Flower Power: Dresses & Jumpsuits You Won't Want to Miss

Cherry blossom season is upon us and with the pink petals raining down on our streets, putting on a lightweight floral dress or a jumpsuit can make spring seem even more magical.

Lucky for you we got just what you need to put that pep in your step. Our favorite dress and jumpsuit brand Gilli supplied us with an array of spring pieces you won’t want to miss.

Take a look at the chic light blue floral jumpsuit and the black floral one too - both featuring adorable buttons to add to the look. We also have a floral maxi dress that flows just so and a coral cotton dress perfect for those dress-up occasions.

As the weather gets warmer, the sleeves get shorter. We’ve got a number of amazing tops in, including a blue polka dot sleeveless tank that is a perfect fit.

For those planning a trip, whether to a tropical paradise or simply to walk around Seattle’s markets, our new basic t-shirts are a perfect way to build your outfit. With so many colors to choose from, they are easy to style with scarves, necklaces, jackets, etc.

Saturday is a perfect day to venture outside to soak up the sunshine and drop by your favorite local boutique.

Come see what’s new and try on a few pieces - we know you’ll find something you’ll love here at Meadow!

Spring Wardrobe Staples

Winter may attempt to call itself the most wonderful time of the year, but when the sun feels warm on our face and the daffodils are coming up to bloom, we are all delighted by the arrival of Spring.

It’s a time for renewal, be it for your garden or your closet. Speaking of your closet, have you added a jumpsuit to your line-up of favorites? We got three fabulous jumpsuits from Gilli, our favorite jumpsuit and dress brand, and they are not only chic but take no effort to style at all. Made from linen and other soft-to-the-touch fabrics, they drape beautifully and make you feel put together, comfortable and stylish.

Our Dreamers sweaters have been flying off the shelves in all their spring color glory, but we have another color we just got in - a pale pink that you can see below on top of a dress. Come try it on - it’ll be your new Spring wardrobe staple.

We also have new dresses, cardigans and a few jackets that are perfect for this in-between weather. Not to mention our bras have been restocked in new colors.

As part of the Spring renewal, you can plant seeds from the bands our new notebooks come wrapped in. This lovely company embeds seeds into their packaging, making it easier for you to grow wildflowers and attract pollinators to your garden.

So if you are in the mood for a closet renewal, whether you are following Marie Kondo’s tips or simply want an infusion of something fresh, stop on by this weekend and see what’s new.

See you at Meadow!

Celebrating Women + New Spring Finds

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, on March 8th, all around the world women are celebrated. In Italy it is tradition to gift the women in your life - be it your mother, sister or friend - a bouquet of mimosa flowers. Their yellow blooms signify the arrival of spring and are said to remind people of women’s beauty.

We know many women who could use a pick-me-up to feel loved, cherished and remembered.

Good thing that we have amazing spring finds just in time for this holiday. Our Dreamers sweaters have arrived, and their spring colors are exquisite. Featuring yellow, mauve and coral - Pantone’s color of 2019 - these versatile sweaters will be a perfect match for any occasion. We also have them in sky blue and forest green.

We got a number of adorable soft knits with florals in stock - blouses, light sweaters, cotton shirts. All fantastic for layering in the sometimes unpredictable spring weather.

Not to mention the lightweight jackets, fabulous spring scarves and charming headbands that will perfectly accompany your Meadow outfit.

But don’t just take our word for it - stop by our boutique this weekend and try on a few of these finds for yourself. It’s a perfect time to update your spring wardrobe.

See you at Meadow!

Spring Fever

The calendar says it’s already March, even though we are not sure how that happened. The good news is that the majority of gray Seattle days are behind us, and spring is only 20 days away!

Anticipating cherry blossoms, daffodils and a myriad of wildflowers that will pop up around our neighborhood soon, we too have new pieces that are bursting with spring color.

Our new dresses are full of floral motifs, ranging from small clusters to large blossoms. Our new white and navy stripe dress is both comfortable and stylish.

And don’t get us started on the jumpsuit that just came in! It’s from our favorite dress and jumpsuit brand - Gilli - and this stunner is stretchy in all the right places. Just take a look at how beautifully it layers with our cardigans!

