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While fall is coming to an end, we reflect on the enjoy-ment of living in the Puget Sound area and the arrival of the holiday season. There is much to do while you’re out and about preparing for the holidays, with each day bringing exciting changes and an abundance of enter-taining activities for the entire family. So sit back, relax and enjoy this issue of ShowCase Magazine... where it is all about the art of living.
In this issue we highlight community and cultural arts, cuisine and fresh ideas for the gift-giving season; from gifts for your co-workers to presents which will delight your family. Speaking of family, will you be visiting ag-ing parents during this season? Consider our thought-provoking article on caring for aging loved ones, with an emphasis on early conversations about elder-care needs. If you’re looking for ideas for your home style, you will appreciate Stefanie Brooks’ expert tips on “Living Your Style” to revive your home for the winter season.
With all the holiday merriment that this season brings, please take a moment to remember those who are less fortunate. Volunteer your time or resources to a local organization or consider adopting a family or senior citi-zen in need. Whatever you choose to do, it will make someone’s season a bit brighter.
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Community members gathered to celebrate CenterFest as a part of three days of festivities at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed a night of celebration that began with mingling over Champagne and hors d’oeuvres. This was followed by an intimately stunning performance by Lorna Luft with a moving tribute to her mother, Judy Garland.
The gracious performer mingled with guests for over an hour at the post-show gala that followed. This most successful event raised funds for the Next Generation Arts Education Program, which supports the needs of students and artists in our community.
Debi & Stan Harris Karen Hawkins & Bob Bartusch
Jay & Leonor Fuller Chris & Gwen Porter
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Nearly 2,000 supporters enjoyed food and drink donated by 59 Tacoma-area establishments and danced the night away on four stag-es. The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium was decorated in majestic jewels, bamboo and lights. The evening included a Thai classical music ensemble and airbrush artists who painted clouded leopard paw prints on patrons’ arms. Zoobilee 2011 also featured a bustling Thai market with Zoobilee’s first ever craft beer festival and the signature drink, “The Pounce,” a cocktail with an exotic kick. The evening’s festivities raised over $291,000 in cash and close to $400,000 in donated goods and services for Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
Jessica Sewell & Gordan Naccarato Hollie Bostrom & John Zitco
Scott Harm & Dr. Tess MandapatLoren & Renee Schiro Steve & Deb Hurter
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Dan Corson is a local artist who is nationally recognized for creating dynamic, large-scale, conceptually driven public artworks, often utilizing a variety of materials and technologies, including light. His projects integrate works in state capitol buildings and light rail stations, at busy public intersections, and in quiet interpretive buildings, museums, galleries and meditation chambers. His work employs engaging visceral “experiences” that envelop the viewer and draw them into the artwork—sometimes as a co-creator. LEAH GROUT
How did you get your start as an artist? I was always an artist even as a kid, expressing things in a vari-ety of ways. My undergrad degree was split between marine biology and theater design. My interest was always in creating worlds and immersive environments—but now I have traded out the actors for the public moving around, in and through my spaces.
Tell me about your training and what inspires you.My Master of Fine Arts is in sculpture, and certainly that had an influence on how I see, frame and analyze things. But the-ater helped me understand how to manipulate the viewer, employ effects, understand the physics and psychology of light. My inspirations come from the natural world and natu-ral phenomena. I’m also deeply interested in perception and phenomenology, so naturally I am inspired by a handful of art-
ists including James Turrell, Robert Irwin, Ann Hamilton and Tim Hawkinson.
I hope the pieces not only act to transform and shift people’s experiences, providing that aha moment, but also cause them to return to it over time to “see more.” I also want them to move you. I want you to have a feeling for it. True apathy, no feeling at all, is how I would gauge failure.
What are your aspirations for your work? I hope my work can be seen in more museums. There is often a schism between public art and museum work and I hope that rift gets smaller. I also hope to work more internationally.
