Linnea Grantham dreamed of one day following in her father’s footsteps. “My father owned a European gift shop just outside of Boston and my sisters and I practically grew up in the shop,” re-calls Grantham. “I always wanted to have a gift shop of my own one day." Grantham’s opportunity came knocking in the fall of 2015. Capital Medical Center in Olympia was looking for a … [Read more...] about Linnea’s Unique Boutique Continues To Grow
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Little Black Dress: A Culture Conversation Via Fashion
How does fashion reflect social and cultural values? The Washington State History Museum creatively connects clothing and social constructs through the story of the quintessential "little black dress." "LBD: Little Black Dress, A Fashion Evolution" fills a large gallery with a timeline of deeply hued garments from the mid-1800s through the early 21st century. Each dress is … [Read more...] about Little Black Dress: A Culture Conversation Via Fashion
Turning the Page to a New Chapter of Life
Moving into a new chapter of life can be difficult. A successful transition often depends on a helping hand giving you the opportunity to overcome the inevitable hurdles. That’s exactly what NW Furniture Bank does for its clients—and for many of its employees. Joe Goree was encouraged by a friend to apply at NW Furniture Bank when he was at Progress House, a work release … [Read more...] about Turning the Page to a New Chapter of Life
960 Degrees of Cool
Cocktails are making their mark in the South Sound. The craft cock-tail scene is enjoying quick-pour growth, both in quantity and quality. Matriarch, En Rama and Devil’s Reef are just a few of the first-class, cocktail-first bars that have opened in the past year-plus. The latest addition to this superior party pack is Bar 960. Inside Hotel Murano, this newest highlight … [Read more...] about 960 Degrees of Cool
Spicing Up Puget Sound Since 1979 – El Sarape
There’s a good reason that El Sarape has four restaurant locations. The food is authentic and delicious, and the service is consistently inviting. When the Mexican restaurant first opened in Olympia in 1979, its owners believed that local and fresh foods shouldn’t be hard to come by. With that philosophy in mind, they have since opened in Tumwater, Lacey and Shelton as … [Read more...] about Spicing Up Puget Sound Since 1979 – El Sarape