Lotions and Soaps and Frames…Oh My! December 9, 2009

New products from Dolce Mia Designs!

Dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation?  Can’t quite afford it right now?  Catch some of that vacation feeling with soaps and lotions from Dolce Mia.

Take a sensory trip to the islands with Vintage Hawaiian Tropical Citrus Liquid Soap and Shea  Butter Lotion.  Or give a gift of surf and sun with Surfer Boy and Surfer Girl Mango Tangerine Liquid Soap and Shea Butter Lotion.

We also have Skiing Sweet Almond Shea Butter Lotion and Liquid Soap.  All of Dolce Mia’s soaps  are castile soap which is very gentle for sensitive skin, as well as all natural.

Soap – $18       Lotion – $26

If lotions and soaps aren’t what you had in mind, check out the vintage look photo frames also made by Dolce Mia.  We like the Vintage Skiing frame and the Vintage Hawaii frame, but you can also do a bit of Paris with the Retro Paris frame.  If you need something for the little girl in your life, try the Vintage Ballerina frame.  Frames – $28

December 2, 2009

Looking for the perfect gift for the little ones on your list?  Board  books by Seattle author Sara Anderson are just the thing.

Fruit and its companion book, Vegetables, are very popular  among the younger set – add to your favorite tots’ little library with A Day at the Market, a must for anyone who loves Seattle and the Pike Place Market.  All ages will enjoy the bright colors and lovingly recreated market scenes in this book!

Sara Anderson will be at Fresh on Sunday, December 20th from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. to sign copies of her beautiful books.  Make sure to join us!

http://www.saranderson.com/

Look What We Made! November 23, 2009

Introducing our new card line – A Fresh Romance!

Vintage-inspired cards, with a special Northwest twist!  Also available, “Sand Point Seduction”!

More selections are in the works – do you have a suggestion for your favorite neighborhood?  Let us know – you may see it in the store soon!  $3 each.

Introducing Modern Notes – Quality scents, minimal packaging, low cost! November 20, 2009

We’ve got it – the perfect hostess gift, teacher gift, holiday gift.         Modern Notes Luxury Home Fragrances are produced by a Seattle company.  They use the same high quality fragrances and designs as luxury brand diffusers, but at a fraction of the cost.  Not much packaging either – no extra boxes or plastic.

Available at Fresh in 7 scents.  Verbena, Orange-Clove-Bergamot, Ginger & White Tea, Flower Market, Sakura Blossum, Vanilla Amber, and Fig Leaf.

$15 each, includes a package of seven reed diffuser sticks.

Girl’s Night Out This Week! November 9, 2009

Need a break this week?  Come to Fresh Thursday, November 12th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm for Girl’s Night Out!  Relax, shop, and catch up with friends while enjoying wine and treats.

We will have a few local artists on hand displaying their work.  Nick Pietsch will be here to present his new line of jewelry, all handcrafted from gold, sterling silver and gemstones.

Local photographer and card maker Monica Heckman will be bringing her new photo cards from her recent trip to Paris!   We are always excited to see Monica’s work –  here is a preview:

Don’t forget some chocolate!  Seattle chocolate diva Leta Goldberg of My Divine Chocolates will serve up samples of her truly divine chocolates.  Her small gift boxes of delectable chocolates are the perfect little gift this holiday season!

Girl’s Night Out!  Thursday, November 12th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Scarf-tacular Saturday! November 2, 2009

Do you suffer from scarf-phobia?

I bought my first suit – navy blue, from Casual Corner-right after I graduated from college in 1985.  I thought I looked pretty awesome with my shoulder pads and a cute scarf tied jauntily around my neck. I had never thought about wearing a scarf for anything but a ski trip.  To me, this scarf said to the world that I was ready to make my mark. How could this one accessory make me look and feel so professional and put together? My affair with scarves began….

