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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 | Special Advertising Section 1 R 14 LOCALS FINDS By Caitlin Flynn Special to We Love Local Wearing a face mask is a key part of our new normal for the foreseeable future, so why not have some fun with your face coverings and sup- port local businesses while you’re at it? Local shops and designers have created masks in a wide variety of unique prints — and many have charming Seattle themes, ranging from coffee to evergreen trees to beautiful images of beloved landmarks. Here are some of our favorites. Go green We live in a city that’s sur- rounded by gorgeous, lush evergreen trees, and Seattle entrepreneur Jane Park, founder of Julep and Tokki, has joined forces with Gravi- tas to create a cotton Face Mask ($24 for two or $18 each at shop.tokki.com ) in a lovely evergreen-inspired print that honors our bond with nature. For every mask bought, one is donated to front-line workers. Whale watching Can’t make it to the San Juan Islands this summer? Watch whales close-up with BunnyWithBear’sWood- inville-made KillerWhale Mask ($20 at etsy.com/ shop/BunnyWithBear). It features a 100% cotton outer layer and an inner layer in a fabric of your choice: cotton, summer-weight cotton, cot- ton jersey or cotton flannel. This funmask is available Mask up with locally made, Northwest-themed face covers PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS The tight-weave quilter’s cotton Tokki x Gravitas Face Mask in Evergreen Trees is an ode to our forest surroundings. in adult and children’s sizes, and with behind-the-head elastic straps or adjustable ties. Architectural wonder Seattle is known for its beautiful skyline, and Kitten Mitten’s cotton, three-layer Best of the NWMask ($15 at kittenmittens-108765 .square.site) celebrates it by showcasing the Space Needle, mountains, ferries and more elements that make our city so beautiful. City sights Featuring colorful images of Pike Place Market, whales and the city skyline, the Oliotto Seattle Face Mask ($20 at etsy.com/shop/ oliotto) is the perfect way to wear your love for the city on your sleeve (errr, face). Coffee culture Coffee aficionados, rejoice! Handmade in Seattle, Pandemonium’s Civvy Face Mask ($15–$17 at pandemoniumhats .com) is available in an artistic “Coffee Time”print. For every two face masks purchased, Pandemonium is donating one mask to Continued on next page Purple Rose Bows’ Washing- tonian Face Mask comes in kid and adult sizes.