I love exploring Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. It has evolved over the years and there are…read morepockets of some gentrification. It's always fun to check out the retail spots, cafes, and restaurants. I have my current faves on rotation, but it's great to discover a new spot. Housewright Gallery has been established since 2018, but this was my first visit (6/10/23). It's been awhile since I've done neighborhood art walks or visited specific art galleries or museums on a routine basis. I've only stopped to view installations in Belltown and First Hill this year. So it was great find to seek out specifically Housewright Gallery on S. Bailey, next door to Mezzanotte. It was a rainy Saturday and the neighborhood was setting up for two concurrent outdoor events. I was able to navigate the detours and found nearby street parking before the community festivities commenced. I wanted to check out Housewright Gallery's annual Pride Summer Salon, featuring mid century to current works from Northwest School artists and a collection of silver gelatin photographs taken by Kurt Timmermeister. I consider Kurt a modern day renaissance man. As mentioned earlier, this was my first visit to Housewright Gallery and did not know what to expect. I was warmly welcomed after I introduced myself and my intent to see Kurt's featured photos. It was great to view all the gallery artwork and photography up close, at a distance, and wander freely. I've been binging on my favorite Canadian interior design show segments, so it was a thrill seeing all the beautiful, carefully curated items throughout. I also gravitated to the furnishings, book collection, and Japanese ceramics. I enjoyed my visit and absolute admiration for the overall collection from the variety of artists and craftspeople.

This store is beautiful. From the moment you walk in you are greeted by so many marvelous things…read more It's full of artwork, furniture, pottery and other one of kind things. The staff is also knowledgeable and kind.

I have followed Susan for at least two decades, and this shop is a grand treasure trove of all…read morethings antique, vintage and beyond. Susan has always had an individual point of view, which happens to correlate with mine. Her pieces are handpicked and this shop, in my opinion, is one of the very few (2) places in Seattle where you may find antiques and vintage items, not junk. Her asking prices may be a little high, but one-of-a-kind and European items usually are.

Okay, you know all that stuff in Ballard Designs? Its new, but they make traditional home…read morefurnishings inspired by great vintage pieces. Well this store must be their inspiration. Because while almost everything here is truly vintage, it feels like you could take it home and put it right to use, particularly if you are inspired by the cottage meets vintage vibe. Well curated, well stocked, and put together with a great eye, this is a nice buttoned up and traditional juxtaposition to the more modern, industrial, dust-bowl sideshow inspired Kirk Albert next door. What a fun place to walk around, browse and get inspired! In particular, they have great mirrors and unique ornate frames here, that are in really excellent condition. Why buy new, when you can buy something with history and real character to enhance your living space?

The cutest store ever! I stopped by to pick up a gift for my sister's birthday and was warmly…read moregreeted by the owner. She help me pick out one of a kind gifts that my sister absolutely love. As soon as you walk in the store you're immediately greeted by dozens of lovely treasures. Very pretty cups and housewares and also things for around the home. Not only did I pick up some wonderful items I also got a complementary gift basket created by the owner. This place is such a neighborhood and a must see.

It was fun exploring Old Town Burien today. I especially enjoyed The Shoppe and meeting Beka. She…read moreis very nice and I liked her eclectic collection of items within her store yet they seemed to flow. Very cute shop! I recommend you stopping by for a house warming or hostess gift. But if you do buy something for a friend, be careful as you may want to keep it for yourself. Lol. Thanks Beka, it was nice to meet you. K

With a truly original eye, Kirk Albert Furnishings combines the best of vintage salvage, set…read moredecoration and found masterpieces. While I've never purchased here, I have to say the walk through is one of the most unique and remarkable places to browse in all of Georgetown, which is saying a lot since Georgetown is already the epicenter for the unique and remarkable in Seattle. I have always had a crush on the creatives of this world, for their ability to see things that, while I can appreciate and be inspired by, I could not put together myself. Its a intangible talent to make beauty tangible. To create and transform a space. You walk in here, and everything is unique, and its placed in such a way that makes you see an already one-of-a-kind item, differently. Its not just a furniture store for the reclaimed and upcycled, Kirk Albert has some really almost revolutionary transformations going on, like turning a vintage bowling alley into a long, gorgeous communal table by adding enormous, industrial-type legs. Turning old reclaimed wood into a one of a kind console by by breathing new life into it with a balanced set of Frankenstein shop legs. He incorporates found items like a giant ten foot long hanging hammer (take that, boring home office!) to a humorously disturbing John Basquiat meets Frances Bacon framed 3-D tormented man, to possibly hang over your VIctorian fireplace. This shop is very expensive, no doubt about it. Its not for everyone. I mean when have you ever struck out to shop for a six foot tall, black, turn of the century Moose Lodge sign? But for those who like to think outside the box, one piece here could boost your home decorating prowess. Kirk Albert has a curator's eye, a unique and inspiring way of looking at objects that could potentially transform your living space.

