Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

In downtown Tacoma you don't have to spend a lot to be fabulous and on trend. Here are a few places to check out and while you are there be sure to ask for the excellent advice of the spectacular staff. They would love to dress you up for any occasion. Tell them the Duchess sent you and they will take extra good care of you. UrbanXchange 1934 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98402. (253) 572-2280 http://urbanxchangetacoma.tumblr.com/ Connect on Facebook 253 long sleeve Coach wedge sandals Sunglasses Bib necklaces Republic of 253 Retail Outlet 708 Market St #412 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.234.5745 Days/Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-6pm or by appt. Connect on Facebook 253 Heart Merchandise New retail store will now be open on Fridays and Saturdays. New Linda Danforth Design jewelry just arrived and custom 253 hoodies starting at 35.00! Store is located in The Roberson Condo's. Park behind the building in the alley, Court D. You will see Unit #412 on the

OK, I know its not really Wednesday but what's in a name? The Duchess went out of town for 4 days and she's a little behind schedule but would I let you down? Especially when it comes to YOUR WELLNESS?? No, no I wouldn't. This edition is definitely worth the wait. Be well my friends! Be. Well. Clara Spa 1506 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Connect on Facebook 253.682.2005 http://www.ClarasSpa.com Picture of my shellac manicure that I posted last week. 10 Days later, still not a single chip! Make and appt with Rosie at Clara Spa and tell her the Duchess sent you. She will take extra good care of you! Jewell Day Spa 2501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406 Connect on Facebook PH#253.572.5224 http://www.jewellspa.com     Time to jump into spring! Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Jewell Day Spa is turning the spa into a mini mall! The treatment rooms will become mini stores filled with local vendors. They have quite an array of vendors for y

It's that time again, on the prowl for deals for you. This is Brandy Brazeau and she's your ticket to a $50 dinner at El Goucho Restaurant. She is a real estate broker. She has over 8 years experience in the real estate game. Mother of two beautiful daughters and a UWT graduate. And she's looking for referrals. How does this pertain to being thrifty you may ask. Well, I'll tell you. For the remainder of March and April for each referral you shoot her way she will enter you in a drawing for a $50 gift card for El Gaucho's. $50 just for a referral? Yes. And just think how far $50 can spread over some happy hour. Or maybe you just needed a good excuse for a romantic date night. That $50 can pad your pocketbook quite nicely. Happy Spending! Connect on Facebook with Brandy Phone: 253.222.3594 Email: brandybrazeau@reusa.biz XOXO, Lady Jacqueline

Since its late I decided to give you an extra big serving of unique home decor items. You won't find a wider selection or higher quality at any other store. Please enjoy and don't forget to tell your friends.   Broadway's Best Antiques 742 Broadway St, Tacoma WA Connect on Facebook PH#253.617.3509 http://www.broadwaysbestantiques.com Vintage vanity and matching stool Red silver lamp Western Saddle Barstool Side table and vintage chair Hero and Villain director's chairs Candy dispensing machine Copper pot with handle Marble bookends and matching clock Harp clock Clock and lamp This is a birthing chair. Can you think of any place worse to be in labor? Hope chest Vintage cat clock Vintage vinyl records Faux palm tree Seriously awesome large wooden room divider (and some other cool furniture) Your own score board. Winning! That's all I've got for today but next week I'm preparing a

I apologize for not publishing this blog on Monday but I was out of town at a conference for fellow festival producers. I had a great time but I missed my local restaurants every single day - and that's a fact! The food at this fancy resort could not hold a candle to Tacoma's establishments. Here are just a few examples of things to love and appreciate about our restaurant options: The notoriously addictive Pacific Grill Grilled Cheese Sandwich and garlic french fries. Pacific Grill 1502 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402 1 253.627.3535 http://www.PacificGrillTacoma.com Connect on Facebook $4 happy hour nachos at Matador Tacoma. Matador Tacoma 721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 253.627.7100 http://www.matadorrestaurants.com Connect on Facebook   French dip sandwich from The Villa Caffe & Imbibery The Villa Caffe & Imbibery 1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA (253) 222-4184 http://www.thevillacaffe.com Connect on Facebook   BBQ Chicken Quesadil

Let's not sugar-coat it. In spite of recent inclement and unpredictable weather, spring is upon us which means coats are going on sale all over town. Here are just a few of the coats we found recently at a fraction of their normal cost in and around Tacoma. UrbanXchange 1934 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA, 98402. (253) 572-2280 http://urbanxchangetacoma.tumblr.com/ Fur trim grey suede women's coat Double breasted grey pea-coat Vintage fur swing coat Broadway's Best Antiques 742 Broadway St, Tacoma WA Connect on Facebook PH#253.617.3509 http://www.broadwaysbestantiques.com Vintage motorcycle jackets Men's vintage brown leather jacket Assortment of vintage bolero hats A Touch of Magick 763 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 1 253.272.0744 http://www.ALittleTouchofMagick.com Connect on Facebook Julia, owner of A Little Touch of Magick says, "Both of these coats are available in black or red in sizes small through plus