Seattlest suggests the following this holiday season: buy a case of champagne, invite some friends over and have everyone construct a chair. Whaa? Okay, let us explain. Design Within Reach, the company responsible for making you feel that your home décor is, ahem, slightly inadequate every time you receive their catalog, is hosting their annual Holiday Champagne Chair contest. more ›

So you just realized you have less than a week to turn out some swanky gifts for your particular (and we mean picky) friends and family. No need to panic, dear procrastinator, Seattlest has gathered together some ultra-hot and well-designed gifts, available at local shops, that are sure to please. more ›