Category: Downtown Sequim

Sandy’s Kitchen Shop

Sandy’s Kitchen Shop is located in the same mall as the Sequim Police Department, which I showed you yesterday. I have a weakness for glass and this display in the window was irresistible. But, in truth, Sandy’s in generally irresistible for all things kitchen.

Sandy’s has a great array of all things kitchen, from small appliances like coffee makers to special embellishments for baking. I’ve not shown the nuts and bolts of pots and pans, measuring cups, and tableware. It’s a well chosen selection.

I worried when I moved to Sequim where I might find the things to round out the kitchen. Sandy’s has never failed me.

My kind of grafitti, 2 of 2

Yarn bombing is a seemingly spontaneous art movement that’s popped up around the world. But to look at some of the work that’s now on display in Sequim, it seems like lots of people kept themselves busy all winter.

I can imagine conversations: “Now that looks interesting. What are you working on?” “Oh, just a little something for a chilly looking bike rack.”

The daffodil at top was in one of the “flower beds” on the plaza where this was taken.

I had a hard time deciding which photos to post. There were wrapped and garlanded trees, other decorated benches, and a snake draped over a street sign. It’s a unique and cheerful sight. Thank you, Fiber Arts Bombadiers!

My kind of grafitti, 1 of 2

Yesterday was International Yarn Bombing Day and Sequim became a target. Fiber artists – knitters, felters, weavers, crocheters – from the North Olympic Peninsula adorned our streets with random color and whimsy.

The Sunshine Cafe on Washington Street was one of the first targets earlier this week.

Nothing was safe as the city was cloaked in bits and pieces of fibrous splendor.

More shots tomorrow.

Smile of the week

This man from Sierra Leone was making and selling market baskets at the Arts and Crafts Fair last Saturday. The baskets were gorgeous and finely woven. We talked while I took his picture and his hands didn’t stop working for a moment. His smile was enough to brighten anyone’s day.

I have a leather handled African basket of this sort and love it. Beautiful, durable, and well made.

More rides from the land of vintage

You know you’ve entered an, uhm, interesting stage in your life when cars you remember seeing as a child are called “vintage” or “collectors.” I think we had one of these parked in front of our house when I was very young. But it was never, ever this clean.

I don’t remember what the color of this Chevy was called, but it was oh so popular for what seemed like a long, long time. Or maybe it was just because there were a lot of them on the road.

The Sequim Irrigation Festival will continue this coming weekend with all manner of events. Click here to learn more about the festival and what is planned.