Vote for Sweetest Things 2008
It’s that time of year, and no, I’m not referring to the holidays. It’s time to vote for your local favorites in Daily Candy’s annual Sweetest Things. Savvy sweet tooths from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, London, LA, Miami, 
New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and DC can select their picks for the best in Style, Advice, Bite, Nest, and Pamper. There is also an Everywhere option for Daily Candy enthusiasts whose hometown doesn’t have a local edition.
I did my civic duty and made my DC picks yesterday. I feel so strongly about each of these amazing nominees that I want to share my choices with you.
- STYLE: Luciana and Joshua Tiktin, DEKKA – I love love love the eclectic style and inspired collections housed at this designers’ and artists’ showcase on U Street. Featured work includes the show-stopping jewelry designs of my friend Meagan Kurtz at ADMK Jewelry, the lush photography of the amazing V
iet Chu, and so much more. - ADVICE: Kacy Paide, The Inspired Office – The super sweet and super talented Kacy Paide can transform any cluttered, disorganized, or desolately sterile office into a creative haven. Kacy recently worked with my friend Karen Parker of All Things Inaugural, who now swears by Kacy’s talents as an office space miracle worker.
- BITE: Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, Cork – Best. Wine. Bar. In. DC. And amazing food, too!
- NEST: Linda Plaisted, Many Muses Studio – Linda’s mixed media work is truly resonant. It is unique, evocative, and simply gorgeous. And, Linda is donating the proceeds of her 2008 Holiday Limited Edition print to charity.
- PAMPER: Abstained – I am not familiar with any of the nominees, so how could I choose fairly? I leave all of my pampering to the Red Door at Pentagon Row.
Have you voted yet? Visit Daily Candy’s Sweetest Things 2008 and do your part to help shine a spotlight on some amazing people whose work makes each of our cities a little sweeter. Congratulations to all the nominees and good luck!
As an designer/artist at DEKKA, I very excited to say thank you for the nomination. DEKKA is an amazing spot with awesome artists & even greater customers. It’s always a creative inspiration to be there and you couldn’t have made a better pick!
go DEKKA!!!
Thanks Capitol B
Hi Barbara!
Thanks again for voting for Luciana, myself, and DEKKA, for sweetest in style! It has been a very sweet year, and we are very excited about 2009 and the future of DC Fashion, Art, and Music (among other things). Looking forward to seeing you again at our next affair!
Joshua Tiktin
http://www.dekkafam.com
So we’re not a DC-based business but I would appreciate if anyone interested, would check out the Everywhere Pamper nominees and consider voting for Organica Deluxe. We’re a new online eco-friendly luxury gift boutique. Many thanks!
Here’s the link:
http://www.dailycandy.com/sweetest_things/2008/everywhere/pamper.jsp
Interesting post and list of choices. I have much to do in learning, tasting and buying at some of the spots mentioned. I will take a peek at the list on the Daily Candy for all the nominees!
Thanks, Capitol B, for bringing the light to some great spots!
Dear Barbara,
Thank you for your vote and for the mention on the Capitol B blog. I am certainly in good company here!
Have a lush and lovely holiday!
Linda Plaisted
Manymuses Studio
http;//lindaplaisted.com