My weekly wanderings ...

I was all over town this week. I even went to Seattle two times! I am overdue from some girl cave time for sure. I'm gonna get right on that after I finish 3 blog posts for you. :)

Here are some of the cool things I saw this week. Coming up in my next blog is the February ART BUS tour blog and a blog literally about the streets of downtown Tacoma. Don't worry, its more interesting than it sounds.


The historic Winthrop building. Often in the news, full of good stories and it has a very rich history. A true Tacoma gem.


A view of the tide flats from Broadway Street next to the Elks Building that will soon be the home of the new McMenemins project. This will be the view from the new apartment/hotel if funding comes through for it. Read more about that here.


The fountain in Frost Park, a small corner park on 9th & Pacific Ave. There are 4 fountains downtown Tacoma. • South 11th and Broadway (Broadway Plaza),  South 10th and Fawcett (McCormick Park), South 17th and Pacific Ave (Tollefson Plaza) and this one: South 9th and Pacific Ave (Frost Park). Frost Park fountain was out of commission for a long time because it needed $20,000 in repairs but as of last September its back and looking great!




Here are a couple more shots of it:







 Here is the move of the week I didn't get to show you last Tuesday.

Studio 6 Ballroom
2608 6th Avenue  Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 905-5301
http://studio6ballroom.com/




Basic Swing with live music by Steve Stefanowicz after Progressive Dinner on 6th ave (Gateway to India, Six Olives, Caffe Dei, Studio 6 Ballroom). 


Walking Tour (9th & St. Helens)

Downtown Vision Center
766 St Helens
Tacoma, WA  98402
Phone: 253-627-8711
http://www.visionsource-downtownvision.com/




Also on this street:

Pioneer Adult Counseling Services
http://www.pioneerhumanservices.org/

Christian Science Reading Room
756 Saint Helens Avenue  Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-7273
http://christiansciencetacoma.org/reading.php

Margaret's Restaurant
754 Saint Helens Avenue  Tacoma, WA 98402
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Pioneer Adult Counseling, Christian Science Reading Room and Margaret's Cafe

Pollie's Closet
759 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 232-6034
http://www.mousaistudios.com/




Pink shoes!
(See also art by Sherrie "Voxxy" Minter in the background!)


Great outfits on the wall

I love this faux fur leopard print coat!

Rene Shea Fashion
751 St Helens Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402. (253) 507-9349
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Classy and sexy red heels

Lovely black lace!

Love this faux fur purse!

Broadway's Best Antiques.
742 Broadway St, Tacoma WA
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PH#253.617.3509


http://www.broadwaysbestantiques.com



I think just owning one of these would make money more attracted to me.

I've always loved these antique radios.

Tacoma Rubber Stamp 
935 Market Street  Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 238-0053

http://www.tacomarubberstamp.com/


Various types of nameplates

More plaques than a dentist.

Promo material
They make trophies!

and some other customized stuff

Give someone a gold star!

Customized stamps

Because you deserve it:

Embellish Multispace

 1121 Court D # A  Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 752-8144
http://embellishtacoma.com/



Meet Najamoniq Todd. She cut my bangs a couple weeks ago and I've never been happier with them. This girl is not only a skilled stylist, she's also a true Tacoma treasure! She sings with the Rockaroake band, she's a DJ and she's just a cool person to know.  Make an appointment with her at Embellish Multispace Salon. If its humanly possible, she will make you look good. Trust me, go see her or any of the Embellish girls. They seriously know how to rock it. :)

Jewell Day Spa 
2501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
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PH#253.572.5224
http://www.jewellspa.com

The faux fur on this scarf is the softest most lovely I've ever felt.


Super cute 253 Heart dog tag necklace with swarovski crystals by Linda Danforth Designs.
Sparkly and amazing garden art by Deidre Perez Norris.

Great smelling candles to create the perfect ambiance for your home spa experience.
Cute owl ring

Cute sparkly elastic bedazzled ring

Several tea flavors from Mad Hat Tea Co.

And just so you know what a welcoming city Tacoma is, even when we tell you to get lost, we still provide a place for you to relax a moment before you go.



Check out the bench seat just a few feet away from the sign that says
"Scram, we don't want you hanging out here." (I'm paraphrasing of course)


 XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown

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