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 ...

Sorry about the lack of Wellness last Wednesday. I was having a moment. You know how you sometimes just stop and say, "What am I doing?" It was like that. Lots of self reflection. Lots of trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Stuff like that. Luckily I am surrounded by Goddesses of inspiration and wisdom and got some great advice and support. I highly recommend inviting your best girl friends over for dinner and just saying out loud those loathsome things that you tell yourself but you really don't mean. If you don't have people around you that you can sort that stuff out with without judgement, try the technique in this video that a very smart friend of mine shared with me this week. This is Byron Katie. As my friend put it, "This is radical shit."  I know, right? OK, moving on.  Electra Spa 5209 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, Washington 98408 (253) 431-2039 www.electraspa.com Connect on Facebook Earlier this week I tagged along with a f...

Hello my lovelies~ Sometimes you just need a little help finding those accessories that set your house apart from all else. Here's are some fun, unique finds from our own Gaudy Girl Sales and artist Julie Luke. Gaudy Girl Sales Visit Ruby Lane Shop on Craigslist Or Connect on Facebook for all the updates on items sales and more! Little girl lamp. Kitschy goodness. Leopard print cocktail glasses. Why does this bring to mind a bar a la Austin Powers? Groovy baby, yea! Picasso Pillows.  I love this cabinet. It can easily be up-cycled for a more modern look.  Julie Luke Connect on Facebook LukeArts manages to leave me with a sense of awe after every viewing. She weaves epic stories and creates divine characters. AND right now she's having a sale on her prints! For only $10 you can get a 5x7 and when you buy two you receive a third for free. Yes, you heard me. FREE. This includes shipping. Cirque and the Duellum  Petunia  Helmet of Faith ...

Sunshine! Don't you just love summer in Tacoma? Just enough sun to give us a warm glow but not so strong that you have to hide out inside air conditioned spaces. And it doesn't stick around so long that we ever take it for granted. When the sun comes out in Tacoma people feel almost obligated to do something outdoors. Don't we? This weekend is ripe for backyard barbeques, festivals and spending time in any of our terrific local parks. I love to get out there and take an evening stroll through downtown. My advice to you is to get outside this week and consciously appreciate the trees, the flowers and all the greenery that makes Washington Washington. I'm a walker but if you like to run, here are a few tips from runners about running: http://www.runreviews.com/running-tips/ I'm also seeing a lot of people out there on bicycles and I'm reminded of my youth when I had my little pink bicycle (that I named "Spider" for some reason!) and how much I loved ...

TGIF!!  We got some great places on Pacific Ave near UW Tacoma this week. Of course, as promised, we have items from Bleach in today's blog. We also want to introduce a new spot that maybe you haven't heard about yet. Catwalk, a new pop-up art and fashion shop is now open on Pacific Ave and has a lots of original designs that you might just fall in love with! Bleach 1934 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402   Connect to Facebook  If you want to go for a urban look and represent Tacoma this is the place for you. They always have something new.  Our June Fashion Icon JD Elquist modeled these shorts and a nautical Tacoma shirt for us and he offers the following fashion advice for guys: Instead of wearing your shorts low, go for a more professional and mature look with them above your knee. Also, if you plan on wearing the same color shirt and pants you can add dimension by rolling up your sleeves. I personally love this shirt because its a cross between the C...

TGIF everyone! It's time for my fashion picks of the week. I found some great items for those of you who are upset that the Oklahoma Thunder is no longer the Seattle Sonics. While they are going to the NBA Finals, you can express yourself with one of these shirts from Bleach. I also found some cute bathing suits and other summer must-have accessories. When the sun finally decides to shine you'll be needing these! Like I always say, why stop by the crowded mall when you can find quality fashion with more personality right here in downtown Tacoma at our own local businesses? Bleach  1934 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 Connect on Facebook Seattle Basketball Shirt (Sonic Colors) My personal favorite, Seattle Sonics Robbed Shirt Tacoma Anchor Shirt Low Top Nike Shoes Tacoma Bleach Logo Shirt Sunglasses London Couture  746 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 Connect on Facebook A very high fashion shop, any woman can easily fall in love with! There is so m...