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The Spirit of the Season Halloween is in the rearview mirror, a

chill is in the air, and we’re all staring down the holidays in the strangest year most of us will ever experience. Let’s hope that’s true.

Spokane County’s retailers have faced significant challenges throughout the pandemic, and that’s not going to be any different during the frenzied days leading up to Christmas. And while stores are still functioning under dramatic limitations to their capacity, they’ve persevered so far through ingenuity, creativity and love for the community they serve.

That love comes through in the stories you’ll read in this Back To Business guide, the fifth in a series spotlighting the region’s business community. Stores are jump-starting their holiday sales early to keep shoppers safely distanced while they browse, and some have embraced virtual shopping with a personal touch, serving customers via private online meetings and curbside pickups.

Speaking of online meetings, with so many of us working online during the pandemic, it’s im-

portant to look good for the camera. In this guide, you’ll discover places that will help you groom for Zoom, get tips on building the perfect home gym, peruse eyeglass shops that can help your eyes really pop on screen, and so much more.

Back to Business is a local marketing effort developed by the Inlander and a variety of community institutions, including STCU and Washington Trust Bank. (See page 5 for more details.) These groups recognize the importance of Spokane County’s retailers to the economic wellbeing of the entire area. When we keep our small, family-owned businesses healthy, it’s good for all of us in the Inland Northwest.

Readers will discover a call to action throughout the guide: We all need to do what we can to ensure these vital businesses continue to thrive.

Thankfully, a day out safely loading up on presents for your loved ones, or yourself, in Spokane County is just the thing to do get yourself in the holiday spirit, and support the local economy at the same time. ◆

PLAY TIME! Grab the next Back to Business Guide on Dec. 10 when Volume 6 will be inserted in the Inlander. Find resources and details about this ongoing project at BTB.Inlander.com.

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...Support Local Retailers: Our retail stores are critical to the Inland Northwest, and we all need to do our part to help them succeed right now. Fortunately, there are a lot of attractive reasons to shop local. Spending your hard-earned cash in local shops helps the local economy, keeps your neighbors employed and generates much-needed revenue for our local governments. So go buy some flowers, grab a new book, hit a record store or remodel your out-of-date kitchen or family room. While you’re at it, buy a gift card from a local shop to give to someone else.

Also, help spread the word about what our local shops are doing well, and what great buys you’ve found. Finally, tell your friends and family to pick up this guide!

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find lots of inviting stories about how Spokane County businesses are figuring out ways to thrive in these difficult times. But importantly, you’ll also see over 150 ads promoting area businesses. Each one

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includes all you need to know about your favorite local retailers. Spend a moment with each of these, and remember that each individual business represents something so much bigger: These are our friends and

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BEYOND RECOVERY

If you’re looking for a phrase that sums up 2020, here’s a worthy contender: You know what I miss? We’ve all said it. We’ve all heard it. And there’s no shortage of answers, from summer camp to salad bars.

It’s easy to start feeling like this has been a lost year. Especially if, say, you are a high school senior or college freshman, had organized a family reunion, or bought tickets to the Joe Bonamassa concert. There’s no minimizing the deeper struggles of those suffering with illness, grief, or unemployment.

Yet it’s been amazing to see the creative ways that our community has adapted.

Like the 22,000 of us who participated in virtual Bloomsday. The schools that organized drive-up graduation ceremonies. Non-profit groups like Spokane Food Fighters, which has delivered more than 120,000 meals.

Businesses have gotten creative, as well. Distilleries created alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Auntie’s Bookstore is among the stores offering curbside pick-up. Veda Lux Boutique added made-to-order face-mask chains to its selection of locally crafted jewelry.

We’ve all grown used to ordering online. But let’s not forget the merchants who live here, pay taxes here, and employ our neighbors. By supporting them now, we can ensure they’re still here in 2021 and beyond.

That’s what “Back to Business” is all about – looking beyond the recovery to a time when we don’t have to be quite so careful. When 2020 is just a fading memory, we want to be sure our local businesses are still standing – including your favorite local shop, store or boutique.

You know, the one you’re missing right now.

the hospitality sector developed by leading local institutions and community-minded businesses to help promote our region’s recovery. The project was unanimously approved for support by Spokane’s County Commissioners through the CARES Act with the express goal of supporting affected businesses. It should be noted that the Inlander’s editorial coverage remains separate and independent from this marketing effort.

Volume FIVE is focused on retail and local shopping around Spokane County. Through the end of the year, watch the Inlander for more special Back To Business guides focused on businesses in our community, along with special features, sharing even more recovery stories.

