Bainbridge Island Stores and Businesses
First Stop: Pick up a “Passport to the Holidays” from Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at the November 28 Holiday Open House or at participating merchants. Fill your “passport” with stamps from local merchants each time you spend $10 at participating stores. Collect stamps from 75% of the participating stores and enter to win the grand prize drawing for a $2,500 Downtown Shopping Spree! Individual tickets can be entered for participating store drawings, as well. Final drawing will be held on Saturday, December 19. 206-842-2982. www.bainbridgedowntown.org
A is for Artists Gallery is a nonprofit cooperative gallery for local artists, many of whom use recycled materials in their work. Participating artists receive commissions of at least 70%, and help work in the gallery to keep the prices of art and jewelry more affordable. www.aisforartistsgallery.com
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts exhibits and sells the work of over 200 local and regional artists. We have beautiful and accomplished work in many mediums and at a wide range of prices. And we have gift certificates. BAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit gallery. 206-842-3132. www.bainbridgeartscrafts.org
At Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery, "local" is more than a word. To us it means grown on the Island, made on the Island, and sold within 20 miles of our farm. We have made safe, sustainable choices at all stages of winemaking: 16,000 grape vines keeping the island green; no insecticides for 33 years; all winemaking waste composted on the farm. Our organic wines are a perfect match for foods grown in the Puget Sound region, and can be purchased at Town & Country Market, the Winter Farmers Market, and at the Winery. Stop by for a tasting and tour! www.bainbridgevineyards.com
Cecil Ross Studio features wood art and furniture made from local and FSC certified woods. This includes salvaged historic trees from the Island, while upholstered work uses fabrics that are environmentally sensitive. Trying to tread softly on this earth, we attempt to produce the highest quality work while adhering to a “green” philosophy. Please pay us a visit and discuss how we may all make a difference. www.cecilross.com
Classic Cycle now offers the Atwood and Belleville bikes by TREK, made with Eco Design, which considers the impact of every aspect of the product’s lifespan. Classic also sells beautiful gifts made from recycled bike parts. Struggling with Bainbridge hills? Buy a bike with an electric option, or let Classic add the electric option to your existing bike. 740 Winslow Way. 206-842-9191. www.classiccycleus.com
Eagle Harbor Book Co. Books are the perfect gift - they are read over and over, shared among friends and family, and are often recycled by selling them back to EHBC as used books for cash or store credit. Thinking about an eReader this holiday? Know this: When you use a Kindle, you can ONLY shop from Amazon. Consider a Sony e-Reader or an iPhone: You have the choice of where you want to buy. There's a free IndieBound application (www.indiebound.org) for the iPhone so you can search for & purchase eBooks from independent booksellers across the United States ... including here at home! www.eagleharborbooks.com
Eleven Winery. Eleven Winery is the husband-and-wife team of Matt and Sarah Albee. Their wine is made on Bainbridge. All parts of the package are recyclable or from renewable resources. We sell our wine at local stores, at our tasting room in Winslow, and from the winery. www.elevenwinery.com
“Flavors of Bainbridge.” A book of 31 recipes contributed by Bainbridge Islanders, plus 31 photos of the beauty and bounty of Bainbridge. Locally edited, published, designed, and photographed, printed in Seattle on recycled paper, and for sale at Eagle Harbor Book Co. and Town & Country Market. All recipes contain at least one local ingredient, supporting the importance of buying locally-grown food, and all proceeds benefit the Kitsap Humane Society.
Grain Design, a Bainbridge Island-based design consultancy and studio specializing in sustainable product design, offers jewelry, bags, recyclable shower curtains, and other items that are made locally and sold from its website: www.graindesign.com
Grounds for Change is a Suquamish-based coffee roaster that uses carbon offsets to offer “Carbon Free-Certified” java that is shade-grown, organic, fair trade AND carbon neutral from crop-to-cup. Owners Kelsey and Stacey Marshall, former Islanders, contribute 1% of their profit to environmental and local causes. Fair Trade Organic coffee, tea, chocolate and coffee gift boxes can be ordered at www.groundsforchange.com
J & LG Strickler Furniture. In our Baker Hill studio, we produce tables, lamps, baskets and journals from natural materials that we gather locally, and recycle as much as possible: leftover bark, cedar, and cattail clippings are processed into handmade paper that is used for journal covers, in baskets, or in other objects. Our inspiration comes from the culture of this area as well as our natural surroundings. Available on the Winter Studio Tour and Dana’s Showhouse, 194 Winslow Way E. http://web.mac.com/jlgstrickler/jlgstrickler/Home.html
Katy Krokower – Consulting Arborist. What a great season to give the gift of healthy trees to your friends and family! Katy Krokower is an ISA Certified consulting arborist who can assess tree health and vigor or complete a qualified risk assessment of trees on your property. Hand-made certificates available to announce your gift! 206.351.1375 or www.katykrokower.com
MadeOnBainbridge.com, an online store, features goods created by local artists and artisans. You will find wonderful holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Many items are made from recycled materials, including cheese boards handcrafted from wood scraps, soy candles in recycled containers, and cards made with canceled postage stamps. Local and nationwide delivery. Shop at www.madeonbainbridge.com.
