Paper Source

They rock - there knowledge,experience and customer service is epic!!…read more They have a great selection in color and tools . Thank you

Hot Glass Color is my favorite supply shop in Seattle because they are open on weekends and they…read morekeep a good supply of different frit sizes in stock. Their storefront has a display of all the Kugler colors blown out as cups which is really helpful, particularly with the reducing and striking colors that look totally different blown out. Joanne usually fills my orders; she is knowledgeable about the products and able to suggest substitutions for discontinued items. However, we haven't been able to find replacements for some of my beloved Zimmermann glass colors which went out of production in late 2008 :( They don't mention it on their online store, but they sometimes offer an assortment of glass color scraps available in their shop at a nice discount.

Robot vs Sloth

(67 reviews)

If you've ever wanted your life to be slightly more adorable, Robot Vs. Sloth in downtown Seattle…read moreis your place. This little gift shop is packed with irresistibly cute designs by local artist Lauren Rudeck who created the spot as a place to showcase and sell her fun and twee animal art! You can get all sorts of goodies here that feature her original designs, from t-shirts to magnets, stickers, kitchen towels, enamel pins, toys, and all sorts of quirky goodies. Even better, proceeds from sales help support sloth rescue in Costa Rica! This is your chance to buy local and do some good. The gifts here are perfect for anyone on your list. I mean, who wouldn't want a cartoon of a robot fighting a sloth on their fridge or stuck to their laptop? I adore the greeting cards, which make unique notes of cheer for friends and family. Plus, it feels extra nice to support a small local artist while you're snagging a few smiles for yourself or friends. I always come to shop here whenever I'm in Seattle not just to soak up the cuteness, but to buy a few things and leave feeling like the world is a slightly funnier, fluffier place. Warning: you might also leave with more stuff than you intended, but it's totally worth it.

Silly artwork galore turned into cute, playful gifts! You can find a plethora of prints, stickers,…read moresculptures, T-shirts, plushies, keychains and more here. Their creative knick-knacks seem fairly priced. Workers enhanced our visit with their enthusiasm and pleasant conversations :) Pop by for a quirky experience and leave with a fun souvenir!

Ugly Baby

(78 reviews)

Note this review is for a Ugly Baby workshop in their studio space in Seattle, not the shop itself…read morewhich is located elsewhere. We attended a punch needle pet portrait class and it was fun. No one finished their work (class was 3 hours, but I think we really only stabbed for 2-2.5 due to yarn selection and general instruction time), but you could bring your project and tools home along with any yarn needed. Rosalie knows her stuff and was helpful on answering any questions folk had. Also, worth every penny! Highly recommend for any crafty folk, though no experience necessary when doing this.

I got told off for whistling.... For real. But seriously, this place is awesome. You should come…read morehere.

Happy Days And Funny Nights

(1 review)

Seattle Custom Framing

(25 reviews)

Megan was so helpful and friendly to work with. She expertly helped me choose a frame for a drawing…read morevery special to me and explained the different glass and matting options. Custom framing isn't cheap but when I do want to make that investment I would definitely return to Seattle Custom Framing.

Great Belltown based business! These ladies here are extremely helpful in assisting you with your…read moreframing needs. Quick return of your product without giving up any quality in the speediness. So many different frame options to choose from in more materials and colors than you can imagine. Once you get your finish product returning to you, you will also see that the pricing is very acceptable for the amazing work., and right along with industry standards. I highly recommend them for your framing.

Art Primo

4.0

(22 reviews)

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Selling spray paint…read more That's all this shopnis doing. Which is cool.but you know would be cooler? If they were selling graffiti! On canvas, prints, etc... support the craft and spread the love.