BUsinesses are working hard to serve customers and stay safe. Finding ways for everyone to connect with area businesses is critical in keeping our community moving forward during this challenging time.

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Local boutiques cater to customers with on-camera product updates, personalized styling and private shopping sessions When Washington state went on lockdown in mid-March, local boutique owner Victoria Zvoncheck-Ferro thought she might be telling her customers goodbye forever.

She shared a heartfelt message of gratitude to supporters of AUDREY'S BOUTIQUE in a Facebook Live video recorded inside the shop, quickly racking up more than 1,000 views.

“I was scared,” Zvoncheck-Ferro recalls. “As a small business owner, my whole financial life is in this store. It was like, ‘What am I going to do?’”

What she did was get back to work.

Unable to open the doors for shoppers, ZvoncheckFerro started by repainting display windows at the boutique which has been operating in Spokane for more than 50 years and is centrally located at 3131 N. Division St. Next, she brought home piles of store merchandise and a credit card reader and began selling directly to customers from her dining room table.

“I was doing live videos from home. It was like Audrey’s home shopping network,” Zvoncheck-Ferro says, noting the boutique doesn’t yet have an online presence outside of its Facebook business page. An online store is something she’s now planning to add.

“I was mailing items to clients, and a few would do curbside pickup,” she says of those initial selling sessions.

“I’d have two to three dozen packages the next day waiting to go out. It wasn’t paying all the bills, but it was at least keeping us in front of people. That was the best way to describe it.”

Eventually, Audrey’s was allowed to reopen for limited in-person shopping under the governor’s essential business classification, since the boutique sells prosthetics for women who’ve had mastectomies, in addition to bras, formal wear and casual women’s clothing.

Today, months later, the boutique is open with slightly limited hours, and Zvoncheck-Ferro is still logging on for twice-weekly Facebook Live updates to show off the store’s newest inventory arrivals and latest markdowns.

She says after each video is shared, several customers usually call to place holds for items shown on camera. While in-store shopping is still Audrey’s focus, especially for personalized bra fittings (Zvoncheck-

Ferro has, however, done a few virtual fittings this year), its owner plans to continue sharing live inventory updates even after the pandemic’s threat has waned.

The dedicated support of local shoppers, paired with creative marketing on social media and selling directly to clients, is also what’s kept CUES boutique going since the pandemic arrived.

The contemporary women’s shop, a fixture of downtown Spokane for 14 years, located at 108 N. Washington St., focuses its inventory on higher end denim brands and other more casual pieces — sweaters, blouses, jackets and more — that owner Trish Thoen says shoppers can’t find anywhere else in town.

“Just like everyone else, March 17 was our last day open so we had to quickly figure out what we were going to do,” Thoen recalls. “I went into the store by myself Monday through Friday and I did Instagram outfit posts, and texted my customers and offered curbside pickup and home delivery.”

“We did that for two and a half months,” she continues. “I was so grateful because I have a lot of loyal customers, and they were loyal through all that difficult time.”

Cues continues to offer curbside pickup and delivery since reopening for in-person shopping. Thoen and her team are also focusing more on putting together personalized recommendations for clients whose style preferences they’re familiar with, texting photos of new items directly to those women. Instagram remains a vital marketing tool to share in-store promotions and new inventory via styling posts, too, Thoen says, but she’s also since launched an online storefront for Cues (cuesclothing.com).

“Instagram was definitely an integral part of our business and it’s continuing to be because people are reaching for it and are really relying on it for shopping,” she says.

While shopping for everyday clothing easily transitions to an online format, one category of boutique retail that can’t make as seamless a leap to the virtual sphere is picking out the perfect wedding gown.

While the wedding industry has been beset with numerous challenges due to COVID-19, business during the pandemic hasn’t been so bad for one Spokane

wedding gown boutique.

HONEST IN IVORY owner Cassie Cleary says her shop, which opened in east Spokane at 1003 E. Trent Ave. back in 2018, initially tried virtual styling sessions with brides-to-be, but quickly realized those online appointments weren’t a good fit for her customers.

“Brides want to see a dress on,” Cleary says. “Our brides were willing to wait until we could reopen because they want to see the dress on their body and feel the fabric and look at the lace in person.”

Fortunately, Honest in Ivory was able to hold out until Phase 2 allowed nonessential retailers to reopen.

And even though there are limitations on how many people can be in the store at once, Cleary says a variety of options, including private, after-hours shopping sessions, have worked well to meet customers’ needs.

