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Watson Kennedy...and Much, Much More


Sylvia's Christmas List:  Anything at Watson Kennedy. Period. That was easy.  Yep, I'm easy to shop for.  Just head down to Watson Kennedy on First Ave. and Spring and you will make me a very happy person.  This is my new favorite store.


Today, they had their Holiday Open House, complete with mimosas, some special brew Pollard Coffee from Vashon Island and a tasting of various local spreads with bread from Sea Wolf Bakery.


I mean, just look at this gorgeous bread. 
I wrote about Sea Wolf bakery last spring on my scrumptious Mother's Day post. My brother-in-law organized quite the spread for us and we were all very happy moms.   Remember all those incredible breads?  Very yummy.  Well, they were from Sea Wolf bakery, too. Watson Kennedy provided only the finest for their Open House.  If you are wondering who Watson Kennedy is, just check out his website.  You can order on-line, but it's nothing like going to the shop.  Watson Kennedy is the name of Ted Watson Kennedy's shop that he named after his dad.  He's a very visual person and believes in surrounding yourself with what you love, thus his shop is full of things you will LOVE.  Just to give you an example of how exquisite his taste is, he was part of the creative team for Bill Gate's wedding.  Just a local guy with good taste. That's all.  When you walk into his shop, you will notice that he has items categorized  by color.  Green is his favorite color and the largest display.

Yellow


Orange



Nuetral


Red 


Blue and Purple


 He has items about dogs (which he owns, of course)



birds



How about a goat cream dispenser?


 So much to look at!


He also has areas categorized by country, like Italian stuff, British stuff and lots of gorgeous French stuff.


Jewelry  


And lots of stuff for your bar



 I need this book


 He has lots of books - color coordinated, of course. Here are his design books:


Here are his cookbooks:


Do you need something to store your spaghetti in?


How about a wine glass? 


Lots of color coordinated dish towels and napkins. 

Here are some quotes from famous people.  Just what everyone can use.  

I'm out of answers, too.  


Do you need a shell box? 


 Lots of maritime items 


I'm sure you get the idea by now.  Watson Kennedy is the ultimate gift shop and a must see when in Seattle.  Put it on your list.  He is located just down from the Pike Place Market, where we also went today since we were so close.


There were a couple of pop-up vendors today.  



 We stopped at our favorite Cinnamon Works for a little snack

and enjoyed the view since it was a lovely day.  There's our house over there!


The mountain is out today. 


 I love the cabbage roses in season right now. 





 We never leave the Market empty handed...dinner tonight...




 salmon and oysters.  It was a good Saturday in Seattle. 

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