Who would have thought, in 2020, a pandemic would spread throughout the world in a matter of weeks and cause the havoc we have experienced in all aspects of our lives. Fidalgo Artisan Yarn and Clothing had the same experience as many businesses: we shuddered in late March and waited.…
“How are you doing?” – This is what I am asked every day, multiple times a day. And my answer changes constantly because I am just rolling with the punches as they come. We closed our retail storefront, The Johnson Manor, in March due to the COVID pandemic and I…
In just six short (but long) months, our entire world has shifted. A pandemic that has no doubt affected every single person in one way or another. We are all adjusting our day to day life to keep our community as safe and healthy as possible. Masks are the new…
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and the City of Anacortes are joining forces for a Safe Reopening of Anacortes. With a primary focus on safeguarding residents and businesses of Fidalgo Island, we will encourage a safe reconnection to local restaurants, retail shops, and exploring the outdoors. We are partnering with…
I was just sitting down to dinner at home Sunday, March 15th when a friend texted that the Governor had shut down the restaurant industry to control spread of Covid-19. We would be limited to take-out only, which has traditionally been a small fraction of our normal business. Just the…