Unfortunately for me, it wasn’t a love affair. I couldn’t figure out any other way to wear my scarves except tied jauntily around my neck.  Gone were the days of tying a scarf under the chin a la Audrey…

And I wasn’t hip enough to do the Rhoda thing….

So the affair ended. No more scarves. Too hard to figure out, can’t tie them right - I’m done.

The affair started up again a year ago. Was it love this time? Would scarves disappoint me again, or should I take a leap of faith and give them one more chance? Well, with maturity comes wisdom….and a Fresh take on how to wear a scarf! The fear was gone! I’ve learned to wrap them, knot them, tie them, loop them, combine different textures and colors. So many stylish looks to be had! Now, I wear one almost daily.

Come to Fresh this Saturday to learn more about how to tie a           scarf.  Face your fear and learn new ways to be scarf-tastic!  Visit     the store between 12 and 2 p.m. and get 10% off any scarf.

Spooky Sale Time!!! October 30, 2009

Happy Halloween!!

There’s still time to find cool Halloween decorations for your homes and friends at Fresh….Stop by and trick-or-treat with us.

Everything Halloween is now 30% off!!!

Treats from Fresh! October 29, 2009

Times are tough – everyone is feeling the pinch.  We’re feeling it here at Fresh, and to let our customers know that we understand how the economy is affecting all of us, we are lowering prices on some of our most  popular items, including the Fresh initial pendants!

Regularly $30 each, we are lowering our price to $25 each!  Available in 16″  or 18″ lengths.

We’ve also lowered the prices on our apparel!  Save 30% on all regularly priced clothing and and additional 30% on sale items!

Now that Halloween is almost upon us, we’re going to be launched head first  into the HOLIDAY SEASON! We have looked long and hard to find great  gift ideas, many for under $25! Journals from Punch  Studios and Iota ($5-$12), Australian soaps and lotions ($3.95-$7), Czech glass earrings ($15), and other fun jewelry.  Plus much, much more!

If you want to spend a bit more, you must check out the fabulous new rings by J. Fein Designs. Beautiful carved roses, elegant cameos, whimsical owls…all set on rings made of sleek recycled wood.  These will go fast, so come in and try one on! $40

Make sure to check your latest Valpak for our money saving coupon.  Didn’t receive a coupon?  Go to www.valpak.com and print one out!

New Lower Prices! September 29, 2009

Simple Scents by Australian Natural Soapworks

We have tried many different soap and lotion lines here at Fresh but couldn’t find just what we wanted.   We were thrilled to find this affordable natural soap and our customers keep coming back for more!  Simple Scents by Australian Natural Soapworks makes wonderful botanical soaps and lotions, specifically developed for relief from the dry Australian climate.  The triple milled soaps are made with plant oils, shea butter and never any harsh chemicals.

To say thank you to our customers, we’ve lowered our prices on 100 G bars of soap.  Regularly priced at $4.85, now $3.95!   A scent for everybody – Lavendar, Evening Jasmine, Herb & Mint, Lemon Verbena, White Tea & Ginger, Herbal Scrub, Eucalyptus and Mango Butter.  Stock up now!

Meet Chelsea the Goldendoodle!

Fresh has a new addition to the staff!  Chelsea has taken up temporary residence at the store, making her our first official “Store Dog”.  She is in the store most days, so stop  by and say hello!  She loves to greet customers, especially when they scratch her ears!

Emilie Sloan a big hit in Hollywood! September 28, 2009

Recently Lisa Murphy, the designer of Emilie Sloan bags, totes and accessories, participated in a celebrity charity luncheon in Beverly Hills.  Her beautiful Juliette Market Tote was chosen as the gift bag for the event and the recipients loved them!  The two-day event, which benefited the Noreen Fraser Foundation for women’s cancer research, was held at a fabulous estate.  It was fun to see how the Hollywood types live!

Emilie Sloan bags are quickly becoming the must have accessory.  Make sure to come in to Fresh and choose a few styles from our large selection.  www.noreenfraserfoundation.org