To pair with the dresses and tops we have short-cropped knit cardigans in 4 colors, as well as gorgeous lightweight sweaters with a twist. Don’t forget to also heck out the adorable polka dots tops (they come in 3 colors: mustard, white and black). With our selection of accessories you can make so many outfits for the spring!

But don’t take our word for it - come into the store this weekend and try on these gems for yourself!

See you at Meadow!

2019 Fashion Trends

The beginning of the year is typically about setting goals and getting ready for spring. It is also the time many runway designers present their collections in various fashion shows, happening in the big cities across the world. 2019 is looking to have several fashion trends of the past resurrected, including animal print, polka dots, and stripes. It is also the year of fringe, neon colors, puffed sleeves and crochet inserts.

We have many clothing pieces - that have arrived or are soon-to-be arriving - that fit the description of being on trend. But at Meadow we are more than just trendy clothes - we hand-select all our items to make sure you are getting pieces that are elegant, chic and fun. Clothing that can be worn over and over, not donned only for one season.

Take a look at our newest arrivals for this week: we have a gorgeous top with a crochet insert around the shoulders, some fun animal print items, florals that will look fantastic on anyone and even a colorful flare tank top that is perfect for layering. What's speaking to you out of this line-up?

Come by the store this weekend and see all that is new for yourself. See you at Meadow!

Love Is In the Air

Happy Valentine’s Day! How did you spend the day of love? While the world typically treats the fourteenth of February as the day for couples, flowers and chocolates, we love the growing movements that encourage celebrating other kinds of love.

Galentines embraces the bond you have with your girlfriends, designating mid-February for expressing love and appreciation for your closest circle. Self-love and empathy is also gaining momentum, as treating yourself is something you truly deserve and should be doing frequently. We are on board for all of it!

At Meadow, our community is our circle and we have a lot of love to share. From the hand-picked items hanging on our racks to the flowers decorating our display tables, everything in the store is treated with love. So when you buy something from Meadow, you take a piece of that love with you.

It’s in that sweater you adore and brag about to all your friends. It’s also in that floral dress you can’t wait to wear once the weather gets warmer. Our store’s vibrations are fully transferrable to what we sell and to you, our dear customers, whom the items go home with.

So today we would like to say thank you for helping us build a boutique that is beloved. We can’t wait for many more years of being the place you come to for a deep breath, invigorating scents, soft textures and clothes you absolutely love.

Stop by this weekend now that the snow is gone and try on a few of our new items - you are bound to love them!

See you at Meadow!

Let It Snow!

It’s hard to believe the weather. Just a week ago we were steadily heading into the balmy, mild 50s and some of us left the jackets at home. And just a few short days later, we came outside to see the ground covered in white and the temperatures dropping to below 30 degrees. Brrr! It seems winter has a hold on us yet, if the upcoming snowstorm is anything the meteorologists promise.

But despite many establishments closures this week, we have received a new shipment to add to our inventory, which we would love to highlight for you today.

To stay warm in this cold weather, our new sweaters may just become your best friends. Similar to our bestselling Dreamers brand, these sweaters come in two sizes - small/medium and medium/large and feature five beautiful colors. A crewneck is perfect for layering with button downs shirts too. They also feature a textured insert on the sides which adds a sophisticated touch.

We also got a whole selection of floral dresses in stock, mostly in darker tones, with brighter flowers in the print. Layer these with a soft, warm cardigan like in the images below and it will be a perfect outfit.

To top everything off, a whole lot of gorgeous jewelry is adorning our jewelry display. There are both dainty and chunky long necklaces, long, dangly earrings and sparkly bracelets that will make you smile.

Come see our new stock for yourself: our store is cozy and warm and we have just what you need to be ready for the snow.

See you at Meadow!

Season of Love

Happy February! Can you believe that just a month ago we were starting to write 2019 on our checks and in our planners, and now we are into the second month of the year?

We are slowly but surely moving closer to spring, not to mention the holidays coming up that can make the time go by even faster.

You guessed it. Valentine’s day!

