THIS Sunday: Acoustic Music Benefit for Team Smersh

First and foremost, we want to express our immense gratitude for all of you. You have blown us away with the sincerity of your warm, loving hugs and your incredible generosity. We honestly could not ask for a better community, and we are forever grateful for each and every one of you.

We are still well on our way to meeting our goal for the Smershes, and we want to thank you for sharing their story. We haven’t even been fundraising for a whole month, but we’ve managed to reach almost half of our goal of $100k. Wow, you guys. Just…wow. Your selflessness is inspiring, to say the least.

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After hearing the news, longtime musician friends of John and Frances decided to join forces for a night of music, laughter, love, and community to help raise money for the Smershes. Each musician has played in some of Seattle’s most notable acoustic bands, and they’ll be showing off their incredible talents in some pretty unique ways. Combining the sounds of folk, swing, Americana, blues, old-time, and bluegrass, this night of celebration is sure to bring all the feels. We’d sure love it if you’d join us.

Here are the deets:
The concert will be kicking off at 6pm THIS Sunday (that means free street parking – right on!) at Karass Creative in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Tickets are $25/person, and as with our YouCaring fundraiser, proceeds will be going to Team Smersh to assist John and Frances with current and future medical expenses. Click here to purchase tickets and view location information.

This exciting night of music will feature the sounds of the following artists:
Grant Dermody: Harmonica, Vocals
Forrest Gibson: Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Michael Gray: Violin, Vocals
Orville Johnson: Dobro, Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Greg Maass: Dobro, Banjo, Vocals
Mary Maass: Fiddle, Vocals
Joe Wilmhoff: Bass, Vocals

We just can’t say it enough – thank you ALL.

Five Ply Design | Lighting Event + Giveaway

Can we just take a quick second to recognize how INCREDIBLY talented our local artists are? Seriously, guys… PNWers are on another level when it comes to creativity. You may remember these unique laser-cut coasters and the urban BirdHomes hanging in our window. Both of these products are handmade by our neighbor and designer, Peter Benarcik, the creative powerhouse behind Five Ply Design.

We have an affinity for functional art at Click!, so it’s no surprise how flippin’ excited we are to announce that Peter is launching a debut of his lighting line in our store on Saturday, November  7th, and we think it’s some of his greatest work yet! We are suckers for pendant lights, as you know, and his new contemporary designs certainly don’t fall short.

All of Five Ply’s home goods are handcrafted in their micro-studio in Seattle’s International District with materials responsibly sourced in the USA. With Peter’s background in architecture, you can trust that all of his pieces are carefully structured and built to last. Also, this is perfect timing for the rainy season – who couldn’t use a little more light in their home or office this time of year?

Peter will be hanging out with us all day on November 7, so stop by to meet him, learn more about his work, and pick up a new one-of-a-kind pendant light from his newest collection to cozy up your space just in time for winter. Also(!), we’ll be doing a drawing for one of Five Ply’s coaster sets, so you definitely don’t want to miss out on this exclusive all-day event!

Trunk Show | Caravan Pacific (…plus a giveaway!)

If you’ve been by Click! in the last year or so, there’s a pretty solid chance you’ve had a discussion with one of us about those super fun mid-centuryesque lamps we’ve got placed around our store. We are unashamedly guilty of our obsession with Caravan Pacific and their bold, modern designs. With that being said, we are SO excited to announce that we are hosting our first Caravan Pacific Trunk Show, Saturday, October 24th, from 10-5! We are STOKED.

Owner and designer, Shannon Guirl, and her talented team work together to carefully handcraft her classic modern-era designs. Caravan Pacific lamps are made from ceramic earthenware that is cast, glazed, and fired in her Portland, OR studio. The wood portions of the lamps are a collaboration with expert turners who understand the intricacies of different species of the hardwoods they work with – Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Red Oak and Mahogany. The lampshades are made in the USA with finely textured linen to give them a natural feel.

Not only will Shannon be hauling more of her gorgeous lamps up to Seattle, but she’ll also be showcasing her cutting boards, deca vases, and lucky horseshoes!