For brides who shop during regular store hours, only two additional guests are allowed to accompany them. Honest in Ivory offers two private shopping options for larger groups, one that allows up to five guests of the bride for a $100 fee, and another that allows up to 10 guests for $200.

Virtual appointments with a stylist also continue to be a popular option for out-of-town customers who want to see what’s available in the store before committing to making the trip to try on dresses in person, Cleary says.

And since so many of her brides aren’t able to bring along as many friends or family members for in-person gown fittings, Cleary purchased four iPads for the store so women can video chat with, say, an out-of-town grandmother who wasn’t able to be there for the occasion.

Another unexpectedly positive note Cleary didn’t expect during a global pandemic has been the booming success of her newly opened consignment bridal shop, Dearly. She says it’s been popular among women who, perhaps with their large-scale wedding plans on hold, have decided to elope instead and are thus seeking a more budget-friendly or less formal gown.

“Women look forward to their wedding day and don’t want to compromise, even during a pandemic,” Cleary reflects. “They might want to push it out or do it on a small scale in a unique way, and that’s how wedding dress shopping has been able to sustain through this.” ◆

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A Very Covid Christmas How local businesses are trying to adapt for a pandemic-restricted holiday shopping season Some businesses live or die based on Christmas shopping. That’s true any year. But this year — which isn’t any year — that’s especially true.

“I think it’s fair to say the stakes are certainly higher,” says Downtown Spokane Partnership President Mark Richard.

Sales last month were only slightly down for the city of Spokane and were actually up for Spokane County. But when you zero in on downtown Spokane, the pandemic has been a comparative disaster, sending sales in the city’s core plummeting by 24 percent, Richard says.

He cites two reasons: First, the dearth of major events — sporting competitions, business conventions, Arena shows — meant a lot of lost customers. Second, the fact that so many of the 20,000 to 30,000 downtown employees are working from home has deprived a lot of those businesses of a customer base.

“My hope and goal is to have people in our entire region understand the magnitude of that and encourage them to go out of their way to support the downtown businesses, so we make sure they’re around when we come out of the COVID crisis,” Richard says.

But then Richard shifts to a more optimistic gear.

“We’ve got some terrific hope for the city and the county,” Richard says. “We’ve got some great things and some fun things going on.”

The DSP is using CARES Act funding to sponsor a bunch of health district-approved activities in the convention center, with games like cornhole and two-ontwo basketball, and offer $20 gift cards to downtown

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businesses. And to make it easier to park and shop, DSP will be offsetting the cost of at least 250 Shuttle Park passes for downtown workers. They’ll be able to park at the Arena and hitch a free ride to their workplace downtown.

Even in the pandemic, Christmas will survive. There will still be Christmas lights and decked halls. There will still be a (scaled down) Christmas tree ceremony. And there will still be live performers (solo in these cases) bringing in the festive spirit downtown.

With a huge COVID case spike being driven by risky unmasked home gatherings, visiting events downtown where businesses are taking plenty of pandemic precautions might actually be safer than, say, holding a big Thanksgiving dinner for extended family at your house.

You’ll even be able to visit Santa Claus, promises Bryn West, general manager for the River Park Square shopping mall.

“Santa is coming back in a socially distant, safe way,” she promises.

West says businesses in the mall are getting creative with curbside pickup options to reduce crowd sizes.

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SIMPLY NORTHWEST manager Samantha Smith says holidays are where the Spokane Valley gift store makes all its money. So this year, it’s taking into consideration that a lot of people won’t be able to see their friends and relatives in person to deliver gift baskets.

The solution? Gift boxes that can be easily and cheaply mailed.

Particularly popular, she says, are the huckleberry boxes that include Northwest-flavored goodies like huckleberry popcorn, huckleberry chocolate bars, huckleberry jam, huckleberry bark, and huckleberry pancake and muffin mix.

Kris Dinnison, co-owner of ATTICUS and BOO RADLEY'S — two particularly popular gift shops in downtown Spokane — says that because they missed their second quarter goals due to the lockdown in the spring, racking up sales in the last part of the year is more crucial than ever.

But lately, their challenge has actually been too many customers. The state requires that retail stores operate at only 30 percent of capacity, meaning that customers have to be turned away if they come during a time that’s too crowded.

“Our biggest message that we want to get out there is shop now, shop early,” Dinnison says. “Shop in the morning when nobody else is here. Shop on the weekdays, not just Saturdays.”

And anything they can do to make things go more smoothly the better.

“We’re definitely going to have some masks available,” Dinnison says. “We’re tired of having fights about it if someone forgets.”

Inevitably, these last two months of 2020 will require a lot of innovation and improvisation. But that’s been the case since March. By now, businesses are used to it, Dinnison says.

