Contents
Gifts With Wings
Boy, are there angels in Americaon wall hangings, toothbrush holders, and pet collars, among other places. A guide to getting the best in angelic accoutrements. By Joanne Garrett
Gearing Up for the New Age
In Ravenna, a sensually stirring, one-stop shop for balms, soaps, massagers, and other wonderful things. By George Howland Jr.
Botanically Speaking
The customized way to say, "I love you": creating your own hand lotion, massage oil, and "dream pillows." By Samantha Storey
Alchemy: Back and Bigger Than Ever!
For Hobbit and Potter fansas well as other mysticsa host of new books re-examine this age-old "science." By Knute Berger
Bronze Is the New White
Spray tanning may be just the thing for the pasty faces on your list. (Or so say the Queer Eye guys.) We give it a whirl. By Steve Wiecking
Slippers!
That's right. Slippers. So comfy you'll be tempted to wear 'em to Safeway. By Laura Cassidy
The I's Have It
Journaling is bigger than ever. Start-up kits and fancy notebooks are among the wealth of gift options for the introspective. By Tom Keogh
Clearing the Mind
Our writer samples an introductory meditation class to see if the gift of blankness keeps on giving. By Nina Shapiro
Why Yoga Poses Are Named After Animals
Several new books explore yoga's ties to the wild kingdom. By Joanne Garrett
Clean (and Not-So-Clean) Getaways
A handful of Northwest escapes, from wisdom practices to naughty massage. By SW staff
Holiday Calendar
Sales, exhibitions, and events around town. By Neal Schindler, Brandon Ivey, and Sandra Kurtz
Shopping Center Hours
A complete guide, from now through Christmas.
Cover illustration: Alli Arnold
Editor: Mark D. Fefer
Art directors: Karen Steichen and Aimee Ziemer
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