I don't even know where to start with The Pencil Test in Renton, but I truly feel like there should…read morebe more stores like this for women. It's honestly kind of crazy that in my 33 years of life, I went so long without actually having a bra that fits me properly. The women who work here are incredibly knowledgeable. Both times I've gone in, I was helped by, I believe, Hailey, and she made me feel so welcomed and comfortable right away. What amazed me the most is how quickly she could figure out my correct bra size. She'll take a look at your back, see you in the bra you came in wearing, and then bring you an option she thinks will work. The first time she did that, I was shocked. How would she act know my size without even using a measuring tape? It was like magic. She came back with two bras to try on, and my mind was blown after the first bra she brought fit me like it was made for me!!! I can't explain the feeling you have once you wear a bra that actually fits you. Like you thought you were a bra that fit you until that moment. You're like, "Whoa! This is what it feels like. " It's crazy and out of this world to explain. It's honestly impressive how experienced and skilled they are. They also do such a great job making you feel confident and supported throughout the whole process. It never feels awkward or uncomfortable, which I really appreciated. Another thing I didn't realize before going is that they sell more than just bras. They also have underwear and a really great selection of bathing suits in different styles and colors for all kinds of preferences and body types. I highly recommend making an appointment if you can, because it can get busy, and you might have to wait a bit otherwise. That said, even without an appointment, the wait sometimes isn't very long. I've told my mom and several friends about this place, and every single one of them has come back telling me how impressed they were with the customer service and the overall experience. Yes, the bras can be a little more expensive than what you might find at a typical retail store, but the quality and materials are excellent, and they last a long time. For something you wear every day, it's absolutely worth it.

'What went well?'.....Everything! Like a magic trick, as…read moreothers have mentioned, the magnificent Emmie started my scheduled fitting by eyeballing my size! Only two bras later, I was in my size. Emmie listened to and heard what I wanted, then brought bras accordingly. I went wanting to be better educated & learn new things about bras. Emmie patiently gave loads of transparent & helpful info. With two arthritic thumbs and around 8 bras to try, Emmie graciously did and undid each bra for me. : ) I got to walk out with two bras I'm confident with. No back fat, cleavage, or spillage - I didn't think it was possible! Great organized selection in store as well. I will only purchase bras from Pencil Test from here on out. Thank you, Emmie!

Momentsverse photography and Sybyl were amazing and I highly recommend them!…read more I used them for headshot photos in Tacoma Washington. She chose a beautiful background and I was very happy with the finished product and how passionate she was through the process. Will definitely be using and suggesting them to friends and family for future engagements , weddings, and more headshots for my business.

Sybyl was wonderful and captured all the perfect moments in our maternity photos! Would definitely…read morerecommend

Definitely not a place for deals, but I'm ok with that as I'm happy to support working moms and…read moresmall business owners. Sadly the owner ignores you and is unprofessional, more focused on managing her kids than running the store. It is like shopping online, in person. I miss the former owner...she had the sweetest energy and really made the shop what it was. They do have a cute, well curated collection of stuff though!

My daughter and I stopped in her looking for maternity clothes and some gently used baby items and…read moreclothes. First off, the store is packed, and it is so full it is hard to really look at things. Secondly, the prices are ridiculous. There were used one piece pajamas for 9.99. I can buy them new, on sale for that price. Baby equipment was also overpriced. There was a small selection of maternity clothes but they were so expensive we were turned off looking any further. The store smelled like a goodwill (musty). I will skip this place and go to garage sales or head down to Heaven Sent in Federal Way instead.

I don't even know where to start with this review - we owe Christine so much. We were so tired of…read morebeing treated like cattle by hospitals, with midwives giving us conflicting information, not listening to us, and leaving us feeling unsafe. So we reached out to Christine and In Tandem for a consultation. I honestly have always been a bit skeptical and afraid of home birth, so I came armed with a lot of questions. But once we talked (virtually) to Christine, we immediately felt compassion and care. She is the perfect guide - never pushing her own agenda, listening, but not afraid to give you her opinion. She backs everything up with science and her experience. Christine put us at ease throughout our pregnancy - That was the exact opposite to what we had experienced at our hospitals. She always listened, and even involved our oldest kiddo during visits. Christine and her team were amazing during our son's birth, we felt so safe and cared for. We had great postpartum care as well, coming to our home and checking on my partner, answering questions, and again, involving our older kiddo. It's been almost two years since, and we still miss Christine!

