This is a shop dedicated to the Washington artisans making awesome, unique goods. This place is…read moregreat for gifts and souvenirs (and much more reasonably priced than the airport kiosks who jack up the price since they know you're a captive audience) from art to food to blankets and tchotchkes. They had samples of tea and coffee to try before committing to an entire bag which is pretty considerate. One of the workers was very helpful in explaining their coffee selection and how it was roasted. Yes, some items still have a mark up, but you're paying for the convenience of all the stuff being in one place. They can't exactly draw you in with a loss leader. I bought some Fran's Gray and Smoked Salt Caramels and I've been slowly enjoying them since!

MADE IN WASHINGTON @ BELLEVUE…read more Made in Washington is located inside Bellevue Square, and mall parking is free in any of the garages. I'd recommend parking under Macy's or H&M. There's usually plenty of parking, but on weekends it can get very busy, so you may have to circle a bit. This was my first time visiting Made in Washington, and it's a great stop if it's your first time in Seattle and you want to check out locally made products. As soon as you walk in, there's a lot of chocolate, along with kitchen décor, lotions, and soaps. Some items are on the pricier side, but there are also more affordable options. My mom and I found a lotion for about $14 that smelled amazing. They also offer plenty of samples, which I really liked. Overall, the value is pretty decent, you'll find some things you love and some you may pass on. The only downside was the customer service. No one greeted or acknowledged us, and it felt like most of the staff stayed behind the register. Despite that, I still had a great experience and would recommend stopping by if you're looking for gifts or products that are made in Washington.

Cute gift in home store on Main Street in old town, Bellevue. Even though I work in Bellevue, I…read moreprobably haven't been to this neighborhood since before Covid. I used to come down here often but now it takes 20 minutes to get there instead of five in the old days. The window display grabbed my attention because it had a lot of cute new jellycats. Went inside and they had a small section of new Jellycats, picked up two of the Valentine's Day macaroons and looked at a couple others. They had several great sale items at 70% off. Overall, the store is super cute and the owner and the person that were working there were super nice and friendly. I find the other reviews hard to believe but maybe they've changed over the years. Would definitely stop in here again if I was looking for a gift or the latest in JellyCats..

I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at Hedge & Vine in Bellevue…read more When we walked in, the white woman working there did not greet us at all. No "hello," no acknowledgment nothing. Almost immediately after, another white customer came in and she greeted her and began helping her right away. The difference in treatment was very noticeable. Throughout the time we were in the store, she kept looking at me in a strange and uncomfortable way. It felt like we were being judged rather than welcomed as paying customers. There was no effort to assist us, check on us, or make us feel comfortable in the space. Customer service should be equal and respectful to everyone who walks through the door. Instead, I left feeling ignored and singled out. I don't take accusations like this lightly, but the experience genuinely felt discriminatory. I hope management takes this seriously and evaluates how customers are being treated. No one should feel unwelcome in a business because of how they look.

Cute shop on the main Bellevue Lincoln Square strip. Wish there were more art craft activities on…read moredisplay.

I looked here on Yelp for the best place to buy greeting cards. I needed a Father's day card, an…read moreAnniversary card, and a graduation card. From the reviews here, Paper Source looked like the best. So I navigated the huge parking garage (fortunately free that day) and eventually found my way into Paper Source. I seriously thought about taking pictures along the way to help me find my way all the way back to my car. Wow, so disappointing! Yes there were cards that were...different. But not interesting. They were all pretty dull. And the selection was on the small side. I finally found cards I liked at Safeway. I assume Paper Source is a great place to buy craft paper. But for greeting cards I'd have to call it vastly overrrated.

Let's be honest, the stuff that we buy on Amazon, or Fred Meyers, doesn't scream like you care,…read morebecause it's mass market things... Instead, you want to look like you gave a darn about the gift or things in your house. You want to impress others with the number of items that are not to be found in other homes, because they are scarce to begin with. So here an excellent shop with lots of locally sourced items from around Washington, Oregon, with a few items from Idaho. Soaps, chocolates, mugs, candles, native art, jewelry, home decor... I mean the list goes on, but you want to impress others with your taste for buying things that show you care about small businesses, and your friends will be... whoa... where did you get this... tell them you shopped locally, just for them. 5 stars and checkmate, you will win the prize giving contest, and you will feel good about supporting local craftspeople.

Love this store. Great place to buy gifts for folks from out of state. They have a great selection…read morewith helpful service. Love the art from local artists.

I just love this store! They have lots of unique gifts. On my last visit Fireworks employee, Marsha…read morewas extremely helpful in showing me the travel backpacks for my upcoming trip. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and patient, (something that can be hard to come by in larger stores.) I will definitely shop there again! I'm giving Marsha and the store 5 stars.

