Blitz Capitol Hill Arts walk is tonight!  It’s a really fun event, with over 40 participating businesses.  It’s a great opportunity to meet neighbors, see emerging local artists’ work and meet the artists themselves.

This month at Whimsy Home Decor we will be showing Kate Keith’s imaginative collages.  She will be here to answer any questions and to talk about her artistic vision.  She has a very colorful and vivid take on the relationship between the written word and visual art.

What is Life?

10% of all art sales tonight will go directly to Lifelong AIDS Alliance.   So stop by to enjoy art, food and wine while you contribute to a great cause.

Whimsy's Adrienne Enjoys a Hot Drink

The days are getting colder and sometimes you need more than a hat to ward off the chill.  That’s when it’s time for hot cocktails!  Here are a few of our favorite recipes:

Mint Hot Chocolate: An Easy-to-Make Classic

1oz. Peppermint Schnapps, Creme de Menthe or Rumple Minze.
Hot Chocolate

Combine, and top with whipped cream or mini marshmellows.

Hot Toddy

1 oz. Brandy
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/4 Lemon
1 cup black tea

Coat the mug with honey, add Brandy and lemon juice.  Make a cup of tea and pour that in last.

Mulled Cider

2 oz. Gold Rum
1 cup Apple Cider or Juice
1 tsp. Honey
2 Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick

Combine all ingredients into a saucepan and stir over medium heat.  Do not let boil.  Once heated, strain into a glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick or lemon twist.

Of course a cocktail always tastes better in a fabulous glass.  (Mugs just don’t cut it at a fancy Christmas party.)  Try something new – like these clever martini glasses with handles!  They are chic, functional and perfect for all your seasonal drinks.

Buzzed Martini Glass

Votivo Candles - Color Collection

Votivo Candles smell as delicious as they look.  We have six vibrant candles from the Votivo Color Collection, as well as Votivo Holiday Collection and Votivo White Collection.

Come in to Whimsy Home Decor and find the perfect scent for your home.

The second Thursday of the October is almost upon us.  Blitz Capitol Hill Art Walk is this Thursday October 8 from 5pm -8pm.  Whimsy will be showing the work of Justin Hillgrove.  His series of paintings is aptly named Imps and Monsters – perfect for the Art Walk before Halloween. We will be showing his full size original paintings and also smaller prints.

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10% of all art sales will be donated to Art with Heart.  Justin chose this charity as one that is personally important to him.  So if you see a piece that you must have, you’ll also be helping a great cause.

Stop by for wine and art this Thursday the 8th!   You’re sure to fall in love with Justin’s Imps and Monsters. See you there.

See more of Justin Hillgrove’s work here.

Download and print maps for Blitz Capitol Hill Art Walk October here.

We are having a sale!  Starting this Friday, September 18th at 10am you can save 40% on many items in the store. This is not just 40% off summer accents, not by any means.  It’s a little bit of everything.

40% Off All Pillows

You can save 40% on all pillows and lighting.  And 40% off select candles, well art, serveware, wine glasses and racks, faux flowers and other home accents.

The  Wish List sale ends Monday September 28th.

This weekend (September 18-20th) our neighbors around the corner on Pine street will also be having sales.  Both Bootyland and The Copper Vine will have up to 30% select items.

Bootyland will have select local and organic adult clothes at 20% – 30% off.  Also kids and babies tees will be up to 30% off.

The Copper Vine will have fall seeds and containers at up to 30% off.  Also Vintage pots and plant stands will be on sale.

You can save on home decor, as well as clothing for back to school and beautiful plants for your home!  It’s a three-in-one weekend sale.  See you on Friday!

Jules Anslow at Whimsy

Can you believe it’s the second Thursday of September already?  And that can only mean one thing: Capitol Hill Arts Walk! From 5pm to 8pm tonight (September 10) you can see over 40 art exhibits in local stores and restaurants in Capitol Hill.

Whimsy Home Decor is pleased to host Jules Anslow.  Jules began her artistic journey by creating jewelry and pottery. These day she works primarily in acrylic paint on wood.  “From multi-level cutout paintings to three-dimensional murals, Jules  uses every opportunity to combine 2D and 3D for a larger-than-life effect.”

You may have seen her work in Pike Place Market’s 2007 Pigs on Parade – she created two of the pigs.

As always, 10% of the art sales tonight at Whimsy will go to the artists charity of choice.  Jules has chosen Pigs Peace Sanctuary to donate to.  They give care and safe haven to pigs who have been mistreated, neglected or hurt.

Find out more:

See more of Jules Anslow’s art work.

Download a map of all Blitz exhibits here.