And oh(!), guess what else? We’re super excited to announce that Caravan Pacific will be offering a GIVEAWAY at the Trunk Show for one of the white matte deca vases (see below). Be sure to stop by and put your name in the drawing! Seriously…how can you not?

So pop on over to Click! to meet Shannon and snag one of her designs on the 24th. We’ll be hanging out all Saturday, and trust us – you do NOT want to miss out on this event! See you there!

West Seattle Art Walk | Deanna Baldi

We are thrilled to introduce our next featured artist for this month’s Art Walk! Seattle’s own Deanna Baldi will be adding some serious beauty to our space with her botanical-inspired creations.

Deanna uses some of the most interesting media to bring her floral subjects to life! She begins by drawing on birchwood in graphite, then etches her design with FIRE (say what?!), then finalizes her piece by painting with oils. Talk about a conversation piece to add to your home. These bright, vivid colors will bring so much life to your walls!

Deanna credits one of her favorite childhood memories as a source of inspiration: picking flowers and leaving them on her neighbors’ doorsteps. Now she has found a way to share flowers – and her talents – with her neighbors (that’s YOU!) that will last in your home for a lifetime!

To see more of these amazing designs, come hang out with Deanna and all of us at Click! on Thursday, September 10 and Thursday, October 8th. We’ll be snacking, mingling, and admiring her beautiful collection from 6-9pm. These beauties will be available at Click! throughout September and October.

Define Your Space | Tabletops

Looking for more ways to simplify and modernize your space? Let’s take a look at those tabletops. Maybe that naked dining table needs some added flair, or your cluttered desk needs a little bit of stylish organization. Thankfully, we’ve got some ideas to spruce up your surfaces to add freshness, increase the aesthetic appeal, and will leave you feeling a bit more comforted that you drove 50 miles for that credenza you found on Craigslist.

Adding a runner and some placemats to any surface will elevate your tabletops and positively enhance your interiors and dining experience. We love these eco-friendly, germ-free mats and their unique patterns and designs.

We know it’s hard to keep your nightstand or the top of your dresser clear of life’s everyday messes. This insanely gorgeous collection of stackable Japanese pottery from Saikai Toki is one of the most versatile and functional pieces of tableware we’ve ever laid eyes on. We like the idea of using these stacking bowls to store valuables…or even to hide those beautiful phone chargers.

We are especially in love with this tea and sugar set. What an ideal way to keep your tea time clean and organized!

Looking to add a bit of rugged charm to your tabletops? (Hint: Father’s Day is right around the corner!) Pop in the store to see more of these handmade iron clocks from Blackthorne Forge. Steven is an old friend of ours, and we love how his designs strive to blend the primitive charm of ironwork with the energy and interest of more contemporary design.

For more ideas on how to groom your tabletops, come visit us in the West Seattle Junction!

Celebrating the Modern Mom

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we don’t believe in messing around when it comes to choosing gifts for your favorite lady. Sure – we know all hard working moms love flowers and brunch, but this year treat your mom – or your baby’s mama – to something that will last.

Moms – sometimes dad and the kids need all the help they can get. There’s no shame in dropping a few hints from this list!

The heyday of the Hobo is still very much alive, and we are over the moon for their new summer line of handbags and wallets. The colors are absolutely perfect for the season, and these jewel tones will transition well into the latter part of the year.

With an available compartment on every inch of these wallets, your mom will have no problem staying organized. Every woman dreams of having all of her essentials consolidated, and these bags and wallets are here to the rescue. Fashionable functionality for the win.

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Looking for the perfect gift to pair with that handbag or wallet? A little minimalism goes a long way. These earrings and pendant necklaces from Konzuk are simply perfect for the modern mom.

Made of concrete and stainless steel, this architecturally inspired jewelry line is sure to please the modern-day mother. Seriously though – how chic are these earrings?

