Arts West Unique Gifts has been in Factoria Mall since 1987. Owned and operated by Georgia Manning and her family, the staff at Arts West Unique Gifts will do their best to assist you in adding to your collection.
Our commitment to customer service has enabled us to become the largest dealer in the Northwest in several lines, including the nation’s #1 collectible, Harmony Kingdom. This is the only store in Washington state to see collections such as Adam Binder Editions and Eyre Designs. We are also proud to be one of the largest dealers in the Northwest for Just the Right Shoe, The World of Krystonia, and Harbour Lights Lighthouses.
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Georgia (right) with her husband, Ken (center), and Bill Younger, the creator of Harbour Lights Lighthouses
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Georgia, the store’s owner, began collecting when she was four years old. She bought into Arts West Unique Gifts in 1993 as a means of supporting her habits.
Currently, Georgia and Ken collect David Winter Cottages, Malcolm Cooper Pubs, JP Editions, walrus figurines, Franklin Mint Birds, Siamese cats, Country Artists birds of prey, model cars, pub memorabilia , National Geographic Magazines, postage stamps, and LOTS of display/ bookcases!
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Dressed up for a 1920's dinner: Sarah (center) with her husband, David (right) and Peter Calvesbert , Harmony Kingdom's favorite artist.
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Sarah, the manager (and Georgia’s daughter), started helping out from the beginning. However, she lived in Bellingham for several years while she attended Western Washington University.
She moved back to the Bellevue area when she and her husband, David, graduated in 1999. She has been working full-time for the store ever since.
Sarah and Dave collect Harmony Kingdom, Adam Binder Editions, David Lawrence Collectibles, Winnie the Pooh figurines (both classic and Disney) rubber stamps, corkscrews, books, and CDs. Recently, The pair started looking to purchase a home. Displaying their collections was a prime consideration and led to them deciding to build their own home. |
