History
Island Life Artisan Gifts is owned and operated by local artist Alex Sanso, who moved to Bainbridge Island in 2007 and fell in love with the natural beauty and small town vibe of this little island just a short ferry ride from Seattle. 1n 2013, Alex created her own line of Bainbridge Island-focused art prints, cards, and other merchandise and successfully launched them in a handful of shops in the retail core of the island, Winslow Way. Selling directly to buyers and collectors through pop-up events over the years had her dreaming of opening her own shop on the street--a place where she could showcase her own work as well as that of other local artists who may not otherwise have a retail brick and mortar venue. The dream was realized when opportunity appeared in the summer of 2021 and Island Life Artisan Gifts was born.
Specialties
Celebrating Bainbridge Island with art and soul, our shop is the only store in town focusing exclusively on Bainbridge themes and artists, including the owner of the shop, artist Alex Sanso. Situated at the historic Ravine on Bainbridge, you'll love the quirky vibe of our shop and discover more enchantment from our Ravine neighbors like great ice cream, gourmet street tacos, and the sweetest tea shop ever right next door. We're just a short stroll from the Bainbridge ferry terminal. Stop in, get some great local tips on what to explore while you're here, and take a bit of