I got an experience to share, I guess it was negative. I got to say I really like Art Primo, I also…read morebeen a customer for a minute. Well I came the other day and it wasn't busy. I asked if there vintage spray cans were for sale and the (Asian) lady at the registered seemed bothered. I got a collection at home and wanted to know more. She then proceeded to tell me I could check the price on the bottom. Later I asked about the Ny Quill caps, and she didn't want to pull out all of them. She said "they all look the same different color". I wanted to see the difference so I asked her to pull them all out any way. I chose the one's I needed at the time. I also asked about other tools for the cans and she seemed dismissive, annoyed and bothered with an undertone voice of "I don't want to be working here". It seemed like a struggle to get info from her. At that point I wanted to just walk out but I came from another state and thought might as well just get everything here vs ordering online. I asked about my points and she said I can get a freebie. I asked to see the two different options and choose the black streaker. She literally showed me one and said they didn't have anymore and gave me the mop. It was the way she went about the whole interaction since I got there. I've been to many shops and art stores and usually the workers are chill but this experience was not that great. Like I said I like art primo one of my favorite stores been buying for at least 15 years or more. Good product customer service was wack, I think she may need some training or have the owner talk to her because it's not good for business.

Art On The Table

(3 reviews)

This a beautiful shop with well-curated collection of Japanese ceramics. Pieces are around $100…read morefrom what I've noticed, which seems reasonable to me either way the obvious craftsmanship on display! We grabbed a gorgeous blue coffee mug from a collection where the artist made lots of pieces in these tones of blue. They packed our item up with care. We'll definitely be back!

A hidden gem with a beautiful collection of Japanese ceramics. Great place for gifts or that one…read morething you've been wanting for yourself. Glad I found Art on the Table.

The Handmade Showroom

(20 reviews)

This little shop was so much fun to browse. There were so many things that I would have loved to…read morehave brought home with me to San Francisco, but as a chronic overpacker, I really didn't have room. Lucky for me that they have an online store that will ship to me! There were art prints that I loved, and a book series by Nolen Lee that I am ordering soon. Great shop worth a visit!

I love Handmade Showroom! I make it a point to stop here every time I'm in Seattle and I always…read morefind a gift for someone here and my cats always get a little something. They have a great cat/dog toy section! The store features art and goods from local artists and there's so much cute stuff. I can easily spend 15-20 minutes perusing all the goods. I found the employees to be lovely whenever I visited. They sometimes would tell me about an artist if I'm looking at their wares and I love hearing more detail about things but I never felt pressure to buy anything. Also they sell anything under the sun here from jewelry to vases to clothes to things for kids and babies. Great variety. I found a random darling egg sticker for my friend who loves eggs and my friend found these cool mushroom magnets for her sister who loves mushrooms. See, this store is amazing! Pacific Place is a shell of its former self. A lot of the stores have closed and it seems like most people who do come here are coming to eat at Din Tai Fung or HaiDiLao but if you're in this mall make sure to stop by the 3rd floor and check it out! Highly recommend it! There's something for everyone. Also can be a fun way to while away some time if you're waiting for your seat in the above restaurants. Also I just learned they have a website https://thehandmadeshowroom.com/ so apparently I don't have to be in Seattle to shop their goods! Free shipping on orders over $50.

Pike Street Press - Letterpress Print Studio

4.3

(52 reviews)

Perfect place to get some unique local gifts! I grabbed some fun postcards to share. It's a nice…read morelocation right off the street and easy access up to Pike Place

Cute store. Pricey, the same as the rest of Seattle is for no good reason…read more They were helpful when I was looking for a specific item. Cool.

Kinokuniya Bookstore - Seattle

4.4

(283 reviews)

I have been a Kinokuniya Bookstore member for many years and recently renewed my membership while…read morepurchasing 10 books. At the time of purchase, I specifically asked about the return policy and was told that returning books would be "no problem" as long as they remained unopened in their original plastic wrapping. When I later returned to exchange or return three of the books 10 days later, I was told that I could not do so because I did not have my receipt. This requirement was never mentioned when I asked about returns. As a longtime member, my purchase is documented through my membership account, so it is disappointing that this record could not be used to verify the transaction. I find this level of customer service unacceptable. If a receipt is required for returns, customers should be clearly informed of that at the time of purchase, especially when they specifically ask about the return policy.

