I love that I get a 3 day weekend from my day job- it gives me a whole extra day "off" to take care of my photography business, and sometimes I even have time to just have fun! Yesterday was one of those days where after I did some housework, I still had half the day while the husband was at work to go out and do something I've been wanting to do for WEEKS: visit downtown Snohomish.
I've been living in the Seattle area for about 2.5 years now, and I still feel like I'll never know the area! But now that I finally know Mukilteo fairly well (where I live), I've been trying to get to know the surrounding areas. And with all my friends telling me how cute Downtown Snohomish is, naturally it came next on my list!
Of course I can never just go anywhere without thinking "oooh there's a good spot for pictures!" or "oooh antique store! I need to go look for props." So while I had fun, and didn't necessarily buy anything related to photography, this place is going to become a fast favorite with me for my photography clients!
By the time I got there, a lot of the small businesses were closed or closing up soon, so I had to jet through the stores WAY faster than I wanted. But two stores just sucked me in and wouldn't let me leave without buying something! (I know...bummer, right?)
Glitter & Ivy was the first to pull me in.
Glitter & Ivy was the first to pull me in.
If you know me, you know I LOVE all things vintage, whether it's actually vintage or just a recreation in the vintage style. And wouldn't you know it, that is Glitter & Ivy in a nutshell! I walked into the most adorably decorated shop, and was immediately overwhelmed with the vintage merchandise and the smell - OH MY WORD. Heavenly. I was reminded of all those visits to antique shops, thrift stores, and small businesses I made with my grandmother when I was younger. It instantly put a smile on my face! So of course, being reminded of my grandmother, I had to buy her something. I left with the most adorable cards & stationary!
The next store that sucked me in - they sucked me ALL the way in (I was there until they were closed). This place was HUGE. Everywhere I turned, there was something glorious that I needed. The store: Joyworks.
Okay, so you know I love vintage in all forms- so let me explain why I could not leave this store. You walk into the main entrance, and have three options: Left, to shop the most GORGEOUS selection of women's clothing; Right, to shop some ADORABLE baby clothes along with bath & body and stationary lovelies; or Down, to shop SO MANY kinds of home decor.
I went left first, drawn by the lace... I'm a sucker for lace (ask my husband- it drives him nuts). After practically drooling on everything over there, I made my way over to the baby stuff (I cataloged it all for future reference), and made note of all the adorable stationary and bath items (um, hello, presents anyone?). Then I made the descent to the Home Goods - holy madness. I think I turned around in more circles down there than I ever have. They have all their decor in different sectioned displays- it was magic. I don't know how I didn't come home with a whole new house! They had retro, farmhouse, cabin, shabby chic, and so many more different styles of home decor! I can't wait to go back and dig around more with my hubby!
So what did I leave with? A couple amazing headbands and an adorable mini purse that will be fantastic for photo shoots and date nights when I want to carry light!
So there you have it! Two stores you HAVE to go see next time you're in Downtown Snohomish!
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