event // Glitter Haus 2012

Holiday ornaments by Deeds & Petunia / Sarah Smith. Photo courtsey of Jessica Uhler Photography.

All that glitters is not gold. A lot of it is glitter, actually. And yummy frosted cupcakes. And sprinkles of fine culinary salts. And crusts of snow on tiny trees. The Art Department was pleased as punch to host Glitter Haus this year, a holiday open house featuring extraordinary artisan gifts, organized by Tacoma crafting mavens Sarah Smith of Deeds & Petunia, Laurie Cinotto of Lalalaurie and Lori Meyer of Parisienne Girl Design. Eight talented vendors decked the halls of the Berkley compound for one afternoon while locals savored cider, noshed on delicious nibbles and shopped their way through all sorts of seasonal treasures.

We believe the event was a great success, with all of the holiday bustle and none of the hustle. We love supporting local artists, and we hope Glitter Haus continues to flourish every year. You can find out more about the crafters here.

Tacoma photographer Jessica Uhler, whose work we very much admire, kindly provided us photos of the affair. (We were too busy shopping. And eating. And merrymaking.)

Snowmen by Miranda Pollitz. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Vintage goods offered by Deeds & Petunia. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

SeaStone Botanicals. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Tacoma playing cards by Tacoma Makes/Anagram Press. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Ornaments by Lalalaurie. Photo courtsey of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Libertine Tacoma. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Jewelry by Parisienne Girl Design. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Ornament tags by Deeds & Petunia. Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Uhler Photography.