Soft Opening (570 Manhattan Ave.) is one of Greenpoint’s latest additions and offers refuge from the always-on tech world in a thoughtfully curated plant shop abundant with nature you can bring home. You can also catch Soft Opening at the Greenpointers Samhain Fall Market happening this Sunday, Oct. 28.
The shop’s name is intentionally mysterious according to the owner, Kristin McLaughlin. “I love the way the words Soft Opening can mean…
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Can’t wait to see your new store in person. Bravo!
At-a-girl, Kristin! Color Greenpoint with Greenery by your beautiful influence and presence. You;ve got a host of fans and family out here on Oregon’s North Coast.
We love you,
Grandpa Chuck and Barbara (and our granddog, Crouton)