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Anna Anderson was born and raised in central Washington wine country and now lives just outside the Seattle area. Her greatest passions involve her family, traveling, writing, style and design, as well as advocating for early detection of congenital heart detects, in honor of her son, Spencer. She holds a bachelorʼs degree in Sociology from Central Washington University, and has worked in clinical and non-profit social service settings. She now utilizes her creative talents and owns Feathered Nest Furniture & Design, and blogs about her latest projects, interior design, style and life in general at earlybirdblog.com. She also enjoys volunteering at local non-profits, is a news-junkie and enjoys a good historical novel. She considers a black and white soy mocha from Starbucks her guilty pleasure. If you have a Seattle charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Anna at anna@earlybirdblog.com.

Peek…Aren’t You Curious Opens Newest Store At Bellevue Square

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Graphic tee’s on display at the Bellevue Square store. (Photo Credit: Anna Anderson)

When I became a mother, I quickly learned that not all children’s clothing brands are created equal. I was searching for great quality, soft fabric (as not to irritate my son’s extremely sensitive skin) and durability. A spur-of-the-moment shopping trip [...]

Recap: Front Row Fashion Show Presented By Vogue In Seattle To Benefit The Moyer Foundation

Photo Courtesy of The Bellevue Collection

(Photo Credit: The Bellevue Collection)

This year’s Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection came to a very stylish conclusion Saturday night with the Front Row Fashion Show Presented By Vogue at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from Anne Vincent, Merchandising and Events Director with Vogue magazine. [...]

Miss A’s Faves: Best Bridal Boutiques In Seattle

Photo Credit: Luly Yang Couture

Every bride-to-be knows that the search for the perfect dress can be one of the most exciting aspects of planning a wedding. Finding a gown that reflects a bride’s true personality and style however, can often become overwhelming. With that in mind, I’ve set out to compile a list of five of Seattle’s most [...]

Go Red For Women Events In The Seattle Area

Go Red Campaign

The American Heart Association’s Annual “Go Red” campaign is kicking into high gear to bring awareness and advocacy for the cause of heart disease–the #1 killer of women. Help celebrate National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3rd, and participate in some of the great events taking place in honor of this cause throughout [...]

Cooking Class Series At Seattle’s Revel In 2012

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Still searching for that one-of-a-kind gift to give the foodie on your list this Christmas? Even if they aren’t a foodie, signing them up for a cooking class to enjoy some delicious food and wine while they learn the tricks of the trade may just be the perfect gift.

Photo Credit: Revel

Beginning [...]

Enchanted Holidays At The Bravern In Bellevue

Photo Credit: thebravern.com

Photo Credit: thebravern.com

If you’re looking for a great place to indulge in a little holiday magic with your family this season, look no further than The Bravern. The Bellevue shopping mecca will be hosting its “Enchanted Holidays at The Bravern” and will be offering several family friendly events which are sure to [...]

Rodgers And Hammerstein’s Cinderella At Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre

Photo credit: 5thavenue.org

Photo credit: 5thavenue.org

Begin the holiday season in royal style and take the whole family to the 5th Avenue Theatre to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic fairy tale “Cinderella.” The show directed by Brandon Ivie features a cast of Seattle’s own theatre royalty–Jennifer Paz as Cinderella, Brandon O’Neill as Prince Christopher and [...]

Recap: Leavenworth Oktoberfest

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Photo Credit: leavenworthoktoberfest.com

September 30th to October 1st was the kick-off weekend for Leavenworth’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, and thus the beginning of three weekends full of music, food, beer and fun! I arrived at noon just before the parade began on Front Street (Leavenworth’s main street), and witnessed men and women in full [...]

Getting Out of Town: Taking In Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest

Photo credit: leavenworthoktoberfest.com

Photo Credit: leavenworthoktoberfest.com

If you can’t be in Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest this October, then Leavenworth, Washington may be the next best place. If you’re at all familiar with the Bavarian-themed community nestled among the “Alps” of north central Washington, then you know that throwing a proper Oktoberfest celebration is pretty much [...]

Treat Yourself To Happy Hour At Gene Juarez Salons And Spas

Photo Credit: Gene Jaurez

Photo Credit: Gene Juarez

Looking for an alternative to half-price drinks and snacks at your favorite watering hole after a long day at the office? Gene Jaurez Salons & Spas invite you and your best gal pals to their Girls Gone Glam Happy Hour event taking place at their various locations throughout the [...]

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