With an environment-centric business model, Perrywinks will provide a space for sustainable living ideas. This earth-first mentality includes prioritizing renewable energy when possible, reducing unnecessary waste, and playing a role in re-using existing items. Making every effort to reduce our carbon footprint and help others do the same.

This is a people-centered place, designed with customers in mind first. We considered the journey of an individual when assembling what the space includes and how it is designed. We aim to operate with what actually matters to customers: Good wifi, plenty of outlets, ample parking, available space, drinks and snacks.

As much as possible, we aim to be transparent with pricing and sourcing. We’ll name who we work with to create the space, and frequently refer to outside community members and other small businesses. We believe a rising tide lifts all boats, and the key to success is found in partnerships and community, rather than in isolation. We aim to create a supportive, positive community with all makers and businesses.

Incorporating education in all aspects of operations, including small business operations, empowering effective usage of materials with free resources, offering assistance and training in the makerspace, and displaying information on the building, staff, and land. We assume we have room to learn something new, and we all have something we can teach. We want to create small moments of education baked into operations, from informal education (craft nights where folks can work simultaneously and swap tips), to more organized opportunities like workshops or lectures.

We will emphasize making a safe space for all people, providing opportunities an platforms for marginalized communities whenever possible.

We’re anti-hustle culture. We encourage leisure, rest, and downtime, knowing that well-rested people with time to explore different ideas leads to better lives and Perrywinks results that the hustle culture is after anyway.

Do the things that bring joy, make you notice the little details in life, use all your senses, honor your inner child. That’s why we have a fairy door tucked into a corner of Perrywinks’ baseboards. Come to our cosplay book club night. We made an art installation that transports you to a new place a priority in our design.