We are two weeks away from the day of love. Feeling amorous? We have you covered. From adorable cards you can present to your loved ones to express your feelings to a soft, cozy red sweater you can buy for yourself (because treating yourself is just as important). We also have a whole table full of bras and panties in a vast array of colors, all of them comfortable and fun to wear.

As for the new clothing pieces - there are flowy floral tops, cozy 3/4 length shirts that combine different patterns, jeans that will become your new favorite, and a number of amazing dresses coming in that you will not want to miss.

So take a look at some of our new stock below and make sure to drop by and check these items out for yourself. We love seeing familiar, friendly faces pop back in just as much as we love introducing our boutique to newcomers.

Happy weekend and see you at Meadow!

Dreaming of Spring

While it is still undoubtedly winter, inklings of spring can be felt all throughout the city. Window displays are sporting brighter decorations and the colors pink and yellow are slowly making an appearance. Even some of the cherry trees around the city decided it’s spring time and started blooming early.

Our own window display at Meadow is getting lighter with anticipation of spring. The new merchandise that is now waiting for your perusal on our racks is full of light, airy chiffon, floral prints and thin, soft fabrics that are perfect for warmer weather layering.

The dresses now being displayed on our mannequins are covered in spring flowers. They are perfect both for wearing now with a pair of tights and a cardigan and for donning later, on their own, when the weather warrants it.

We also have a new selection of jewelry in stock, some of which we have highlighted in the photos below.

Feeling like you could use an infusion of spring? Come by this weekend and see what’s new. We would love to see you and show you all the lovely items that are waiting for their new homes.

See you at Meadow!

Your Style Inspiration

Do you ever feel like your style needs an infusion of inspiration? Or that your closet starts looking suspiciously homogenous in color, shape and form?

We’ve all been there. One day we wake up and seemingly find ourselves with the same ten things we wear over and over. How do we spice up our wardrobe without doing a major overhaul and purging half of its contents?

Here at Meadow we specialize in pieces that are not only comfortable and stylish but also versatile. Versatility is key to a successful purchase - one top will be able to easily pair with your jeans as much as your work skirt.

As we get new merchandise every week, we curate pieces that can get you the most use and the most joy, be it through its soft texture or comfortable fit.

So next time you are needing some styling inspiration - check out our blog posts for ideas. Or better yet - stop by and try a few things on. Don’t be afraid to ask our friendly staff members to help you pair something together, or see whether one option is better than the rest.

We are here for you with great clothing, relaxing shopping atmosphere and wonderful staff that is genuine in their desire to help you find what you love.

Check out our new stock below and stop by this weekend to get your inspiration going.

See you at Meadow!

Here for Your "Me Time"

January is undoubtedly the month of resolutions. We wake up on the first of the month and feel a rush of energy to do something different, be it cook more healthy meals or start going to yoga.

But what if we were to tell you that you are enough? That you don’t need to change something in your life in order to feel complete, fulfilled or accomplished? What if our new motto was “new year, same me”? How would that change your self-care routine?

Here at Meadow we encourage you to love who you are, here and now. Our friendly neighborhood store is as much a shop as it is a community gathering space, for women to come together for a little “me time”.

So come by and say hello, spend some time smelling our candles that invigorate the senses, browse through our new inventory that updates every week, chat with our friendly Meadow staff or try on that blouse you’ve been eyeing on our Instagram account.

Choose to take care of you as you are, carve out some “me time” every week. And don’t forget that we are here for whatever you need - a warm hello, a smile or a comfy sweater.

See you at Meadow!

New Year, New Styles

Whether you have sprung into 2019 with fresh enthusiasm and vigor or you are simply getting back to normal after extended time traveling or hosting, we are here to help you get your new year off to an amazing start.

It’s hard to describe the feeling of hope and renewal that every new year brings. Similar to opening a new, crisp notebook whose pages are brimming with possibilities, our lives are ready to be written in our own hand.

If you have woken up in the last few days, took a look at your closet and decided it needed some sprucing up - we are here to help you do just that. With a myriad of beautiful new items in stock, we are ready to put new in your new year.

