I popped in to Sankara Imports for the first time earlier this year after I dropped off a custom…read moreframing order at nearby Tsuga Fine Art. The owner of this business was very kind and welcoming. She seemed to me to really value supporting artisans in India and Nepal. Much of the merchandise is sourced directly from these countries. I think there were items from Turkey as well? I enjoyed my brief conversation with the owner. The prices here are so low that I questioned her profit margins and wondered how much of this business is a labor of love for her. I had an odd budget when I entered this store, I believe that my budget was $82, and I got several lovely things for just under this amount of money. I left very happy with my visit and with my purchases. Recommended for inexpensive and unusual gifts for yourself or others.

This is a hidden gem that more people should go to! Incredible hand made crafts, art, clothes,…read morescarves, jewelry, keepsake boxes, stuffed animals, hair forks, decorations, blankets, etc... The goods are amazing and everything seems to be hand made and/or upcycled. They source everything from fairly paid, fairly treated artisans and some of the proceeds go to worthy causes. This is high quality stuff. When I was there, a pregnant woman was having henna done on her stomach and there was such a lovely, warm vibe in the shop. The workers were so nice. They told me about some cool details of the things I bought that made me feel more connected to the makers. So many of the goods are freaking gorgeous with beautiful patterns. I want to go back and get a robe from them -- they were made from pre-owned sarees! Many things were made from those, including skirts, bags, scrunchies, and scarves. Go get your friend or loved one something amazing and unique for a gift! Or something for yourself! Love this place and hope it never goes out of business.

We've purchased several things from them in the past and had a good experience, so when I…read morevolunteered to buy new furnishings for our condo community clubhouse, I knew this was the place to go. It was daunting buying for other people and I wasn't sure where to start, but Brandon guided me through it. He knew which materials would work best, and which colors and patterns would fit our style. And super low pressure. Plus, everything I purchased was made in the USA.

Since 2019, I've bought so many beautiful pieces of furniture from Bothell Furniture. Every piece…read moreis so well made and will last forever. I loved the small and large bookshelves that I bought last year so much that today I ordered another small bookshelf for my office and tomorrow I'm going to order a large one. I really don't understand all of the one star reviews about customer service because I've yet to have a bad experience. Honestly I've never particularly liked going to furniture stores in general, but Bothell Furniture is warm and inviting. I love that someone always recognizes me when I walk in and the staff is always friendly and helpful. When I ordered the small bookshelf today, the sales associate recognized me and was able to look up my last order. They're having a sale, but the prices had gone up from last year. However she said she would give me the same pricing as before. My condo looks so much more inviting with the furniture I've bought from Bothell Furniture.

I've worked with Valerie both on a large project and on a quick consulting basis…read more ** Large project was a down the studs basement remodel. Valerie took our ideas and desires for the space and turned around a useful, beautiful design that gave us an entirely new, functional, and beautiful space for our growing family. As a complete newbie when it comes to remodel and design, Valerie was an integral part of the team: advocating for us with our contractor, taking me on 'field trips' to shop tile, cabinets, etc., and always being available to encourage and advise. **Small Consult was a 20min consult to help choose new paint for our living room and finalize a new fireplace mantel. Who knew there were so many whites? Valerie did and helped whittle down the options to a color that refreshes the space without making it feel cold. Highly recommend Valerie for as much or as little as you need. She listens first and finds great joy in making beautiful, functional spaces for her clients.

From the owner: Hill and Valley Design specializes in creating spaces that bring life and inspiration to you and…read moreyour home! Design Direction is a 90 minute session with a designer that will equip you with guidance to conquer your next DIY project, address your design questions about your home, or serve as a space planning or color consultation for selecting paint. Your choice for what we will cover during the session! We also provide more detailed design - called Full Design - for remodel or renovation projects such as kitchens and baths, or selecting furniture and styling rooms. Services are available from the University District north to Everett; west from Ballard to Mukilteo, east to Woodinville to Redmond.

Fruit and produce store/stand on the roadside that's got a decent selection of produce…read more We stopped by just to check it out but didn't buy as we didn't need anything, but I'll certainly stop by again when we are in the area

I so appreciate that Yakima Market is available. As far as my vicinity, it's the biggest market…read morewith the most variety. They have a great choice in seasonal produce coming over from the valley. The nursery has a nice stock. It can be a bit spendy on some items, such as grocery stocked items, but on the fresh produce, they are in line with any other in city markets with good quality.

Ready to have your Consultation on all kinds of nuts, bolts, washers, which are Customizable for…read morethe requirement of yours

TL;DR: I was asked to move a heavy flat cart loaded with three long bags of potting soil with a…read morelong shovel to another register. When I said, "I don't want to go to the next register. I want to check out here," no one offered to help. Instead, the cashier at the first register told me I was being rude and then refused to check us out, turning what should have been a routine checkout into an embarrassing public scene that ultimately ended with a manager checking us out. My mother has been shopping at McLendon's in Woodinville for decades and was taken aback by the way we were treated. We had already spent most of the day buying gardening supplies and had loaded and unloaded heavy items before coming to McLendon's for a few more things. We ended up with two carts, including a heavy flat cart carrying three long bags of potting soil with a long shovel balanced across the top. It wasn't just heavy--it was awkward to maneuver, especially around tight corners. At checkout, I was directed to another register. I started to move the cart, but the cashier was facing a different aisle and said he couldn't scan the bags from where he was. It quickly became apparent that I would have to maneuver the cart around a very tight corner by myself while keeping the load balanced. The other option was to back up and come around another way, which would have required moving my mother and her cart. My mother has neuropathy in her feet and is very unsteady, so neither option was practical. The cashier did not offer to help move the cart, reposition himself, or assist with the bags in any way. I went back to the first register and said, "I want to check out here." She again told me I needed to move to the next register. I said, with admittedly some tired exasperation, "I don't want to. I want to check out here." After I said that, the woman at the first register very loudly told me I was being rude. I asked, "Are you going to check us out?" She simply stood there for a time without responding. My mother, who is 80 years old, had been standing there watching the entire interaction. She even said to her, "Isn't the customer always right?" By that point, the exchange had drawn the attention of another customer, who inserted himself into the situation and began insulting me. Finally, after being loudly lectured, the cashier said she would have to get her manager, waved her hands in the air, said, "I can't do this," and left to get him. The volume of her voice and her visible anger quickly drew the attention of several customers, turning what should have been a routine checkout into an embarrassing public scene. The manager ultimately came over and checked us out. He, in stark contrast to her, was very nice. He looked to see if my mom had any coupons on file, then asked another employee to help load the soil into my car. What disappointed me most was how quickly this escalated. If either employee had simply offered to help with the cart, the entire situation could have been resolved in less than a minute. We had two carts that were part of the same purchase--one my mother was pushing and one I was pushing. Instead of asking us to move both carts, it would have been far easier to let the customer behind us proceed to the next register. I understand that stores have procedures, but good customer service also means recognizing when a customer is dealing with heavy, awkward merchandise and offering assistance. I sincerely hope management will use this as an opportunity to remind employees that a calm, solution-oriented approach--and a willingness to help a customer with a heavy load--can make all the difference. 7-6-26 Edit: After taking some time to reflect on what happened, I've updated this review to clarify the sequence of events. My mother remains just as upset as I am about the way we were treated. She would welcome the opportunity to speak with management if they would like to discuss what happened. We would genuinely like to feel comfortable shopping at McLendon's again, but that will depend on how this situation is handled.