Garden Dance in Yakima, WA

Here & Now - March 27, 2012 - I was thinking today about the agapanthus I ordered (for way too much money) for my flower pots this year. It's funny how you see something years ago and it gets stuck in your brain. I had to have those agapanthus (Lily of the Nile). They are show... Read the full story »


Whoops! We did it again! - March 15, 2012 - The Garden Dancers and their sidekicks -- the raindance studs-- would like to humbly thank Pegasus and everyone who came to Fashion & Feast last night at Gasperetti's. It was such a good time!

Thanks, Janie, for letting us participate in this ... Read the full story »


Boyfriend Jeans & Cute Dresses - March 11, 2012 - Despite God's opinion, it is springtime and the weather is not cooperating. I had my husband out pruning this morning. He is really good at it and I hold my cup of coffee in hand and offer lots of superior advice. Like the cocktail napkins I ... Read the full story »


Spring and Things - February 23, 2012 - Spring has to be here by now, the wind has wiped out the snow at my house and certainly flowers are on their way! John, Jane & I were in Las Vegas last week buying clothes for now and mostly for Fall deliveries. As always, it's weird to be thinking... Read the full story »


Love Language - February 09, 2012 - What's Your Love Language?

Is it sweet words whispered? Hugs and kisses? Someone cooking dinner for you?
Candy and flowers? How about a pair of red Hanky Panky undies, a box of local Copper Pot salt caramels,
jewelry, a sweater or some of the... Read the full story »


Spring is Near - February 06, 2012 - It's been so long since I've blogged, I must have been hibernating! The weather will be in the '40's this week, does that mean Spring is just around the corner? Over the weekend, Garden Dance and raindance helped do the Jeans 'n Jewels event at the... Read the full story »


Sale Time! - December 30, 2011 - End of the Season Sale at Garden Dance & raindance
30 to 50% off all shoes and boots
30 to 75% off seasonal clothes
Starts immediately! Open 11:00 to 5:30, Monday thru Friday, 11:00 to 4:00 Saturdays


Thank you so much for a great 2011! In this ... Read the full story »


Santa's Last Minute Shopping List - December 23, 2011 - Santa's Last Minute List
Cashmere socks, leather gloves, scarves, leathergoods, gift certificates from raindance for men.
Hanky Panky undies, Butter London nail polish, leather gloves, scarves, Michael Stars tees, gift certificates from
Garden Dance... Read the full story »


Leo Adams & Penn Shelton - December 14, 2011 - Just in! New artwork by Leo Adams & Penn O. Shelton for gift ideas! My very generous friends brought me these beautiful paintings to display in Garden Dance for you to browse. They are so lovely, a Christmas idea of the highest order... Read the full story »


Christmas is a 'comin.... - December 06, 2011 - Christmas is a'coming and I am getting fat (oh yeah, not the subject of this note). Hope you enjoying the beginning of the season and the countdown to Christmas isn't overwhelming you. May we all have peace on earth and in our hearts this time of ... Read the full story »


Holiday Open House Thanks - November 27, 2011 - A big thank you to all of you who came to the Jewelry Trunk Show & Holiday Open House yesterday! Chester, of course, was the consummate host. We really appreciate your support and the beautiful baubles our illustrious artists provided. We still ... Read the full story »


Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 - November 20, 2011 - Garden Dance & raindance is pleased to invite
you to a Holiday Open House & Artist's Jewelry Show
featuring Lucy Valderhaug & Kaia Sorem
with custom, personal jewelry for gift-giving ideas
refreshments served.
Please join us on Historic Front Street... Read the full story »


First in Fashion...Fashion on Front - November 12, 2011 - Lots going on on Front Street this time of year. Photo shoots (stay tuned for the results), trunk shows (a couple Saturdays ago), a special event today from 12 to 3 at the store for the Symphony and its patrons, and our holiday open house the ... Read the full story »


Baby, it's cold out there.... - November 02, 2011 - It's Wednesday and I have princess hours today. I am on my second latte and have been messing around on the computer for an hour. I hope you "like" us on Facebook because Betsy is working her skinny little behind off making it fun and current. ... Read the full story »


Food Bank & Garden Dance - October 16, 2011 - Yesterday, as I was re-bagging beans, rice, and laundry soap at our local foodbank and listening to Bill & Sylvia Rossow handing out boxes of food and words of encouragement to people lined up, I realized again how humbled I am. How lucky. How ... Read the full story »


La Nina - October 06, 2011 - I read in the paper that we should expect another La Nina winter, that is, unexpectedly cold and stormy. My garden is quaking in its boots. Ugh. That means sweaters and boots, scarves and gloves.