Would not recommend, nor will we be back…read more Pros: - Lots of cool items - Features items from local artist to PNW Cons: - Unprofessional staffing - Micro-aggression - Defective item The person that was working there has a serious attitude problem. They were EXTREMELY RUDE AND SNARKY. We were the only minority in the shop and they followed us the whole time making passive aggressive comments. Other customers (non-POC) were clearly looking around and they weren't constantly disrupted and being pressured to buy things. The funny part we were the only customer that bought something (maybe her harassment tactics work lol) since I thought the item was cute. When I opened my item I noticed that it was damaged. However, the employee there made us so uncomfortable that I'll count this as a loss with my defective item since I'm non-confrontational. Normally I wouldn't jump to conclusions about racial issues unless it feels HEAVILY targeted as such (nothing differentiate us from the other customers other than we were non-white, i.e our attire and mannerisms were no different than the other customers). Something was off about her and clearly whatever issues she internally had was projected on to us. Definitely won't be back, nor recommend. **Update** I went to google to post my review there also because my experience was that bad. But before I posted I saw other people's reviews and SHOCKER (not really) the majority of people that posted bad reviews on customer's experience and feeling very dismissed/mistreated were MINORITIES. Where there's smoke there's fire....... My spidey senses are picking up that it's probably the same employee and she clearly does not like ANY melanin...

There are two Starzz, one at this location and one on the other side of the street by Specialties…read more Both have friendly employees and my favorite chip Takis!!! They have some great gifts from Bluetooth headphones/speakers to candles and cards. I love this place because the owners get to know you and order new things from my feedback.

Cute shop but realized later the overpriced chocolate bar I bought - as a gift - was months past…read moreits "best by" date. I tried a bite but it was oxidized and no longer delicious. So if you want to avoid throwing out $5 like I did, check the date before you buy anything here. ‍

Humingbird & Holly are perfect for fun customizable gifts for every occasion. They are quick to…read morerespond to inquiries, and are flexible in producing creative experiences for every occasion. Zero question that you will be happy with with the personal attention to detail put into thier one of a kind gifts.

Hummingbird and Holly are the best! Kate and Krista create the perfect gift every time. The are…read morealways willing to customize, big or small, work within all ranges of budget and love all local products and items they so thoughtfully include. They always deliver on time, even when its in a pinch. We love supporting our local businesses like Hummingbird and Holly and will recommend them over and over!

As I wandered around the city while visiting Seattle I decided to find the coolest and unique spots…read moreI could find for all the things I love - stationary, artisan-made goods, unique gifts, and artwork that is affordable. I even saw jewelry, name brand reusable bag line merch, and stickers here at Butter Home. Of course there was quite a variety of home goods too including candles, books, etc. I saw some great artwork that was Seattle-themed and a lot of cool large paperclips, stamps, and whatnot to bring back to my office mates as small gifts. You will find something for you and then some here. Service was great as I asked the person working for any other nearby shops. They had great suggestions for other spots to eat and hang out in the neighborhood. I was super happy they were friendly enough to make some recommendations.

Cute and unique! If you're searching for some niche home decor or trinkets, you've come to the…read moreright place! Look for signs that say "Chophouse Row" and you'll see Butter Home on your right in the alley. They have lots of items that are great for gifts! They had stationery, kitchenware, artwork, and lots of Baggu. It's a small store, but there was lots to look at. A nice change-of-pace compared to other stores in the area. A hidden gem :)

The holidays are coming up so I wanted to check out this new gift shop in the C-ID. I love Kawaii…read moreart and cute gifts so this was a fun store to visit. It's easy to get here via public transportation (bus, light rail, Sounder train, and the First Hill Streetcar). The owner is friendly and the merch is well organized. Had a good experience.

From the owner: A Japanese & Filipinx Harajuku-inspired gift shop featuring local brand, Shishido Creative, and…read moretheir local creator friends and international artists. Zakka (zah-kah) is the Japanese word for “miscellaneous goods” and here you will find small gifts that bring joy to yourself and others. The space is also a flex space offering fun workshops to learn arts and crafts and meet ups to make new friends.

They always have great designs for our local teams. Prices are right. I recently ordered a Super…read moreBowl Tshirt. Super soft and I love the design. But the fit of this shirt is odd, almost feels like I have it on backwards. The neck line is high and just fits weird. I know it's a men's shirt but I've ordered men's in the past and didn't have a problem. Debating on returning it. But I love this company and will continue to support them! Is it worth the drive?...yes

Simply Seattle is not really a makers store it's more of a clean nicely organized tourist trap…read more They have a ton of Seattle branded clothing, and one side has all of the tourist items like magnets, spoons, and shot glasses. I did love that they had some neat men's multi tools and interesting salmon focused gifts, but it felt a bit of uncomfortable to browse and I didn't see anything I wanted to carry back home. Overall if you're visiting Pike Place and are looking for some Seattle branded clothing or magnets it's not too bad of a bet to drop in and see what they have.