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Something’s cooking at Tu Tu Tu Kitchenware Cottage in Newport

Story by Hazel Fiedler

Photos by Gretchen Ammerman

Oregon Coast TODAY

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” — William Morris

Nestled atop a hill in the Nye Beach area in Newport is Tu Tu Tu Kitchenware Cottage, a jewel box of a store. Walking through the door transports you into another world. This charming cottage is filled from floor to ceiling with everything you could ever need for your home kitchen. The colorful Le Creuset cookware, Japanese noodle bowls and beautiful dish towels and aprons serve both beauty and function.

Owner Genae Collett has worked in the store since 2015 and purchased the business in 2022.

“The colorful layout is a reflection of my personal style,” she said. “My own home is filled with shades of orange, yellow, teal and terracotta. I have very vibrant and outgoing taste.”

Her artistic eye is evident in the displays found throughout the shop. Each corner is tastefully arranged in complimentary colors and themes, making the shopping experience as much a visual pleasure as a practical one. The products are a curation of the highest-quality wares sourced from all over the world. Dish towels hand printed in India, Polish pottery and French cookware give shoppers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to fill their kitchen with globally sourced goods.

Cooking gadgets of every kind can be found in the store. Dozens of spatula styles hang in a rainbow display. Serving spoons, salt shakers, measuring cups and whisks line the shelves.

The shop not only offers tools to aid your cooking endeavors, but also a wide collection of cookbooks to get you started.

“We have books on things from bread making and baking to global regional cuisine,” Collett said.

The name of the shop is as unique as the kitchenware found inside.

“It actually comes from the address which is 222,” Collett said. “But it means different things in other languages too. I’m pretty sure it’s the word for Grandma.”

The variety of products makes this store the perfect place to find a gift for anyone on your list, and I can’t promise you won't leave with something for yourself as well.

“We have a little bit of everything in the store,” Collett said. “A few things that make great gifts are our serving trays, kitchen towels, noodle bowls, mugs and aprons. We also have hand block printed napkins, tablecloths and table runners.”

Christmas-themed items have recently hit the shelves, perfect for hosting holiday parties and gifting spirited kitchenware.

Collett can personally attest to the quality of her products.

“I’ve tried out many of the items in the store,” she said. “I own several of the Le Creusets, one of each of the frying pans and I’ve tested out many of the kitchen gadgets.”

She has really enjoyed owning and running the shop because she is able to pick out the products she sells and personally ensure their excellence.

“Everything in my store is safe for induction,” Collett said. “No harmful chemicals ever.”

While I was in the store a group of shoppers came in; I could hear them exclaim with delight when they walked through the door. I asked Collett if that was the normal response.

“Oh, yeah,” she said. “People are always excited and surprised at how much is in the store. It’s really great to get that positive reinforcement.”

While you are visiting the shop Collett recommends popping next door for a slice of fresh pizza from Panini and perusing Charisma Gifts and the Jovi gallery. The Nye Beach area offers endless options during the gift-giving season. Tu Tu Tu Kitchenware Cottage is the perfect place to find a beautiful and practical present and receiving the gift will be just as rewarding as shopping for it.

Tu Tu Tu Kitchenware Cottage is located at 222 NW Coast Street, Suite A, Newport, and is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. For more information call 541-265-8065 or visit the Tu Tu Tu Kitchenware Cottage page on Facebook.