As you might expect, Garden Dance and raindance ... Read the full story »


Upcoming Spring Trends - September 26, 2011 -

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Spring Fling


Color, cowboys and Indians, prim-and-proper ladies, and ... Read the full story »


We Compose, You Play! - September 21, 2011 - We compose, you play....
At Garden Dance and raindance this Saturday, Sept.24, from 12:00 to 3:00,
we'll be serving wine, beer and hors de'oeurves and featuring an
informal fashion in honor of that evening's first performance of the
Yakima ... Read the full story »


and we tuck away summer... - September 08, 2011 - Though my roses look better than they have all year and it's blazing hot out during the day, autumn is right around the corner. The nights are cooling off, I'm getting hints of the leaves turning to flame and copper, Chester's is going to have to ... Read the full story »


Fall Buying - August 21, 2011 - Jane and I are off to Las Vegas this week for a buying trip. I know, shopping on a large scale, cool, huh? Actually, it's a little scary. We want you to LOVE the things we pick out. We're already looking for Spring stuff. Maybe a little for now... Read the full story »


raindance man - August 09, 2011 - So....it's hot out and you have been complaining that summer would never get here. You've been out "on the farms" all day, the apple thinning is almost done, you're looking at Gala harvest starting in a couple of weeks. Maybe pull into Bob's Keg ... Read the full story »


What? Fall already? - August 08, 2011 - Though it's sweltering hot outside, Garden Dance and raindance are predicting Fall. You remember, Indian summer, leaves turning, the genteel decline of your garden.... New Fall goods are showing up everyday at the store. We have new boots (leather... Read the full story »


Summer Sale - July 18, 2011 - It's finally summer, I think, and the summer sale is full swing! Get 'em while they're hot - shorts, skirts, dresses, tees, all 30 - 50% off. We're also receiving the first of the fall things. New Ronen Chen today, new Weston Wear and Eva Varro ... Read the full story »


Ready for a Hot Summer Sale? - June 21, 2011 -

Ready for a Hot Summer Sale?
We're in for a doozie at Garden Dance and raindance!!! 30% off summer shorts, dresses, skirts, linen, sandals. Yep, it's gotta move out to make room for Fall. Come on down to Garden Dance and get 'em while they're ... Read the full story »


Happy Father's Day! - June 13, 2011 - Father's Day is Sunday, June 19. Eek! Thank Dad with a gift from raindance and take 10% off!!! Think shirts (long sleeve, short sleeve, knits), shorts, khakis, jeans, leather dop kits, wallets, belts, jackets. Dads deserve to be (get??) hip, ... Read the full story »


Super Summer Sandal Sale - May 27, 2011 - Sometimes weather that does not say "summer" needs a reminder. Garden Dance is leading the charge with a Super Summer Sandal Sale! We say sandals are indispensible summer frou-frou and we're going to make them easy for you with a 30% off the retail... Read the full story »


We Dream - May 25, 2011 - Okay, where's the sunshine? The joke's over. I am annoyed. God and I are going to have to have a talk. After the rapture that didn't happen, I'm afraid I may not have any pull. Nonetheless, I will continue to grumble. My friend, Stephanie, has ... Read the full story »


Pegasus Fashion Show - May 10, 2011 - Yesterday, for the third year in a row, we were privileged to do a fashion show for Pegasus Project. It was really fun, I think everyone enjoyed it, the models, both men and women rocked!!! Thank you everyone for making Garden Dance and raindance ... Read the full story »


Spring has Sprung! - May 02, 2011 - May 2, 2011

Here at Garden Dance & raindance, spring has finally sprung! We're bursting with hot, new dresses, with cool, new sandals, with beautiful scarves, with funky capris and shorts, and as always, tons of new Michael Stars tees... Read the full story »


Daffodils - April 12, 2011 - Uh huh, my attitude is improving. Daffodils, forsythia, hyacinths are blooming in my garden, I'm wearing sandals and skirts, my car is staying clean longer. Okay, I'm a simple girl. Garden Dance is feeling springy and lying in wait for summer. ... Read the full story »



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