Columbia City residents Dan Walter and Megan McCabe have taken over the Gather space at 4863 Rainier Ave. S. and converted the former gallery into a refreshing and colorful consignment boutique.

Gather carries consigned women’s clothing and an astonishingly cool selection of distinctive home accessories. On a recent visit I spied some great aluminum chairs for $112 each, worth the price for a pair of completely unique pieces for your home.

Walter and McCabe look for women’s clothes that are current, stylish and in great condition. I saw everything from work-appropriate Banana Republic skirts to a shimmering gold dress dying for a night out on the town. Prices are extremely reasonable; that gold dress was $18.

Consignment terms are standard: 40 percent paid out by check, or 50 percent in store credit. If you're interested in consigning, make an appointment by calling Gather at 206-760-0674.

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