Feed & Frippery Updated Store in Kettle Falls

The Feed & Frippery in Kettle Falls is much more than meets the eye; it’s a one stop shop for hay, bait, small batch sourdough, locally sourced coffee, cleaning supplies, handmade jewelry, and much more.

“This store used to be Weeks Outfitters, owned by my husband Jeremy, but I have reopened at Feed & Frippery,” said store owner Sarah Weeks. “Jeremy operated this as a feed supply and outfitter, but he couldn’t be here to run it. So, I took over, changed the name, and put my own style into it.”

Upon reopening it, Weeks decided to add her own twist to the business. “I’ve brought in a little more feminine energy, and more homey energy. I changed the sign and added some wall décor.” Weeks said that she will continue to supply straw, alfalfa, and grain as well as sell bait and necessities for local campers in need of a general store. She’ll continue to be well stocked in dog treats, animal feed, and limited cleaning supplies.

“But the ‘frippery’ part is what’s new,” she said. “‘Frippery’ applies to things we enjoy but don’t necessarily need. They’re things that bring us joy.” Weeks said she has worked to curate small batch laundry soap, local cheeses, baked goods, and all kinds of artwork and décor. “I want to add in a candy counter. I’m also hoping to sell some clothes, but that’s a whole different beast,” Weeks said, adding that she  also offers engraving, custom t-shirts, metal, wood, and leather craft.

“A lot of what I sell comes from consignment vendors,” said Weeks. “I currently have 26 vendors. I also have an independently owned salon in here.” The salon is called The Beauty Garage, and  is owned and operated by Angelina Sink. “She is the only gal around who does permanent makeup and jewelry,” Weeks said. Sink also does nails and is currently in school to do hair. 

Feed & Frippery officially opened at the end of June. “It has been a smooth transition. Since my business is located at an old service station, I really want to play off the old service station vibe. We are a work in progress,” said Weeks.

“I also have a store mascot. Roddy is my chihuahua. He lives with me and comes to work with me,” Weeks said. 

“What I offer at Feed & Frippery is supposed to make you a little happy,” she said. “We all need at least five minutes of something to make us happy.”

Weeks’ hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Feed & Frippery is located in Kettle Falls at 1161 Highway 25, at the corner of Old Kettle Highway and Highway 25, and can be contacted at 509-936-4556.