Yesterday I stopped in while walking First Street. I was quickly welcomed and told my coffee was…read morenot a problem. I found a beautiful glass wine bottle stopper. On my walk today, I saw these old buckets, wood bins, gas containers and shovels, carved with Halloween faces. Mike is the artist. And he is so creative. For the ultimate scary look, he says to add a light and dry ice. How fun. Very reasonable prices.

I love this venue! Every time I go in, I see something new to love. It's wonderful for local…read moreartists to have this cooperative; I've had the pleasure of speaking with several of the artists over the years, always fascinating and enjoyable. I'm glad it's across from the Post Office so I can stop in periodically to see the artists' creations and have a pleasant, friendly chat with the artists present.

Really beautiful gallery with tons of original art. The owners are really skilled and friendly. Be…read moresure to check out the postcards they made of their own cardboard giant heads in the tulip fields!

This little artists' owned store is a real treasure. Such fine works of art here. Many are…read morecreated by the partners that own the shop. One has been dabbling in an interesting form of animals created with a sewing machine. The other makes beautiful work out of free things like cardboard (among his many other creations). There are many things to discover in this little gem. Books galore! Jewelry! Ambiance!

Amazing a must stop on the island…read more Friendly service see the Island artwork all local artists

Extremely special and beautiful spot. It's a gallery hidden in a forest and is a super charming and…read morewell curated little haven of beautiful art in all mediums. Sadly the owner did not echo the gracious surroundings....she was pretty snobby and obviously didn't think much of city people, so that really brought the vibe down and I won't be back. I know people always say it's a small town thing but I'm not into it.

This spectacular garden tour (and fundraiser for Skagit Symphony) was the perfect way to spend a…read morerecent sunny Sunday afternoon with my favorite dude, as we drove around the beautiful Skagit Valley marveling at private gardens of all shapes, sizes, and styles. We started at the home of some local nursery owners. Of course, we were expecting this garden to be spectacular but it was more than that. It was perfect, but not TOO perfect. The plant and flower varieties were incredible, as were the on-site greenhouse and potting shed. There was also eclectic seating throughout the garden, a fruit orchard in the back, and a beautiful dome-topped iron trellis onto which an apple tree had been trained. This was the first stop on the tour and it did NOT disappoint. The remaining 6 stops on the tour were all in Anacortes, about a 20-minute drive from the first stop. There was a very handy guidebook provided with our tickets, which gave detailed, turn-by-turn directions between each garden and provided an overview of what to expect at the next stop. From water features to sculptures, the gardens featured not just plants but lots of inspiration for my own garden. The finale was a breathtaking house overlooking neighboring Guemes Island, with a yard full of carefully curated sculptures and a deck with sweeping views of the sailboats down below. Many stops also included live symphony music played on-site, as well as (much needed) water stations as the day was very warm. Parking was challenging in a couple of the spots, but there were also plenty of volunteers and helpers on hand to help out. My only suggestion: would it be possible to have a local wine vendor pouring samples at each garden? I mean, it doesn't hurt to ask right? This was the first garden tour I've been on in several years, and I look forward to going again next year if at all possible!

Lovely collection of very talented artists! I very much appreciated the customer service -…read morehelping us look more closely at the jewelry and giving us information on the artists. Highly recommend taking a gander at this great gallery - don't let the location or facade deter you. It's my favorite in Friday Harbor!!

Great gallery with great local art! I purchased a VERY fun piece of jewelry here that I expect to…read morewear and cherish for a long time! (*Thanks, Ruth, for your expertise and fun advice!)

Service! Sign says open, ring bell at house, rang bell several times, dog barked-NO SERVICE! We…read morewaited and waited to go to this studio-so very disappointed.

I very rarely write reviews but I just had to! Stopped by for some local pottery and what a gem of…read morea place! Mr. Dan Ishler was a super nice and welcoming person and had a great selection and price. Highly HIGHLY recommend!

Great selection! Pots. Urns. Fountains. Statues. Convenient location right off Hwy. 20.read more

Barone's always has just what I want and what I didn't know I wanted! Selection is OUTSTANDING.read more

I could have loved this store. The owner was nice... with his words. He greeted me and remarked on…read moresome items I was interested in. His actions weren't so nice as he singled me out and followed me around the store until I paid. I asked my husband if I look like a degenerate when we left and he snickered at me. Like what about me makes me look like someone who would risk it all for an 18 dollar pair of earrings? There were others in the store but you chose me to watch like a hawk. I was with my family, maybe you thought I would teach my kids how to steal in your establishment? I like my earrings I bought and hope I can forget how I was treated when I bought them. I was in a ton of stores today in LaConner and you're the only one who decided I look like a thief. Won't be back. Tip: Figure out how to manage your merchandise without making customers uncomfortable. It's too bad because i saw other things I liked in there.

Do not skip this shop on your stroll in La Conner! Not only because of the gorgeous garden and…read morewater feature, but for the wood-based goods! We stocked up on $4 chopsticks with stands and a couple of inlayed mother of pearl teak bowls (pic attached - $32!). I will definitely be coming back to check out some of the furniture pieces.