A Very Tacoma Christmas 2006 - Input Needed (24. November 2006, 10:38 by Derek Young) ~ Sending Love. Supporting The Community
If Exit133 were to put together the online gift guide for 2006, what should be on it? As we enter this period of gratuitous consumer spending, online ordering, and present wrapping, it would be nice to send a little love to the local manufacturers, retailers, artists, and small businesses that have invested in our community. What should be on the list? The more specific the better…
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SMOFU!The Pacific Northwest’s AbFab smoked tofu jerky.
Made in the home factory out in Lakebay, Smofu has a loyal following both here and internationally. You will find it on line at Smofu.com or 253-884-2917, and only available right now by ordering by phone or inline, but an excellent snack or backpacking/snowboarding staple.I keep telling them I want a cool T-shirt too, so maybe after you become a Smofu-disciple, you can help me convince them!
2 | Posted by EJG | Nov 24, 11:16 AM
This next week Golden Monkey Trading Company is giving 20% of our sales to Emergency Food Network. AND we have a tea that benefits the Clouded Leopard Project. So it’s a bit of a two-fer. With over 70 different varieties of tea and accessories—there’s something for every tea taste.
Visit www.goldenmonkeytea.com for a full listing.
If you haven’t already been there and know it intimately, Gateway to India has the best Indian food in the state! Right on 6th Ave (2603 6th Ave) at Oakes.
They have a wide variety of dishes, including lots of vegetarian stuff. The owners are a couple of guys who live here in town with their families. You can surprise and delight your friends and family with gift certificates.
4 | Posted by GS | Nov 24, 11:43 AM
Just heard Calendula on I St is closing it’s retail store December 24th, (rumor is they will continue their landscaping and art), and will offer items at 30% off until December 24th.
Brown and Haley’s outlet store in Fife is a must. You can’t have too much Almond Roca boo boo’s to share.
Shop locally!
5 | Posted by heather | Nov 24, 12:42 PM
Buy a bottle of wine from one of the numerous wine merchants in town!
6 | Posted by craigA | Nov 24, 01:48 PM
I think a small local charity guide and local merchant guide would be well placed!
7 | Posted by Andrew | Nov 24, 01:54 PM
Lynn DiNino, local artist and instigator and creator of such T-Town events like Artery of Destiny Parties, Suitcase Sightings, Red Door Project, Figurehead Roll and the 100th Monkey will have an Art Sale December 6th evening. The perfect event to have some fun and get original art.
Details will be posted on the art list serve….
Re Andrew: “I think a small local charity guide and local merchant guide would be well placed!” – You can find many local businesses here: www.tacomabusinessdistricts.com
9 | Posted by Claudia | Nov 25, 11:11 AM
Let’s see:
One burger from Maconis
Two bottles of wine from Vin Grotto
Three Lattes from Black Water Cafe
Four toys from Learning Sprout
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I always find a unique gift or two for one or two unique friends from the Traditions Fair Trade collection at The Antique Sandwich Company (5102 N. Pearl, just up the hill from the entrance to Pt. Defiance Park). Tamie, Shirley, Dick, and crew have been responsible for this landmark restaurant and community-central since 1974. Traditions Fair Trade started within the Antique Sandwich in 1993, then Traditions Cafe itself opened in Olympia. Although a smaller selection compared to the Olympia store, at the Antique you can find good, reasonably-priced hand-made gifts from more than 50 countries. Good stuff you can feel good about buying.
11 | Posted by Dave L. | Nov 26, 01:01 PM
Not to forget the huge tin of Almond Roca from our own Brown & Haley…
12 | Posted by Les | Nov 27, 08:37 AM
How about making a glass float for Christmas? I have my kid signed up at the Tacoma Glass Blowing Company where she can have a one to one session to blow a glass float or paperweight for $65.00. They take 8 years & up.
13 | Posted by Nancy McFadden | Nov 27, 09:49 AM
Check out the latest issue of Premier Media Group’s South Sound Home and Garden Magazine at any local grocery or bookstore, they have a whole feature on boutiques in the south sound, many here in Tacoma. The publication is all local and a great resource for shopping!
For Home decor check out these guys:
Space: in Stadium
Posh Home: on 6th Ave
Ruby Collections: Opera Alley
Bowman Gallery: Downtown Pacific Ave
14 | Posted by Kim Ochs | Nov 27, 11:58 AM
Don’t forget about the Waste Free Holidays info put together by the City of Tacoma. A number of places offer discounts for “experience gifts.” This includes gift certificates to places like Vin Grotto.
(How about the Shanghai Acrobats at the Pantages for a unique gift?)
I love the Art-O-Mat over at BKB:
“Art*o*mat® is a retired cigarette vending machine that has been converted to vend art. With over 83 active machines all over the country and one in the UK, BKB is the first gallery to host one in Washington. For a $5 token you can become a collector of works by one of over 400 contributing artists.”
16 | Posted by morgan | Nov 27, 06:58 PM
One-time event, and not available on-line, so I hope this counts:
Along the lines of “artists, and small businesses that have invested in our community,” Sat., Dec 9. is Tempest Lounge’s First Annual Trunk Show. “Come Support our Local Artists, so your holiday shopping here at Tempest 4-6 pm. Enjoy holiday shopping, as it should be with a glass of Champagne” Local artists, such as Jennevieve Schlemmer (who just finished a Mosaic installation at Kandle Park Police Substation) will have gift items for sale. I’d bet my paycheck that Teddy will be there, too.
17 | Posted by Vinnie G. | Dec 8, 01:28 PM
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