Visiting the Star Wars Shop in Aberdeen, WA

Happy Star Wars day, fellow fans! 

What would you do if you were driving around an unfamiliar town and you spot this mural on the side of a storefront?

If you're like me and love Star Wars you would probably FREAK OUT a little and barely wait for the vehicle to come to a complete stop before power walking to the front to see what was inside. I was not expecting to find a store full of Star Wars memorabilia on my way to the coast!

You can find it in Aberdeen, Washington which is mostly known for being the childhood home of Kurt Cobain. Welcome to Sucher and Sons Star Wars shop! 

Located at 413 East Wishkah, it's hard to miss this shop when driving by. It has a lot of character that isn't limited to what's inside. Even the nearby utility poles are lightsabers!

The sign on the door reads "you will never shop a more wretched hive of scum and villainy" but I have to disagree. This place is a floor-to-ceiling treasure trove for fans of Star Wars! Plus there were plenty of other fandoms like Ghostbusters and Star Trek mixed in too.

Before you even enter the store you're greeted by some really cool pieces! Like this life-size Yoda and a trash can shaped like R2-D2! (Not pictured)

I walked around the entirety of this place more than 5 times and still was unable to see it all. There were surprises around every corner. Amazing finds in every nook and cranny!

I was especially enamored with this XL Millenium Falcon display

The prices are decent considering the nostalgia value and the owner usually has a sale going on. Plus he is super friendly! Check out that tattoo with Carrie Fisher's signature!

I found many items of interest, but walked away with only two posters and a few odds and ends. (Mostly micro machine pieces because I love them.)

Look how many other people enjoyed visiting the Star Wars Store since it opened!

So if you're ever in the area and you love Star Wars or a good treasure hunt you should really consider stopping by!

May The Fourth Be With You!!!

Fire! Walk With Me

"Diane, 11:30 a.m., February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks." -Dale Cooper (Twin Peaks)

Mural by Bruce Edwards of Magi-Graphics on the side of Twede's Cafe in North Bend, Washington. 

It's Twin Peaks Day! 

Last year I made my own trip to "Twin Peaks" for the first time after visiting Snoqualmie Falls and North Bend, Washington. Before this trip I had only heard of Twin Peaks from the Psych Episode "Dual Spires". In fact, every time I think of the opening to Twin Peaks the theme song from that episode pops into my head.

Stopping first at the Falls, I had no idea it was part of the opening scene of a cult classic television show. There were a lot of tourists in the area, and understandably so because these falls are massive! Who doesn't want to see that on a hot summer day?

On the way out, Twede's Cafe came into view and I convinced Mom to pull over so we could stop by and check out the murals.

This stop sparked my interest in the show, and that very evening (or the next day, I can't remember) I began my journey into the world of Twin Peaks.

"They've got a cherry pie there that'll kill ya!"-Dale Cooper

If you've ever watched the show or seen any of the episodes you'll know that it's straight up one of the strangest shows out there. There are weird things happening in Twin Peaks, and they all come to light after the iconic death of Laura Palmer. I tried explaining the show to a few people, but everything that comes out is rubbish compared to what the show actually is: practically indescribable. You have to watch the entire series in order to fully understand. If you're anything like me, you still won't, but it's okay.

So, to celebrate Twin Peaks Day I put together a Red Room/White Lodge/Black Lodge themed outfit!

"That gum you like is going to come back in style."

I was going to use this outfit in last year's Nerdvember hosted by the lovely ladies at Set To Stunning, but it never came to be. I'm really glad to finally see it put to use after thinking about it for so long.

"The owls are not what they seem."

This is not how I normally dress, and I never ever wear heels. I'll probably be wearing a much more casual version of this outfit today. This is just for funsies.

"Isn't it too dreamy?"

A little bit of Audrey Horne inspiration for these. She's one of my favorites!
Almost every bit of my outfit was thrifted from Value Village.

Have you watched Twin Peaks? If so, what did you think of it?

Hope you enjoy a nice slice of cherry pie with your coffee "black as midnight on a moonless night" and keep an eye out for fish in the percolator.