Glenna's Clothing...!

For the past week, we have been graced with beautiful Fall weather - mild temperatures, morning fog, sunny afternoons, and remarkably, no rain!  I don't dislike the rain, I simply appreciate Mother Nature's gift of waiting until Halloween has come and gone before the flood gates open only to remain open until Memorial Day!  I have truly embraced life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest having called it home for the last twenty-three years.  However, I began life on the sunny beaches of Southern California, and with the exception of a four year stint in Iowa, a season in Maryland, and months of tramping around Europe with a two year old in tow, and a second on the way, I know a Fall without rain is not to be taken for granted.  Because the weather was agreeable to a photo shoot, I called my sister-in-law to see if her legs were available.  Fortunately for me and my last minute inspiration they were, so we agreed to meet in the city of Tacoma to take some snaps of Fiona in the latest JoeysCoat designs.  

Tacoma is a beautiful old city to the south of Vashon Island with stunning views of Mount Rainier.  It is home of the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the Tacoma Dome, Museum of Glass and the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma is also home to the famous Pantages Theater located at the intersection of Broadway and 9th, hosting thousands of performers, from vaudeville to present day.  On Broadway, one may also find a plethora of antique, vintage and collectible dealers, auction houses and one very special designer vintage clothing store, Glenna's Clothing.  The first time I visited Glenna's I was in search of vintage buttons and buckles for JoeysCoat.  The shop was tiny, lined floor to ceiling with important designer frocks and handbags, hats and coats, and the shoes, how I love the shoes!  It was overwhelming...

My sister-in-law and I agreed to meet on Broadway and take advantage of the sun and the storefronts as a backdrop for the JoeysCoat shoot.  To my surprise, Glenna's was closed.  I found a note on the door with the new address, but a block away.  We made our way down to the new location and upon entering the store, found it was bigger, brighter and more beautiful than before, if that was possible.  Where once Glenna's was a shop, it is now a salon one might imagine in mid-century Manhattan.  A step back in time, complete with settee's and overstuffed bergere chairs with matching ottomans, perfect for admiring the color-coordinated landscape of high fashion.  Needless to say, we had a ball!  Instead of enjoying what could be the last kiss of sunshine, we opted to stay indoors and bask in Glenna's collection...

Thank you, Glenna, for sharing your breathtaking collection of designer vintage with us!  We are already planning our next visit to your remarkable treasury of the eclectic and sublime..

The lovely Glenna in vintage Coco Chanel...