In 1981, on an epic journey up the eastern Sierra Nevada, Cascades and Columbia River, I was the guest at the Pendleton Woolen Mills blanket seconds room in Pendleton, OR.
I was no stranger to the brand. I wore my prized Pendleton wool plaids for 15 years prior. But I learned the value of Pendleton products to the Northwest region's many peoples during that journey and visit.
In my youth we headed to the Western store to find our beloved shirts. Those shirts were a long stretch in my childhood economics. I have learned over many decades, if there's one thing Pendleton products can do is pivot, adapt and thrive. Therefore, the Prndleton Store, Catalogue.l, web page and universe of products.
The other thing I know, if we are in Scottsdale, a stop at the Pendleton Store is on our agenda. And, a likely side trip to The Stand. That is another story.
How many items have we bought here? How many bags, blankets, gifts of all types I do not know.
Today was a delightful stroll, nice conversations, looking, feeling, discussing. Learning a reorganization is ongoing, many standard patterns dropped, purse and luggage inventory waiting for 2027.
On a Monday afternoon, only we bluehairs wandered the squeaky floors. I am wondering if another generation will love and buy Pendleton as we have. Adapt and Thrive. I love this brand. We took an irresistible Beaver State blanket home. It's getting cold at night. read more