If you're looking for a present for a friend (or yourself), here are some of my favorite local shops.
Map
They usually do sidewalk sales as part of the Ballard Farmers Market (every Sunday). Incredibly cute and colorful things here (clothes, decor, accessories)
Prism
Very trendy clothing spot that's a little spendy. They have great accessories!
Pipe and Row
An adorable and very aesthetic home decor shop in Pioneer Square.
Casa di LaValle
Love this little jewlery store in West Seattle! They do pernament bracelets too.
And Arlen
Trendy clothing and accessories spot! They're moving locations soon (up the road from where they are currently) so check their IG for updates. I recently got an amazing pink dress for a wedding here, you can see it on my IG here.
MILLIE
Super cute jewelry store with handmade things in Ballard
BEGIN
Great paper goods here - calendars, journals, cards, party decor, etc
LUCCA great finds
Fav home decor shop! I got a huge print from here that I love
Woodland Mod
Lots of great accessories here! It's not really close to anything though (it's in a quiet neighborhood in Ballard) so it's a destination store
Baleen
Great place for wood-wick candles, mugs, and notebooks
Good & Well Supply Co.
Located far down the main Queen Anne drag, this place is my go to for gifts…great puzzles and candles!
Stuhlberg's
I found the Barbie-core dress of my dreams from here but it was very $$. They have fun things - worth browsing even if you don't buy anything.
The Little Store (Queen Anne)
They have great wedding guest dresses here!!!
Show Pony
Located in an old fire station house! They have cute little trinkets here.
Station 7
They have a great puzzle selection here!
Ada's Technical Books and Cafe
If you're looking for a handmade gift for someone this is your spot. They have amazing ceramics here.