Short Wave is Hiring!
Are you an organized, responsible and friendly person with a passion for good design and quality craftsmanship? Then you might be the perfect person to fill the role of Part-Time Retail Sales Associate at Short Wave.
Happy Earth Day!
With all the rampant corporate greenwashing these days, there's some cynicism around my favorite holiday, so let's revisit its origins.
Let's Celebrate Small Business!
Join me for a packed weekend of sales and events. I'll be offering discounts Friday-Monday in-store and online. Friday is Plaid Friday--a downtown Astoria tradition! And for Small Business Saturday, I'll be offering free refreshments, an in-store raffle, gift bags, and a fundraiser for the Chinook Indian Nation. Shop small!
Studio Visit with Shift + Wheeler
See behind the scenes and get to know the folks at Shift + Wheeler who make waxed canvas bags and size inclusive natural fiber clothing here in downtown Astoria.
Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Did you know that our Wildwood Candle containers are actually reusable rocks glasses? The next time you finish burning one, clean it out and then make this watermelon margarita recipe to put in it!
A Fruit Crisp Recipe for Berry Season
You can be absolutely terrible at baking and still make this delicious dessert. I used marionberries and peaches, but feel free to mix up the varieties of berries and/or stone fruit in this or use all berries--it will be good almost no matter what!
How It's Made: Copito Botanical Crayons
Meet Clara Infante, the maker of Copito's Botanical Crayons.
Loved Things Last!
Happy Earth Day! Today I'm not here to sell you anything. I'm here to remind you that the most sustainable products are the ones you already own.
Book Rec: Worn by Sofi Thanhauser
Worn by Sofi Thanhauser is a kaleidoscopic, ambitious book about the history of the garment industry.
Behind the Brand: Organic Threads & Sally Fox's Foxfibre Colored Cottons
These humble looking cotton crew socks from Organic Threads are one of my most cherished items in the shop.
Hi, it's me, Ari!
If you've been into the shop, you've probably met me. I'm the owner and sole operator of Short Wave.
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