Downtown Edmonds has a new Salon & Spa and its called Ombu a Salon + Spa. Last Thursday The Edmonds Chamber Ambassadors along with Edmonds Mayor Gary Hasseksen gave the salon an official welcome. Owner and stylist Michelle Machado feels her staff at Ombu Salon + Spa are eager to assist you. Whether you are thinking about a complete make over or want to develop a personal skin regime, you can trust them. They are skilled in the most current hair, skin, massage, and nail techniques and can adapt them to accommodate any client. And no Mayor Gary Hasseken is not one of their one there stylist even though he tried to give a trim.     

Last weeks Third Thursday Art Walk artist of the week was photographer Marianne McCoy, Ms McCoy displayed her beautiful photo’s of Paris in J.Rankins Jewellers. Marianne has owned her photography business for 15 years and has a fine art/commercial studio located in Kirkland, WA. She has taught advanced photography and alternative processes at the Photographic Center NW for three years and been guest lecturer for many other schools and clubs. Paris is the destination she leads a workshop to every year. McCoy has exhibited her Fine Art work in international and local galleries. Her work has also been published in many magazines and books. Her new connections are with magazines in Paris – “L’Usine Nouvelle” and “Madame” at Le Figaro publications. Marianne McCoy, Photography 15415 110th Pl NE Bothell Wa 98011 

Marianne McCoy (425)770-1215

Everyone has heard of the historicalPink House in downtown Edmonds well its here for a little while longer?

For months, conservationists tried unsuccessfully to save Edmonds’ Pink House, but where they failed, a slow city government and a devastating global meltdown have succeeded: the landmark Victorian mansion is staying put. For now.
Instead of the site of a new corporate headquarters, the home at 555 Main St. will be rented for the next 12 months as a residence, said officials with MaverickLabel.com, the Edmonds-based sticker and label distributor that purchased the house for $1.1 million in January.

There’s a new Jeweller in town and he’s got a lot of good merchandise for sale. In case you haven’t ventured into J. Ranklin Jewelers in downtown Edmonds you should, you’ll be in for a treat. John and his wife Meg have a beautiful new store with exceptional and stylish pieces of jewelery to choose from. John and Meg Rankin have over 25 years in the jewelry industry. Their commitment to quality, value and superb customer service is unsurpassed in the jewelry industry.

Excellent custom manufacturing, Top designer lines, Large selection of women’s and men’s wedding rings,earrings, pendants, etc, All major Swiss watch brands available, Quality jewelry repairs, Insurance appraisal service, Insurance replacement source; a nationally approved vendor for State Farm, Allstate, and Farmers Insurance Companies to name but a few loyal referrers. John and Meg recently celebrated their one year anniversary with a number of great deals. So stop in this holiday season and say hello, oh don’t forget to bring your wallet in case you find something you like… J.Rankin Jewellers is located @ 505 5th Ave S #A103 Edmonds, Wa 98020 (425)673-6161 Or john@jrankinjewelers.com

Fabric of Life Foundation has come to Edmonds owner Carol Schillios of Schillios Consulating Group has brought her vibrant colorful foundation to downtown Edmonds. Last Thursday was the Ribbon Cutting Mayor Gary Haakenson was on hand for the event along with Ambassadors from Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. One of Carol’s projects is the Here je Cooperative in Mali West Africa helping young women go from begging to business women in 18 months. Support the project and become a friend of the Foundation at www.schillios.com  and purchase from the Here je Cooperative EBoutique at www.catgen.com/hereje. Fabric of Life Foundation Seattle office is P.O. Box 547 Edmonds Wa 98020 (425)775-7391

 Point Edwards a village over  looking the Edmonds waterfront resort style living only a short distance from downtown Edmonds. Point Edwards features swimming pool, spa, fitness area, conference center with complete kitchen facilities and surround theater. Point Edwards truly one of a kind development condos with 180 degree views of Puget Sound, Olympics, Mt Baker and Kingston Ferry, not to mention the beautiful sunsets.

If your an animal lover you will love this, besides who said animals can’t smile. When hurricane Hannah separated two  white tigers from their mother, Anjana came to the Rescue.  Anjana, a chimp at TIGERS in South Carolina, became surrogate mom and playmate to the cubs, even helping with bottle feeding, according to The Sun).  But here’s the truly amazing part:  Anjana does this all the time, having raised leopard and lion cubs.

Last Thursday was the Edmonds Chamber After-Hours party for Resilient Mortgage a Metropolitan Mortgage Group Inc Partner. Grace Dyer savvy Mortgage Consultant has been in the business for several years and comes highly recommended. Her new office is located @ 100 2nd Ave South, Suite 190 Edmonds Wa. Grace and Chamber members sponsored a drive for Clothes for Kids and we filled half an office thanks to a great amount of support from every one. Thanks Grace and welcome to the neighborhood!!

Best Chances: Seattle, Wash.

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Seattle has a reputation for nurturing brainy industries like aerospace and software. That should help it weather the coming financial storm. Seattle also stays strong because of its vibrant, livable downtown where rents are going up and tenants are likely to stick around. With real estate holding its own you can’t go wrong in Emerald City.