One of the smaller Kinokuniya Bookstores that I've visited (it's a corner shop in Uwajimaya grocery…read morestore), but it still gets the job done! Studio Ghibli merch area right upon entering the shop, of course, of course. Decent selection of pens (I got a couple). The second level is dedicated to English-translated manga books as well as anime/video game art books and knick-knacks (sorta all in random assortment.....gotta do some thorough browsing). Since it is a small shop, the aisles are a little cramped. Kinda stuffy too, especially on the second level. Polite staff!

Elite Events

(8 reviews)

The team at Elite Events planned our offsite company party this December. Prior parties have…read morealternated between slightly amusing and ho-hum. This party was different. The ladies co-ordinated with the event location and when I walked up the stairs to the event space I was dumbfounded (in a good way!). The tables were set with festive settings and were right within the theme of the evening. To make matters even better they planned games/contests which resulted in small gifts for the winners. Everyone walked away with something to mark the evening but the lasting memory will be an event that was efficiently run, very entertaining and well timed. There was none of those awkward moments where everyone is sitting around staring at each other. I learned a valuable lesson that I should stick with what I know best (running my business) and let the pro's at Elite handle my corporate functions. It was far easier on me personally and also resulted in a great corporate event that in no way would I the bandwidth to plan. Bravo ladies!

I feel so incredibly lucky that Hannah from Elite Events was my wedding planner. She exceeded all…read moreof our expectations - from how excited she was about our special day, to her extraordinary design eye, to her organizational skills. Our timeline was impeccable and the most detailed I have seen from weddings I have been in. My husband and I still talk about how she was our favorite to work with across all our vendors and always put a smile to our faces because she got to know us on a personal level and brought that personal touch to our wedding. And the design day of was something I will never forget - it was stunning, classic, and she truly listened to my vision from day 1. Our wedding was a dream that I will never forget and it's because Elite Events brought everything we ever wanted to life. They will always have a special place in my heart.

Linen Sensation

(6 reviews)

We borrowed some linen at Linen Sensation since we didn't want to spend too much on decorating our…read morereception venue. We borrowed some table runners, chair covers, and chair sashes. We picked up and dropped them off to save money. They were beautiful. However, it was unclear what the chair sashes were, so we assumed it was mini table runners and used it elsewhere. It was fine since it was great on our other tables and we partially forgot we ordered it in the first place! Overall, I think this is a great place to buy great high quality runners at a decent price! Highly recommend if you're in a budget.

I used them for my son's wedding, and they did an excellent job. Greg and his team did a wonderful…read morejob, very professional and friendly. I was very hesitant at first, but they delivered quality work and did not disappoint. Thank you, Greg, and Team!

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(15 reviews)

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In August, I was given a gift from the store that didn't suit me at all. It was a gold flower…read morenecklace that did not sit right on me. It fell forward and was not well valanced on the chain. We don't live in Seatttle, where the store is, so my husband sent back of the gift and was told that someone would help me with an exchange. I had no response to my Instagram messages or my emails. Now in December, finally someone is responding to us and they are unwilling to help shop remotely, siting the season as the reason. In fact, they're only willing to offer a gift card. They did, however, offer the "full price" on the gift card. I found that an interesting statement. As if that was a favor to me. So since we live far away, it's unlikely that I will remember to use the gift card. We only visit once every year or two. I hope I do have a chance to spend the gift card, worth over $300. But this is just a reminder that while it's nice to shop small businesses, in person, it's not necessarily great for the recipient of the gift. Especially if a change is needed. A better resolution would've been a refund to my husband. Especially for a long distance situation. While he was told that the sales person would be helpful, we have not found that to do so. One of my favorite sayings is that you're either winning or you're learning. I'd say this is definitely a learning experience. Shop wisely.

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(168 reviews)

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Queen Anne Frame and Gift

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