Photo by Anna Erickson
Laurie Kearney
went from a role as wandering curator to Capitol Hill fixture quite quickly, her formerly roving Ghost Gallery now a lively hub of arts and fashion. As if running that show wasn’t enough, Kearney also just jumped on board with Riot Act PR, which will benefit from her charm and, as demonstrated in her list of Guest Bests, her excellent taste.
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Best Recent PurchaseA gorgeous painting by Seattle artist Jody Joldersma called The First Encounter. [My husband Jacob and I are] huge fans of Jody’s work, and having this piece in our collection will bring us years of happiness. Invest in local art!
Best Clothing Shop/BoutiqueThe team at E. Smith Mercantile in Pioneer Square has impeccable taste in what they offer (clothing, jewelry, home goods), not to mention the wonderfully fabulous bar in the back. What a great experience, every time I visit.
Best Jewelry MakerLyndsay Brown (Idle Hands Design) is always pushing herself to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. Her work is thoughtful and unique, and there isn’t a designer in town making anything close to similar—she deserves recognition.
Best Visual ArtistChandler Woodfin continues to awe me with her delicately rendered watercolors—I find that the most interesting artists are those who don’t get swept up in trends, and who move forward at their own pace. I always look forward to seeing what Chandler will create next.
Best Lunch SpotCafe Pettirosso is an excellent place to gather with friends or colleagues for lunch, or even just on your own for coffee. Miki and Yuki are the best! Tip: Be there on Monday mornings for their weekly bake sale. You will not be disappointed.
Best CocktailAn Old Fashioned from Revolver Bar. Not only is this place a cozy vintage-lamps-and-vinyl-LP haven, the drinks are well-crafted and delicious.
Best Way to Stop Thinking About WorkGet in a car, drive over to Cougar Mountain, hike in for 20 minutes, and sit down on something mossy. Bring snacks in lieu of your phone.
Read all of our picks for Shops & Services, and explore the rest of this year’s edition of Best of Seattle.
