Last Wednesday night’s Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala and Auction was a spectacular soiree surrounded by the most elegantly dressed Christmas Trees, adding that touch of illuminating Holiday Décor. O’Christmas Trees was a delightful evening with a room filled with lovely ladies escorted by handsome gentleman reminiscent of a romantic and glamorous theme.

SPOTLIGHTseattle.com recently re-capped the most fabulous event in Seattle last week, “An Intimate Evening with Mario Batali.” Hosted and arranged by Seattle Art Museum Supporters (SAMS raises funds for this beloved museum throughout the year), this event in particular was popular throughout the large Northwest philanthropic community.

Raising more than $550,000 for Tacoma’s newest “Museum District” resident, it is safe to say that last weekends “Hard Hat’s and High Heels Event” at the acclaimed and highly anticipated LeMay Museum was a smashing success.

The other night marked the 8th Annual Fashion First Runway, Auction, and Party . True to Fashion First form, the event wow’ed, thanks to the hard work of Founder Joan Kelly, Executive Creative Director Lizzie Parker, Brand Manager and Publicity Director Candice Caldwell, and Fashion Show Director Eric Robinson.

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), at The Bellevue Collection kicks off in high style on September 8th with an exclusive exhibit of the “Nordic Fashion Biennale: Curator’s Cut.”

Hotels across Seattle have broken the “mountain mold” most commonly associated with Northwest styling (log beams, hard woods, and warm patterns), featuring modern interiors, top-of-the-line gadgets, and luxury details suited for the most discerning tastes – these hotels will seriously rock your world.

Swiftwater Cellars (owned by Don and Lori Watts) near the exclusive Suncadia Resort, nestled high in Washington’s famed Cascade Mountain Range, hosted Wine in the Pines fine food and wine festival August 26-28th