Though the theme of Ginny Ruffner's soire was "Christmas in the Summer," it could have been themed "A Mid-Summer Night's Dream." Equal parts artistic technical talent and creativity, Ruffner's home is a wonder. Despite her repetoire as an artist, see her resume on ginnyruffner.com, the enormity of her talent on display was overwhelming. I expected to see a lot of glass art, considering she studied under Dale Chihuly, and did indeed see amazing works of glass art. I was extremely surprised, however, to see magnificent paintings and sculpture using different mediums. Ruffner's take on interior decorating was just as artistic as the work of her hands- who uses astro turf in their bathroom, or decorates their kitchen wall with antique blenders? Ginny Ruffner, that's who. Even more incredible, is that the interior of her home, despite being covered wall to wall, does not inspire amusement- it demands amazement.

Guests packed her two story abode and the garden, which could very well lend itself to a fairytale. Strange and lovely artwork is so expertly incorporated within, the pieces look as if they sprouted along with the trees.

Among the guests enjoying the scenery were Jack Beneroya, famous Seattleite Ruby Montana, owner of the Coral Sands Inn in Palm Springs, Michelle Quisenberry, owner of Volterra, and Sarah Caples, editor of subterfugeseattle.com.

While guests enjoyed drinks, snowcones and ours d'ouvres, Ruffner greeted each of her guests at the door. It was apparent she is well loved by her friends and admirers, not just for her art, but her persona as well.

Snapshots of Ginny Ruffner's Gallery, Home and Garden

The Garden

Friends of Ginni Ruffner: Gretchen, Ruby Montana, and Michelle Quisenberry

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