Our Story
For the Love of Local!
Third-generation Alaskans. Veteran-owned. Built for community.
We're BIG believers in the common good.
Our mission is to provide the very best experience for YOU while promoting local small businesses in a safe and encouraging environment. Everyone is welcome at Spunky Monkey Alaska.
We have more than 90 vendors under our roof and we are always searching for new talent. Our space is large enough for our vendors to offer classes to the community, host parties, hold popups and more!
In addition to offering an amazing shopping experience, we also have a full coffee bar with seating and free Wi-Fi. Bring your book club, coalition members, or just meet a friend! Our space is FREE of charge for everyone in the community.
Deep Roots
We started small. Very small.
In 2012 we were on vacation in Ocean Shores, WA and we found the cutest little gift shop. Inside was an obviously carefully curated selection of locally made gifts. We purchased a wine bottle candle from that little shop and the rest is history.
From that moment on we began working hard to create the perfect wine bottle candle line. We branched out to other recycled material pieces through our small company called Palletopia — making pallet wood pieces before it was trendy.
In 2013 our candle line really took off after our very first booth at the Alaska Chicks Vintage Home Market. We decided to call our little company Spunky Monkey, after our beloved fur baby, Gizmo. His nickname was Spunky Monkey. Gizzy is no longer with us but we were lucky to have him for 14 wonderful fun-filled years.
In December 2022, after years of doing shows, the State Fair, and having our items in numerous stores across Alaska, we decided to take the plunge and open our own store. We had so many connections in the vendor arena that we were ready to fill the shelves from day one — and we've never looked back!
“Alaska is FULL of talent. Full of amazing small businesses and individuals who have mastered their craft. Our tagline is For the Love of Local and we feel it to our core.”
What We Stand For
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Alaska Proud
Third-generation Wasilla Alaskans with fifth-generation grandchildren. Our roots in the Valley run deep.
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Veteran Owned
Proud Veteran and locally owned and operated. Our dream is to leave a legacy of support and kindness.
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Community First
Free space for everyone. We believe in supporting others, helping one another, and simple old-fashioned kindness.
Recognition
🏆 Award-Winning & Community Recognized
We are so incredibly honored and humbled by these recognitions. They belong to every single customer who walked through our doors, every vendor who trusted us with their craft, and every community member who believed in what we were building. YOU made this happen!
Small Business of the Year
Best of the Valley
From our family to yours — THANK YOU for loving local as much as we do!
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