A Lifelong Love of Flowers

One of the most enjoyable aspects of life in Wallingford is exploring the charm and beauty of the neighborhood businesses.  One of my favorites is Cedarhouse Flowers, located at 1621 N 45th Street which is owned and operated by Parnel Lettunich, and is supported in the shop by Mandi, Willow, Carmella and Lucy.

This shop was established in 2014 and named for the cedar-sided garage where it all started.  Since the shop was opened, the culture has remained the same:  they make lush, unusual arrangements with heart, AND they want to do whatever it takes …

We are on the final countdown to the Wallingford Parade happening this coming Saturday, July 13^th starting at 11:00 a.m. at N. 45^th and Bagley. This is a Seafair event and is supported financially by many Wallingford businesses.  We thank all the sponsors including Bedrooms and More, Dunn Lumber, Cedarhouse Flowers, Luna Kitchen and Bath, Keller Williams, Harold’s Lamps, Pacific Northwest Shop, Wallingford Community Council (WCC), QFC/Boar’s Head Hotdog Stand, Silver Tray Thai, CVS, Key Bank and Dick’s Drive-In for their support in making this community tradition continue, now in its 7^th decade!

There is still time …

The 2024 Wallingford Small Business Sip and Shop kicked off on Thursday, June 20th on the Summer Solstice and will continue the Third Thursday in July and August from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We encourage everyone to stop by to support Wallingford local businesses, enjoy a beverage or snack, shop and hang out!

To foster community awareness, each month we will spotlight participating businesses starting with Cascadia Pharmacy. The store, located in the former Pharmaca/Medly space in the Wallingford Center, recently opened with a soft opening and will have its grand opening on Thursday, June 27th from 10am to …

Our neighbor, Ann Ishimaru, would like the neighborhood to know of a benefit concert performed by her son’s cello instructors, the King-Leiferman Duo to be held on Saturday, June 29th at 1pm at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel. For this concert they will be joined by Beth Grimmett-Tankersley as they perform Shostakovich Sonata. Prokofiev Sonata and the Menotti Suite for two cellos and piano. This benefit performance is to raise funds for the Lambert House. There is no cost for attending although donations will be greatly appreciated.

The King-Leiferman Duo are a Seattle-based Cello Duo that specializes in providing music …

Wallingford small businesses invite the community to SIP and SHOP.

Third Thursday every month in June, July, and August from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stop by to support Wallyhood local businesses, enjoy a beverage or snack, and hang out! Hoping to repeat last year’s success, a growing number of neighborhood shops will go the extra mile while welcoming customers on the third Thursday of each month this summer. It all begins on the Summer Solstice this Thursday.

A few of the participating businesses include:

Bottle Works Cascadia Pharmacy Cedarhouse Flowers City Cellars Maison Blanc Pacific Northwest Shop Peti Boutique…