No summer road trip is complete without a great car. I think back to my teenage days and my first love: a red 1972 Cadillac Coop De-Ville. It was by far one of my proudest moments when I earned enough to purchase my very own set of wheels. Much like the open road, it signified potential, opportunity and freedom. And while classic cars aren’t great on the carbon foot print- not … [Read more...] about Summer Classics: Cars and Music
Design & Style
Olympia Artisan Chic
As warmer weather approaches, checking out local artisans takes center stage. We explore artisans from Olympia, their craftsmanship and how design has the power to lift an impoverished community via local trade. Our first spotlight belongs to Gina Vitale Syrja of Fair Portia. Her pieces are modern heirlooms meant to reveal individual expression through adornment. She uses fine … [Read more...] about Olympia Artisan Chic
Fashion Faves
Suffice it to say, I have a thing for... things. If springtime is the season of love, then I guess I’m pretty sprung. And it’s not just a crush. I’m in love with fashion accessories. Once February flees the style scene, I want to cast off this wooly winter scarf and kick my beat-up rain boots to the curb. Give me sassy shawls and bright baubles. Sashay me down the streets in … [Read more...] about Fashion Faves
Architecture: BCRA-Inspired Design
The atmosphere in the offices of BCRA is light, contemporary, and inspired. Innovation thrives here; it’s apparent in the creative buzz in the air. Owner/President Jeff Brown believes that work should be fun and fulfilling. A positive environment and respect for the work place family are priorities along with recognizing and supporting the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of … [Read more...] about Architecture: BCRA-Inspired Design
Fashionable Passion
Sometimes, fashion takes a back seat. We’re busy! We have more immediate, urgent things on our minds! Who has time to read Marie Claire or to really take the time to shop for new clothes that freshen up our wardrobes when the kids need mommy, the office is calling, we volunteered to help again, we should really be at the gym? I’m not talking about replacing your favorite … [Read more...] about Fashionable Passion