Over 70 years of serving Olympia and the wider Puget Sound area, Panowicz Jewelers continues the tradition of family ownership with the third generation. Led by Leslie Panowicz, granddaughter of founder Anton Panowicz, Sr., the legacy of exceptional jewels, craftsmanship, and community endures.While ownership has evolved, the values that built the business remain unchanged. … [Read more...] about Panowicz Jewelers: Over 70 Years of Serving the Community
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Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store
The Merle Norman Day Spa in Lacey is fully engaged in today’s beauty industry. Let go of any preconceived notions you might be carrying. It has been a year since Missi Pacheco purchased the franchise from Madelin White, who is well-known and loved for her five decades of business in our community. Pacheco started working for White when she was nineteen. She appreciates White’s … [Read more...] about Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store
Downtown Centralia Holiday Season is Twisted
This year Historic Downtown Centralia will welcome thousands of tourists and shoppers to participate in festive events, shopping and dining this holiday season. This year’s theme? Twisted Traditions. The 12th annual Lighted Tractor Parade is set to draw quite a crowd as usual, with 85 lighted floats confirmed so far and more welcome to enter until the parade is full to … [Read more...] about Downtown Centralia Holiday Season is Twisted
Gentry’s Footwear: Stylish Footwear for Wellness
Owners Gabby and Levi Gentry opened their first shoe store in Covington. “Levi and I decided to open our first shoe store because there was a void in the marketplace for great shoes,” said Gabby. “It was hard to find a store that offered comfortable and fashionable footwear. Many ‘comfort footwear’ stores are avoided by younger adults. There is a stigma of comfortable … [Read more...] about Gentry’s Footwear: Stylish Footwear for Wellness
Meet Sumner’s Cool Vintage: Inta Vintage
Owner Pam Johnson describes her store Inta Vintage in Sumner’s Main Street shopping district as a unique shop with something for everyone. Inta Vintage has 7,500 square feet dedicated to 40 vendors featuring one-of-a-kind items and handcrafted fare. There is another 1,500 square-foot area called the Cellar that hosts classes and special events throughout the year. According … [Read more...] about Meet Sumner’s Cool Vintage: Inta Vintage