My Kids’ Cookies. Baked fresh daily on Bainbridge, My Kids’ old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies, muffins, and brownies are the perfect treat for friends, family, and clients. Shipped nationwide. 9723 Coppertop Loop, #202 (Sportsman Park). 206-780-3091.
www.MyKidsCookies.com
Paper Products, Etc. has a great selection of recycled holiday cards, stationery, papers, envelopes, roll wrap, rafia, gift tags, gift bags, tissue paper, shipping materials, and lots more! Plus great gifts made from sustainable and recycled materials including picture frames, wallets, calendars, toys and games, pens, journals, sketchbooks, and Bainbridge Island t-shorts, sweatshirts, and hats made from 100% organic cotton or hemp. 256 Winslow Way E. 206-842-6682. www.paperproductsetc.com
ProgressiveKid, an online store with a pick-up warehouse on Miller Road, offers many green products for holiday gift giving: eco toys, including organic cotton plush toys and sustainably-grown wood animal figures and puzzles; organic cotton children’s clothing and linens; Fair-Trade, organic chocolate; eco art supplies and craft kits; lead-free and PVC-free lunchpaks; chemical-free, sustainably harvested wood bedroom furniture; and more. www.progressivekid.com
Pure Rasa Organic Tees. Organic hemp/cotton Yoga Tees with subtle silk screen design elements inspired by the practice of yoga and meditation. Great stocking stuffers! A full yoga wear line is in the works. Committed to sustainable organic and recycled fabrics and to a practice of giving. www.purerasa.com
Que' Sarah Boutique in Rolling Bay. We are vintage-based with green products using vintage and recycled materials with a new design, including jewelry, jeans, sweaters, men’s shirts, linens, home decor, lamps and furniture. Designer Sarah Mortensen recycles materials whenever possible. Her company Retroeclectro is a certified green company. Go to www.retroeclectro.com to see the apron and linen line. 11201 Sunrise Dr. NE. (across the street from Bay Hay & Feed). 360.301.9552.
Real Foods Market and Cafe is a locally owned and operated business that focuses on organic, local and sustainable products including: beautiful wood bowls and decorative pieces made from reclaimed railroad ties; several lines of organic and biodynamic beauty products, many in reusable glass containers; and Klean Kanteens, a great alternative to plastic water bottles, made from 100% recycled materials, non-leaching and reusable forever. www.gotrealfoods.com
Sid Mais / Etched Glass. Original wildlife and sea life images etched on glass make excellent holiday gifts. Coffee mugs, wine glasses, paper weights are only a few of the offerings. Available on the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour (Dec. 5 – 7) and at Dancing Spirit Studio (Nov. 28/29; Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20. 7021 Fletcher Bay Rd). 206-842-5117. www.etchedbysidmais.com
Sweetlife Farm specializes in usable, functional and edible gifts. You will find jams, jellies and honey made on site from fruit grown on site, plus many great gift ideas from our handmade selection of soaps and skincare confections, also made on site, many with our own herbs and flowers. New this year are Sweetlife Diva Aprons and hand decorated baskets and recyclable decorated boxes ready for you to use for making your own personalized gift baskets. Visit us on Christmas in the Country! www.sweetlifefarm.com.
Green Gift Ideas from Town & Country Market include reusable cloth grocery bags; collapsible shopping baskets; bamboo cutting boards, tableware, and kitchen towels; counter-top compost pails; locally handcrafted soaps; hemp and organic cotton small bags and accessories made on Bainbridge; locally made beeswax candles; sustainably grown wines from Bainbridge Island; locally produced specialty cheeses; reusable water bottles; cookbooks for conscious eaters; and more. www.townandcountrymarkets.com
The Traveler sells laptop carriers made from 100% recycled water and soda bottles as well as a fashionable line of totes and handbags also made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Also, this will be the 14th year that The Traveler has given 5% of all sales in December to the Bainbridge Ometepe (Nicaragua) Sister Island Association (BOSIA). These funds have been used to help build a library and to purchase books. 206-842-4578. www.thetraveler.com
Write Way to Learn. I am a local mom and operate my business from my home here on Bainbridge. We make Earth-friendly educational products that teach children to read and write and also to learn sign language. We use a unique, multi-sensory approach to learning, suitable for all learning styles. Our Learning Cards are printed on recycled paper, laminated for reusability, and packaged in recycled materials. We also offer “printable” Learning Cards that avoid shipping costs. Products can be purchased online at www.writewaytolearn.com