Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
Now that we have the Coastal Farm and Ranch store those of us who aren’t farmers or ranchers can indulge in cowboy or cowgirl fantasies. In addition to a big selection of hats there are also plenty of boots.
I haven’t had a pair of western boots in a long time. But these fancy ones are eye candy.
I have so many other things on my shopping list these aren’t going to be anywhere near the top. But it’s fun to look.
You can usually get what you need in Sequim or in Port Angeles. But if you want a lot of choices or need a specialty something it’s time for Internet browsing or an hour’s trip to Silverdale or beyond. But travel time’s been cut down with the arrival of a new Coastal Farm and Ranch store. It’s got a lot of stuff. I’ve never seen an entire wall of mens’ jeans.
There’s plenty of guy stuff. Fishing gear. Barbecues. Guns. Plus animal supplies. Saddles. Fencing. It’s almost overwhelming at first. Really. An entire isle of canning supplies?
It occupies the site of two former stores, Staples and Del’s Feed. It’s nice to see a revival of some local retail. The QFC shopping center was looking sort of quiet.
The local papers recently announced that two new stores are scheduled to open next year: a Michael’s crafts and Ulta, a retailer of all things beauty and cosmetics. Above is the empty space they’re supposed to occupy. On the left is our local Ross store. On the right is Home Depot. And, as you can see, not much is going on yet, though in the foreground the parking area is paved, striped, and ready to go.
Our local Costco has cornered the market on shopping carts. At times it really does need most of them.
On a grey day this striking glass art brightens a corner in the Sequim Civic Center lobby. The piece was commissioned by friends and family in memory of Bobbi Burkett, wife of Sequim’s former City Manager Steve Burkett. The work was designed and constructed by artist Bob Rigg of Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
There’s a small display at the Sequim Civic Center that celebrates Sequim’s sister city relationship with Shiso City, Japan. The relationship, supporting a variety of exchanges to promote “mutual and everlasting friendship,” was initiated in 1993.
This doll is one of a number of Japanese cultural items on display. There is also a Friendship Garden at Carrie Blake Park that honors our association with Shiso City.
Sequim’s new Civic Center has exhibit space on its ground floor where local artistry is showcased. The latest art in rotation is various forms of glassworks. The fused piece above, “Under the Sea,” is by Marilyn Brock.
“Running Horses,” above, is by Cindy Fager. It features both glass and rock.
This stained glass piece is called “Butterfly Lady” and was created by Millie Harrell.
The butterflies on this piece stand out from the glass, giving it more dimension than typical stained glass.
There are about two dozen pieces in the exhibit which is on view through March 31. It’s worth a visit if you’re in the area.