There are three Star Stores in Langley on Whidbey Island, each offering customers a warm greeting and plenty of selection. Star Store Market &Mercantile features a full-service market, contemporary clothing, gifts, wine, movie rentals and decorative housewares. Across the street at Star Store Basics, visitors can peruse health-care items, spa and cosmetic products, vitamin supplements and tea. A few miles up the street, shoppers can stop at the renovated Bayview Corner at the Star Store at Bayview. The store features a natural market and deli, gourmet and organic foods and gifts.
Star Store Market &Mercantile is at 201 First St.; 360-221-5222. Star Store Basics is at 199 Second St.; 360-221-2425. Star Store at Bayview is at 5603 S. Bayview Road; 360-321-5424.
Sake soak: Miso Pretty claims its hot sake bath soak “creates lifted spirits and soothing skin with tipsy sake and aromatic orchid blossom.” The bubble bath, which comes in a 13-ounce bottle, is infused with vanilla, orchid petals and persimmon. The full line of bath and beauty products by Miso Pretty is available at Star Store Market &Mercantile; $14.95.
For baby: Also available at Star Store Market &Mercantile, this hooded terrycloth baby towel and wash mitt by Just Ducky is soft on baby’s skin. Perfect as a gift, the set features a reusable suitcase and 100 percent washable cotton; $34.95.
Tea time: In Chinese culture, the frog has long symbolized good fortune. This ceramic three-piece tea set comes with two cups and a handmade teapot. Choose from an extensive selection of tea and tea sets at Star Store Basics; $45.95.
Traditional pottery: Chulucan pottery is made in a small village located on the side of Mount Vicus in northern Peru. Vicus Indians made pottery as a way to communicate with their ancient gods. Today, Chulucan ceramics are made in the same tradition. Star Store Basics carries a variety of Chulucan pottery; $65.
Light scent: An orange-marmalade scented candle from Star Store at Bayview comes in a decorative tin; $8.95.
Wild flavors: Try some tasty Whidbey Island wild huckleberry taffy and honey from Star Store at Bayview. The gourmet products are made specifically for the Star Stores; $5.95 taffy, $6.95 honey.
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