Where to begin! This is the top shelf of curated vintage, antiques, art and well designed…read morefurnishings around. Kirk has carved out a niche for rare sought after unique decor that touch your soul while evoking an emotional response. If your looking to blend in to the mundane decorative market of mass produced furnishings then stay away from this gallery. At Kirk Albert you will find pieces that rooms and spaces are built around!

A shout out to the fine folks at Adorn who recently made and…read more gave away over 300 masks to neighbors in Phinney. What a wonderful gift to the community! Many thanks to Renate and Denise~

It's not just that I get to visit with Rocco the wonder dog when I drop by Adorn, but that…read morecertainly doesn't hurt. Adorn is a little bit different, but in a good way. Renate Ruby, shop owner, is basically a curator of craft. She travels to the factories of the furniture lines she represents, for example, so she speaks from the perspective of someone who has really dug in deep to get the know her products from the inside out. Warning: only get her started on the properties of quality linen if you are prepared! That girl knows her stuff. She's scouts out things like small-batch wallpapers and dishware that are not readily available. So that's cool. The other thing I notice about the shop, well check the hours before you drop in, is that there are occasional events that bring people I have never met together, Once, there was a salon-like gathering and the presentation was on perfume. Again, small-batch, hand-crafted product. Because we live in a world that increasingly feels mass-produced (maybe it's my reaction to the myriad of cranes and skyscrapers being build in this SeaTown), it's important to find and share these gems. Without them, what would our world look like? Target and Ikea only? Check it out.

Great company to buy from as a retailer and such a fun company to rep for…read more DandyLines represents a variety of company's and focuses on supporting local Pacific North West and Made in America companies.

I was just in the store 12/1 looking for a Christmas ornament and was excited to find a gift for my…read morepartner. While looking, I noticed that no one greeted me, no one asked if I needed help with anything. Yet, several people around me were asked and they all happened to be white, or look white at least. As a person of color, I couldn't help but feel that this was done on purpose. I even stood next to the jewelry which is right next to the cashier and nothing. I still bought the item and left. Ultimately, I decide to come back a few minutes later to return it. This didn't feel right at all. I wanted to give them my feedback in the moment but decided to call after I left. As a brown male amongst all white woman, it just didn't seem like the best idea. I want to say that this wasn't on purpose but it's hard not to take it that way. I will never shop at this place again!

TL;DR: Adorable store, tasteful and unique items. Worth a visit if you're in search of home…read morefurnishings, if not to get a little inspiration. Customer service level may vary. If I can figure out a way to use my reward online, I'd shop more often. This is a lovely store, filled with lots of cool/cute/French/MCM/unique home furnishing items and beyond. If you're shopping for a gift, you can't really go wrong here. I stopped by recently on a Friday after playing pickleball at Delridge CC. We'd moved into a bigger home and had been shopping for unfussy outdoor furniture. I love the aesthetic of Fermob bistro set, and when I saw this store carried more Fermob items, I decided to pay a visit. The store is filled to the brim with charming items you'd want to take home, including some apparel, jewelry and bags. I went back the next day with my partner, and we bought some outdoor rocking chairs, a loveseat and some side tables, as well as a cozy alpaca blanket to use in our yard. They were having their 20% off anniversary sale June 8-, so I feel very happy about the shopping on Saturday. The reason I say "maybe" to the "would you recommend?" question has to do with my personal experience on Friday, when there were fewer (2?) employees and also fewer (2) customers in the store. Make of it what you will. As a POC and someone who walked in there in some athleisure getup with no purse (just the phone), I felt like some of the staff may judge a book by its cover. I obviously seemed interested in the furniture, tried sitting on them, curiously took photos of them to show my husband, but until I took the initiative to say hi, the employees acted like they wouldn't have any time to spare for me (2 employees talking to a white lady, 2 customers). I purchased 2 sets of Graf Lantz coasters and a bag that day. I was asked if I was in their system/reward program, but at no time was I asked to be added to the system. Also: I only found out about the anniversary sale starting the next day, because I overheard them telling the other customer and asked about it. (If I hadn't overheard, they might have lost a $3K sale.) Only after I went back with my (white) husband in a better outfit, I feel like I got more eager help. Again this was just my personal experience on a particular day, so your experience would of course vary depending on your/store's circumstances. It wasn't an overt profiling, but more like a series of small subconscious (or conscious) choices out of habit. To a person who's experienced this kind of dismissive behaviors from many a storekeeper, it may seem more like micro aggression. On the positive note, after my bigger purchase, I earned enough points to get a $100 discount! I feel like this is a pretty good reward program. I wish I could figure out a way to use this discount online/have things delivered, since I don't live close to the store.

Our family can't say enough good things about Kasala. We really appreciate the quality furniture…read moreand wonderful and friendly customer service! We will be life-long customers.

We worked with Rook, and they were excellent! Super helpful service; got great help and tips for…read moreour space, even regarding design elements beyond what Kasala sells. Rook is an expert in lighting and creating a balanced, cohesive space. Definitely go here first for some great options for your spot! We have had the Phinney furniture (love seat and arm chair) from here for seven years and it's held up super well. Really high quality especially for the price.