Seattle's Eats.

Happy Meal by Bugga Bugs

Here will be a first post of several on the lovely city of Seattle. I know some of you are making it out for the show and I want you to enjoy the things that Seattle has to offer you. Since I love to eat and enjoy telling people where to eat, I thought that should be my first post...as we all do need to eat!

One of my traditions every year the morning of the Plush You openings is to go to breakfast at Le Pichet. It's around the block from Schmancy and really good. But in this last year the owner opened up Caffe Presse and it is so so amazing. Many foodies love this place so it's gotta be good right? I think I am changing my tradition to Caffe Presse instead this year. If anyone is in town and wants to meet up there, let me know...I can try to reserve a table. Either way, I will be there!

Dinner is always a little trickie for me the night of the opening. It's too crazy and I don't really get a chance to eat but you guys can! You should try to make it to Serious Pie which is right around the corner from Schmancy. It is one of Tom Douglas' restaurants and has really amazing pizza! The atmosphere is pretty cool too. It does get crowded so maybe putting your name down early would be wise. Don't forget to check out Dahlia Bakery for a little treat...because they are delicious!

The market has many places to eat delicious food and is a Seattley thing to do. Here are a few:

Alibi Room

Matt's in the Market

The Pink Door has an awesome patio. If it's sunny, go there!

There is an extensive list of restaurants at the market here

Here are some other suggestions of places to go but will require either a car, a cab or a longish walk...maybe.

Boom Noodle

La Spiga

Sitka and Spruce

Tamarind Tree

Vegetarian Bistro

Tutta Bella also has amazing pizza. The closest one to us is on Westlake.


sushi by BebeToby

I believe that Saito's has the best sushi in Seattle. I'm just sayin'.


cupcake by cherylasmith

Trophy Cupcakes has AMAZING cupcakes and will be sponsoring this year's show. Go there.

You also have to check out Cupcake Royale.

Top Pot Donuts is awesome and it's beautiful.

oh man, i am so hungry now. Gotta go!

Oh Moxie

You are a true genius!

Mycryptonaut

I really think the work by Mycryptonaut's is awesome. I love the DIY ones and seeing what other people have come up with.

Knitalatte

I can't wait to see these toys in person! By Knitalatte

Dolly Oblong

How cute are these toys by Dolly Oblong? HUH?

Sok-O

One of the most common conversations I have about plush toys is about Sock toys...monkeys, puppets, zombies, cats, dogs, you name it. It's how I explain my love for plush. You take a sock, a common material used in plush making, yet there are SO MANY variations on a sock toy. It's amazing and shows how many creative and highly talented people there are out there. So I am pleased to share with you, Sok-O. Another brilliant sock toy.

Curster Yeti

Better late than never, Curster is proud to announce the release of Curster’s Yeti. Yeti is a freestanding plush with articulated arms and is 9.5” (24cm) in height. They are made from ultra soft faux fur with four face options available. Each Yeti retails for $25.00. This will be our first manufactured toy and will be limited to 375 pieces per face. We worked closely with ESC-Toy Ltd. who handled the production for us.



Curster's work is amazing! Get one while ya' can.

Facebook?

I started a Schmancy Love group on flickr. Go here to join!

Geek Freeks Interview

One of my all time favorite shows is called Freaks and Geeks - The Complete Series. I might have already mentioned that. Something about freaks and geeks always gets my goat. I love the work that the folks behind Geek Freeks have been doing. It's another geek freak combo that is too hard to resist.



S- Please explain who Geek Freeks are for our readers.

GF- Geek Freeks are the little critters we make out of felt, polar fleece and stuffing.
They are designed by Xander and then sewn together by Karla.



S- How did you get interested in the plush medium?

GF- Through our many many hours of blog exploring we'd discovered lots of talented
people out there who were producing really cool styley and original plush toys and thought "We can do that!"



S- You both have other full time jobs, what do you do and how do you
balance plush making with your day jobs?

GF- Karla is a Tattoo Artist here in Auckland (www.artofkarla.blogspot.com) and Xander is an animator/character designer (www.mukpuddy.blogspot.com)
The balancing part can be really hard, especially with our day jobs being so involving. It does help that those jobs are also creative so we're bringing different influences to the table. There's definietly alot of late nights and weekends taken up sewing and cutting out toys, it can be very tiring but thankfully we still enjoy it, and it's very rewarding when people want to buy your stuff!



Read full interview here

Cutesypoo has got a new website!

Check it out...it's really cute...go figure.

Flickr Finds

Here are a few things I love today.

Heidi Kenney always amazes me...I swear she doesn't sleep.



I am so excited to see this guy in person!



This is perfect for back to school!



I just can't get enough of cute hedgehogs. This one is purdy.



Timmie is one of my all time favorites and him in this little hat is too cute to handle.