“We were talking about what do we need to tell new people about Christmas season, and one of our managers said, ‘Here’s the reality: None of us have been through Christmas season [like this.] None of us has been through what this Christmas is going to be.’” ◆

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Grooming for Zoom Lifted restrictions mean there’s no excuse for not looking your best online or in person With a switch to working from home for many employees throughout the region this year, personal grooming habits have, well, changed a bit.

For some, it’s been freeing to take a more natural approach, ditching the makeup routine for a little extra sleep since the office is just a few steps away. For others, it was hard to take a break from favorite stylists while pandemic restrictions kept many spas and salons temporarily shuttered earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Zoom video conferencing calls have become an integral part of that work-from-home routine for many. Thankfully, we’re now at a point in reopening procedures where those roots don’t have to keep growing out if you don’t want them to, and you can even get long-lasting permanent makeup treatments to continue savoring those extra ZZZs. After being shut down for about nine weeks early on in the pandemic, LUXE SALON & SPA was able to reopen and tackle a wave of backlogged hair appointments, as people who’d waited for months were able to again get their highlights and color treatments from the pros.

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It’s not just your hairdo that can be treated now, either. Recently, Luxe and other medical spas got the go-ahead to offer close-up face-to-face services like facials. That’s on top of the other haircut, waxing and styling services that were already available.

“We currently just got the clearance to be able to offer all of our services,” says Luxe business manager Brooklyn Hubert. “We offer laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, injectables such as Botox, filler, vitamin shots, and some medical facials.”

Those services aren’t just for women, either. Men are increasingly taking advantage of laser hair removal, injectables, facials and hair services, Hubert says.

“Sometimes it’s looked at as not super usual that men come to get services done, but it’s important for them to take care of themselves,” Hubert says. “They deserve to be pampered as well.”

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Make it Pop! Local event planner launches a custom balloon business to make celebrations happen during the pandemic When it became clear early this year that large-scale events, from fundraisers to weddings, were going on a months-long hiatus as the coronavirus’s threat remains high, local event planner Hayley Lydig needed to be even more creative than usual.

“It became very apparent very quickly that those [events] wouldn’t be an option for a while, and now we’re nine months in and it’s still not on the table,” Lydig says. “So I pivoted to what was bringing me joy.”

Her solution? Balloons.

“I’ve been building balloon structures for clients for a few years now,” she says. “As COVID morphed into summer and people ventured outside, they asked if I could do a balloon structure for them for drive-by or outside events.”

POP! BALLOON BAR launched in May, and business has been picking up steadily since. Lydig estimates she’s already undertaken more than 80 large-scale, balloon-based installations.

Balloon installations, as Lydig calls them, are large arrangements of air-filled (as opposed to helium) balloons into archways, photo backdrops, garlands

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and other formations that feature dozens of connected balloons of various sizes and colors. Pop! offers its arrangements ($15 per linear foot) for commercial clients, like grocery stores or car lots, as well as private individuals for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, and more.

“They are completely flexible for whatever you envision them for,” Lydig says. “The great thing about balloons is they’re so eye-catching. They are a real bang for your buck in terms of making a statement.”

The balloon boutique, which operates a storefront in east Spokane at 1003 E. Trent Ave., also offers traditional helium balloon bundles ($20+) and confetti-filled gender reveal kits ($60). Custom orders are gladly welcomed for any type of balloon arrangement or installation a client envisions. Local delivery is also offered.

Pop! stocks more than 100 different shapes, sizes and colors of high-quality and biodegradable latex balloons, along with shiny mylar shapes and letters. If a client requests something not currently stocked, Lydig and her team will seek it out.

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Besides being bright and eye-catching, Pop!’s air-filled balloon structures also have staying power, lasting for up to eight weeks, Lydig says.

“We’re seeing people think of balloons more as decor instead of for a singular event, and that comes back to getting a lot of bang for your buck,” she says.

Pop!’s focus on balloons — a traditionally cheerful and celebratory object — and helping locals celebrate while group gatherings aren’t a safe option are key elements of its success as a business established during what’s been an incredibly challenging year.

“Pop! has helped me stay motivated and positive through all of this, and I’m a people pleaser so I love being able to help and create these events and make those special for people,” Lydig says. “I feel very lucky that people in Spokane have welcomed us.” ◆ More at popballoonbar.com and instagram.com/ pop.balloonbar.