Corson Studios • 206.910.5669 • corsonart.com
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Magical Strings 31st Annual Yuletide Concert December 16, 7:30pmUrban Grace Church902 Market St, Tacoma | 360.385.5885and December 17, 7:30pmTown Hall1119 8th Ave, Seattle| 360.385.5885magicalstrings.com
A Baroque ChristmasDecember 17 & 18Mason United Methodist Church2710 N Madison St, Tacoma | 253.265.3042 nwrs.org
Dance Theatre Northwest’s NutcrackerDecember 17 & 18Mount Tahoma Auditorium1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma | 253. 778.534 dancetheatrenorthwest.org
Travelers: Objects of Dream & RevelationThrough December 31Bellevue Art Museum510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue | 425.519.0749bellevuearts.org
Olympia Family Theater presents A Christmas StoryDecember 2 - 18Washington Center for Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia | 360.753.8586washingtoncenter.org
NovemberThe Musical—Oliver!November 25 - December 31Lakewood Playhouse5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr | 253.588.0042lakewoodplayhouse.org
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CinderellaNovember 25 - December 31The 5th Avenue Theatre1308 5th Ave, Seattle |206.625.1900 5thavenue.org
PinocchioNovember 26 - December 23Knutzen Family Theatre200 SW Dash Pt Rd, Federal Way | 253.661.1444 centerstagetheatre.com
America in PrintsNovember 30, 10:30amTacoma Art Museum1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma | 253.272.4258tacomaartmuseum.org
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25th Annual Kent Celtic Yuletide ConcertDecember 4, 3pmKent-Meridian Performing Arts Center10020 SE 256th St, Kent |253.856.5051kentarts.com
Holiday ConcertDecember 4, 2pmSt. Luke’s Church515 S 312th St, Federal Way | 253.529.9857 federalwaysymphony.org
The NutcrackerDecember 9 - 18Washington Center for Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia | 360.753.8586washingtoncenter.org
Candlelight Christmas in the HarborDecember 8 - 11Gig Harbor’s Historic Downtown Waterfront District253.514.0071 | ghhwa.org
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Cantus, All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914December 3, 7pmUrban Grace Church902 Market St, Tacoma | 253.591.5894tacomaphilharmonic.org
The Klezmatics December 21, 7:30pmWashington Center for Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586washingtoncenter.org
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Trio Lucero del Norte ConcertJanuary 7, 2pmTacoma Art Museum1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma | 253.272.4258 tacomaartmuseum.org
Wired for SoundJanuary 10, 7pmSlavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, Tacoma | 253.752.2135classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com
Gilbert & Sullivan’s I’ve Got A Little TwistJanuary 14, 7:30pmPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma | 253.591.5894 broadwaycenter.org
Play it Again, SamJanuary 19 - February 12Lakewood Playhouse5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr | 253.588.0042lakewoodplayhouse.org
National Geographic Live! Annie GriffithJanuary 20, 7:30pmWashington Center for Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia | 360.753.8586washingtoncenter.org
Late Nite Catechism: Til Death Do Us PartJanuary 20 - 29Theatre on the Square901 Broadway, Tacoma | 253.591.5894 broadwaycenter.org
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Seattle Philharmonic OrchestraJanuary 22, 2pmKnutzen Family Theatre200 SW Dash Pt Rd, Federal Way253.661.1444centerstagetheatre.com
FebruarySwing BandFebruary 5, 2pmSt. Luke’s Church515 S 312th St, Federal Way | 253.529.9857 federalwaysymphony.org Submit calendar entries to
Jake ShimabukuroJanuary 20, 7:30pmRialto TheaterCourt C, Tacoma | 253.591.5894 broadwaycenter.org
Cathy McClure: ActivationJanuary 6, 2-3pmBellevue Art Museum510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue | 425.519.0749 bellevuearts.org
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte CarloFebruary 11, 7:30pmPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma | 253.591.5894 broadwaycenter.org
The National Broadway Tour of Young FrankensteinFebruary 7 & 8, 7:30pmWashington Center for Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia | 360.753.8586washingtoncenter.org
Puget Sound Women’s ShowFebruary 11, 11am - 4pmTacoma Mall, Macy’s Court4502 S Steele St, Tacoma | 253.826.9001showcasemedialive.com
Plaisir d’Amour (The Pleasure of Love)February 14, 7pmSlavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, Tacoma | 253.752.2135classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com
New Shanghai CircusFebruary 15, 7:30pmKentwood Performing Arts Center25800 164th Ave, SE, Covington | 253.856.5051kentarts.com
Wintergrass 2012February 23 - 26Hyatt Regency900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue | 253.428.8056acousticsound.org
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City of Lacey Ethnic CelebrationSaturday, March 10, 2012, 10am-7pmSt. Martin’s University 5300 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503
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It’s rare for a young musician to earn comparisons with Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. It’s even rarer to find an artist who has entirely redefined an instrument by his early 30s. But Jake Shimabukuro has already accomplished these feats, and more, in a little over a decade of playing and recording music on the ukulele. In the energetic hands of Shimabukuro, the traditional Hawaiian instrument of four strings and two octaves is stretched and molded into a complex and bold musical force. On his most recent album “Peace Love Ukulele” (which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard World Album Chart), Jake and his “uke” effortlessly mix jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music and folk, creating a sound that’s both technically masterful and emotionally powerful—and utterly unique in the music world.
Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso whose covers and original works make a niche musical genre show universally loved. Expect him to coax unexpectedly complex rhythms, moods and harmonies out of his instrument’s two-octave range during his performance at the Rialto Theater in Tacoma on January 20, 2012. broadwaycenter.org LEAH GROUT
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What do you hope people take away from your music?I hope listeners experience the same joy that I’m experiencing while strumming the ukulele. The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to play. Anyone can pick it up for the first time, learn a couple chords and immediately start strumming songs. It’s so relaxing. I always tell people that playing the ukulele is like an entire yoga session in one strum.
When did you first pick up the ukulele?I first picked up the ukulele at the age of 4. My mom played and taught me my first few chords. I started out strumming mainly traditional Hawaiian music as a child. But later, I en-joyed the challenge of trying to play other styles of music like rock, jazz and classical.
After taking on covers of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” are there any other songs or artists you’d consider covering?I love covering tunes that were written or performed by my favorite artists. Covering a song of your favorite artist is like wearing your favorite basketball player’s jersey.
Who inspires your musical style?Growing up, I loved Bruce Lee’s philosophy and applied a lot of his ideas to my approach in music. For example, Lee embraced all forms of martial arts and didn’t believe in having just one
style. I love all forms of music and try not to get locked into one genre. Bill Cosby inspired me to be a solo performer. Cosby could simply sit in a chair with a microphone, tell stories and bring joy to millions.
What do you hope to ac-complish with “Peace Love Ukulele”?I believe the ukulele is the in-strument of peace. If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.
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The holidays can be a wonderful time to reconnect with family. They can also be a time that you might find out that Mom or Dad needs more help than before in preparing meals, or that their house and yard have be-come too much for them to care for. Or that they are having difficulty re-membering simple details.
“Pay attention to these simple warn-ing signs,” says Marilyn Richards, director of community relations at Clare Bridge of Olympia. “These are good indicators that your loved one(s) should look into adult aging liv-ing options.”
obstacles, options, and opportunities for aging adults
Starting the ConversationWhen it comes to helping your elderly loved one and broach-ing the next step in living options, Stella Henry, R.N., author of The Eldercare Handbook, says that many seniors unreal-istically believe they can take care of themselves for the rest of their lives. And that’s where their children or other family members can be instrumental in identifying the problem and instigating change.
No matter what your parent’s age, Henry and other experts say that now is the time to begin communicating about the future. “If you open the lines of communication early on, it is an easier process overall,” says Donna Baker, General Man-ager of Colonial Inn of Olympia. “Not to mention, you want to start the conversation early so that the parent is making the decision rather than someone else. You want to avoid a situ-ation where it comes down to a crisis state of affairs.” Baker continues, which could result in confused elders, disorganized yet well-meaning children, and a family in chaos.
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Start the conversation with a list of questions such as these to assess the needs of your loved one: • How many prepared meals will be needed each day? • What type of services and health care will be needed? • Is there a retirement or savings plan available? Long-term
health insurance?
Assessing OptionsDebbie Baker, Director of Community relations at the Weath-erly Inn Tacoma, outlines the following five factors to consider with your parents when evaluating living options:
Location: It is best to look first at options in close proxim-ity to your home. Your aging parents may want some pri-vacy, but this does not mean they want isolation.
Budget: Retirement communities can be expensive, but by evaluating all your resources and needs you will be able to make educated decisions. Keep in mind that in Washington, facilities see a 2–4 percent average annual rate increase, which should be planned into your budget.
