Really cool indoor market that has neat little shops and a great Seattle vibe. Always stop in here…read morewhen I'm in the area. Cute spots in here and has a variety of shops to browse through.

I was in the area with a friend perusing the nearby shops after lunch at nearby Taylor Shellfish…read more She wanted to show me this little marketplace and my gosh, can this place be any cuter? It's a hip little indoor market at Capitol Hill with a few restaurants and a handful of retail shops. Although we mainly window shopped and just browsed around, I couldn't help but fall in love with all the lovely aesthetics. There were meats, cheeses, wine, cute little household goods, art pieces, oh my! I also noticed a few familiar names like Sitka and Spruce, a popular restaurant that I stumbled upon while researching 'must eat' spots in Seattle. I wish we had more time to look around. We didn't get to go upstairs, but I'll just have to plan for that on my next visit to Seattle. It's just down the street from the Starbucks Reserve and an easy add-on to any itinerary. Whether you're looking for snacks, coffee, or a complete dining experience -- you'll find something to enjoy here.

A Gem! I've been to the SODO flea as both a vendor and an…read moreattendee. I can't say enough great stuff about the people who put this together. And the vendors bring in really great stuff. Vintage clothes shopping is EXCELLENT. Lots of different vendors with tents full of well curated finds. (Hello to my new vintage cashmere sweater for 10 bux!) Some vintage/antique vendors bringing REAL antiques, particularly of the funky and unique type. (Hello to my new super artsy, unique, and awesome wall cabinet for 40 bux!) Artisans and Urban crafters too. Grab a coffee, take a stroll and check it out. Something fun to do every 2nd Saturday. I cannot wait till fall holiday season. I'll be doing all my shopping here.

The monthly SODO market hits on all cylinders. Good merchants willing to engage with you, food…read moretrucks, reasonable parking, and the bonus of EPIC. Epic is the antique market that is the building next to the market. I always find good deals and new rings from one of the merchants. The antique market is the usual treasure, give yourself at least an hour to explore all the options. Housewares, outdoor things, and too much to describe. Perhaps Epic will let me do a video walkthrough at some point. Put this market on your calendar, the second Saturday of every month. One more great reason to celebrate living in Seattle. #ShopLocal #shopsmall

As soon as you step in the door a calm will come over you. First heard about this lovely shop on an…read moreInstagram giveaway. I'm a sucker for a place that sells plants and realized this wasn't to far from where a friend and I were headed to pick up lunch. The owner was so welcoming and friendly. If you're looking for some self-care items for yourself or as gifts this is a great shop for just that. House-made candles, bath soaks, body butter and more. They also hod periodic workshops and yoga sessions. The owner is all about helping other small business as they are part of the Seattle Restored program.

How special is it to have a modern day apothecary in the Seattle area? I've been here many times…read moreand can tell the owner Breannah puts a lot of thought and care into the products she sources. I've gotten everything from electrolytes and teas to plants, diffusers, and bath supplies. I recommend for people to pop in to see what's new every time they're in Ballard such as if they are heading to the farmer's market.

This is a great place to find furniture, decor and gifts. Anything from this store makes a home way…read moremore interesting, stylish, and practical. Big props to the owners. They know EVERYTHING about decor and have fantastic taste.

It is truly a special kind of retail purgatory when you just want to browse a few paperbacks and…read moresuddenly you're being pitched a sectional with performance fabric. The "hovering" technique is the fastest way to turn a potential sale into a "I'm leaving right now" situation. There is a massive psychological gap between "I am here if you need me" and "I am essentially your shadow." The Desperation: You can see them mentally checking boxes on a manager's "Engagement Checklist." * The Disconnect: They aren't reading the room; they're reading the script. * The Result: A customer who feels hunted rather than helped. Retailers often think that "High Touch" service equals "Constant Contact," but most modern shoppers view their time in a store as a solo mission. We want the associate to be like a GPS: silent and out of the way until we actually take a wrong turn or need a specific destination. When an associate is practically tethered to you, it removes the "discovery" element of shopping. You stop looking at the products because you're too busy trying to figure out how to politely lose your tail And out of all that, I still didn't buy the book as i was focused on writing this review. Damn. This is why we shop on Amazon.

