As we gear up for sunshine, good eats, and outdoor spaces, the Tumwater Craft District checks all of the boxes with the new Market Building, one of several structures open for business at the up-and-coming development. Situated on the grounds near Heritage Distilling Co.’s three-story distillery and tasting room overlooking the Deschutes River Valley, the Market Building … [Read more...] about Good Eats and Shopping at the Tumwater Craft District
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Fall Fashion: Finding the Perfect Mix
There are a million and one ways to put an outfit together. But there are three main qualities to pay the most attention to: cut, textiles & colors. The Cut A creatively cut garment instantly elevates any outfit by introducing different moments of interest. Most fashion on the market right now plays with similar shapes and proportions to help keep production costs … [Read more...] about Fall Fashion: Finding the Perfect Mix
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
Packwood Mercantile making Lemonade from Lemons
Sometimes, life has a way of altering our plans and putting us on a new path. For Gemma Wojnar, owner of the new Packwood Mercantile, two seemingly bleak events opened the door for her new venture. First, Wojnar was finishing college in spring 2020 and working in the bar industry. We all know how that went; she was soon out of work, along with much of the workforce who made … [Read more...] about Packwood Mercantile making Lemonade from Lemons
PNW Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening
Following a short three-month closure for renovations, the Pacific Northwest Shop on Proctor in North Tacoma held its re-opening event on Saturday, May 21. Originally created in 1978 by Ann and Bill Evans, the shop is now owned and operated by their son Matt Evans and Cédric Poisson. With the help of Matt’s younger brother, Paul Evans, owner of Proctor Handyman and Home … [Read more...] about PNW Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening