Shop Late with Alchemy Goods this Thursday Dec. 1st

Brett from Alchemy Goods will be joining us at Click! for Shop Late Thursday, December 1st from 6 to 9pm. He has assured us that he’ll have plenty of bags that you haven’t yet seen at Click! and of course all the favorites.

the Ravenna, $98 • one of the best selling bags we carry

Mission statement by Alchemy Goods: “Turning useless into useful”. In AG’s SODO studio this means upcycling used bike tire inner tubes for a second go ’round as great looking handbags, wallets, laptop bags, backpacks and more. These hardworking, stylish bags stand the test of time (again) and keep whatever you need to tote safe and sound. Although this time of year, their greatest feature may be that they are a great gift for both guys and gals!

the Pike, $138 • a new and welcome addition to Click!’s collection.

Elliott Dopp Kit, $32 • so much classier than a ziplock bag.

This is the 4th of seven Junction Shop Late Thursday events before the holidays. Don’t miss out on the fun. Most shops are open until 9pm with specials and events all evening. Stroll around and get festive! Check here for a full list of Click!’s line up.

Did I mention that beverages will be provided by Alchemy’s SODO neighbors DRY Soda? Keep it local!

Bahari

We’re thrilled to introduce Bahari, the newest addition to our home accessories collection.  Bahari’s simple, clean designs are individually handcrafted from sustainably harvested teak.


Teak candleholders, $24 – $29

set of three dishes $26 •  tiny spoons $3

If flowers and centerpieces are more of your thing, check out these gorgeous teak vases.  Perfect for the mantel or pride of place at the table.

pierced vase (front of image) $121

Steel Toe Studios Trunk Show!


chicken buckle $90

We’re thrilled to host our favorite local blacksmith, Erica Gordon of Steel Toe Studios, for a trunk show this Saturday, April 30th.  Erica will be bringing her entire line of hand-forged buckles and hand-dyed belts, along with new designs from her Urban Farming series.

carrot buckle $105

In keeping with the Urban Farming theme, we’ll also be raising money for Lettuce Link, a non-profit program helping low-income families grow healthy, organic food within our fair city.  10% of Saturday’s sales will be donated to Lettuce Link.  Check out everything that this awesome organization does here!

clover buckle $145

We’ll have snacks and beverages, including delicious fizzies from Seattle’s own DRY Soda!

Puppets by Cate + Levi

Puppets!  “Cate + Levi” started when Josh Title, the founder, became a father and wanted to provide environmentally friendly toys for his son.  Not finding what he wanted in stores, he decided to make his own.   The end result of this father’s quest for sustainable toys are these awesome puppets, hand-stitched in Toronto, Canada, from reclaimed sweaters.

Each puppet is uniquely one-of-a-kind, since they are all handmade from found materials.   Click here for a video of how they’re made!

The puppets come in a range of animals – from dogs & cats to walruses & slugs – and each one is $30.

We also have the perfect card from Seltzer that dovetails nicely with our new puppets!  If you’ve ever been confused on the rules of peek-a-boo, here are the details:

Seltzer cards $3.50

Sarah Loertscher Trunk Show

We’re hosting a trunk show for our very own Sarah Loertscher!  This Saturday, February 12th from 11-5 we’ll have sparkling beverages, cookies, and (most importantly) jewelry for you to enjoy.  Sarah will be bringing a great collection of her geometric adornments, including new designs and a collection of 24k gold vermeil jewels.

facet rings, $118

facet earrings $48

parallelogram necklace $396 for a 22″ chain — other lengths available

poly cushion cufflinks $135

triple kite post earrings, $168

See you Saturday!

New York Report #1

Day one at the New York International Gift Fair had us covering the aisles in Handmade and At Home. What were we excited about? Well for one thing, the most adorable salt and pepper shakers in the world, and their friends, cozy-wearing mugs:

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Handmade in Montreal by PMO Designs, these are absolutely adorable, and surprisingly affordable. The cable-knit cozies are made by the artist’s mother. Love it!

The next most exciting news? We’re having a Poppi party. The exact date hasn’t been set, but it sounds like the amazing Dawn Benedetto, creator of the fabulous Poppi rings, will be bringing a full selection of her jewelry for a show at Click! in early May, just in time for mother’s day. I’m just saying. Here Dawn and John are discussing possible dates:

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Lollipop Lollipottery

At home, we have a wide assortment of handmade mugs. We use them daily, defiant of the increased risk of breaking our beloved one of a kind functional art pieces. There is something about waking up to a lovely drink (like, say, coffee) when you are drinking it out of a mug that loves you right back that makes you feel like the world is actually a pretty good place, and that it will be OK to leave the comfort of the breakfast nook and be a part of it.

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Introducing Lollipop Pottery, the creation of Tyler and Jessica, who got married and had babies and made mugs and bowls, and who make us happy every morning when we wrap our hands around their creations (the mugs that is… we haven’t actually met their babies). They hand throw each piece, apply Jessica’s hand drawn decals, and hand embellish with lead-free glazes. That’s a lot of hands!

You’ve got to get up pretty early to get the matching bowl:

Lollibird Bowl

Food/microwave/dishwasher safe. $27 – $32.