i visited soil yesterday following the opening of a three…read moreperson show that intrigued me. despite it being mother's day and a sunday, i was happy to see the soil was open and adhering to their posted hours. unlike other more pretentious galleries in the sodo/pioneer square area, this is a small space that may not be able to exhibit a huge quantity of large pieces but what they managed to hang was plenty to get a sense of the artists highlighted in this more recent exhibition. each artist had an "area" with a posted artist bio and multiple pieces. because each of the artists in this specific exhibition define themselves as latinx or chicano, i was particularly interested in how their stated ethnicities would provide perspective with which they would portray their chosen subject matter and for two of them three of them, i was far from disappointed! their works were incredibly interesting in terms of style, color, perspective and media they chose to work in. because soil small, whatever you're going to see is t going to require a long visit. i could see making soil a stop on a first thursday gallery walk. there were two people there when we arrived and they were great about greeting us but letting us look at the art without feeling monitored or pressured. depending on how you decide to get to soil, parking could be an issue. light rail would certainly bring you walking distance close, as would the metro bus. we took the water taxi from west seattle and then walked up from coleman dock which was super easy. there is on street parking in the vicinity but you may be hard pressed to find it on certain days or during certain hours. all in all a good experience and nice to know soil is artist-run. i will track other exhibits they have in the future and hope they manage to stick around for those of us who enjoy seeing art in non-aggressive gallery settings.

Came here for an event listed on their website, the stranger, Facebook, etc.. Not only was the…read moreevent not happening, doors were shut and locked during posted business hours. There were a few people inside who just stared at me as I tried the door and did nothing as I stood outside the door calling the phone number, which is just a recording telling you to email them. I finally had to repeatedly knock on the glass door to get even one of them to pantomime they were closed. Next time I see something at Soil, just going to assume it's not actually happening, skip getting harassed by the homeless folk outside the gallery, skip being treated like garbage by the folk inside the gallery, and find a friendlier more reliable gallery. I suggest you do the same.

Where the trailer trash of life meets the AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD ! Finding oddity's is why you come…read moreto The Georgetown Trailer Park. Its nick nack paradise of someone's junk turning into your treasures. I'm more of a browser when shopping but on a rare occasion I do locate something I don't really need but purchase anyways.. I'm not sure on value of buying used stuff but very entertaining. Only a weekend event so mark down and show up. You may regret it depending on your purchase..

This place is pretty snazzy! It's been on my bookmark list for along time, but Georgetown is a bit…read moreout of the way for me. Cut to this weekend - I'm having a Georgetown morning and remembered that this place is probably open! It was actually nicer than I expected. A lot nicer. In my mind I was thinking of some sort of really weird flea market, but this place is so much more. It's basically an outdoor mall with a variety of legit, funky, local businesses...that all just happen to be in trailers...that are nicely maintained. It was a bit early when I went and the shops were just starting to open. Several stores that sell various vintage/trinket/home décor type items, a cookie store (which would have 100% gotten me had I not had baking project already on my list!) and perhaps the best part: the Shotgun Wedding Chapel. Damn, that's fitting! This place is pretty small, but it's still worth a gander! Come here, eat out at one of the many restaurants, and perhaps walk through the neighborhood - there's a lot of really cool stuff to find all over the place!

Cute shop with lots of things to look at!…read more They have records, cards, stickers, clothes, and a piano! My friends and I stopped in and they told us it was their second day open. Definitely stop but if you're walking around Fremont!

Roland was awesome. Amazing information and guidance and really sweet all around. Will return.read more

Very cool spot for kimono, kimono accessories and other related kimono items. I got some obiage and…read moreObijime. It's a cool vibe which makes you feel like you're in an another world.