What a fun and eclectic shop with am equally quirky name that draws you in! While driving through Goldendale, I noticed the sign and ventured in.
Sandra, the owner and artist, is super friendly and engaging. Her studio where she does mosaics and also teaches classes is to the left. The rest of the space is dedicated to vintage clothing and lots of tchotchke! Most items totally unique, the kind that 99% of the people would say, "who would ant this?" While one person sequels with delight and says, "
I have to have this!"
An obvious love of Japanese fabrics and memorablia, there was a large selection of Japanese Kimonos. The blue and white one caught my attention immediately but it was surprisingly long and several inches would drag on the floor if I bought it.
As part of a charity event for breast cancer, Sandra designed two bras that are hanging on the wall and had me laughing out loud. One adorned with Lipton tea bags that say "Your small cup can make a big difference." And a bra with cups resembling a monkey with bananas dangling from the band. What a hoot!
A collection of Manley Men featuring troubadours and Elvis, piggy banks, mismatched dishes, glasses and serving pieces, art, Asian figurines, and clothing fills the space.
No purchases for me this visit but I will definitely stop in again next time I'm driving through! Monkeyshine just celebrated their 10th anniversary and I wish them many more! read more