Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

Happy Thursday my thrift seekers! I'm currently contemplating a stroll to the Proctor District. Why? Well, there's goodness to explore. Here's just a couple of examples. Pacific Northwest Shop 2702 N Proctor, Tacoma, 253.752.2242 http://www.pacificnorthwestshop.com/ Connect on Facebook Goodness, me oh my, the treasures you will see. Loads of PNW treasures to adorn your home, indulge your taste buds, read and more. Their selection of local titles from local lore, to history, to local authors is pretty much awesome. These cute little letters caught my eye. Great for your kiddos room this letter banner is made from upcycled children's board books. Fun, colorful and locally crafted. Any one who knows Lady Jacqueline, KNOWS how I love wine. And with a dozen or more Washington wines for UNDER $10, I was a little giddy. Envy 2614 N Proctor, Tacoma, 253.761.5531 Connect on Facebook This doesn't begin to cover the goodness on SAL...

I'm feeling especially bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning! Maybe it's the coffee, or maybe it's my thrifty imp dancing a jig. This week we bring to you a few of our featured items from this months  ART BUS VIP bags! Some of our local businesses have contributed major savings off of products and services. And this is just a glimpse. WELL worth the $20 ticket price that includes all of these goodies (and more), enters you into a raffle and gets you on the bus May 17th at 6 pm with Mayor Strickland this month to soak in some of our creative culture. Seriously, are you excited yet? Tacoma Farmers Market ttp://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com/ Hurrah, the season has finally begun. What does that mean for us? Fresh produce, local artisan vendors and soaking in that sun, that's what! With a market event happening here in Tacoma Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays VIP bag holders are sure to find a worthy way to spend this $5 token.   Smooth and Juicey 1122 Market Street...

OH, pretties for the house! All of our featured items are vintage, recreated and revamped by our Gaudy Girl, Sebrina Brown. Happy Shopping my Thrift Finders. Gaudy Girl Sales Connect on Facebook Find more goodies on Ruby Lane Wheel and Deal on Craigslist  With a fresh coat of black paint and snazzy green art deco fabric, this chair is ready for a new home. Pick up can be arranged in Tacoma. Check it out here. This beauty may be my favorite. Swanky silver paint and black and purple damask fabric add a regal class to this chair. Ooh lala, see more details here . Can you picture a pitcher of sangria on this bad boy? I sure can. Check out more details about this metal cart here . Tod Oldham's La-Z-Boy snap coffee table with a cherry veneer and lots of cubby space. This could be your coffee table. Details here . Vintage shopping doesn't have to be daunting or cost thousands of dollars. We made it a lot easier and thrifty I hope. XOXO, Lady Jacqueline

How does one go about all the time and not notice deals? Since our economy dropped off, whether you are an optimist and think it's on the up and up or not so optimistic and think it's still swirling down the drain, one thing is certain; businesses will always have their clearance racks and sale items. They want your business. This includes the ma and pop stores all over Tacoma. Let's face it, while Tacoma is a city it is also a tight knit community. We want to support our fellow community members far more than the big wigs hocking subpar wares. And that is what we aim to do each week with our Thrifty Thursday. Shop local, save big and help our community flourish.  Posh Home Connect on Facebook If you're in need of some swagger in your home life go visit Posh Home. There are some AMAZING staples from your home for both the not so thrifty and thrifty alike. There is a whole clearance corner filled with rad items. Not to mention if you purchase $5000 in furniture or ...

Hello my frugal friends! Hope you've warmed up those penny pinchers. This is gonna be good. ART BUS Connect on Facebook For starters, don't forget tonight is ART BUS!!! And for any true thrift seeker, you will want to get your hands on those VIP bags. Only $20 includes stops through our great city to take in some of our creative culture, meet the artists, free snacks and fun but that's not all! Oh no it get's better! You get a VIP bag full of goodies. Trendy jewelry? check. Coupons to the hippest spas and restaurants? Yuppers. Savings on vintage goodness? You bet. Don't miss out. Another perk to Art Bus? Embellish Multispace Salon is on both tours. Know what that means? You get to oogle the beginning of a color craze and see it in action with live in person demonstrations of the Color Bug and get to participate in the contest. Pink, Orange and Purple snacks and beverages will be available to represent the wowza colors available AND anyone who books an app...

Oh yes, more sweet deals for you! The theme common among these? They will tickle your penny pinchers. Scrabble tile necklaces. Several different color schemes and patterns. Simple statement and 10% off their usual $15.95 price tag. Jewell Day Spa 2501 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 253-572-5224 Connect on Facebook Still feeling the chill of winter? I know I am with Tacoma and her bipolar weather casting. All winter scarves are 25% off the already friendly price range of $18-$25. "Winter" is a term I use loosely of course. These varying textures and colors are perfect for the lingering blustery spring winds. Jewell Day Spa Music to heal the soul. CD's meant to set the ambiance for your down time while reading, yoga, lighting candles or just to have playing in the background. A great selection to choose from~and they are all only $10! Jewell Day Spa Spring. Yes, it is officially spring. And though only the cherry blossoms seem to have hope for this these flip flops may put s...

A lot of people are tightening their belts when it comes to spending these days so on Thursday's I'm going to attempt to give you some of the best bargains that can be found at our beloved local businesses around town. If you have something you think belongs in this blog, please contact angela (dot) jossy (at) gmail (dot) com.  OK, enjoy your virtual shopping trip! I hope you find something you need and love! One of the new kids on the 9th & Broadway block, A Little Touch of Magick, has 2 racks full of new clothes for 50% off regular retail. This top "Forget Me Not" comes in sizes 2X & 3X and is on sale for only $10. A Little Touch of Magick 763 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 1 253.272.0744 http://www.ALittleTouchofMagick.com Connect on Facebook This top "The Can Can Cami" is available in sizes S-L and is also on sale for only $10. A Little Touch of Magick, has 2 racks full of new clothes for 50% off regular retail. A Little Touch of...