Check out our newest arrivals below and don’t forget to drop by Meadow today and tomorrow to see all the details of these sweaters, cardigans and tops in person.

See you at Meadow!

5 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Sweater

It’s that slow time of the year, right between Christmas and New Year’s, when most of us go into hibernation mode. Despite getting the urge to get up and do something, we quickly realize that there will be days for being busy coming up and that these quiet wintery days are for self-care, for relaxation, for time with family.

What is a part of your self-care ritual? Is it a day at the spa? A home-cooked meal? A shopping spree?

Here at Meadow we can help you out by equipping you for all of the above. Day at the spa? We have amazing soaps, lotions and bath products, including a honey oatmeal bath milk. Home-cooked meal? We have a beautiful, holiday-themed tea towel to complement your delicious cooking. And as for the shopping spree, with the carefully curated collection of clothing, we got you covered for all occasions.

Today we wanted to highlight our bestselling sweater and show you five different ways to wear it, from cozy to chic. You may know it as our Dreamers sweater, even though this particular one is a different brand and it is slightly lighter. But the look and the fit is identical.

1. With plaid and jeans

Add a long necklace to complete the look

A classic PNW look yet a bit dressier than your typical plaid. Wear the sweater over it for a relaxed fit, or tuck a corner of it into your jeans to show off the waist line. Pair with ankle-length booties for a night out, or with sneakers for running errands - so easy to dress this outfit up or down.

2. With work pants and a turtle neck

A beautiful way to rock your sweater to work. Add our classic striped black pants, layer a turtleneck underneath and tie it all together with a chunky statement necklace. Comfortable, stylish and warm. Tuck in the sweater in the front of your pants to create a more silhouetted look.

3. With leggings and a vest

Plus an infinity scarf in a similar tone

Our Ponte pants are a step up from regular leggings as the material is thicker and sturdier, making you feel secure and comfortable while wearing them. They also have two stretch panels built into the sides, making these pants look very flattering on. Pair them with the sweater, add a soft, textured vest and a chunky infinity scarf to complete the look. Voila!

4. With a skirt and boots

We love this classy outfit both for work and play. Tuck in your sweater into the skirt to highlight your waist line, add a long necklace (like we did with the chevron one above) and throw on a chunky scarf to complement it all. Pair the outfit with a pair of boots or ankle booties and your sweater will never look better!

5. With a dress and a belt

A perfect combination for the holidays or everyday wear. Put the sweater over your favorite dress, whether fitted or flared, add a belt, a necklace and a scarf and you will be surprised how fresh and unique your sweater will look. For a bonus, try wearing a sparkly/shiny dress and see how your sweater shines!

What are your favorite ways to wear the Dreamers/Dreamer-like sweater? Send us a photo or tag us on Instagram - we would love to see your creativity and style.

Also don’t forget to stop in and see all of our amazing holiday-themed items that are now on sale for 50% off! From ornaments and candles to cards and decor - you won’t want to miss this!

See you at Meadow this weekend!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

While we may not get a white Christmas here in Seattle, the absence of snow will not dampen our holiday spirit. Queen Anne avenue is awash with yellow twinkling lights and the neighborhood is joyously celebrating this winter with their own light displays.

This being truly the most wonderful time of the year, we want to make sure you feel wonderful in whatever you are wearing this season. Whether you have holiday parties to attend or a dinner invitation at a friend’s house, we aim to make you feel amazing in your outfit.

So many of our clothing items blend comfort and style in perfect harmony. Jeans that make you feel like a million dollars, so many cozy and cute sweaters, shirts and cardigans. Perfect basics to layer underneath it all.

Just scroll down to see some of the beautiful new items we got in and our ideas on how to style it all together.

Don’t have anything to wear for that Christmas Eve dinner? You are in luck, as this year we will be OPEN on Christmas eve from 11 AM to 1 PM for all your last minute shopping needs. Come on over, get yourself something beautiful and share in the holiday cheer.

We will be closed on both Christmas day, December 25th as well as New Year’s Day, January 1st.

Come celebrate this wonderful time of the year in your favorite local boutique!

See you at Meadow!

