Magical store! Pieces are either a little spooky, whimsical, or cheeky. They do a great job of…read morecurating items: stationery, Maileg miniatures, soaps, cards, and other decorative home goods. I really enjoy the items they choose and how they stage pieces. Each piece feels thoughtful. This is my favorite place to stop by when in Ballard

Oh you should come in here whether you need anything or not. Such great fun to see what the store…read morehas to offer. You'll be surprised how tempting things are. Nicely displayed and so typical of the Ballard area.

We wandered into Swoon Books as part of the Ballard Book Crawl (incredible event, 10/10, highly…read morerecommend) and oh, what a lovely find. The store is so aesthetic and thoughtfully curated, it's like the kind of bookshop that makes you want to read every book on the shelves. The LGBTQ+ selection was excellent and very visible, not tucked in a corner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming and intentional. The vibe overall is just really pleasant and warm, you can tell it's a place that actually loves books and the people who love books. Left very happy with my finds and already thinking about going back.

This place is so cute! I love that they have a nice mix of books and merch. The staff was helpful…read moreand they offered to provide recommendations or order when I inquired about a book they didn't end up having in store. The value is pretty typical for books (no notable mark ups) but I love the vibes of shopping here. They also appear to be dog friendly which is a huge plus to me. Highly recommend! I joined their rewards program so I'll def be back!

Loved this little store I stumbled into after browsing the farmers market. Cute little handle…read morecrafts and items from around the world. Ended up getting some felt dryer balls from Nepal. Love contributing to small businesses like this.

Recently closed their old smaller location down the block and reopened in this new more spacious…read morespot. Really wonderful upgrade I gotta say. A great location to spread even more joy from artisanal & craft goods & gifts; doodads & decor, etc. The space retains a bit of that old Ballard charm, as well. Selection is really awesome. You can find things for various spaces at home; kitchen, dining, living, etc. A big seller to me is the general "vibrancy" you can sense & feel from the various colors & shades used by these amazing artists from around the globe. Staff are warm & friendly; happy to help if you need it. Thumbs up.

Wonderful, civic minded store with great gifts for friends, family, and for me! (Sometimes you…read morejust need to buy yourself a present, too.) Candles, socks,and T- shirts all inspired by National parks, exploration, and adventure make for great holiday presents or conversation pieces at home. Very friendly and helpful staff. Had a wonderful shopping experience and will be back!!

I enjoy Good & Well Supply and miss the store access to purchase my needs. Higher end for a reason…read moreand outstanding quality compared to most in the market. They never last me long and often warrant replacement! Burn times on the daily for the incense and candles are perfect and the quality is superb.

Such a cute little boutique. This place is a perfect spot to buy gifts or little doodads for your…read morehouse. I used to never understand shops that curated materials, but this place really understands my vibe and I find myself coming here every week and just the browse their selection. The staff is super friendly and attentive and if you like their prices are really reasonable. It's basically like browsing a Pinterest board in real life

I had an issue with an order I placed, and Mary got in touch with me right away, and had already…read moregotten a resolution in the works. Their online store has such a cute selection, and I will definitely keep them in mind for future gifts for friends - and myself included. Very kind and efficient, and if I'm ever out that way I would love to pay a visit in person. Thanks again!

Fantastic inventory. The perfect gift shop. We haven't supported it so it's closing. Some good…read morebuys in the meantime.

I have driven by the Beehive many times and have been too busy/lazy/uninspired to stop. I recently…read morestopped because I needed a birthday gift for my buddy. Oh my goodness, what a crazy, bright, interesting, and well-staffed store. They have so many disparate types of goods, from flooring to shoes, clothes to gifts and housewares. And more, so much more. I appreciate the range in price from nearly every budget and that some of the items are one-offs so it's not as if everyone will have it. Customer service was prompt and friendly but they also let me look at my leisure without asking me constantly if I needed help. It's a fine line between helpful and pushy and they know just how to handle it. I look forward to my next trip to buy something for me!

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.

Baleen is one of my favorite shops in Seattle to buy handmade jewelry! I've been here multiple…read moretimes and my jewelry is still going strong, even in the shower. The jewelry is sold at a very reasonable price. They also sell products from other brands, like Baggu and Chunks, to name a couple. The staff is also very friendly and you can try on most of the jewelry before committing.

I had an awful experience and am pretty upset about it. Don't order online from them. They jam your…read moreentire order, no matter the value, into a single USPS package, which is only insured for up to $100, and with their brand plastered on the outside, making it a target for mail theft but impossible to be fully reimbursed for if/when the contents get stolen. After a number of emails back and forth, they were not able to send me the original mailing receipt which is required to file a claim with USPS, so it seems unlikely I'll get anything from the claim anyways. They even gave me a "tip" that I should look into getting a secure mailbox, as if that would prevent an empty box from being delivered in the first place. In the end, I spent $140 for a box with nothing more than tissue paper and promotional material. Oh, did I mention they generously offered to send me the products again if I pay 60% more than I already paid? Thanks, but definitely not going to throw more money in your direction only to lose it again. Update: Just to clarify, this is not a case of mailbox theft...I was physically delivered an empty box by the carrier. There is always risk involved with shipping, and as the shipper, it's your responsibility to ship in a way that reasonably reduces risk and puts shipping liability on the carrier. Since you put more than $100 of your product in a box that's only covered for up to $100, you put the risk on the customer. I can't possibly be refunded now. You also could have reduced risk within reason by not advertising on the outside of the box that there is jewelry inside.

I didn't think there was a top notch stationery store in Seattle, but I was wrong! Now, you may be…read morethinking of Paper Luxe, but you have to pay an arm and a leg at Paper Luxe for a card worth buying. At Portage Bay Goods, they only charge an arm. Kidding but also not kidding? Stationery is an expensive hobby, but the prices are a bit higher here compared to other big city independent stationery/gift stores I've seen in the last six months. I'm only talking $1-$1.5 difference, but when specialty cards usually start at $4-$5, that's a 20% price difference. Do with what you will. I still love to pick up some stationery everywhere I go, and Portage Bay Goods has a fantastic collection. The cards are fairly diverse in style and sense of humor, along with a nice array of cute and endearing cards. If you're looking for serious cards / letterpress / wedding-style paper, this is probably not the place for you (go check out Pike Street Letterpress!), but this is a great one-stop shop for all other stationery lovers.

What a nice surprise in Fremont, WA. I am a stationary fanatic and I found Portage Bay Goods to…read morehave very unique stationeries that I have not seen anywhere else. Overall I would say prices are reasonable, I'm leaving as a happy customer.

Went for the artwork and this was one of the venues for an artist. Cool place with pieces from…read morevarious artists.

Great selection. Tons of art, all local. Service was kind. A bit pricier than most on street but…read morequality shines.