Community Community Events: Born To Be Wild Community Events: Tacoma Art Museum's Bollywood Gala Artist Spotlight: Susan Russell Hall Cuisine Indochine Pacific Grill Design & Style Fashion Faves Olympia Artisan Chic Magnetic Appeal … [Read more...] about Spring 2010
Spring 2010
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
Indochine
Indochine 1924 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.272.8200 www.indochinedowntown.com www.friendsofindochine.com Nothing takes the chill out of the evening air quite like the smell of ginger, garlic, basil and curry. I walked into Indochine with my dinner companion and we were greeted by a friendly gentleman. The aroma of decidedly exotic spices tempted our taste buds and teased our empty … [Read more...] about Indochine
Artist Spotlight: Susan Russell Hall
What brings Susan Russell Hall’s work to life beyond it’s apparent beauty is the artist herself. She weaves stories of how nature reflects the patterns of our lives; time spent gazing at her work and hearing her stories inspires the viewer and moves the spirit. Susan Russell Hall comes from a long-line of artisans. When asked about her lineage she explains “Her mother was an … [Read more...] about Artist Spotlight: Susan Russell Hall