Remember my Living Spaces post? With a similar unexpected drop-in quality, Enter "Purpose Built."…read moreIt's located on the NW corner of Shaw and Blackstone. This location once had one of the ugliest buildings in town. Man, was that 60's, Aztec inspired building mess, dated. Now having had a Stunning remodel it IS one of the most lovely. And that landscaping! Don't get me started!
Like the last posting with the living spaces, there was a completely random element that contributed to the absolute joy of this perfect day!
It began with needing a hardy post-workout day breakfast. I decided to go over to Yosemite Falls. Driving closer, I discovered that there was a LARGE car show going on. In addition to the farmers market that is held there every Saturday, every space was packed. It was the same with Yosemite Falls... EVERY inch and spot to park taken, it was perhaps one of the worst days to consider eating there. I drove on by.. Upon my return home, I decided to stop in at the farmers market. Awesome within itself, I thought, why would I ever get vegetables or fruit in the store again? That good!
The car show was a blast. Family friendly, it had animals, interesting vehicles from different eras and the folks attending were so friendly! As a curious person who enjoys the learning process, it was fun asking some specific questions of some of the car owners. This fun experience made me think I'd like to attend more car shows in the future!
In the back corner, next to the car show, was Purpose Built. It's a large 'trades based' clothing and accessory store with a tremendous variety of brands. Like you've never seen.... Apparently, they had moved in October of last year. Still relatively new and unknown, I felt compelled to share it with you.
Guys, this store is something special. Apparently they have 7 stores and an on-line store as well. Today, as it would happen, there was live music/entertainment. Yes, thankfully I had my earplugs in me pocket! VOLUME does damage! The store had rolled up their windowed, side garage door opening the space of the store up. A cool vintage 'Purpose Build truck' parked outside of it. They even have a framed/uncompleted kids playhouse structure that mimics a building site. The staff here were excellent, knowledgeable and authentic. Authenticity is always the most important part, in my book. That connection!
This store had staggering array of durable clothes, shoes, belts, and accessories.. actually, some of the most guy desirable stuff! I'm checking for room in my closet. :) There was a live band performing in the store.... A big raffle going on and a bit of a carnival-like atmosphere throughout.
Anyway, for those interested, we now have a great--NOT DUPLICATED--business in the city, and one fully devoted to the trades.
I hope there are MORE car shows here as well. It was an apsolute blast checking out the fun just around the corner from us. A cool addition to the neighborhood. As such, both the large structure and landscaping remodel and Purpose Built are worth checking out!
It's like home improvement done right for our city! And personally, I celebrate things that are NOT another chicken place, a dispensary or a furniture store! I bet you do, too! Go check them out!
https://purpose-built.com/
-G
