Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

  Hi All! Sorry to have missed you these last couple of weeks. Even a Lady has to work overtime sometimes and due to a job transistion I sadly just couldn't fulfill my royal duties. But, here I am back in action and I want to introduce you to a new fun idea: "What does your couch say about you?" We will be delving into the psycology of the couch. Our buying habits say so much about us and and home decor speaks volumes as soon as folks walk through the door. The couch can lay the foundation for the aura of your entire home. Let's face it. Now I'm going to start with an example of what was once thought of as an "All American" couch. Not the type of family living the American Dream so much as a blue collar, average family with family spats, loads of laundry, hell even the opening scene of the show had them eating pizza around the table (not a shiny, white kitchen, imaculate, chef prepared meal). It was this couch: This was the couch where a ...

Last week I announced some of the movers and shakers making their way on the scene in Downtown. This week we take a peek into one of them.   Modality Furniture 821 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, 253.327.1198 http://www.modalityfurniture.com Connect on Facebook Owner and interior designer Laurel Whittaker is looking to bring functional, beautiful pieces to your home. An artisan shopping experience, with artisan quality and personal service. All pieces on site are custom upholsterd but also available to be taken straight to your home. As a furniture dealer Whittaker has a huge inventory to choose from whether it be versatile rugs for inside and outside use to an array of comfy couches and plush chairs. Still in the beginning stages of setting up the store, the displays are warm and welcoming. Whittaker says we can expect an expansion to the back room space and she hopes to utilize wall space allowing young, student artists to hang their pieces for sale and exp...

Take a break from cleaning out your closets and dusting all your bookshelves because I've got some really cool items for you to look at this week! I'm so jealous of people who can just redesign a room whenever they want, but for those of us who don't have that luxury, sometimes one new item can help you rearrange what you have so it looks like a completely different room. I hope you find your inspiration here. POSH HOME 2502 6th AVE., Tacoma, WA. http://www.poshhomedesigns.com Connect on Facebook Monochrome is said to be very stimulating for the mind. Does this livingroom set make you feel stimulated? This dining room set has great curves. I love how stylish this big comfy chair is. Its the best of both worlds. And grey is the hot color both in fashion and design right now.  This grey couch with mix and match throw pillows is available in many different fabrics and colors. If you visit the store you'll see a huge selection of fabric choices and the...

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