Small but impressive cooperative art gallery located right on the center spot of gorgeous Gig…read moreHarbor. There's a lot of work jammed into the space, but understandable and as many of you know, I'm a fan of salon style hanging whenever the situation calls for it! Cooperative membership galleries are the front line heroes of the art world, and this gallery boasts an impressive array of artists! Cooperative galleries, which are usually owned by a group of artists who share the expenses (and sometimes duties) of running the gallery are great places to always see work by a lot of artists at once. They also have to sell artwork in order to pay bills. Artists usually pay a monthly fee or a small commission on sales and keep the bulk of their sales. I particularly liked the work of visiting artist Jeanne Anderson, especially a gorgeous watercolor of a waterfall. Also liked the fine art woodwork of Dale McDaniels, whose intelligent pieces once again showcase why just because it's wood it doesn't have to be relegated or labeled "craft." If you're in Gig Harbor, this is a must visit place!

My Brother / Best Friend Ryan and I visited this lovely small art gallery when we were in Gig…read moreHarbor earlier this month. I didn't get the name of the artist who helped us, but he was just a sweetheart. He was an elderly gentleman who had a peaceful, laid-back vibe. I purchased a greeting card and a small ceramic bird on a metal stick. I'm very happy with my purchases. Prices ran the gamut, there was something there for almost every budget. We weren't in there for a very long time, but I'm happy we visited and felt that it was well worth the stop.

We were in Bremerton to tour some historic Navy ships. Afterward, walking around, we saw this…read moregallery and went in. It has a good collection of many art forms. For me, a photographer, it was nice to see some photography displayed (usually pushed to the back in galleries). There are two floors for the displays, all well lit and well shown. One downer is downtown Bremerton. Parking can be tough due to ferry boat commuters filling up the many parking garages. Week ends may be the best time to visit the gallery.

Amazing artists! Nice variety of mediums. Everyone in there is friendly and welcoming. A great…read moreplace to find a unique gift

Off the beaten path ever so slightly tucked in between shops you'll find Bernadette's Sassybones 3…read more If you looking for unique estate style jewelry, look no further. From costume, to semiprecious beads to sterling, her prices cannot be beat

This is an antique like store with a lot of interesting misc items. You never know what you will…read morefind. It really is local flavor. There is plenty of parking at the nearby parking lot. The woman who owns the business is nice and polite.

i love this craft studio! Missy Moo Ink. such a fun name but it's a fun place! I took several…read moreclasses, one for card making, one for a holiday craft and one for a gift box! The classes were small and Melissa, the owner was my trusty guide, as i am not the craftyest person! Her studio is beautiful and easy to find and she carries alot of different samples to help me choose my project. The best part, is that now that I am a little better at the tenique, i can drop in for some studio time, i just pay by the hour, it was 6 or 7 dollars, and use all of her nifty cutters, and machines, (so i dont have to buy them) and i also get quiet time! no mess at my house! and also has classes for kids! My next adventure there will be with my friends for a saturday morning coffee craft class!

Fantastic store. Beautiful, eco friendly, fun products and terrific staff. There are options for…read moregifts, home decor, clothes. My kid found so many things she loved.

This must be a newly-opened store, as I don't recall it being here last year, when I last visited…read moreBainbridge. And I visit yearly, on my birthday, and this is my NEW FAVORITE STORE on the island! It is amazing! I loved the contemporary home accents and illuminated wall-mounted glass art "sheets". I especially loved the organic wall-mounted terrariums which are the coolest living sculptural pieces I've ever seen! There were some interesting (in a good way!) wooden art "mobiles" suspended from the ceiling, and some nice area rugs as well. But what caught my eye the most was the most GORGEOUS jewelry, hand-made, by a local artist, for a line called "Ginger". I tried on some amazing bracelets that I now regret not getting. Very unique, made from gem-stone beads and polished gems and vintage crystals. The necklaces were also knock-out pieces. Just combinations of gems (polished and not) and crystals, with unique clasps, that I've never seen before. They also had some fabulous totes (I loved the one with Michelle Obama!), and soaps and small house items. The guy at the counter was very nice and knowlegeable about the products. I liked how folks with their dogs were welcome in the store. Even large dogs! What a wonderful store!

There is an amazing wall of solid fabrics. This is not a large store buy they manage to have a…read moregreat selection worth the drive to Gig Harbin. Owners are helpful and knowledgeable. They enjoy welcoming you!

They are always immediately helpful and offer great suggestions without pressure. The women who own…read morethe shop are great to work with.

Jim does great flower decor but horrible wedding planning. Our voices were not heard, promises were…read morenot kept and we ended up doing most of the planning. When I posted feedback on his instagram post about my "magical wedding" he blocked me and my wife. Which deletes my comment with the feedback, silencing my voice. He did not congratulate us, he rushed the wedding (turning off music 2 hrs before the wedding end time), he threw away 5 boxes of pizza (guests left because they were hungry and didn't think there was anymore food), he dressed unprofessional, and he still hasn't reach out to me or my wife.

Beautiful, upscale looking, but of out of place for Belfair. Upon walking in I was both…read moreoverwhelmed, and within a few minutes, I was underwhelmed. It is beautifully done on the inside, really well decorated, on the left side of the store but not the right. There's amazing food products for sale. However, they are vastly over priced. I ended up paying $9.99 for one rice crispy treat because my kids really wanted it. Jars of pickles were $15ish. The selection of items was large however, the price point was off. They have candles, food, Decour, cards, and mostly seasonal items. When you go to the right side of the store, that's when I was so underwhelmed. There wasn't much there. It felt like wasted space. There was a giant car in the middle of the store that was really pretty however, most of the area around it wasn't well done. It was as if the right hand didn't speak to the left. If you are claustrophobic, prone to overstimulation, or have sensory issues with smell this isn't the place for you either. The upside is, they do have a nice outdoor area with fun food items such as fry bread and lobster rolls.

Calico Toy Shoppe is a prominent toy store on Winslow Way, the cute walkable main street of…read moreBainbridge Island's downtown. We managed to hurry past it on the way to lunch, but I knew there was no way we were getting back to the ferry without going inside. Not with a two-year-old, a five-year-old, and my mother in our crew. To our kids' credit, I wanted to get them a souvenir, or at least allow their grandma to buy them something small with my supervision (she can't be trusted on her own). The store was colorful and appealing, and I couldn't deny my boys the pleasure of a quick, moderate visit. Calico was well stocked with toys and games, and my two-year-old immediately went for a giant cement mixer set that would board the ferry out over my dead body. I told the kids and my mom that they could buy one toy each, and that it would have to be something we could easily take home. There was a large selection of stuffies at the front of the shop, and I strongly encouraged them to find something in that area. Our older son obligingly picked an adorable baby turtle, but his brother refused every little stuffie I offered. Instead, he found a cheap disposable pinwheel that cost $3.99. He's been obsessed with fans for about half of his life and apparently, the pinwheel counted. My brother and sister-in-law got a couple baby toys for their babies and we went on our way, all the kids happy with their loot. We've been home for over a week and the baby turtle, now named Baby Turtle, has a place of honor in our five-year-old's bed. The pinwheel pops up in random spots in our house, sometimes waved with aggression in front of our faces. I liked Calico Toy Shoppe and would definitely shop there if I lived on Bainbridge Island. I'd recommend stopping in if you're visiting with kids. It's a great place to pick up a little souvenir.

Great selection of toys & plushies. They had so many cute squishables. Prices are a little high for…read morethe value in my opinion.