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Clare Bridge420 Yauger Way South West, Olympia360.236.1400
WELCOME TO CLARE BRIDGE OF OLYMPIA, where compassion and integrity
meet and our community is truly a home.
View our virtual tour brookdaleliving.com/clare-bridge-of-Olympia.aspx6016 N. Highlands Pkwy | Tacoma WA 98406
253 752-8550 | www.weatherlyinn.com
The Best Move You’ll Ever Make
Retirement | Assisted Living | Memory Care
If you answered YES to any of these questions it may be time to consider moving to a retirement community.
1. Do you worry about Mom or Dad’s safety?
2. Does your Mom or Dad snack instead of eating balanced meals?
3. Is house keeping and yard work becoming difficult for Mom or Dad?
Can Your Loved One Benefit From An Easier Lifestyle? To help determine if you or a loved one could benefit from moving
to a retirement community, answer these few questions below.
Donna Baker 11 year General Manager of the Colonial Inn
FOR MORE INFORMATIONCALL Donna 360-459-9110
or visit The Colonial Inn for a no obligation tour andenjoy a complimentary meal while you’re here.
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Facilities: Will the facility provide daily meals? If so, how many? Before signing any papers, evaluate the charges as-sociated with the overall package such as insurance, gardening services, laun-dry, country club memberships, home maintenance and trash collection.
Amenities: Consider options that support your parents’ current activi-ties: exercise, hobbies, doctor’s ap-pointments, shopping and health care needs. Is there a level of care that sup-ports their needs?
People: Tour the facilities and get a feel for the people that live and work there. Can you imagine your parents being happy there?
Because your parents have always been there for you, it is time to re-turn the same kindness. Help them become educated about the options available, early on, so they will find the best retirement community or assist-ed living facility to meet their needs. LEAH GROUT
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The Weatherly Inn Tacoma6016 N Highlands Parkway, Tacoma 253.752.8550weatherlyinn.com
The Colonial Inn of Olympia3730 14th Ave SE, Olympia360.459.9110colonialinnolympia.com
Clare Bridge of Olympia 420 Yauger Way SW, Olympia360.236.1400, ext. 60brookdaleliving.com
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The Bite Restaurant is located in Tacoma’s elaborate Hotel Murano. The accommodation’s lobby boasts a world-class art collection. The same commitment to quality extends into every feature of this luxury hotel.
The menu at The Bite has a lot to live up to. Traditional fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared with an elegant twist. Whatever you do, save room for dessert.
The limoncello cured salmon is a superb starter. Similar in tex-ture to cold-smoked salmon or sashimi, the northwest favorite is cured in Italian lemon liqueur and then sliced. Served on thin rosemary crackers spread with chive crème fraiche, it is topped with mild red onion gremolata. The presentation is striking—the appetizer is served on a sheet of forest green nori.
Fried garlic herb potatoes glazed with sautéed mushrooms and a sauce combining demi-glace and a reduction of Zinfandel are the basis for fries and gravy. Lighter than expected, the sauce has a remarkable depth of flavor, showcasing the nuances of the red wine and reduced beef stock. The dish is finished with a sprin-kling of piquant gorgonzola.
Chicken olivada is roasted to a crispy golden brown. The poultry is smothered in a mixture of green and Kalamata olives along with grape tomatoes. It is drizzled with wine sauce and accompanied by the ultimate comfort food—Yukon gold mashed potatoes.
Truffled macaroni and cheese is an adult version of a childhood favorite. Pasta shells are tossed in a light cream sauce incorporat-ing three cheeses—parmesan, ricotta and white cheddar—and truffle oil. The dish contains a generous amount of the shaved, earthy delicacy.
A clever dessert creation, coffee and donuts, is dense bread pud-ding created from Krispy Krème donuts. It is topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate espresso sauce. If a new rendition of an old classic doesn’t sound good to you, try the lemon crème brulee or the ten-layer chocolate cake.
You won’t be disappointed. MARY MORGAN
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“Mediterranean” at Boccata Deli and Market means not mere-ly Italian, but also Greek, French and Lebanese.
