'Tis the Season to Shop Local!1
You’ve heard it all before. Shop local. Help a neighbor. Support small business. Trite as it may sound it is even more important than ever before. Covid has been very hard on the life blood of our small towns. Confession first. I admit I am one of the worst offenders. It is so easy to cozy by the fire with a cup of tea and my laptop, and get shopping. However, this year I am making every effort to consciously think about each purchase and see if I can't first find it locally. I love our small towns. I have traveled the world and little is more satisfying than losing a couple hours on a sunny summer day in Port Gamble or Hoodsport exploring shelves of treasures with my daughter, Charlotte – and then finding ourselves in a cafe for lunch or coffee. Next summer I want those stores to still be there. That means I will have to put a little effort into my list this year. Chances are, Christmas shopping will prove to be more fun than a manic battle to beat shipping fees and deadlines and decipher online codes. To help you with this challenge we've reached out in the community and asked around to find what we love about our local shops. We also reached out to see what else was "in store," and how each store is adapting to the pandemic with curbside, delivery, or updated hours.
This well equipped town is a great place to stock up on staples and grab a meal. Check out the quaint shops that line Railroad Ave in the center of town but don’t miss the outlying treasures on Olympic Hwy (new town). Annie's Quilt Shoppe 2505 Olympic Hwy N #220 (360) 427-6164 Why we love them: Is there a sewer or quilter on your list? Annie's carries a huge selection of beautiful fabrics. What they offer: Heirloom quality fabrics and notions for quilters and extensive product selection also includes a wide range of kits, books, patterns, tools, and sample quilts. Curbside or Delivery? Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. Order by phone and pick up curbside. anniesquiltshoppe.com
Bobland * Vinyl & Audio 123 W Railroad Ave | (206) 383-8645 Why we love them: Great selection with constantly updated stock. Fun store, good
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quality, fair pricing and definitely worth checking out! What they offer: Vintage records, tuners, turntables, amps and speakers bought & sold. Curbside or Delivery? In store shopping.
