Before & After Bookshelves

by on Jan 27, 2012

I recently moved into a old craftsman style home with built-in shelving, so I thought I’d share a little corner of my abode.

I love books – everything about them. Of course reading them, but also holding them, displaying them and decorating with them. There’s just something so cozy about books. I actually have a fear that electronic book readers will one day replace hard copies. Scary thought. With that being said, I’m a huge collector. So the move into my new (old) home is like a little dream come true.

I also love thrift shopping, so when I find something interesting or appealing, I’ll pick it up and add it to my bookshelves. Take a peek at some of the things I used and then give it a try.

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Partnership for Art

by on Jan 26, 2012

Erin Black, YWCA's Executive Director, laughs after "cutting the ribbon." • Photo by Andy Sawyer

The YWCA is an emergency shelter for the women and children of Yakima fleeing domestic violence. With their newly installed orange sign, you may have noticed their building’s recent renovation on the corner of 8th and Yakima avenues.

During the renovation they expanded the shelter and increased the number of beds available to the families in need. In doing so, they also wanted to create a sense of “home” by adding artwork. So the Junior League of Yakima, Allied Arts of the Yakima Valley and the YWCA teamed up to seek inspirational and encouraging artwork for the rooms.

The shelter received 44 pieces from 36 local artists, based upon this affirmation:

“My Story is now… I am safe, strong, empowered, loved, courageous, confident and committed. I am free to write my own story through self-reflection, self-respect, and recognizing my self-worth. I AM.”

The Allied Arts of Yakima Valley is inviting the public to view this art during an opening reception tonight from 5:30-7:00pm in the Peggy Lewis Gallery at the Allied Arts Center. The pieces will be on display for one week before being installed at the YWCA.

In the November/December 2011 edition of Yakima Magazine we featured LeAnne Ries, a talented multimedia artist. Ries is just one of many contributing artists on display at the exhibit this evening.

Allied Arts of the Yakima Valley

5000 West Lincoln Ave.

Yakima, WA 98908

509-966-0930

 

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I heart garland!

by on Jan 25, 2012

Since Valentine’s Day has taken over the holiday section of our stores, I figured I’d give it a go on our little blog here too.

In the Nov/Dec 2011 edition of our magazine we featured Jane Milford’s amazingly styled rustic romantic home. In an attempt to similarly decorate my house, I tried my hand at some projects that Jane might approve of. Well, I’m at it again. 

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Simplify your trip

by on Jan 24, 2012

If you missed the trend spot page in our magazine or if you’ve yet to see the magazine at all, check out these super cool travel items we found for our latest edition.

Traveling doesn’t have to be difficult, but at times it can seem more like work than a vacation – unless of course, you are on the job. Either way, we’ve found a few great things to simplify your trip.

Vapur Water Bottle

It’s actually called, The Anti-Bottle, made to “fold and go.” When filled with water, it stands upright. Once you drink it down, the bottle folds up nicely to fit in small spaces.

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