Owner Darin Harris grew up in Centralia and spent time in kitchens in Seattle and surrounding areas. After gleaning first-hand knowledge of Italian cuisine in Italy, Harris returned to Lewis County to open Boccata. He and a small, close knit staff offer lunch and dinner at the informal eatery, now in its sev-enth year.
Traditional Italian-style meats produced on the West Coast, fresh produce, imported cheeses and hand-formed loaves of preservative-free artisan breads elevate Boccata’s made-to-order sub sandwiches, hand-tossed thin-crust pizza, salads and pitas above standard deli fare.
Table service, cloth napkins and a worthy wine list—featur-ing Widgeon Hill Winery and Portuguese, Italian and French wines—make for more refined evening dining. Boccata also offers live jazz piano and acoustic guitar on the weekends.
The Spanish dish paella di faro is a unanimous favorite of pa-trons and staff. Its saffron basmati rice is a scrumptious base for a complex flavor array of seafood, spiced sausage, tomatoes, green peas and onions. Paella remains constant on a menu of simple yet elegant pasta, seafood, steak and lamb dishes.
Harris aims to keep the biannual rotation of dishes exciting for guests. “I’ve set the menu up for eating in courses or shar-ing tapas with a group,” he says. Special sheets offer variety which encourages taste exploration. Cooking classes are also presented on a regular basis.
An easy stop off Interstate 5, Boccata offers a casual atmo-sphere—without the white tablecloths. “We want people to feel like they can come here if they’re in jeans or just worked all day. They don’t have to change into fancy attire to come for dinner,” Harris says. “It’s fine dining in a relaxed environment where you can eat excellent food and drink good wine at rea-sonable prices.” JENNIFER JOHNSON
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TacomaAsado2810 6th Ave | 253.272.7770asadotacoma.com
Cutter’s Point Coffee1936 Pacific Ave | 253.272.7101cutterspoint.com
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge1924 Pacific Ave | 253.272.8200indochinedowntown.com
The Melting Pot2121 Pacific Ave | 253.535.3939meltingpot.com
The Social Bar and Grill1715 Dock St | 253.301.3835thesocialbarandgrill.com
Stanley & Seafort’s 115 E 34th St | 253.473.7300stanleyandseaforts.com
TWOKOI Japanese Cuisine1552 Commerce St | 253.274.8999twokoi.com
Varsity Grill 1114 Broadway | 253.627.1229varsitygrill.com
University PlaceMassimo Italian Bar and Grill4020 Bridgeport Way W253.503.1902massimosup.com
PuyallupChili Thai Restauant 3712 9th St SW | 253.864.7005
Mama Stortini’s3207 E Main | 253.845.7569mamastortinis.com
Trapper’s Sushi206 39th Ave SW | 253.891.2046 trapperssushi.net
Bonney LakeTrapper’s Sushi/Sushi Town20649 Hwy 410 E | 253.891.2046sushitownbonneylake.com
SumnerWindmill Bistro16009 60th St E | 253.826.7897windmillbistro.com
OlympiaCicada700 4th St E | 360.753.5700cicadaolympia.com
Mercato Ristorante 111 Market St NE | 360.528.3663 mercatoristorante.com
Portofino Ristorante 101 Division St NW | 360.352.2803
Ramblin Jacks 520 4th Ave E | 360.754.8909ramblinjacks.com
SWING Wine Bar825 Columbia St SW | 360.357.9464swingwinebar.com
Waterstreet Café and Bar610 Water St SW | 360.709.9090waterstreetcafeandbar.com
Gig HarborBrix257707 Pioneer Way | 253.858.6626harborbrix.com
Tides Tavern2925 Harborview Dr | 253.858.3982tidestavern.com
dining guideFederal WayIndochine Seafood & Satay Bar 31406 Pacific Hwy S | 253.529.4214 indochinefederalway.com
McGrath’s Fish House1911 S 320th St | 253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com
KentBanyan Tree Restaurant504 Ramsay Way | 253.981.6333banyantreerestaurant.com
CentraliaBoccata Deli & Market405 N Tower Ave | 360.736.2404
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From our beautiful outdoor ceremony site to our richly appointed banquet room, it is easy to see why Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club is the perfect location for your special occasion.
Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club has emerged as the premier wedding facility of South King County.