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

With Christmas only 10 days away, some of you have undoubtedly begun your gift shopping. Some of you may have even finished. Then there are some of us, and we include ourselves in this group, who woke up today and realized they haven’t even started contemplating what to get for whom and how to go about doing that.

Whether you are in the first group or the last, we got you covered.

The beauty of local small businesses is the meticulously curated collection of goods that reflects the neighborhood, the city, the state.

Meadow is a boutique like that. And, boy, do we have an amazing array of gifts to choose from! Here are just a few sample gift combinations we’ve put together.

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FOR HER

Craft a present around one major item, say a warm sweater or a big soft scarf. We have a number of colors and styles to choose from and we are happy to help you pick. Add a pair of earrings and a necklace. Throw in a bar of our local Circle Creek Soaps (based out of Arlington, WA), a deliciously aromatic lotion, a candle to invigorate the senses and some fun matches to light it with. Voila! A perfectly curated present that will be very loved.

FOR HIM

Our best recommendation is our personal care products - lotions and soaps that have an enchanting musk and are not too overwhelming for the men in our lives. You can always get a beautiful Christmas ornament to gift to your man, be it your dad or your brother. They will love thinking of you every year when they decorates the tree.

FOR THE LITTLE ONES

Do we have a selection for you! Adorable animal notebooks and journals (unicorns, cats, fawn, etc.), markers, erasers, pencils, coin purses, rings, you name it! Come check out our pink cabinet to see all the goodies that will make your little ones very happy.

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Meadow is here for all your gift giving needs. Not only are you getting a unique, lovingly picked product but you are also supporting a small local business, so it’s a win-win!

Check out some of our gift giving ideas in the images below and come on over to see so many more items for yourself!

We are open on Saturday from 11-6 and Sunday from 12-5.

See you at Meadow!

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Despite many of us being somewhat in denial about the arrival of winter, it was just a few days ago when so many of us stepped outside and felt a sharp drop in temperature that we finally faced the inevitable. Winter is not just coming, winter is here.

Unlike the many fur-lined creatures that graze the fabric of many of the shop’s new items - be it llamas, sloths or foxes - us humans have very little to warm us up when the digits on the thermometer drop into 40s and 30s.

Never fear! Here at Meadow we’ve been preparing just for this moment.

We have new items in stock that will make even the coldest day outside seem like a breeze. Festive and warm sweatshirts that feature llamas and mistletoe, sloths and foxes, and even kittens playfully chasing balls of yarn. A whole shelf full of new scarves - infinity and the regular kind - will make bundling up fun. We have fleece-lined leggings, warm turtlenecks and sweaters galore. And a number of soft, fuzzy cardigans that will allow you to sport your favorite fall and spring shirts without freezing.

With everything we have to show you, we can confidently say that once we bundle you up while still making you look fabulous, ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ will remain a song on the radio rather than your state of being while outdoors.

Come to Meadow and let us get you ready for winter! See you in the store this weekend!

A Season for Comfort

It seems that summer was just a blink away, yet here are waking up to find ourselves facing December. The days are getting shorter and darkness envelops our city a bit sooner than most of us would like. But what about taking after the Danes and celebrating the arrival of winter with hygge?

The concept of hygge - pronounced hoo-gah - is all about embracing the cold and the dark by inviting warmth and light into this season of nesting. Think cozy knits, blankets, fuzzy socks, mugs full of warm liquids, nights spent with loved ones around the fireplace or out and about with girlfriends while wearing something equally cozy and fabulous.

We’ve been preparing for winter at Meadow and are delighted with the items that keep arriving. This week we’ve gotten new faux fur vest, plaid vests and jackets, lots of soft and cozy cardigans, new plaid shirts for all your layering needs and absolutely adorable sweaters that make us think of Christmas. Not to mention some decadent holiday dresses and jumpsuits!

Take a look at all the new goodies in store and come check them out for yourself. Whether you are at home or out on the town this winter, bring that concept of hygge with you wherever you go by sporting a new outfit from Meadow.

See you this weekend in the store!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Day is here. Whether you are celebrating with turkey, tofu or tamales, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, near and far!

