Tis the Season for shopping and everything merry. We searched our local shops to come up with our annual curated list of our favorite finds. Community Building Locally made, Best Friends Forever is a collaborative story telling game for 2-5 players, where we explore how friendships grow and change. It's great to play with a group of friends or with the family, and is … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: What’s in Santa’s Sack?
Design & Style
Fall Fashion Trends for 2024
Embrace the Classics with a Modern Twist As fall 2024 approaches, the fashion world is celebrating a blend of timeless styles and modern innovations. This season, look forward to four main trends that promise to bring a fresh perspective to your autumn wardrobe: Western style, 60s-inspired looks, earthy browns and greens, and classic plaid patterns. Here’s how to … [Read more...] about Fall Fashion Trends for 2024
South Sound Artists to Watch
From the annual Art Walk in Olympia to Tacoma’s Studio Tours, we live in a community abundant with artists. You may have driven by the work of one of these three artists or encountered them at a recent festival. We take a moment to get to know Teresa Staal-Cowley, Curtis Ashby and Britton Sukys, three people who are bringing their talents to brighten our days. Teresa … [Read more...] about South Sound Artists to Watch
Vida Bridal and Beauty: Curated Bridal Dresses for Brides
Vida Bridal and Beauty opened this past November in Tacoma. The beautiful boutique studio is a dream come true for Daniele Otto. Daniele Otto, left Brazil to pursue a marketing job in the U.S. After working in the beauty industry and styling hair for fashion shows and weddings. This past fall she decided to fulfill her dream of opening a bridal boutique. The boutique is an … [Read more...] about Vida Bridal and Beauty: Curated Bridal Dresses for Brides
Entrepreneurship and Creativity are Nourished at Lacey MakerSpace
Entrepreneurship and Creativity are Nourished at Lacey MakerSpace The Lacey MakerSpace is a community workshop space that provides tools and equipment for learning job skills, prototyping, and expressing creativity. It is a partnership with the Thurston County Economic Development Council, the City of Lacey, and Saint Martin’s University. The MakerSpace is open to the … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship and Creativity are Nourished at Lacey MakerSpace