"With Gold Dust At Your Feet..."

Diana Naramore • August 12, 2019

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As Frank Sinatra sang in the 1940s, “ direct your feet to the sunny side of the street... where you’ll find gold dust at your feet…”

The Seattle sunshine towards the end of the summer gives off this feeling to me. And as luck would have it (speaking of sidewalks), this just happens to be the week for Ballard’s annual SIDEWALK SALE throughout the neighborhood! For four days from August 15-18 from 11am-6pm, Ballard small businesses feature significant discounts on their specialty merchandise! A great time to stock up on coveted items such as Corkcicle hydration bottles, Jellycat plushies, candles, and other sweet surprises!

While you peruse the Ballard Sip and Ship sidewalk sale, we’ll treat you to a sample of something delicious from our cafe and always have a cold press juice waiting for you too! Happy Hour runs from 2pm-4pm when all of our espresso drinks and homemade treats are $1 off - doubling your pleasure!

“So grab your coat and get your hat, leave your worry on the doorstep…” See you at the sidewalk sale this week. ;)
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Sincerely,
Diana and Your Friendly Sip and Ship Team

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Child holding two plush fruit toys in front of a shelf of stuffed animals
Three bottled juices on a counter: orange, pale yellow, and purple.

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