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The Power of Buying Local

THE BIKE HUB DOWNTOWN MANAGER TIM DUNN (RIGHT) AND CUSTOMER SCOTT ANDERSON

How to safely support local businesses this holiday season

By Mariah McKay and Janice Miller With an uncertain future ahead of us, all nonessential work, schools and many public services were required to temporarily shut down in March. People flocked to e-commerce for its remote convenience as local businesses quickly adapted behind the scenes.

Now with delivery, customer circulation control and curbside pickup options available, local businesses are again poised to safely serve their customers.

The Live Local INW campaign But the damage is a community-driven efhas been done, fort to build a thriving culture and the default of supporting locally owned Amazon Prime commerce for the benefit of our competition factor communities. Visit its directory still remains. and virtual marketplace for participating locally owned While locally businesses at livelocalinw.com. owned small businesses watched revenues plummet and pivoted to the new normal, Amazon doubled its yearly profit — raking in $5.2 billion. In the words of the newly placed billboard outside Powell’s Books in Portland, “Amazon is going to be fine, folks.”

So what will it take to make our Main Streets thrive again? We are poised to turn this disaster into a wholesale revival for our locally owned business sector. Aside from the real and heartwarming anecdotes about how buying a local piece of art makes a real person do a happy dance, hiring from a local service company pays someone’s tuition, and shopping local helps put food on your neighbor’s table; local spend-

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ing is vital to the survival of communities now more than ever. When major chain stores ran out of essentials, the same items could often be found at locally owned businesses with alternative supply chains. Local small businesses rose to the response effort immediately, helping to feed school children in need and contributing products and services to local charities they had long-standing relationships with.

Spokane was built on small business ingenuity, tight-knit community support and the unofficial city motto “We don’t want to be Seattle.” When it comes to the economic recovery of Spokane, the only way to get through the pandemic and maintain the unique charm and diversity of our small-business community is to each do our part where possible.

A 2011 study from the Maine Center for Economic Policy found that every $100 spent at locally owned businesses results in $58 reinvested into the local economy. When spent at a chain store, only $33 of that same $100 is reinvested. Even less than that recirculates locally when shopping on large e-commerce sites. If even a fraction of the Amazon orders that have been delivered to Spokane doorsteps in the last several months came from locally owned businesses, we’d be seeing fewer empty storefronts in our neighborhoods.

Amazon is going to be just fine, folks.

Can individual choices add up to making a difference? According to a 2014 study by the Institute for Local Self Reliance, businesses reported sales increases between 5.3 percent and 7 percent in communities where a “buy local” campaign is implemented. Nationwide, communities have begun to establish local marketplaces alongside buy-local campaigns to promote SPONSORED CONTENT

locally owned businesses and services, and to provide a one-stop-shop for consumers to find everything their communities have to offer and an easy, accessible way for consumers to shop online locally. In addition to your personal purchases, you can influence others to join you in the buy-local movement so that individual efforts create the momentum for a systemic response.

Thanks to funding from the city of Spokane through the CARES Act, a coalition of community partners formally launched Live Local INW, a community-driven buy-local education campaign, online directory and virtual marketplace for locally owned businesses in Spokane. Each listing is free for the business owner, and consumers can browse Spokane’s small businesses any time of day, anywhere in the world, no masks required.

This shared effort helps smaller businesses overcome the obscurity they often face because they don’t have the gigantic marketing budgets that larger corporations ultimately make you pay for. Local businesses have time-honored expertise and impeccable customer service, and they will continue to be here for you if we show up for them.

This holiday season, let’s be thoughtful about investing in our neighbors and circulating more wealth into our regional economy, and let’s make someone do a happy dance. This winter, shop local, hire local, eat local: Live Local. ◆

Mariah McKay of the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance and Janice Miller of Inland Northwest Business Alliance are directors of the Live Local INW campaign.

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Dig In Embrace your green thumb at these local shops The pandemic has taken away plenty of hobbies: Team sports, singing and basically anything involving other people indoors. One thing it can’t take away? Your love of plants.

Whether you have a robust garden, or you simply want a nice plant to look at while working from home, these local shops should have what you’re looking for.

LIBERTY PARK FLORIST & GREENHOUSE

Located in the Perry District, Liberty Park Florist & Greenhouse is an Inlander favorite — readers voted it as their favorite florist for 10 years. They specialize in European gardens, sympathy pieces, green and blooming plants and fruit and gourmet baskets. COVID-19 has impacted the availability of some flowers, but they still are offering fresh flower arrangements. They make it easy to do by letting you order ahead online for curbside pickup. 1401 E. Newark Ave., libertyparkflorist.com, 535-5924

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a chance to build your own miniature ecosystem at the terrarium bar. You can bring your own container or purchase one at the shop. At Parrish & Grove, it’s about the experience of visiting the shop, discovering the plants for yourself and arranging them the way you see fit. Then, you can take that little experience back home with you. Saranac Commons, 19 W. Main St., parrishandgrove.com, 838-7784

Moon has a selection of healthy plants — shrubs, roses, trees, perennials — that won’t break the bank.

