When we get a moment, we like to check out interesting shops. Here are a few we recommend.
Downtown Olympia - Ginger Street is on 4th Street in Olympia (right between the Wine Merchant & Capital Footwear, and across the street from Schoenfeld's Furniture)
You'll recognize Laura from the auction (she's the clerk!).
Joe & Laura Cattuti were “transplanted” from New York a few years ago to be closer to their children & grandchildren. Long-time entrepreneurs, they set up a charming gift shop in the heart of Olympia. It's hard to say what they specialize in. The shop contains an interesting variety of antiques, vintage, and new items. Laura loves birds, so there is a great selection of "bird" items. . . and everthing from "true antique" furniture to local art and just about anything else you can think of! (Joe’s glass-blowing studio is still in Rainier, but he's brought plenty of the glass into "the big city!")
Open Tues- Saturdays 11:00 - 6:00 pm & Sunday noon-5:00 p.m.
360-943-1545
Downtown Olympia – Furniture Works, 402 Washington St NE, Olympia (near the Farmer’s Market). Ken & Kim Adney truly have an eclectic store. I purchased a bunk bed set (all wood, brand new) for my grandsons from Furniture Works at a considerable savings. On a recent visit, I found reasonably priced antique oak pieces, a great selection of dining sets, local art, sleek Danish modern pieces, and more. The store is spacious (over 5,000 sf) and the merchandise changes daily.
www.OlyFurnitureWorks.com or (360) 570-0165 for hours.
Closed Mondays.
Yelm Highway – The Second Hand Rose, 9243 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia (a few miles past the train station, as you drive from Olympia towards Yelm). Although the name purports to be a “second hand store,” proprietor Terry Torrence has one of the largest and most interesting collections of cool, old stuff in Washington state. If you haven’t been to this historic grange hall, it’s a must! Impossible to see everything in one visit!
Opens at 11:00 daily, Friday through Monday (or when you drive by if the sign says “open.”) (360) 459-0954.
Tumwater (rural, south) – Pilgrim Antiques & Country Things, 10119 Coachman Lane SE, Olympia. Step back in time to Earl Pilgrim’s barn to see genuine antiques, great gifts, and one-of-a-kind custom woodworking. Earl specializes in refinishing furniture with unique finishes that have old-world charm and modern durability! Custom-made plank tables are a specialty and he’s always looking for that old barn wood. You can’t miss his unique sign (a farmer/pilgrim)!
Open Friday & Saturday 10:00-5:00 p.m. (360) 956-1543.
