Shop to Visit : Souvenir

If you have not had a chance to visit Souvenir in Ballard,Washington,

you are seriously missing out on a visual feast, and utter shock of 

the senses. Shock, in a good way. The talent and taste of the artists 

that occupy space, and of the owner of this store, Curtis Steiner, never

disappoint.  Curtis Steiner is the Simon Doonan of Seattle window 

displays, and this little shop's window's are as delightful as Bergdorf's 

and Barney's at Christmas, if not more so...

The intricate work of artsist, Patti Grazini, is featured here

this month, and what she is able to do with old paper is magical.

These pieces are around18 inches tall and dressed in 18th c.

costumes. Each piece hides behind a mask and when looking

closer reveal faces underneath.

A wolf faced woman, a rabbit jumping rope in her best easter

clothes, a wolf with a crown...

These pieces are whimsical, mysterious, and perfectly delicate.

There is something gothically beautiful here...

The baby in the mask? With the old stroller?

I was, and still am...gasping for breath....

The storefront, always delightful...

The one on the left is my favorite. It is a woman holding a
caged blackbird.

Curtis is an insanely talented artist as well, he makes cards,
 jewelry, and much more.

Another reason to visit is Curtis Steiner's fabulous 

curation of jewelry...

Uhhh, that arrow pin??? I would die....;)

Even the pricing is gorgeous...

I LOVE to see that people are buying this

amazing work...(and if any of you are balking at the

prices, please remember not to under-estimate the

work that goes into these one of a 

kind gems...) 

Look at the amazing detail...

Visit Souvenir's website here

Have a GREAT weekend and remember to SHOP LOCAL!

Photo's by Jennifer Ament and Souvenir