West Seattle's Sweetie Boutique to Close after Ten Years  So
long, Sweetie. This West Seattle Junction shop to close after
ten years of cuteness.   This comes on the heels of the news
that Pink Ginger, on Queen Anne, is also closing at the end of
this month and followed by some confidential conversations I've
had with other store owners who expressed to me that times are
tough out there (still or again?) for mom and pop hopeing to
make a go as a small, neighborhood boutique. Some lament a lack
of foot traffic, others feel as though online shopping is
eclipsing them, either way, they're feeling the pinch.  As we
begin to explore content for our fall shopping issue, I feel the
need to ask you, dear reader, how your shopping habits have
changed over the last few years.  At one point the trend was a
fierce commitment to shopping locally, and during the recession,
the focus shifted to finding bargains and the most value for
your dollar. What are you looking for now, in 2013? Do you shop
online? Does supporting loc