Wood Art

We Got Wood Northwest is owned by local craftsman, Jake Flaherty. Jake grew up in a family of woodworkers, brick masons, and talented crafters who inspired him to design art and woodworking masterpieces. Jake started We Got Wood NW in 2015 after his family and fiance encouraged him to follow his passion by doing what he loved. That passion was working with barn wood and timbers to create art and beautiful wall hangings inspired by Americana style, the outdoors, and Native American craft. WGW specializes in farmhouse tables and benches, American flag wall hangings, custom kitchen islands, sliding barn doors, and a variety of rustic wood wall art. Jake is also available for custom commissions. He can be reached through wegotwoodnorthwest.com, and on social media and Etsy @wegotwoodnorthwest.

Put This in Your Pipe

Bulldog Pipe & Cigar Lounge has been serving the north Idaho area for the past 15 years. In early 2014, Paul and Mary Banducci purchased the storefront and transformed it into a modern day speakeasy, smoking lounge, and specialty tobacco shop. The shop boasts a wide variety of pipes, pipe tobaccos, local and boutique cigars, and other unique tobacco products. The storekeepers host monthly social events in the lounge, such as ladies night, local wine and beer pairings, and cook offs. Along with being well-versed in all things pipe and cigar, Paul & Co. are kind, approachable, and informative, welcoming customers from all walks of life. Their shop can be found in the Silver Lake Mall at 200 W. Hanley Ave. Coeur d’Alene, and at bulldogpipeandcigar.com. You can stay updated on their social media platforms at @bulldogpipeandcigar.

Party on a Boat

Hayden Lake Marina has been stationed on the east shores of Hayden Lake for many years. Recently the marina has been revamped and includes many new and exciting offerings to its patrons and those visiting the area. The Boathouse is the onsite restaurant offering boaters a place to tie their boats and dine on the lake. The Marina also offers pontoon, paddle board, kayak, and boat rentals for those looking to enjoy and explore the lake on their own. The newest and grandest offering is a two-story party boat departing from the marina weekly for evening cruises open to the public. These cruises feature local wine tastings, local breweries on board offering samples of fresh summer-time beers, and soon some family cruises to enjoy the lake with children and explore the nearby sandbar. The cruise boat is also available for rental for parties and gatherings equipped with a captain, full bar with bartender, lighting and surround sound music, and on-board restrooms. Tickets and cruises can be booked online at haydenlakemarina.com. Follow their social media updates @hayden_lake_marina.