Bouncing Wall Bon Voyage Party

Alright people...the time has come. We've officially closed our doors. Can I say how I'll miss our little Bouncing Wall home on Queen Anne? I'll post the sad mess of a store as we packed things up in a little posting but for now, it's all about the celebration!

So don't worry...you mad fans of Bouncing Wall. Just because we took Bouncing Wall out of the store, doesn't mean Bouncing Wall doesn't exist anymore. We're going world wide. Well, ok...on the world wide web. Good gravy! Does anyone say world wide web anymore? I think that dates me fo' sho'! (Yeah...that's my sad attempt at trying to be young and hip!)

Back to the celebration. We'll be partying our hearts out this Thursday, June 18th for our Bon Voyage Party on Capital Hill's Vermillion Gallery & Wine Bar. Come out and help us celebrate between 5pm - 9pm. If you RSVP on Evite or by email (shop@bouncingwall.com) and attend the event, the first 30 lucky folks will receive some awesome swag!

On top of it all, we'll be showing a little taste of what our Bouncing Wall Shop Social will feel like. We'll be featuring 7 awesome local designer who will be offering great deals for that night only. So come out, get your party boots on and let's say "bon voyage" to our new adventure! Oh, did I mention that Jacob London will be there to spin the music? You won't want to miss it!

Mad House for No Place Like Home Event

Can we say WOW?!! The No Place Like Home Event was a mad success. We had so many customer, supporters, friend and family show up for the event, it was crazy!

It was great to see all the designers and artists mingle and support each other. It was like having 4 extra employees! Partnering with SSIA was a great success and they were so awesome to send representatives to talk with our customers throughout the day.

Pictures Say a Thousand Words

O.k....so, you've probably never realized how glamorous it is to be part of the Bouncing Wall artists and designers family, did you? Not only do we support you but we also put you to work! Check out Shayla of Shay D Design washing our windows while we were entering her inventory!!

(Disclaimer: We do not make our designers and artists perform duties that are janitorial based. If you however, like Shayla decide to grab cleaning supplies and roll up your sleeves, we will not stop you! Thanks, Shayla! Our windows have never looked so sparkly.)

Simply The Best Mom 2009

Okay everyone, Mother's Day is tomorrow! You still have a chance to submit a write up but I have to say, we have a super fab. one already!! We're going to wait until tomorrow, for the last minute entries, to announce the winner but for now read about Tara's Mothers...so genuinely sweet! Thanks everyone for your submissions...we can see why all of your mother's are "Simply the Best Moms!"

Submission: Tarah Prater Perini

Write up:
I have 2 mother's in my life and they both are great in their own ways.

First off my actual mother, Melanie, is by far my best friend. I call her weekly to just chat and share what's going on with me and vise versa. She is funny and lively and always has some interesting story for me. Her stroies are always so large and fun - she leads and exciting life! She has always been there for me, no matter where I live. She lives in FL and I see her atleast once a year but lately it's been more. When we get together we love to sightsee, shop, gossip, see movies, eat and just laugh. We don't have a stuffy relationship at all, just like to gal pals getting together to share what's new. I love her for that!

My step-mother, Linda, is also a mother to me. She and I have more of a mother daughter relationship. She loves to tell people stories of me wanting combat boots in highschool or how my hair color constantly changes. She laughs at my odd comments and strange ways. I'm the "left coast" daughter which makes me more colorful and I love that! She was there for me when I was a teen ager and helped mold me into a grownded human being. I moved around a lot and went through a lot but she accepted me for who I was and helped me growup. She threw me parties for my birthdays and even let me have friends over for breakfast that she cooked after our prom - waffles with straberries and whipped cream! Then she went to bed and let us hang out and be silly without ever telling us to keep it down. For not being her actual daughter I never felt that way!

I am lucky to have these 2 women in my life, they are both great woman and I love them both! :)

Launching Bouncing Wall Shop Social

We are super excited about a new venture Bouncing Wall will be launching next Wednesday, April 22nd. Our very awesome Christina (Collins) Pezzner has come up with a fantastic way to take our Bouncing Wall event concept to a whole new level. Get ready for Bouncing Wall Shop Social ~ "traveling" to a venue near you! We think you'll love the new concept of "shop while you drink and mingle, happy hour style!"

So why are we doing this? Many of our friends and supporters have voiced, "I wish Bouncing Wall was closer to where I live." We took that to heart and created an event where we will be coming to a venue near you. First Stop ~ Pioneer Square at The Tashiro Kaplan Building (115 Prefontaine Pl. S. #404), Wednesday, April 22nd from 7pm - 10:30pm.

Each event will feature someone new and someone familiar. This time we'll be featuring two new designers, ZUZK Jewelry and Rachel Burklund Designs. These two designers will be offering great pricing on their new designs or offering a gift with purchase. But that's not all...the attendees will enjoy discounts on items from most of the designers featured in the show. You don't want to miss this!

Lekkerlife ~ 15% off
Rika Rika ~ 25% off
T.Spoon / Glam Spoon ~ 15% off
Shay D Design ~25% off
Suzabelle ~ 25% to 50% off
And many more exclusive offers only available at the Shop Social events.

This event is invitation only so if you'd like to attend, please RSVP by emailing us at shop@bouncingwall.com . Thank you for your support as we find new and creative ways to support our artists and designers!

A Fibers Workshop..Get Your Hands Dirty!

Melt! Fuse! Transform! The true artists in you could never pass this workshop up! So, better check it out! Nadine Smith and Mary Peterson from Funky Fibers will teach you everything you would ever want to know about fiber arts.

Where: Art House Mosaic Studio
When: Sunday, April 26 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $40
Contact: nadinemariesmith@gmail.com

Can We Say Project Runway?

Alright all...hold onto your seat! Bouncing Wall was blown away and honored that we were contacted by the casting folks of Project Runway! Oh yeah...you read that right. Our little store was on the "radar" of such a big and successful show. I still can't believe it. The reason for this awesome honor was that we have amazing local designers and they found out and asked us for recommendations to invite potential candidates for the next season's show. Ah...what?! How cool is that?

Soooo....with that said, if you are a designer and want an amazing opportunity to be invited to the casting audition, you have until April 24th to submit your application. Check out the information at http://www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting

Good luck to you and a BIG thanks to the Laura of Bunim-Murray Productions for seeking us out and considering our suggestions.

(Image borrowed from PR DVD Cover)