My decades-long fascination with David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange Twin Peaks extends beyond the small town. I’ve also been a fan of both Lynch and Frost’s other works, which is why I’m thrilled to share a look at John Thorne’s new book, “Devious Dreams: Reimagining David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive.” I remember seeing…
The music of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks was my gateway to the show. I borrowed the official soundtrack from my local library in September 1993 before I even saw a frame of the series. I was obsessed with the haunting score composed by the late Angelo Badalamenti. Today, there is always [Twin Peaks]…
In the early 1990s, Craig Tuttle’s photography of the Pacific Northwest was everywhere. From greeting cards to books to calendars, he captured the beauty of many places throughout Washington and Oregon. It’s no surprise that he photographed Snoqualmie Falls and the Salish Lodge & Spa as the falls was and continues to be one of…
My collection of Snoqualmie Falls and Salish Lodge & Spa postcards continues growing. This pair of postcards contains photographs by Ben Harrison complete with awesome 1990s graphic designs bathed in purple.
The last day of the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event on February 25 started with a book signing with author Courtenay Stallings at the North Bend Trading Company in downtown North Bend, Washington. Courtenay read several passages from her 2020 book “Laura’s Ghost: Women Speak about Twin Peaks” before meeting with fellow Twin Peaks fans who…
Every day I was in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, I dropped by Twede’s Cafe in North Bend to give myself a present – a slice of cherry pie and cup of coffee. Since I don’t live in Washington state, I long that delicious treat when I return home to Florida. With March 14 being Pi Day…
Shops in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington are celebrating the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event, Feb. 23-25, 2024. If you are visiting the towns of Snoqualmie and North Bend, here is a shopping guide to find some wonderful and strange souvenirs.
Since I was too young to watch Twin Peaks when it first aired, enjoying the ephemera that came with the show’s initial success has been an active pursuit. The talk show appearances, promotional materials, magazine articles, and collectible tie-ins can be difficult to find decades later. One piece of Peaks history that has seemingly been…
As a follow up to their collection celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Twin Peaks in 2020, London-based Milltag returns with a limited release cycling attire collection inspired by the otherworldly Red Room. Once again, I apply my archivist approach with a look at this damn fine collection and the press surrounding it.
Time plays a significant role in David Lynch and Mark Frost’s masterpiece series Twin Peaks. That’s probably one reason why I’m excited to see new limited edition timepieces by Los Angeles-based Vannen Watches. Here’s an in-depth look at these new designs from a company that creates quality driven timepieces offered at a reasonable price (just like…