PART 2/2 (finishing our review on my husband's account due to character limit):…read more Now for the postpartum care. This is the most unique part of choosing midwifery care and in my opinion, the #1 reason to do so. Whereas in the traditional obstetric model you typically see your provider one time at 6 weeks (often just to make sure you don't have any signs or symptoms of postpartum mood disorder, to discuss birth control, and to clear you for sex and physical activity), Christine sees clients and their new babies about 6 times in the first 6ish weeks after birth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all postpartum visits have been at home. These visits are about so much more than just you and your baby's physical well-being; they are focused on the entire family, involving older kiddos in the home, and it's evident that Christine genuinely cares about how everyone is adjusting and doing emotionally. For the first two weeks of your baby's life, Christine's license includes the provision of all routine pediatric care, saving you from additional appointments or trips out of the home so you as the birthing person can focus on recovering and celebrating your growing family. Again, the level of attentiveness and family-centered care received is unmatched. After the birth of our first son, I dealt with a resurgence of a lifelong struggle with anxiety related to the transition to parenthood. Until I connected to a community of West Seattle mama friends, I can genuinely say Christine and Taylor were the women who provided me with the most support. After the birth of our second son, I experienced some unexpected postpartum complications that required me to page Christine. I could have easily been sent to the Emergency Department for the symptoms I was experiencing, but Christine took the time to come evaluate me in the comfort of my own home and provide me with additional testing and support. If anything page-worthy arises during your time in care with In Tandem, you will receive a response promptly, and instead of a nurse line as in hospital-based care, you get to talk to your midwife directly. If you are looking for perinatal care that will change your life, look no further than In Tandem. The name of the practice is so fitting as your midwife will walk hand-in-hand with you and your family every step of the way. Pregnant families--run don't walk to In Tandem Midwifery!

Dana was timely and responsive from the beginning. She gave up front pricing as well as what the…read morepackage included. Her website is very detailed as well. The booking process was smooth and everything is explained upfront and again on her booking website. The shoot itself was flawless. We did a maternity shoot and we included our dogs. Dana was patient and understanding. She was a joy to be around and was laughing with us and enjoying the moment. She picked the venue, and had many different pose ideas readily available to show us. Additionally, she asked many times if there were any poses we wanted to do that was our idea. From start to finish, the photo shoot and her service were flawless. I 100% recommend her for your next photoshoot project.

She was AMAZING!! Her care and directions were spectacular, she really helped make our wedding day…read morespecial. She got some amazing candid photos of our loved ones and also was such a help in posing and giving ideas. I'm so grateful we hired her she was such an amazing person to have help us at this wedding!!

I have gone to Patti for all of our professional photos! She does such an amazing job! She has…read morehelped my family document our lives with my maternity, newborn and every milestone my son has hit so far! She has done my engagement,boudoir, and wedding photos as well! I cannot say enough about how well she handled my 16 person wedding party, and a mildly intoxicated bride (me) and still captured the most amazing photos! Since the very first shoot I had with her I have recommended her to many friends and family, and she shot many of their special moments as well! I cannot thank her enough for all of the memories we now have in picture form that I can look back on and adore for the rest of my years, and she will always be able to rely on me to recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!

Patti is AMAZING!!!! She has taken newborn pictures for us,…read morefamily pictures, and just recently boudoir pictures. She goes above and beyond during every photo shoot. She truly captured my heart in photos when our daughter was born. She is so talented when posing the babies and then capturing sweet sibling moments. Our family picture was the most beautiful picture to date of our family and I had to use it for our Christmas card. Her sweet open personality makes you feel comfortable and like you have known her forever. I adore her. So excited that my brother and sister in law will be using her for their wedding this summer. I believe any photographer can take a picture but the editing and art behind Patti's work is truly exceptional.