WHAT'S UP, BIRCHES?!…read more This surprisingly spacious boutique specializing in home décor, apparel and accessories, like the Tardis, is much bigger on the inside than it appears. Unfortunately, the prices are also larger than other, similar shops in the area (Carousel in Snoqualmie, for example). There's more stock here, as a result of its size, and it's collection is arguably better curated and more stylish than most, depending on your taste. It's the kind of place my wife and I would love to shop, if things were a bit more affordable, but YMMV. Still, Birches Habitat is definitely worth checking out for the style-conscious consumer, and absolutely the best boutique in North Bend! You may find better deals at the outlet mall, but you're not likely to find anything as swanky!

Staying at Salish and walked into this gift shop with my husband to buy a few gifts my daughter…read more There's so much to look at that I was taking a bit long while my husband was perusing around. We're Hispanic and definitely got the vibe that one of the staff members was nervous we were going to steal something! The woman asked if my husband needed help 4x in the span of 20 minutes. He stepped outside to get reception and when he returned, she says "back again, I see". He met up with me towards the back wanting to leave and then she came up to ask if she could hold our items up at the front, I guess because she thought we were in cahoots. The whole thing is extra hilarious because we could easily afford to buy the entire store 4x over. My one regret is that my husband didn't share his experience beforehand so that I wouldn't have given them my money. Lesson learned.

6 stars! Plentiful gift shop with stuff you actually want to buy, cute grab n go food options but…read morewe opted to sit and have lunch. My flaky ham & cheese croissant was so Italian I feel in love.

We called for reservations for lunch and they told us they had a 1:15pm available but when we got…read morethere they sat us in the bar cuz the restaurant stopped serving at 1pm. I wish they would have told us that. We ordered clam chowder which was the best I've ever had. We had visitors from England with us who had never had clam chowder before. I told them not to expect it to be as good elsewhere. And the cherry pie because of TWIN PEAKS which our English friends were familiar with. The crust was hard to cut into with a fork and we couldn't find any cherries. They need to make a better cherry pie. The service was great.

I came in looking for a planner for July-December next year and didn't find one, but did browse the…read morewhole middle section of the store which had gifts. Really clean and well lit store. No interaction with any employees.

I selected this spot to pick up some manga books for my daughter. This location is unbelievably…read morebigger than the Bellevue location. The manga's section is sooooo big. They have a little cafe and plenty of seats available. It's spacious and pretty open with many selections. It reminds me of my college years and the one in West Seattle. Oh the smell of fresh printed books. Service was great! Staff was nice and friendly. I can't wait to come back here with my kids.

I love this store. It has a wonderful, eclectic collection of unique stuff (Never mind what the…read morecategory above says. t's much more than that. It, honestly, defies categorization). Every time I go in, there's always something new and interesting. And, invariably, there's at least one "I gotta have that." The owner, Shelly, is a jewel as well. She's funny and engaging. She clearly loves what she does and has unquestionable knack for selecting the right merchandise and presenting it well. She has an excellent eye for the unique without going over the top into 'weird'. I think she's as much curator as she is proprietor. I also appreciate the fact that much of merchandise comes from local & domestic artists and other small businesses. Even the stuff that is made overseas comes through small suppliers rather than the big distribution channels that bring in the same old stuff. If you've driven or walked by without stopping in, do yourself a favor and check it out. It won't cost a dime. Well, until you see that "I gotta have that" thing. But don't worry, she'll go easy on you.

They used to be located in a house that was turned into a cute little shop off of Bendigo Road. I…read morealways wanted to go inside and check it out, but never had the chance. Since their move to nearby businesses, I got a chance to go in and take a peek. This shop is SO CUTE! Tons of stuff for everyone. If your in town, check it out for yourself :)

I love the excellent selection of quality merchandise! I, too, always find something I love and…read morefeel I cannot do without! Those items I choose, once home, become my favorites! A very satisfying shopping experience! FrIendly, warm, professional sales associates are a shopping treat!

The boutique to go to in all of the PNW. You will not be disappointed. Curated to perfection. From…read morehome decor to clothing/jewelry to kitchen/glassware to baby clothes/toys/seasonal items... Splendid Avenue is your one stop.

Friendly staff, lots of books, and I loved the typewriters on display and how grand this local shop…read moreis! Haven't purchased from this location, but we love stopping by to browse the books, games, and greeting cards! Super impressed by how large, nice, and well laid out everything is. It's quite the local gem. Also the kids section in the back is cool, would have loved it as a kid!

Island Books is an amazing bookstore with plenty of nearby parking, an extensive collection, and…read moreoodles of charm. Bookstores are challenging to find and independent bookstores with new content even more. My friend and I stopped here on a whim and from a glance I thought it would be smaller than I had expected but it ended up being much longer than wide offering a ton of content with an easy flow. We were far from alone as there were many other customers milling about, and that is where I saw this little store shine as it was fairly easy to navigate without feeling trapped on enclosed. There were areas to step off into and let people pass, the check-out counter moved quickly, and everyone was super polite. I was very impressed with all the content. There were many different book sections as well as fun gift ideas and funny stickers. Both my friend I enjoyed walking through the aisles taking everything in. I certainly will be back and hope that my bibliophile friends come by to check this store out!

Cute little plaza located in Issaquah, Washington is a very quaint and charming plaza full of…read moreunique shops, food, etc. If in town visiting, which I was doing definitely give it a try and enjoy and hour or two looking through the shops and getting little items for yourself or a loved one. There is also a great high tea place here, which I highly recommend making reservations as well!

Acquainted from the beginning! As a lover of all good things heritage c inspiring historical…read morebackgrounds as well as details this was a natural fit! Hubs and i spent many joyful moments here exploring and supporting the local merchants. Have also volunteered in a variety of good ways creatively and being right hand person behind the scenes per usual mo in support of same and the like as often as prudently possible. Lovely service. Loved the selection. Love the value of made in USA. Glad to cheer on celebrating local mom pop entrepreneurial artistic souls. Value all of the one of a kind people and experiences. Worth the investment of time. The importance of voting with dollars can not be overstated. Thank You to all who are being and doing what it takes!

This is a cute shop to grab a souvenir. They have local merch, pjs, honey from their own bee farm,…read morejam, home decor, and more. They change things out seasonally. I was surprised by the variety of products available.

The gift shop at the Salish Lodge & Spa is a destination unto itself. Of particular interest to me…read morewas the availability of the Salish honey for purchase, the very same organic honey that is produced by the apiary on the Salish grounds for their restaurants and honey-based spa treatments. If you know anything about the plight of honeybees and the fraud in the honey distribution business, you'll appreciate that the folks at Salish Lodge have tripled their original number of hives, planted wildflowers and berry plants that not only help sustain the bees but also are used in creating the Lodge's special jams, and plan to continue maintaining the apiary as a protected habitat for the bees. I purchased some honey (real 100% honey!) to bring home, and a tin of honey vanilla black tea that smells just heavenly. If you're into it, they also have Honey Ale and honey-flavored vodka, and chocolates made with their honey. While I've been going on and on about honey, The Country Store has much more. You'll find gifts and arts and crafts for everyone on your list here. I recommend stopping in even if you're not staying at the Lodge.