Editor's note...
This month, it's a mod, mod, mod, mod world in Seattle. Modern lifestyles, modern design and modern companies, providing the best of what mod means to us at SSF: clean, simple and retro. It's all about vintage guitars, second-hand books, retro apparel and more...

20 Twenty has a groovy selection of fun new and vintage apparel to suit all tastes, from hip to kitsch, old-fashioned to new wave. Check out local artists decorating the walls, too ? 5009 20th Ave NW 206.706.0969

• Guitarville | founded in 1958 as "Al's Swap Shop," by local jazz guitarist Al Kolbeck, it now boasts a selection of fine vintage guitars (and other various stringed instruments -- that's right ukulele enthusiasts!), keyboards, recording gear and amps, plus service and repair for anything with four or more strings | 19258 15th Ave. NE | 206.363.8188
• Jones Organics | the locally-based soda company responsible for flavors like Turkey and Gravy, Green Apple and Fufu Berry brings the world a line of USDA-certified organic tea derived from a colorful palette of tea leaves infused with tasty fruit flavors. White tea comes in Cherry and Strawberry, red (rooibos) tea in Peach and Tropical and green tea in Mandarin and Berry | use their handy store locator to find Organics near you
• Coastal Kitchen | part of the Chow Foods' team of local neighborhood restaurants, only wild and sustainable fin fish will swim to your plate at Coastal. They also feature rotating art, promoting new local artists with each seasonal menu change | 429 15th Ave. E | 206.322.1145

quick picks...doing good

• David Vandervort Architects | Focusing on smaller scale buildings and specializing in sustainable home design, these architects, based in Ballard, have extensive green resources including LEED Accredited Professionals. Their design philosophy includes focusing on desings, building materials and ways of living that sustain our natural resources | 5135 Ballard Ave. NW | 206.784.1614
• International Sustainable Solutions | Committed to sharing sustainable knowledge across the globe, one of their new plans, in conjunction with the City of Seattle, is to develop an "EnergyPlus Action Plan for South Downtown": a vision of how highly energy efficient buildings, neighborhood scale energy solutions, and renewable energy technologies can be combined to create a sustainable urban neighborhood that can produce as much energy as it consumes | 206.349.4904
• Soaring Heart Natural Bed Company | We all spend about a third of our lives in bed; why not pick something comfortable and clean? Soaring Heart believes the healthier you sleep, the better you will be able to face the day awake and alive | 101 Nickerson St | 206.282.1717
• Epilogue Books | With over 5000 square feet of books in all sorts of categories, there's a used book or two for everyone in Seattle. They also offer killer deals on trade-ins | 2005 Market St NW | 206.297.BOOL (2665)

August 12 | 10th Annual Sunset Supper at the Market | A fun, food-filled evening featuring over 70 local restaurants, wineries, breweries and beverage companies, serving their delicious creations in a buffet-style setting. Meet the chefs, enjoy the incredible diversity of our region's culinary offerings and then dance the night away beneath the stars to the groove of Soul Provider. The event benefits the Market Foundation and the human service agencies located in the Market.

• August 12 - 14 | Seattle Music Fest | Alki Beach | The event is celebrating its 10th anniversary by featuring over 17 local and national acts. Proceeds benefit Northwest Programs for the Arts, which supports developing music and visual artists from the region
• Thru August 28 | Shakespeare in the Park | See The Tempest and Henry V at various parks around Seattle
• September 2 - 5 | Bumbershoot Festival | A huge four-day party that celebrates the end of summer, Bumbershoot is commemorating its 35th annivesary with a spectacular showcase of more than 2500 artists, displaying their eclectic and cultural masterpieces from all over the world

monthly member perks...a little wink and a smile from SSF and our friends at:

• Les Egoistes = 20% discount on initial and closet consultations | 206.324.4851
• Etherea Salon.Spa = 10% discount on all products and services | 2001 1st Ave | 206.441.5511
• m:pulse = 15% discount (mention Seattle Stylesheet) | 3516 Fremont Place | 206.545.4854

As always, if you have a question, comment or suggestion for the next stylesheet, or you'd like to become a stylesheet sponsor, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at or give us a ring at 206.324.4850.