They try to focus on plants that are adaptable to the range of weather conditions we see here in the Inland Northwest, meaning they always have a good stock of native plants. 1732 S. Inland Empire Way, bluemoonplants.com, 747-4255

THE PLANT FARM

With two Spokane locations — downtown and Browne’s Addition — you have double the opportunity to find your new favorite plant or pot. And Fern will transplant it for free. You can also check out their selection online. 1516 W. Riverside Ave., fernplantshop. com, 991-8255

Here, in Spokane Valley, you’ll find one of the largest selections of houseplants in the Inland Northwest.

They grow all kinds of plants, including tropical plants, indoor plants, outdoor plants, even plants to keep mosquitos away. That also makes them a great place to go for advice on what to do with the plants you already bought. In time for the holidays, choose from their assortment of gift boxes — foliage, succulent and cactus, to name a few — and order them online. 14208 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley, spokaneplantfarm.com, 926-9397

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2020 Vision Local eye clinics are providing clarity during the pandemic After the pandemic hit Spokane, GARLAND VISION SOURCE was closed for two months. But Brett Hagen, eye doctor and owner of the eye clinic, says that once they officially opened their doors back up, business started booming.

It wasn’t just that they had a backlog of appointments to get through. Hagen says the number of people who ended their appointment wanting to buy glasses after their exam had increased, too.

“I don’t know if there’s a need out there, or if people are wanting something that’s functional for them but also a bit fashionable,” Hagen says.

Maybe it’s that, with so many of our social interactions consigned to faces over video chat, the traditional ways we show off our flair for fashion has been effectively cropped out of the picture. But glasses remain an exception — the front and center fashion accessory in every Zoom chat.

In fact, with people spending so much time staring at the screen, Hagen says, they’re “being a lot more specific about their vision demands.” They’re seeking specific computer glasses, or lenses that filter out blue light.

Staring at a screen for a long time, he says, can cause eye strain, a symptom of looking at the same distance without mixing it up.

“Every 20 minutes, you should look up and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds,” Hagen says.

The clinic has taken a wide variety of measures to ensure patient safety.

Masks are required for everybody. They ask that friends and family of patients wait in the car, and that only one guardian accompanies any minor. Every pair of display glasses that are tried on are cleaned with UV sterilizers designed to zap the virus.

Even visiting to browse the specs in the retail space now requires an appointment, which customers have had mixed reactions to.

“Some people really like a time reserved,” Hagen says.

“It’s been frustrating for others who want to pop in and shop.”

Not every glasses retailer has been as lucky during the pandemic. Longtime family-owned downtown business COZZA OPTICAL is shutting down and is currently in the process of liquidating its inventory. Swing by now and you may be able to get a good deal on their remaining stock.

And check out some of the local eyeglass shops. BLINK EYECARE, on the South Hill, boasts over 800 pairs of frames. And EVERYTHING IN SIGHT OPTICAL BOUTIQUE promises personalized style advice as well as some tres chic European brands. ◆

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Where to shop for the well-dressed man It's no secret that the social norms of 2020 are a lot more lenient than in past years, but just because we’re in the middle of a pandemic doesn’t mean we’ve suddenly lost the urge to occasionally dress up. Sure, we’re leaning toward more casualwear these days, and a lot of us have formed a closer relationship with our comfiest sweatpants, but sometimes a guy just needs to put on a dress shirt and tie for a Zoom meeting.

Perhaps you’re looking to finally fill out your closet, or your wardrobe just needs a little TLC. Either way, these Spokane shops and boutiques will suit the style of any fashion-forward guy.

KINGSLEY & SCOUT

Maybe you’re looking for a T-shirt emblazoned with the local Great PNW clothing label’s logo. Maybe you want a slick hat to go with your favorite blazer. Or maybe you need a new blazer to start with. Regardless, Kingsley & Scout has got you covered, literally and figuratively. Its Monroe Street storefront has become a go-to for the fashionable man, the place where you can deck yourself out from head to toe in a

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single shopping spree. They also serve cold beers in the store, so you can imbibe while you browse. 2810 N. Monroe, kingsleyandscout.com, 251-7781

ANDERSON & CO.

