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Tell the world you live in a special neighborhood! 

This white car license plate frame has "A Neighborhood - Seattle Houseboats" imprinted on its border. It easily attaches to your car in minutes using its standard mounting holes,

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Clear plastic party plate with wine glass holder. Floating Homes logo.

Have you ever found yourself standing around at a party with a plate of goodies and a glass of wine? Both hands are full, so how do you eat?

This little item nicely solves that common dilemma for your guests. With its built-in slot for a wine glass, they can carry both their snacks and their drink in one hand! This frees their other hand to nibble, gesticulate broadly, or snag more hors d'oeuvres.

Party On!

Special Price: 4 for $25

43" arc automatic open folding umbrella with wood handle

Be prepared for Seattle's Jan 1 to Dec 31 rain festival or even those sunny interludes! This folding umbrella collapses to 15 1/2" and pops open to 37 1/2" across with the push of a button recessed in the polished hardwood handle. Its compact design can slip into a brief case, a purse, a golf bag, or backpack and includes wrist strap and nylon carry case. Comes in black/white or red/white with "Seattle Houseboats" logo and "A NEIGHBORHOOD, AN ATTITUDE, A WAY OF LIFE" motto printed on opposite panels.

Seattle's ever-popular "FLOATING KITCHENS Cooking With Seattle's Houseboaters"

Appealing on the coffee table and useful in the galley. Written by Seattle houseboaters with original floating recipes ranging from pasta-to-pastry-to-pig-roasts and featuring fun, enticing vignettes about living and loving in Seattle’s infamous houseboat community. This unique and appreciated gift will score points equally with the Belltown bachelor as well as that favorite Aunt Bertha from Bethesda. Always in demand, now in 2nd printing.

Washed blue denim bib apron with pockets and logo 

This blue denim apron works hard whether in a kitchen, a houseboat galley, or outside at the BBQ.  Protected with a durable Teflon finish, it’s cut to a full 30” length, with colorful “Seattle Houseboats” scene on bib and two waist level patch pockets with one pencil/pen holder.  Neck strap and waist ties adjust to fit from petite to the well-fed.  The apron, a “Floating Kitchens” Cookbook, and a set of 14oz “Seattle Houseboats” mugs make a great combination gift!

Large 14 oz "Seattle Houseboats" coffee mug now available in either red or black trim

Large, 14 ounce, full-handled grande-sized “Seattle Houseboats” coffee mug for those Seattle lattes, cappuccinos, or just an old-fashioned "cup a' Joe". Colorful houseboat scene emblazoned on white background with “A NEIGHBORHOOD, AN ATTITUDE, A WAY OF LIFE” mantra on back side. Trimmed in either black or red handle and rim. Add a set to our cookbook and apron for that perfect galley gift.

Snugly-comfy non-pilling 15 oz Polar Fleece lap and stadium blanket

Take it to the ball game, a sunny afternoon picnic, or just curl up in it with a good book.  Perfect for any cozy occasion and pets love it too!  This attractive 50" by 60" blanket is lightweight while comfortably warm.  Available in two neutral colors to go with any decor:  a stone grey or slate charcoal, both with black edge stitching.  A five inch colorful "Seattle Houseboats" logo is tastefully embroidered into one corner. 

"Seattle Houseboats" baseball-style cap with visor

Billed baseball-style hat to keep the sun out, the rain off, or even to wear backwards!  Embroidered tri-color houseboat logo with "Seattle Houseboats" in black script. All caps have tuck-in adjustable band with vented crown. Available in solid khaki-green Cactus, Natural bone, or bi-colored steel blue crown with washed green bill.

Multi-purpose canvas tote bag with exterior wine sleeve

Heavy-duty, multi-purpose canvas tote bag with "Seattle Houseboats" scene embroidered between contrasting black carrying handles.  Perfect for hauling groceries or tools down the dock, or for packing a picnic lunch, and slipping a bottle of that "Houseboat Red" or "Houseboat White" into its handy wine sleeve.  Measures 6" x 14" x 12" tall.

Pack of five "Houseboat Red" or "Houseboat White" stick-on wine labels

Quickly and easily turn any bottle of wine into a uniquely personalized gift with these "Houseboat Red" or "Houseboat White" peel-and-stick bottle labels. Five labels to a pack, each with colorful Seattle Houseboats scene and "A Neighborhood, An Attitude, A Way of Live" in script underneath.

Note card prints of original FHA Houseboat art            10/pak with envelopes

Note card prints of original architecturally rendered houseboat art for the FHA on high-quality card stock.  Ten attractively packaged cards with envelopes in two different designs, available in either beige or light blue,  and at a fraction of card shop prices.  Blank: no message.

Colorful "Seattle Houseboats" scene note cards       10/pak with envelopes

Whimsical and cheerfully colorful "Seattle Houseboats" scene with "A Neighborhood, An Attitude, A way of Life" slogan in script underneath.  From original woodcut by houseboat artist Mike Naylor as modified by graphic artist Erica Becker.  Blank: No message.  10 cards and envelopes per package.

Block print note cards by houseboat artist Mike Naylor

10/pak with envelopes 

Black and white note cards of original woodblock cut by local artist and houseboater Mike Naylor.  Quaint interpretation of typical Seattle houseboat scene.  Printed on premium card stock with BLANK message. Package includes ten cards and envelopes.  

Commemorative Tour T Shirt

Color imprint of the 2008 Tour's poster/ticket design by Wong/Doody.

On sale starting 11:30 am Tour Day, September 7th, 2008