One of our favourite shops out there, Blackbird in Seattle has recently opened a new storefront, the Field House. The newest venture done by the ever growing Blackbird tree,
“The Field House is reminiscent of general stores that were once at the heart of rural towns across America. Its shelves are stocked with a wide variety of merchandise, including classic work wear, vintage goods, basic groceries and candies, flowers, and perfumes and candles. It captures the history, geography, and folklore of times past, when goods were less disposable and had more meaning, a time when people canned their own food and took a moment to converse with strangers. It is perhaps Blackbird’s most personal store, as it is inspired by owner Nicole Miller’s eccentric Pacific Northwest family and her desire to get back to basics.”
The Field House is a rustic looking storefront much like that of an old-school ‘general store.’ I love the concept, as Blackbird is a shop that pushes the boundaries and isn’t afraid to try something new and different. Keep reading for some pics of the space and what fills its shelves…
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I couldn’t agree more. Being a 1978 model, I never got to experience those rustic general stores. I have yet another reason to visit Seattle!
Being a Seattleite for almost 4 years now, i have had the luxury of shopping at Blackbird and now The Field House. Since its opening a year ago, I drive to Ballard’s “The Field House” weekly just to get my dose of Northwest-ness that Seattle, at times, is so lacking.