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Everything on the shelves at Pourette looks like it's been sitting there for thirty years. How many people are still making molded mushroom candles in 2005? However, there are enough decent...
Everything on the shelves at Pourette looks like it's been sitting there for thirty years. How many people are still making molded mushroom candles in 2005? However, there are enough decent quality, usable molds and other candle making supplies at Pourette to make it a worthwhile stop. The only problem I've had is that frequently I'll choose a mold I like only to find that either the mold or the wick it requires is out of stock. And there's no way to find this out without waiting in line for the slow-moving staff to plod off the the warehouse and come back empty handed fifteen minutes later. So, if you're in the market for candle making supplies Pourette can be a great source, just be prepared for an agonizing wait and potential disappointment.
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Next time you need a plastic body part or a boxing nun Archie McPhee's is the place to find it. You never know just what you'll find at Archie's, and that's what makes it so appealing. For joke...
Next time you need a plastic body part or a boxing nun Archie McPhee's is the place to find it. You never know just what you'll find at Archie's, and that's what makes it so appealing. For joke gifts or just something kitschy and interesting to put on your desk as a conversation starter, this is a good place to try. Everything in the store is of cheap manufacture, made overseas, and really serves no purpose but if these factors don't bother you and you're just looking for something entertaining chances are good you'll find something to like at Archie McPhee's
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If you want to see the type of work this firm has done, check out their web site under the firm's name. Many of their projects involve older Seattle area homes needing updating or additions. The...
If you want to see the type of work this firm has done, check out their web site under the firm's name. Many of their projects involve older Seattle area homes needing updating or additions. The designs by Sortun-Vos keep and even enhance the classic appeal of these homes. These are knowledgeable, professional architects and, even better, they have a good feel for classic style and defining and achieving the look and feel that the owners want.
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Everything at Dr. Sata's office is kid-friendly. Kids can walk through the tiny kid-sized front door, play in Winnie the Poohs tree house in the waiting area, and play some more in the circular toy...
Everything at Dr. Sata's office is kid-friendly. Kids can walk through the tiny kid-sized front door, play in Winnie the Poohs tree house in the waiting area, and play some more in the circular toy pit in the treatment area. When it's their turn in the chair they get bright sunglasses, fruity toothpaste and flouride and prizes at the end. Best of all, though, they get gentle treatment that is not the least bit unpleasant or threatening. Dr. Sata and her staff are patient and good at explaining procedures and treatments. My best experience with Dr. Sata was when my daughter accidently knocked a tooth out at 7PM. I called the after hours line, got an immediate call back, and Dr. Sata said she'd be happy to meet me at her office to have a look. What a rare level of service!
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We have taken our daughters (now 7 and 3) to the Hair Chair since they were old enough for their first hair cuts. The salon is geared toward kids with brightly painted jungle scenes on the walls,...
We have taken our daughters (now 7 and 3) to the Hair Chair since they were old enough for their first hair cuts. The salon is geared toward kids with brightly painted jungle scenes on the walls, fun chairs shaped like tractors or rocking horses, and buckets of small toys for distraction. My daughters' haircuts have always been very precise (no small task when the kids are squirming and wiggling) and best of all they love being treated with special pampering. At the end of each haircut they get a couple of tiny braids and some sparkles in their hair. It may not sound like a big deal but it makes my kids love going to get their hair cut.
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When my knees started to ache from the shoes I'd been running in, I decided it was time to splurge for a really good pair of running shoes. At Super Jock n' Jill the the woman who helped me...
When my knees started to ache from the shoes I'd been running in, I decided it was time to splurge for a really good pair of running shoes. At Super Jock n' Jill the the woman who helped me measured my feet, watched me run, and came back with three pairs of shoes that she thought might be a good fit. She had me try the first, sending me outside to run a block or so up the sidewalk. They were great. I came back and tried the other two, both good but not quite as perfect as the first. She was perfectly willing to keep trying more, but I told her I was happy with the first ones, bought them, and have been happily using them ever since. The best part was that they ended up being no more expensive than the previous poor-fitting shoes I'd gotten elsewhere.
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Pacific Fabric and Crafts has a great selection of fabrics - everything from home decor, upholstery, bridal, quilting, etc. The store also carries a good range of trims, yarn and craft supplies. I...
Pacific Fabric and Crafts has a great selection of fabrics - everything from home decor, upholstery, bridal, quilting, etc. The store also carries a good range of trims, yarn and craft supplies. I have always received good service in the store, however the follow up on a special order I made was horrendous. After three months and a dozen phone calls to four different people, each assuring me they'd "call right back" and never doing so, I received my special order fabric. It had been in stock all along and there was no real problem other than the fact that no one wanted to bother to follow up on making the order. Stick with purchases of in-stock items and you'll be happy with the quality and selection of what you get.
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If you're the type that likes to go all out for Halloween, kids birthdays, etc. then Display and Costume is the place to buy your supplies. The store's emphasis is on stocking the individual...
If you're the type that likes to go all out for Halloween, kids birthdays, etc. then Display and Costume is the place to buy your supplies. The store's emphasis is on stocking the individual supplies to make your creative vision come true. There are a few prepackaged costumes available, but Display and Costume is really geared toward shoppers who have an idea for how to compile the ingredients for their own costumes and displays. The store has hats, wigs, exotic fabrics, makeup, props and anything else you might need. If you need party supplies, Display and Costume also stocks a broad selection of seasonal as well as basic diposable tableware and accessories.
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I took a gang of four girls to a Husky Gymnastics meet and we all had a great time. The admission price is very low (around $5) and that gets you a few hours of great athletic entertainment. At...
I took a gang of four girls to a Husky Gymnastics meet and we all had a great time. The admission price is very low (around $5) and that gets you a few hours of great athletic entertainment. At all times there are four separate events happening on the floor. We did not have assigned seats so we were free to wander from place to place, wherever afforded the best vantage point. We all came away very impressed by the caliber of the competition.
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I went to Champion looking for good quality face paints for my daughters. At first I felt lost in the store, there was so much there. The staff seemed hesitant to help me at first, but once I...
I went to Champion looking for good quality face paints for my daughters. At first I felt lost in the store, there was so much there. The staff seemed hesitant to help me at first, but once I finally got someone behind the counter to pay attention to me and answer questions she was actually very helpful and willing to show me anything I wanted to see. The one thing I learned is that, if you want a certain item, you might as well just ask for it up front and save yourself a half hour of searching futilely for it yourself. They probably have whatever it is you need.
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