Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

I have loads of thrifty pretties for you to behold. So let's get started shall we? The Giving Place 430 East 25th Street, Suite 3, Tacoma, 253.307.6271 Connect on Facebook Located in Freighthouse Square for the last 15 years (most recently moving from one inside suite to another as of May) The Giving Place is not just another gift store. It's so much more.  Owner Gary Pieterman spent years as a care giver, both volunteering his hours and as a career choice. This store was a way for him to "retire," (though the man is always on-hand there), and give back to the community. They sell all sorts of cool things and 50% of all net profits are donated to causes that support those with life altering illness and afflictions. So the title in itself is not just a clever name for a gift store but precisely what Pieterman aims to do. His enthusiastic positivity exudes, really it's hard not to smile while talking to the guy. Here are a few of my favorite examples of thi...

It's Friday, do you know where your fashion is? No? Here are three of my favorite places to find new or gently used clothing downtown Tacoma. Maybe they will become your favorite places too.  Rene Shea Fashion 751 St Helens Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402. (253) 507-9349 Connect on Facebook I like Rene Shea because I can find clothes there that are appropriate for work. Some used clothing stores specialize in certain time periods, some specialize in clothing for certain age groups. Rene Shea has a lot of current fashion for adults. I also love the fact that the owner, Linda, enjoys playing personal shopper. All you need to do is tell her your size and a little bit about what you're looking for and then head for the dressing room. She will bring you things to try on. I did this before going to a business conference a couple of weeks ago and she brought me things I might never have picked out that looked amazing on me! I will definitely be going back for more. If you go,  make sur...