Anyone who has stepped foot inside River Park Square has passed this haven of fancy duds, as it’s one of the most recognizable and long-standing storefronts in the mall. The locally owned clothier will have all of your bases covered, whether you need to dress up for your new corporate job or merely need a business casual outfit that’s fit for the golf course. Not only can you pick up a crisp new suit, but they can get it tailored for you, and you can purchase the ties, cufflinks and pocket squares to go along with it. 814 W. Main, andersonandco.co, 838-1652

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WHITE'S BOOTS

Once you’ve got a snazzy new outfit put together, the pièce de résistance is the fancy footwear you slip your socks into. For more than a century, White’s Boot Shop has sold the sort of sturdy boots that are durable enough for the outdoors but sleek enough for the office, whether they be leather or suede. Their boots are meant to last, but they’ll also repair and rebuild your favorite boots if you happen to wear them out. A notable fan of the business is comedian Marc Maron, who stopped in during his stay in Spokane and raved about it on his popular podcast. Celebrity endorsed — doesn’t get more impressive than that. 4002 E. Ferry, whitesboots.com, (800) 541-3786 ◆

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Where to outfit your home office Alright, so you've likely already been working from home for most of the year if you’re new to the work-from-home routine due to the pandemic. But have you really taken the time to set up a proper home office yet? Sitting at the kitchen table is OK… but a desk would be better, right?

Luckily, there are many stores in Spokane County ready to help you find everything you need to make that home office feel like a workspace, whether that’s by dedicating a corner in your living room for a desk or decorating an entirely separate room. From bookshelves and filing cabinets to desks, office chairs and yes, decorations, keep an eye out for unique finds at these local stores. It might just make that commute from the breakfast table to the home office a little more enjoyable.

THE TIN ROOF

This third-generation, Spokane family-owned business has evolved over the years to become a very modern, exciting furniture store. With staff who are ready to help you work within your budget and find what you need, from a desk to the decor you want around it, their interior designers and stylists can help you find just the right thing. You can make an appointment online and even start designing your room on their website. 1727 E. Sprague Ave., tinrooffurniture.com, 535-1111

O'BRIEN USED FURNITURE

Providing a variety of used furniture in good shape,

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with deals changing regularly, O’Brien Used Furniture might not have the exact model you found online, but you could fall in love with something you wouldn’t find anywhere else. From desks and office chairs to filing cabinets and random knickknacks to decorate with, the store regularly cycles in new pieces. 4924 N. Market St., obrienusedfurniture.com, 489-3397

TWO WOMEN VINTAGE GOODS

Now, when it comes to decorating your home office, what better way to find your personal aesthetic than by checking out local thrift stores for one-of-a-kind artwork, paper crafts, decorations, bookends and more? Looking to create an old-school Sherlock Holmes-style darker home office? You might find some mounted animal heads or antlers here. Looking for bright, holiday decorations to keep your desk from getting boring? They’ve got that, too. 2012 E. Sprague Ave., twowomenvintagegoods.com, 624-4322

SPOKANE FURNITURE CO.

Whether you’d like a modern aesthetic, farmhouse, minimalistic or classic, you can find bookshelves, desks, side tables and more to outfit your home office at one of the two locations in Spokane and Spokane Valley. The stores are open and ready for you to come look at items, or you can order online. 1901 N. Division St., spokanefurniture.com, 328-1229 • 16413 E. Sprague Ave., 474-9904 SPONSORED CONTENT

WALLAROO'S FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES

First opened by an enterprising Gonzaga student who was flipping Craigslist furniture, this store has evolved into a full-service furniture store providing customers with a variety of styles and options for their home furniture needs. In particular, if you want to make a little cozy seating area with a loveseat or sectional in your home office, this shop may have just what you’re looking for. 1001 N. Division St., wallaroosfurnitureandmattresses.com, 241-3212

COMPLETE SUITE FURNITURE AND MATTRESS

For rugs and wall art, look at the selection at Complete Suite’s Spokane Valley location, or on the regional company’s website. They offer affordable rug options, from geometric patterns to that warm faux sheep/animal skin rug you maybe always dreamed of having in front of your home office fireplace (you clearly have a dark, massive home library in this daydream). Or, for the windowless home office, try finding a nice ocean or forest view from the store’s wall art collection to keep the winter blues at bay. 11410 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, completesuitefurniture.com, 822-7049 • 1219 N. Division St., 326-5390 • 7410 N. Division St., 868-0235 • 3014 N. Flora Rd., Spokane Valley, 381-5618 ◆

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HEALTH

Closer to Home You can buy equipment to bring your gym into your home — without the crowd For weeks this spring, local gyms closed and left fitness fanatics without a regular place to go stay in shape. And while many gyms have reopened with safety measures, your sweaty, muggy gym may not be the cleanest place to go. One could forgive you for staying away in the middle of a pandemic.

