Judge - Kim Flanery-Rye

I am an artist, a wife, a mother, a crafter, a friend, a sister, a “bring it girl”, a business owner, highly energetic, often serious yet a total goof.  Sounds manic?  Well here’s more!  Above all, I’m someone who absolutely loves a creative mind, an artistic eye, and a wicked sense of style…in whatever form.

I love owning Bouncing Wall Boutique & Galllery (www.bouncingwall.com) that supports over 100 local artists and designers.  It has been a fantastic way to combine my artistic and business backgrounds, and connect with awesome local creators.  Best of all, BW makes conscience shopping easy for our customers by supporting those using eco-friendly materials, reclaiming, recycling, and re-engineering is a way of life, and those who adhere to the global fair trade standards. 

Come visit us and see why in the past two years of opening the shop, we’ve been honored with “Best Shops” for 2007 and 2008 in the Seattle Magazine, People’s Choice finalist in two categories in NWSource.com in 2007, and just recently voted #3 Gift Shop in the Best of Western Washington by King 5 Evening Magazine.  I look forward to meeting you!