The Junction celebrates summer by staying open late every Thursday night to take advantage of the evening sun and accommodate summer shoppers. Also enjoy your favorite restaurants to create the perfect summer evening.

Participating merchants open ’till 9pm

Capers

Carmilia’s

City Mouse Studio

Clementine

Click! Design That Fits

Curious Kidstuff

Easy Street Records

Fleurt

Funky Janes Consignment

JF Henry Kitchen & Tableware (open ‘till 8pm)

Knows Perfume

Next to Nature

Northwest Art & Frame

Suite Arrangements

Sweetie

The Sneakery

Twilight Artist Collective

Wallflower Custom Framing

Wild Rose’s

Visit The Junction’s restaurant page for a full list of dining options.

What do you like about doing business in The Junction?

It is convenient for my clients and it is nice to see familiar faces every day when I take walks.  I really like being located here where there are so many things happening.  It is possible to walk and take care of my business tasks and then there are also fun events to walk to like the Art Walk and several nice restaurants.

How many years have you been in business?

I am now in my sixth year of business, all of it right here in The Junction.

Who are you customers?

Many of them live right here in West Seattle.  I help people who are looking for natural alternatives to get well and stay well.  My clients are people who value having good health and want to know how to prevent disease and stay healthy.  I work with people who have a variety of symptoms such as, but not limited to, hormonal imbalance, blood sugar imbalance, gastrointestinal distress, headaches, pain, fatigue, frequent colds, food allergies, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and muscular tension.

What do you like about owning your own business?

I get to help other people.  I work on things that I am passionate about and value.  Everyday I create something new.

Tell me something about your business that I might not have known?

Along with naturopathic care, I also do Massage, CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation.  My clients find these manual therapies to be very helpful in reducing pain, relieving stress and restoring healthy function to the musculoskeletal body, the nervous system and the organs.

Who is your role model?

I have several but the late Dr. Bill Mitchell, ND who was a founder of Bastyr University is one that I admire greatly.  He was an amazing Naturopathic Doctor, teacher and a very compassionate person.

What do you enjoy in your free time?

I love to dance!  Right here in West Seattle there are great opportunities to learn west coast swing, east coast swing, waltz and fox trot.   I like taking lessons at Highland park Improvement Club taught by Dance for Joy, lessons through the Seattle Swing Dance Club (SSDC) that meet at Alki Masonic Temple and there are dances at the SSDC and also at Hiawatha Community Center every second Saturday night..

If you live in West Seattle, how long?

I have been in West Seattle for over 23 years.  I moved here from Oregon and realized right away this was the best place to be in Seattle!

Learn more:  www.westsidenaturalmedicine.com

What do you like about doing business in The Junction?

We really like the support we get from the West Seattle Community.

How many years have you been in business?

We have been in business at this same location for 19 years!

Who are you customers?

We have many local customers. However, now that we are specializing in sleeper sofas, we draw many customers from all over Western Washington and many out of state customers as well.

What’s something people might not know about your business?

We specialize in sleeper sofas and ship them all over the country! We sell more sleeper sofas than anywhere else!

What are the challenges of owning an independent business?

We work a lot of hours since we are a retail business; we don’t get out of town much! There is also the challenge of making our business “unique.”

What other Junction shops do you like to patron?

Our favorites are NW Art & Frame, Bakery Nouveau, Husky Deli, Friends & Co., Liberty Bell, Jan’s Beauty Supply and Azuma Sushi – to name a few!

What do you love about West Seattle?

We love walking down the street and knowing the other merchants. The community support here is great. We have great honest, happy, easy-going customers.

What sort of music do you listen to?

Mostly, we appreciate the silence, but often listen to the soundtrack to Mamma Mia! on the way home.

How many years have you been in business?
We are going on 3 years in West Seattle now and have been in business with Twilight Artist Collective for 6 years. We originally started out in the Pike Place Market.

Who are your customers?
Our customers have come to us by word of mouth. It’s all very organic. We’ve never done a lot of marketing, once they come in, they comment on the store, how great our old location in Pike Place Market, etc. Then they become repeat customers!

Tell me something about your business that I might not have known?
We feature mostly NW artists, but also have a handful of artists from all over. We have artwork that is wearable art as well as artwork on the walls. We carry a lot of crossover art – everything from bags to jewelry to craft and fine art.

Who is your role model?
My Dad is my role model. He has gong through everything in life with a positive attitude. He is a kind person and he inspires me. He always looks ahead. He is an entrepreneur. He wasn’t always successful, but he isn’t afraid to take risks. He enabled me to get started in Twilight and always supported my crazy decisions!

What are the challenges of owning an independent business?
Sustainability. Clearly people enjoy what we have but the challenge is getting people over the hump of understanding the value of investing in art. The power of art is about quality vs. affordability. Helping people understand the difference between shopping at cheap department stores vs. local, independent stores is rewarding. We help make art accessible and give people an introduction to what art is.

What do you enjoy in your free time?
I love to explore. I like being spontaneous and not making plans. I like to get lost and be accessible to the moment I’m in. I enjoy meeting new people.

What other Junction shops do you like to patron?
I like West 5 and Easy Street a lot!

What sort of music do you listen to?
I listen to Indie rock, bluegrass, true country – like Willie Nelson.

To learn more about Twilight Artist Collective and meet Mary’s business partners, visit their website:  www.twilightart.net/

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