But that doesn’t mean you must give up on your body and physical health. If you have some extra stimulus cash laying around, it shouldn’t be too hard to clear out some space in the living room and fill it with your own little home gym. Maybe get some weights, some resistance bands and an exercise bike.

Look up some activities on the internet. The point is, it’s possible to maintain your fitness from the comfort of your own home.

That way, you don’t have to worry about wiping down the machine before you use it. You don’t need to pray that the last person on the bench press wasn’t spraying COVID in the air with each hard-fought breath.

Here’s where to start if you’re looking for some gym equipment to use at home:

SPOKANE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

It can be hard to pick out an expensive piece of equipment for home exercise, like a rower or a treadmill, without feeling like you’re wasting your money. What if the equipment is low-quality and causes you to injure yourself, and you never use it again?

What if it’s not the exercise that will help you meet your fitness goals? Instead of spending hours researching the right equipment online, talk to an expert at Spokane Exercise Equipment.

Their sales staff is there to help you make these decisions so that you can feel comfortable, knowing your money will actually help you meet your goals. Get a free consultation at their showroom. 511 W. Main Ave, spokaneexercise.com, 624-8726

BETTER BODY FITNESS

From medicine balls to stairmasters, Better Body Fitness can bring the equipment you might see at the gym right into your home. It’s unlikely that Better Body won’t have the machine you’re looking for, and if they don’t, they will find it. They offer installation, delivery and service. Or, you can simply walk in and chat with the friendly staff — they even offer you a Tootsie Pop just for showing up. 165 S. Pine St., bbfitness.com, 252-9986

FORZA FITNESS NW

Forza Fitness NW will give you everything you need to set up a home or garage gym. The bench press here is particularly popular among serious weightlifters, and you can take your pick of free weights. But it’s not only strength training equipment that they sell. They also have plenty of cardio equipment, including treadmills and ellipticals. 8401 E. Sprague Ave, forzafitnessnw.net, 927-7587 ◆

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First, real talk: Babies grow fast. Just when you feel like you’ve finally caught up on their wardrobe, their toes reach the end of their sleeper, and you’re back where you started. Truly, keeping a child dressed through all the stages of their growth can feel like a never-ending quest.

Luckily, Spokane County is well equipped with stores ranging from consignment to boutique to support you in your caretaking efforts.

Below you’ll find a list of options for baby apparel and other children’s items.

OTHER MOTHERS

It really does take a village to raise (and dress) a child.

Other Mothers takes this community obligation seriously, offering affordable maternity, infant and children’s clothes, as well as other secondhand necessities like swings and play chairs. Plus, as your baby grows out of clothes, you can bring them back in for in-store credit toward the next size. Other Mothers is famous for their

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periodic Quarter Sales, where select items are marked way down to only 25 cents. Look out for these days on their Facebook page. 8701 N. Division St., 465-9499

ONCE UPON A CHILD

Another great option for gently used children’s clothes, Once Upon A Child carries newborn through size 16/18 youth. Brand selection rotates, and often includes discounted items from recognizable names like GAP, Old Navy and Justice. They also have furniture, shoes, books and games. Once Upon A Child offers cash on the spot in exchange for your unneeded children’s products. The North Division location is temporarily closed, but doors are open in the Valley. 14401 E. Sprague Ave., 927-3001

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CARTER'S

Carter’s has really stepped up to the plate on adapting its services for COVID shopping. The process is incredibly streamlined. All you have to do is go to their website, pick out the clothes that you want, and then choose between curbside pickup and delivery. Since they’re offering free shipping on orders over $35, this is a great option if you need several pieces for the coming months, or go in on an order with another family. Carter’s has a wide selection, organized into different age groups for infants, toddlers, and children. If you do choose to pick up your items, there’s a location in the Valley Mall.

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Apparel and Accessories for Women

TUES - SAT 11AM - 5PM • (509) 315-9033 SPOKANE [ NORTH ]

620 E HOLLAND AVE

SPOKANE [ NORTH ] GARLAND DSTRICT

913 W GARLAND

VOLUME 5

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Dear 157 members who shopped at Veda Lux Boutique during COVID-19, you’re bringing business back with every pair of gemstone earrings.

STCU and The Inlander are teaming up to support local businesses during COVID-19. To learn more about helping and finding great deals at local shops, go to btb.inlander.com.