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 1. Bliss Soaps - CLOSED

619 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 322-7627

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
  12/8/2008

Bliss is one of those places that I've been hearing about for the last year or so (Hello 'Best of Yelp"), but I've never been in only b/c I never know exactly where it was and I didn't just 'stumble' upon it...

Well, thankfully yesterday afternoon we…More »

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 2. Essenza

615 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-4895

Categories: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply, Skin Care, Jewelry

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2008

While extremeeeeeemly (yes, very) expensive, this lovely little shop never fails to impress me with their vast selection of perfumes, oils, lotions, and potions, each and every time. They carry a lot of labels I've never seen before and they don't…More »

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 3. Hitchcock

1406 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 838-7173

Category: Jewelry

Neighbourhood: Madrona/Leschi

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2009

Probably some of the most innovative, most interesting jewelry that I have seen in quite some time.

This itty bitty space, nestled betwixt Cafe Soleil and a high end furniture shop showcases a selection of 'fabulous, but not over the top' eye candy,…More »

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 4. Annie's Art and Frame

2212 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 784-4761

Categories: Home Decor, Framing, Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Ballard

4.0 star rating
  10/4/2009

Annie's never fails to impress me with their window displays. It's usually screen printed band posters or neighborhood posters... and it's always presented well.

The staff is always quite helpful and they really seem like they like what they do.…More »

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 5. Andaluz

4908 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 760-1900

Categories: Fashion, Jewelry, Flowers & Gifts

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

5.0 star rating
  12/13/2008

If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, I recommend you take a little trip down to Columbia City and get 'er done at Andaluz.

This place has a little something for everyone, from baby gifts to jewelry, lotions and bath stuff and clothing…More »

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 6. Duvall Books

15635 Main St NE
Duvall, WA 98019
(206) 714-7978

Category: Bookstores

5.0 star rating
  12/11/2008 First to Review

My dad's been shoppin' at Duvall books since day one... which means he's been comin' here for all his used book needs for the last 32 years.

As a kid, when we'd be running errands... this was usually a stop along the way. "We're going to stop at the…More »

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 7. Romanza Gift & Home Decor

2206 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 706-1764

Categories: Home Decor, Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/14/2008

I came in here the other day in search of my favorite holiday candle: Voluspa Ginger Vanilla Clove. It is the best smelling seasonal candle I've ever come across and I'm quite particular about candles not smelling too sweet.

As I perused their…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/8/2008

    This store has always been here when I'm in need of a girly gift, like yesterday..

    They've never let… Read more »

 8. willow & bloom

3415A Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 913-8779

Categories: Cards & Stationery, Home Decor, Florists, Tree Services

Neighbourhood: Fremont

5.0 star rating
  5/14/2008 First to Review

Delightful new florist and gift shop in the heart of Fremont.

Innovative floral design and a great selection of cards, gifts, jewelry and fragrance make this my new favorite store in the 'hood. The staff is very friendly and helpful and I left,…More »

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 9. Sip & Ship

1752 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-4488

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Shopping

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2008

Sip n' Ship= Sip (some coffee) n' Ship (some stuff).

Love this place! It's my 'go to' for all things Ballard. I do believe that this is the ONLY place to get your official 'Ballard' T- shirts, hats, hoodies, and onesies, which I have purchased as…More »

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 10. Paper-Ya

9 - 1666 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
Canada
(604) 684-2531

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  9/29/2008

Oh man.. I've yet to see anything like this shop in Seattle. Papyrus doesn't even come close.

Lovely selection of paper, origami, cards, Moleskine products, knick knacks, and scrapbooking stuff that makes me want to take up the hobby. As far as…More »

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 11. Laura Bee Designs

6418 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-4044

Categories: Jewelry, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  4/1/2006

I love Laura Bee and her cute pup Otis almost as much as I love her handbags! I received one as a gift a few years ago and I haven't looked back since. While she's got plenty of great bags, wallets, and clutches ready to go when you walk in, I'd…More »

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 12. Sonic Boom Records

2209 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-2666

Categories: Music & DVDs, Vinyl Records

Neighbourhood: Ballard

5.0 star rating
  8/14/2007

Yeah.. I already wrote up this fuggin' ROCK STAR of an institution via the Fremont Loc already.. but I can't help myself. Ballard, here I GOOOOooo-

10 stars (they didn't all fit) b/c:

*They will special order anything for you.
*Best selection of music…More »

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 13. JayWalk - CLOSED

1105 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-7776

Categories: Arts & Crafts, Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Madrona/Leschi

4.0 star rating
  5/3/2009

Oh, Madrona... Oh how I love thee?

So much good shoppin' and good eatin' to be had in this lovely little neighborhood... and Jaywalk just adds to these delightful adventures.

Lots of everything can be found in this cute little space, located near St.…More »

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 14. Glassybaby

3406 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 568-7368

Categories: Flowers & Gifts, Home & Garden

Neighbourhood: Madrona/Leschi

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/24/2009

Thanks to the seconds sale (June 20th and the 21st) and my guy, I am the proud owner of a Glassybaby second. It's light mint in color and looks solid, though when lit up, it you can see all the layers that have gone into making the piece.

LOVE it.

I'm…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/4/2009

    Lovely votives. Great cause.

    If I ever win the lottery, Glassybaby will be one of those places I'll… Read more »

 15. Les Amis

3420 Evanston Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-2877

Categories: Women's Clothing, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  5/13/2009

It's true. I'm a shopaholic.

But I can't be at Les Amis. Not if I don't want to live in a carboard box near the troll, I can't!  This cute little Fremont shop really tests my willpower with lovely asymtrical garments and shoes, accessories and jewelry…More »

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 16. Destee-Nation Shirt Co

3412 Evanston Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7874

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  6/15/2009

This is where you can get your Tractor Tavern t-shirt, your Linda's t-shirt, your High Dive tee, your 9LB... they even carry Sunset Bowl t-shirts (tear). This is a great shop, and while it's small, they're well stocked with 'not touristy, but cool'…More »

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 17. De Medici Ming Fine Paper

1222 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-1983

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/1/2009

Did you know that paper can be made from beets? Me neither.

Not until yesterday afternoon when I popped into De Medici. Probably the most amazing collection of fine paper goods I've ever seen in my life. As an artist, I've always loved paper. As a…More »

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