’ve ever consumed a sandwich that fast. Well, dearest Jeanette is leaving me for London in just a few days so it looks like we won’t be able to make another stop there anytime soon, but I’m not sure I can wait for her for several months to go again! Here’s hoping that I can stay a good friend.

Visit Homegrown online here or visit them for reals at their shops in Fremont, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne.

02 Jul 2011

Happy Birthday!

to Columbia City Theater and Bluebird!

Tonight will be an evening of celebrations and it couldn’t possibly be a more perfect day for them!

Seattle music venue, Columbia City Theater, is throwing a free concert tonight featuring two local bands The Bad Things and Titanium Sporkestra. In addition to our hometown bands, the venue has also invited The Peculiar Pretzelmen from Los Angeles. Happy 1st birthday Columbia City Theater! We’re happy to have you here 🙂

Bluebird celebrates their second birthday today with a new shop opening in Fremont and Greenwood/Phinney as well as a party at their Capitol Hill location. Don’t miss your chance to try out their newest birthday cake flavor featuring chunks of cake from neighbors Cupcake Royale!

For more details on both events, visit the sources!

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28 Jun 2011

People of Fremont

Photographer Adam Sheppard recently took portraits of the locals in one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods, Fremont, for his photo series “People of Fremont.” I was surprised to find that I actually recognized four people in these snapshots! The people featured are of all ages and races, but it amazes me to this day how much personality you can feel from just one photograph. To view the rest, click here.

22 Jun 2011

Rad Makeover for the Fremont Troll

When I think of a slow dance, I am reminded of junior high memories. It was an early Friday evening in the school gym and I was wearing my favorite pair of denim pants with one of those racer-back tank tops that came in every single color. To top it off, I threw on a tan newsboy corduroy hat. Trendsetting begins at an early age, kids. That night, I was in it to win it – and by winning it – I mean that slow dance of the night!

As pre-teens, I think all of us dream up this perfect slow dance with our current crush at the time to be something out of the movies, but not everyone can be Princess Mia, okay? Instead, my slow dance was documented with a lovely photograph of my friend and I slow dancing awkwardly with our arms outstretched and placed on each others’ shoulders published in my middle school yearbook for those “long-lasting memories.”

Now, I’m going to replace my slow dancing memory with that photo from above. Seattle-band Slowdance decided to give our Fremont Troll a makeover, which I have decided has boosted its cool factor by ten points. The band will also be playing at this year’s Capitol hill Block Party! CANNOT WAIT!

For more pictures, click here.

20 Jun 2011

In the News…

– Justin Bieber ruining my favorite childhood television show. [Source]

– Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen prepare to launch their new t-shirt collection StyleMint with a video here

– Writer Marianne Power wrote about her experience of going to work for a month without looking in the mirror. The end result? Less anxiety over what she wore, more compliments, and more self-confidence! [Source]

– Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “subway dress” has been auctioned off for a whopping $5.52 million. [Source]

– Glee’s current class will graduate in 2012 and a new batch will roll in! [Source]

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– Nicole Richie practicing her moves for Britney’s concert last night. She may be a better dancer than the queen herself…just sayin.

– Jackass star Ryan Dunn was killed in a car accident due to blunt and thermal trauma. [Source]

– Katy Perry’s “Firework” is this generation’s anti-gay anthem. [Source]

– This actor (51) from Green Mile – I swear I’ve never heard of him – married this sixteen year old girl from Washington who was in the running for Miss Teen Washington last year. Barf. [Source]

– I just found out yesterday that my favorite thrift store on the hill – Atlas – is moving to Fremont. Now I have no proof to show my friends how hipster I have become over the past few years.

– InStyle Magazine is trying something new by producing a scratch-and-sniff July issue with five notable scents to remind you of summer. (I thought this was what the perfume ads were for.) [Source]

– Gawker breaks the stereotype by bringing you a photo essay of what gay men really look like. [Source]

02 Sep 2010

Seattle Street Style by Seattle PI

My old friend Elliott has been snapping street style photos for the Seattle PI this summer and they are ah-mazing. If you’re ever curious about how people dress in Seattle, you should check out their galleries here. Various neighborhoods have been featured including Belltown, Queen Anne, Fremont, West Seattle, and my favorite Capitol Hill!