First Friday in Downtown Vancouver Arts District
I love to head down to Vancouver’s downtown arts district for First Friday. On the first Friday evening of every month, the streets are lively with people and shops stay open until 8pm with art shows, poetry readings, and artisan stationery. My first stop was Art at the Cave where… Read More
Shopping in Downtown Salem
Downtown Salem, Oregon is an enjoyable place to explore – the nice level streets are filled with independently owned shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. The downtown shopping area is nestled between the Willamette River’s Riverfront Park with walking paths and a carousel on the west and the State Capitol building,… Read More
Camas, Washington
Shopping in downtown Camas is a treat – filled with independently owned stores, each full of personality. Wander in and out of the stores and you are sure to find a treasure to take home with you from a Northwest artisan, a unique piece for your wardrobe, or a something… Read More
Shop Small: Favorite Shopping Areas of SW Washington
Shopping neighborhoods in SW Washington In every city or county, there are neighborhoods where you can find a collection of small, independently owned shopping stores where you can find the unique, the curated, the boutique quality that can make a shopping trip worth your while. These are not national brand… Read More