On a day where gratitude is the only requirement, we hope you take a moment to reflect on all the blessings life has bestowed upon you. Look around to notice your family, your friends, your home, the bountiful feast that either you or someone you love carefully prepared. Remember the smiles you see today, hold your loved ones just a touch longer. Share in the laughter and the joy. After all, that’s what holidays are all about!

Here at Meadow we are taking Thanksgiving day to do the same, so our store will be closed today.

But we are back tomorrow with our regular business hours of 11 am to 6 pm.

And while so many will enjoy the many sales big retailers will be offering on Black Friday, we’d love to put a pitch in for Small Business Saturday, which is on November 24th.

Small business are really the heart of our economy and we hope you vote with your shopping power to choose small and choose local. With your support and your love for our small neighborhood boutique, we continue to serve the communities of Queen Anne and those nearby. And for that, we are so very grateful. Thank you for your continued support.

Today we’d love to bring up the holiday cheer by showing you all the new accessories we got in recently: pom hats, infinity scarves, earrings, necklaces, candles, cards and so much more. Take a peek at a selection of what we have in store below.

We hope you have the most wonderful Thanksgiving and we look forward to seeing you on Friday and/or Saturday!

Holiday Season Favorites

As sure as the pages torn out of an old-style wall calendar, each day we get closer to Thanksgiving, to Hanukkah, to Christmas, to Kwanzaa, as the year slowly draws to an end.

Whichever holiday we celebrate, all of us enjoy the holiday lighting ceremonies, the music wishing us good tidings, the smiles we will glimpse on the faces of passerby.

Here at Meadow we love to join in the joy and the cheer and put a smile on your face because you are wearing an amazing outfit you love.

Our store is ready for the holidays. Felt foxes, deer, mice and swan ornaments are all waiting to decorate your tree and become part of your family’s tradition. Colorful matches with sayings like “Joy”, “Peace” and “Cheers!” would be perfect for lighting the holiday sparklers.

But beyond that we have a ton of new clothing items in stock that will make you sparkle during this holiday season: dresses, jumpsuits, cozy sweaters, cardigans, tops and skirts that you simply must see and try on for yourself.

We are open all weekend, but please note that we will be closed on Thanksgiving day to celebrate with our families.

Take a look below and see what whispers to you and come try it on this weekend! We love seeing your bright faces as we match what you love to what you wear.

Four different ways to wear the same dress - check out all the fun items you can pair it with!

Welcome, November!

As hard as it may be to believe we are only two months away from the end of year 2018. Despite a few beautiful, sunny days, Seattle is cooling down which means winter essentials are coming out of the closets.

Don’t have anything in your closet that brings you joy? We are here to help with a new selection that is in stock this week.

Cozy sweaters, comfy scarves, awesome hats and beanies, turtlenecks, jeans to pair it all with, we’ve got it all! Not to mention a load of new notebooks, fairy nightlights, nature-themed stationery and beautiful holiday matches.

The joyful season is almost upon us and here at Meadow we already have items you can add to stockings, or use as your very own holiday decor.

Check it out below and make sure to stop by our store to see these items in person! We look forward to seeing you soon.

A subtle animal print can add a splash of pattern to your outfit.

Turtlenecks and mocknecks in several colors are a staple this fall and winter.

Lighter tops are perfect for layering under scarves and cardigans. Pair them with our booties for a polished look.

A pop of color in a sea of blue and navy - come check out these mustard flats!

We just got these fuzzy sweater jackets in - we have them in black and gray. So soft and so cozy!

Same sweater jacket as above but paired with a lovely fall dress.

We have these long cardigans in purple, charcoal gray, light gray, navy and black. Versatile and stylish, they are perfect to layer over jeans + sweaters as well as dresses.

This lovely holiday skirt is flirty and fun! Dance the night away in this lovely red number.

So many hats and beanies to choose from!

Slippers, matches and foxes, oh my!

For the cat lovers among us.

Markers, pens, stickers and erasers featuring adorable fawns and kitties.

Ready for your Thanksgiving dinner table.

We have so much more in the store that we would love for you to see. Come on by and say hello!