We have tons of other jewelry options in store and online to choose from, including collections by Frances Smersh and Sarah Loertscher. To browse our full line of Hobo bags and for other Mother’s Day gift ideas, come visit us in the Junction!

Define Your Space | Rugs

It’s that time of year again – Spring cleaning! If you’re anything like us, this season also puts us in the mood for a makeover. What better way to make a simple, refreshing transformation to your space than to add a rug to your forgotten floors? We are supremely smitten with Chilewich’s line of area rugs, and we’re pretty sure you will be, too. Here are just a few of our favorite features of these innovative floor coverings:

1) Durability. Oh yeah, these suckers last. We carry indoor rugs as well as indoor/outdoor rugs. Let’s face the facts – we live in Seattle. It rains. A lot. We need sturdy, long-lasting, sustainable floor coverings – something to wipe our boots on that we won’t have to throw out in two months, something that doesn’t need to be thrown in the washing machine or steam cleaned each week, something that can withstand the weather…like us.

2) Style. With a wide selection of sizes and patterns, you’ll have no problem finding a rug to complement your space. From modern and chic, to classic and cute, it’s impossible for these rugs to go out of style. Choose from our colorful variety of basketweave, mini basketweave, bamboo, and striped patterns. The versatility of this brand allows you to be unique and creative in defining your space. Live in a small space? Try separating “rooms” with a runner. Use an area rug to define a corner as a reading nook or office space. With a selection of rugs that can be used outdoors, don’t forget to spruce up your patio or balcony! The possibilities are endless.

3) They’re friendly. No, they won’t smile at you or anything. They’re green friendly – which, if you’re a true Northwesterner, that should make YOU smile! The makers of these rugs are taking a huge step in environmental development by replacing common, potentially hazardous materials with renewable vegetable compounds and other natural, sustainable resources. And – major plus – they’re made right here in the USA. It really doesn’t get any better than that.

For tips on how to define your space with rugs, and to see and feel the amazing quality of these original designs, come visit us in the Junction!

Available sizes:
Indoor – 23″x36″, 35″x48″, 46″x72″, 55″x72″, 71″x95″, 72″x106.5″
Indoor Runners – 26″x72″, 30″x106″
Indoor/Outdoor – 18″x28″, 24″x36″, 36″x60″, 24″x72″, 24″ (round)

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Style tip: We’ve reminded you about your floors, but don’t forget about your ceiling!

Looking to do a floor to ceiling makeover – literally? How about we finally replace those boob lights from the early nineties with something a little more tasteful! These urban-chic pendant lamps are a modern and stylish complement to our Chilewich rugs, and great news – they’re on sale right now for 50% off! Available in white and chrome.

Meet the Makers: Shelli Markee and re-Ply Furniture

Thursday night September 11 we will host two makers from very different disciplines. Shelli Markee, the artist whose wire birds soar up the walls at Click!, will flesh out the space with more flora and fauna sculptures in wire. Steve Lawler, a Tacoma woodworker whose reclaimed furniture line is one of the newest additions to the Click! showroom floor, will also be on hand to talk about his solid goods.

 

Shelli’s wire works are three-dimensional line drawings, capturing the essence of their subject without color or shading. They are instantly recognizable despite their minimalism. The inspiration she finds in the natural world is comes through in the familiarity of her creations.

Joining Shelli at Click! will be Steve Lawler of rePly Furniture. Steve uses remnant pieces from cabinet shops, layered and pressed to create modern, beautiful, and comfortable chairs, benches, and tables. Steve will be on hand to talk about his process and inspiration, and will be bringing more pieces than we normally have stocked. “Making plywood beautiful“, indeed!

re-Ply furniture

We love modern design, but we don’t love wasteful fabrication… which is why we are over the moon for this new line from Tacoma artist Steve Lawler, a former cabinet maker who now uses remnant scraps from cabinet shops to create insanely gorgeous modern furniture:

Yes that chair is very comfortable and yes that stool is available as a bench and yes that end table is available as a coffee table. And yes, they would look fabulous in your home. (chair: $670, stool $462, open end table $888)