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 :)

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!

I go here about once every two years which is too much and a reminder of why I don't go…read more I walk in. The same woman is always working. She looks at me from the desk she is always standing by. She seems to quickly decide I cannot afford to shop there and proceeds to ignore me. So I spend about two minutes looking at the couple of things I saw from the window and then leave because regardless of how much I love those things there's no way I'm going to give that shop any of my business if that is how they treat people So my recommendation would be not to shop there And not support people that treat others like they are beneath them

What a treat it was when I found myself in the showroom of a boutique that mixes vintage pieces…read morewith contemporary and modern pieces with the ease of and grace of a time I thought had been long since lost. This may have been my first visit, but will definitely not be my last. This boutique "The Ivy" is the kind of place that makes you feel better.

The customer service value for your money and prices are reasonable and unbeatable I highly…read morerecommend this store

While I was listening to a live musical performance at the Marketplace at Factoria, a bespoke art…read moreprint store, Exclusively Art, caught my attention. I was pleasantly surprised to find the print selections well curated with a not too modern European flavor. The colors, art and store, trended warm, and the illustrative categories were wide ranging. More importantly, I was allowed to browse and enjoy the art. Since art is totally subjective, having time to savor the displayed pieces was a big deal to me. Overall, it was like being at an art walk which is one of life's great riches. In addition to the boutique customer service I received, the prices for both the prints and any custom framing were very reasonable. The end result was that I purchased two prints with one of the prints serviced for framing. Anyway, if you enjoy art and design, and want to support small and local businesses, it's well worth your time to visit Exclusively Art.

When I think of the design of ideal space, it's filled with everything here. I love a highly…read morecurated shop and Moodland Mod knows how to curate. With a heavy japandi influence that still feels very useful for a PNW lifestyle. This is one of those places where you can easily spend $500 on a few things or $50 on 5 things. If you're looking for a gift for "that person that has everything" -- Woodland Mod would be my recommendation to find the perfect niche gift. From greeting cards to artwork and Japanese garden sheers. This isn't a place where you go in with a shopping list, you kinda just let the store show you what you want. This is my second time stopping by during the Ballard Farmers market on Sundays. I'm sure that this is when they are most busy, but there's a nice flow where you don't feel too cramped with everyone else shopping.

Impossible to go in here and not find at least three things you'd like to buy. We always enjoy a…read morestop into Woodland Mod when we are tooling around Ballard on a lazy weekend afternoon. The store is a popular stop and always busy with customers. Service isn't overly hovering, but everyone has been generally friendly. They seem to source from Scandinavian and Japanese design styles mostly offering lots of cool art and things to furnish your home with. The prices definitely suggest that this is more of a gift spot than an everyday place to get your home goods, but there is always something beautiful and practical for the home to lust after here.

Alchemy is a great store with items to design your home or office. Featuring furniture, art and…read moredecor accessories such as mirrors and lamps, I like the designers they sell. Their floor support was top notch. The furniture are pieces that are to last a lifetime and generations to come. Art is reasonably priced and some of it is downright inexpensive. There are pieces marked as low as $300. Most of the themes are modern and minimalist.

Cool place but limited selection, especially for my size place and generally very expensive.read more

Cute Japanese shop in downtown Seattle. It's beautiful curated. They have lots of cat themed items,…read morestationary, stickers, cards, keychains, enamel pins, dish wear, kitchen tools, household items and more! It's the perfect place to visit if you're looking for a gift or to treat yourself. Some of the items can be on the pricey side but everything is high quality. I bought some cute postcards and stationary. The cashier was really sweet and friendly.

Great curated selection of stationery and wares from Japan, I spent too long looking over…read moreeverything so carefully at the store! Loved the stationery I bought, will stop by next time!

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.

HOMEGOODS @ BELLEVUE…read more This HomeGoods is right next to Trader Joe's, it can get pretty busy especially finding parking on the weekends, so be aware! The selection was great, they had all sorts of things from home decor, kitchen, bedding, really anything, all was good and decent pricing. I found a great deal of a set of knives for just $26, and it was a steal! Some things were even locked up which was surprising, like literally blankets or bed sheets were needed for assistance. The place itself was MESSY. There was boxes on the ground that workers were unloading (i'd assume they unload after people leave/before the store opens) but no they were doing it right in the middle of a section, pretty inconvenient and messy. There were also random carts full of stuff from workers that were left abandoned and took SO much space. Home goods is already small and squished, no need for random carts to be in the middle of things. Overall, the place still had good finds, there was a lot of people on a Saturday, so i'd recommend coming by on a weekday.

Three stars for the crowded aisles. Like for real. Very narrow and claustrophobic. I know. I know…read more It's HomeGoods. They sell a ton of stuff! Basically a sort of fancy thrift store. There are good deals to be had here for sure. And the service was excellent. I had a gift certificate so here I am. I'm focused and looking particular items. Some throw pillows, a photo frame, and maybe a few bath items. The parking lot is next to Trader Joe's so be careful! Enjoy your life. SYOY.

I ended up going with another kitchen place just because 1st Ave didn't have wide enough drawers I…read morewanted. I wanted to leave a review here anyway because their sales team was excellent. They were available to help us walk-in, very professional and fast making the model. You don't have to stick with the same person every visit. Anyone available at the moment can help you. I have visited several kitchen places, but they were the best in customer service.

Selling my condo so had to update both kitchen, bath and separate vanity cabinets and countertops…read more I went to all the usual companies for quotes (Sanyuan, GS, A1, Pius etc) and made a crazy spreadsheet comparing them. 1st Ave came in second cheapest (GS was the cheapest). I decided to go with 1st Ave because they were very responsive on the phone and email, and they were able to do the work faster than GS. I also really liked that the people at 1st Ave weren't pushy like at they were at some of the other companies. They came though with all they promised to do - called me when they were on the way to the job site, installed everything so all cabinets and drawers lined up and worked flawlessly, cut the quartz offsite and came back to install countertops, and cleaned up after themselves. I have been recommending them to friends and neighbours, and I would most definitely use them again.