Goodbye Ghamarian. Hello Millesime Designs and A Touch of Magick

I took a stroll downtown this weekend to say goodbye to our best rug store and hello to two new shops on Broadway. Ghamarian Oriental Rug Company is preparing to close by holding live auctions this weekend. The last one is today at 1 pm. Two new shops opened on Broadway: A Little Touch of Magick and Millesime Designs.

I also stopped by Nanette's to see what new treasures she has right now. Please enjoy my little virtual shopping tour of downtown Tacoma. I hope you will follow in my footsteps and go see these places yourself. If you do, be a doll and tell them the Duchess of Downtown sent you. :)

I'd also like to point out the cute little search field in the upper right hand corner of this screen. What we are building here is a online database of products you can buy downtown. Type in something you want to buy and any blog in which that item is mentioned will come up! I hope you will use this resource to help you shop local and support our local businesses.

OK! Let's shop!

Ghamarian Oriental Rug Company 


Like the sign says, all carpets and rugs must go.



Tacoma City Grocer IGA 
1250 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
1 253.830.5755
http://www.citygroceriga.com
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I bought all of these groceries today and I only spend $69.00. The reason it was so affordable is I picked up the sale flier at the front door and mostly bought things that were on sale. Their sale prices are really low - even cheaper than Winco in some cases. And my favorite hair conditioner was more that $2 cheaper than it was at Bartells! Score!



A Touch of Magick
763 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
1 253.272.0744
http://www.ALittleTouchofMagick.com
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Blouses, corsets, dresses, coats, necklaces and other accessories

They even have a large selection of plus sizes.
Dolls


Fascinator hat

Fascinator hats

Fascinator hat

Steam punk necklace


Millesime Designs
745 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
http://www.millesimedesigns.etsy.com/
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In the entry they had snacks, a drawing and a guest book along with a selection of prizes. Summer, the owner, was drawing a name every hour.









I almost adopted this owl. So tempted!

Black Stallion. Unicorn! Angry hippo. I wonder what's bothering him.



Nanette's
762 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
1 253.232.7718
http://nanettesclassicclothing.ybsites.com
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Red strappy heels

Muted gold shoes and purse

Sexy shoes

Retro Bathing Suit





Look at this dreary little tree. He lives inside a planter at the Theater District end of the D-Link Train. I felt a bit sorry for him and I decided to name him Fred. Please say hello to Fred the Dreary Tree of you see him. I think he's lonely there surrounded by litter. I think he needs a hug.

Zipcars
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Meet "Ichiro" one of Tacoma's Zipcars. He is a Honda Insight Hydrid.



This one is called "Froto." He is a Ford Focus.

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That's it for today. Check back Monday when the daily blogs have a whole new format: Menu Item Monday, Home Decor Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thrifty Thursday and Fashion Friday!

XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown Tacoma




 

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