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Patch Picks: Something Different!

Every Thursday, Mercer Island Patch runs a feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.

There are some pretty unusual things you can buy on Mercer Island, believe it or not!

has all kinds of medical supplies for doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

has a variety of beautiful floor coverings in too many styles and colors to mention.

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carries promotional items such as banners, awards, pens and posters for customer giveaways or gifts.

has a unique tool designed to lift heavy or awkward objects like flower pots, rocks or bags of mulch.

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Mercer Island Music (formerly ) has band instruments for sale, rental and repair, plus music lessons from new owners Maggie Harvey, Peter Tellefson, and Connie Wible .

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