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When temperatures dip outside, it’s time to cozy up inside. Interior design expert Stefanie Brooks offers ideas to warm up and add your style to every room of your house.
1)Reface – it’s that time of year to cozy up to the fire-place. Old brick, dated tile or a wimpy mantel can ruin the look of a fireplace which is often a focal point of a room. For a new look, consider updating the existing tile, painting the mantel and the fireplace louvers or adding some decorative trim pieces to the mantel.
2)Recover – We all have that one favorite furniture piece that lasts throughout the years. However, the upholstery tends to get worn, faded or simply dated. Put a new spin on the piece with selecting a great fabric, adding a trim or chang-ing the stain color.
3)Reflect – Add a little sparkle to your home by using metallics such as bronze, silver or gold. A gold threaded silk taffeta drapery, a large silver serving dish or a bronze lamp with a great shade.
4)Refresh – Change up your palette by painting a wall or adding a wall covering to your space. It is one of the least expensive ways to freshen up a space. Choose warmer earthy tones in the winter.
5)Replace – Dated light fixtures? Start with replacing one in the entry or dining room, with a current style and updated finish. Another way to enhance the lighting throughout your home is to add a dimmer switch to areas such as the living and dining rooms.
6)Restore – garage sales, thrift stores and local antique shops are a great place to start for that one piece that will be unique to you and your home.
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7)Reuse – With as of-ten as we all like to change out our accessories, such as pillows, bedding, lamps etc, hang on to them for use in other rooms or for the simple fact that most styles rotate and will be back before you know it.
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local designer customizes lamp shades: rd shadyOver the past 10 years that Lara Anderson and Kathy Lathrop have worked in home décor and design, one thing has stood out: great lamps with awful shades can ruin a room. In keeping with their mu-tual desire to create beauty in people’s lives, Anderson and Lath-rop started dreaming up ways to solve this common style problem, since purchasing brand new lamps and shades is costly.
The result is RD Shady, a shade cover that is similar to a slip cover for a sofa. The name is a nod to the two women’s home décor shop in Olympia, Red Door Interiors, and a tongue-in-cheek ref-erence to the product itself. It will create a “clean fresh look in a room without buying all new furnishings,” says Anderson, who designed the cover.
After having worked with award-winning Seattle designer Rocky Rochon, Anderson knows that quality of craftsmanship and ease of use are of the utmost importance. The shade covers are made to last while also being easily interchangeable as a family grows or current styles and fashion trends change.
Depending on the customer’s budget, shades can be made from higher-end fabrics from Robert Allen and Waverly or simple, more affordable varieties. “Lamp shades are mostly plain neu-trals and tend to disappear in a room,” says the Olympia business owner. “An RD Shady shade will draw the eye if a bold pattern or imagery is used.”
The options are almost limitless, including eye-catching neutrals and raised patterns, seasonal and holiday imagery, and sports-themed patterns. Shades can be masculine or feminine, for kids’ rooms, the study or a dining room. Whether the shades are to be a focal point or unobtrusive, they’re 100 percent customizable.
Aiming to keep business as local as possible, Anderson says the product will be manufactured in the Northwest. Pacific Market Center in Seattle will be the first large retailer to carry RD Shady beginning in January 2012. RD Shady will also be available through Red Door Interiors this winter. JENNIFER JOHNSON
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Whether you are selecting a gift for your family or a dear friend, the ShowCase staff has searched all over town for the best gifts this holiday season.
Feeling SmittenFeeling Smitten cupcake bath bomb set, fruity trio, perfect luxurious gift. Scents of cranberry, grapefruit, orange, ginger ale and sugar come together for the best feel good fizz. Feeling Smitten Bath Bakery, $17.50feelingsmitten.com
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Cultural Giving Invest in art (or at least a print), and help a friend add color to their space. You can’t go wrong with prints from local artists. $ varies pacificgalleryartists.org
Food for Thought“Chock full of educational tidbits about feel-better food, Ancient Wisdom, Modern
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Big TicketFrom its headquarters in Carlsbad, Callaway issued its latest and greatest iron earlier this year. The X-24 Hot Iron is the longest, most accurate iron in the popular X series, thanks to a special technology that keeps the clubface hot. Graphite: $112.50/club, $899/set; steel: $87.50/club, $699/set callawaygolf.com
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