call us hansel + gretel

we like adventures. do you?

today was the first of many.
we found ourselves wandering the streets of capitol hill, several round-a-bouts later we pulled in along side a row of parisian imposteresque trees. we braced ourselves upon emergence from our toaster oven transport, it was COLD. most ardently searching for the treasure hidden within volunteer park alas we were conquered. our russian hats were no match for its mighty gales. we hopped like birdies back to our nest otherwise known as the "zoom zoom" or "toaster oven" (additional nicknames to come). a few camel statues and polaroid photos later we were on our merry way, it was still berry cold.

green light, yellow light, red light, round-a-bout, and we arrived, parking precisely 25 feet from the fire hydrant, i promise. giddy with expectation for the winter sale brunch at last waltz a (quite high end, pretty to look at, but we are fairly thrifty girls) vintage boutique on 18th ave. we were pleasantly surprised at this secluded cluster of shops (vacant art gallery, coffee, clothes, barber, theater) what more could a person ask for? they were serving mimosas and quiche which we were unable to partake in, we were overcome with grief. $300, $400, $500 later.. just kidding. we were pleasantly surprised by the shimmering chandeliers in at last (barber shop, unable to find a link), after a momentary peek we were on our way once again.

stopped by le' frock, we fell into a staring contest with a beautiful hat. end of story.

its seattle, all roads lead to coffee. yum! bauhaus, we love the haus (white chocolate mochas + books + sliding ladders - graffiti art = perfection)

couleur de jour
peche [peach]

cassette of za day
a fine frenzy
azure ray
jesca hoop
tom hallstrom
bon iver

destinations
volunteer park/ seattle asian art museum
1247 15th ave e
p. 206.684.4555

*upon entering via a round-a-bout you will see an old tower to your left. this tower unlike the towers of italy can be climbed free of charge and present you with a wonderful view of seattle. the park also features a free conservatory, and the asian art museum is $5.

last waltz
1406 18th ave

*we first heard of this store via Daily Candy Seattle with high expectations we went to the brunch, only to be a smidge caught of guard by the prices offered up by this small boutique.

le' frock
317 east pine street

*a small vintage store which is in the mid price range, packed wall to wall with vintage & modern clothes, shoes, jewelry and hats (we feel in love with a white hat which had a rather large blue feather.

bauhaus
301 e pine st

*the perfect neighborhood coffee shop nestled in capitol hill. it is two stories, and attacts all types of people. they are known for their bookshelf covered walls and delicious white chocolate mochas or spicy chai.