Not the same kind of individual artists and vendors like I remember. And I miss the card wall :(

This used to be one of my favorite local stores. The business was built on supporting small, minority owned, local businesses that gave back. Since the new ownership, the goods in the store can be found so many places. Nothing feels unique and the store now feels soulless. Almost all of the original staff have left under the new ownership. The website still claims that this is its focus, but in reality, very few of their items fit this description. I miss the old Alair, with soul, personality, warmth, kindness, and community at its core. It's a shame that under new ownership the business lost all of that. Update: Alair has petitioned for my review to be taken down from Yelp because they didn't like that I made a negative review-I have reached out to Yelp petitioning that I didn't violate any terms. read more

This is neighborhood gift store with a great variety of gifts, clothing and stationary items. There are candles, mugs, puzzles, jewelry, art and unique items that are high in quality and unique. The service was friendly and helpful. Some of the items are expensive, but if you're looking for a special gift, this is your place. read more

My review is solely for my online shopping experience, but I can say that I can't wait to visit in-person based off of all the great products Alair offers! It only made sense to write my review for Alair on International Women's Day, as Alair is woman-owned and is very hyper-focused on offering products from other woman-owned companies/makers. I purchased one of the "Seattle Women Are Strong" tees and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I got it. After ordering online, it had already shipped out the next day and I already had it in my mailbox by the end of the day. And that's with settling for regular shipping, too! Not only is the shirt great quality, but Alair (and Viaduct, who they're partnered with on these shirts) gives back to Legal Voice. I'll post information about that below, straight from Alair's site. "A portion of the proceeds from the Seattle Women Are Strong collection will go to Legal Voice, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that is working to advance legal rights for women in the Northwest. They take on court cases with the potential to improve the quality of life for women; advocate for legislation that advances and protects women's rights; and empower women to advocate for themselves and their families through education." Not only does Alair give back in ways such as this, but they amplify the voices of BIPOC, LGBTQ, woman-owned, and more! I looked at their website for a pretty long time and had to hold out from building my cart even more. I'm excited to visit in person for gifts and hopefully meet the famous shop dog, Dylan! read more

I won this fantastic trailer ornament from Alair's Shop Small Saturday raffle! I also received a cute mug and jar of hot toddy mix! We are really looking forward to playing Awkward Holiday Bingo on Xmas Eve! Thanks so much, and be sure to stop by to find some unique Christmas/Hanukkah prezzies! read more

Alair Gift Shop - Check out this fantastic trailer ornament!! I was a lucky winner from their shop small Saturday raffle. - Gift Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't get out much these pandemic days. I don't even go to the grocery store, so I'm LOVING the updated website and local delivery from Alair! With the holidays coming up, I messaged asking about gifts from BIPOC-owned companies. And wow -- THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I got an immediate response with many brands to choose from. I was so happy to be able to select from their awesome gifts, support BIPOCs, and shop local, female-owned all at the same time. Also, the customer service is the amazing. I signed up for the email list (you should too) and there was a discount code (see, told you) that I forgot to use during checkout. Ugh, I was so mad at myself. I messaged asking if there was any way I could still use the code... and they adjusted it right away. Who does that??? Shandon does. So yes, more than ever, five stars all around -- prioritizing diversity and inclusion, customer service, and selection. The only hiccup so far was the local delivery. In the instructions, I asked for the items to be placed in my porch box. Instead, they rang the doorbell and left the bag at the door. So my husband got the bag (with his gift in it). If you've got a similar surprise gift situation, I would suggest picking up at the store instead -- something I should've been more careful about so I thought I'd include that here. Otherwise, everything else arrived as expected! read more

Every time I am in West Seattle during business hours I try to make a stop at Alair! I love the art, local goods, and funny items at their shop but through both owners, I've found it to be clean with friendly service too! I also love ordering online for shipping! read more

You can tell from the reviews that our neighborhood loves Alair and Alair loves our neighborhood right back. Alair has great cards, cute gifts, even fun kid's books. I was thrilled when they expanded next door and started selling clothes- affordable, everyday wardrobe options for kids, men and women that was sorely needed in West Seattle. A great destination if you're in West Seattle! read more

If someone told me to choose five things in this store for myself, I'd be there all day trying to narrow it down. A cute tee? A fun mug? Clever card? Useless but essential Knick-knack? Alair has what you need for a gift - for someone else or for you when you just want to treat yourself to something. (Yes, someone NEEDS the pencil with the sassy saying on it!) The shop isn't overwhelmingly large, nor is it too small for you to leave empty handed. The story is bright and airy and the displays are well done. read more

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Alair is easily the best gift shop in Seattle and dare I say the world! With their expanded card wall you'll have no trouble finding the perfect card for any occasion! And that's just the start, the store is full of lovely gifts from candles to books to keychains to clothing and sooooo much more! Don't have time to find the perfect gift? They've got you covered with a curated gift box in which the lovely folks at Alair do the heavy lifting for you! All this wouldn't be possible without the leadership of the lovely owner Shandon and her first class team. They all genuinely care about the community they serve and the community they've built. Visit Alair in West Seattle or online, you'll be glad that you did! read more

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Super cute shop in West Seattle! If you're looking for witty, pun-filled greeting cards, unique gifts for your hipster friends or even just your dad, (Father's Day is coming up) I highly recommend taking a trip to Alair. Items they have also include dog collars and baby items like books and clothing. Seriously, if you have gift needs for someone come here & you're bound to find something. The prices were decent too for a local shop. Always support local! Came here for a Yelp event and was thrilled to find a shop with similar quirky humor. Had a brief conversation with who I assume are the owners and they were both sweet and easy to talk to. Way bummed that there was a line to do the macrame demo but that doesn't go against my experience since it was a Yelp event, in which there was a disclaimer that you might miss out on certain things if you're not early! I would go back for that class but the price is a little steep - perhaps if it was a group payment. Of course we ended up buying our dog a new collar for $15 without the discount. read more

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Absolutely adore Alair and its owner, Shandon!!! She has impeccable, hilarious taste in gifts and a true appreciation for supporting local artisans. I love ordering online and sending my far-flung friends Alair gifts because the shop offers wonderful gift wrap too. read more

Operating hours are not honored. when I went to visit the shop, it was closed but the posted hours on the front door stated it would be open. And there is no sign saying will be back in 15 minutes, etc.. read more

This is such a cute little shop. Tons of items for personal or gifts. They have a few selection of stationary supplies but you can go next door and grab some shirts and hoodies for a unexpected cold day. read more

Alair is the best place to shop for gifts in Seattle. Let me share why. First, the owner of the shop is passionate about her mission to give people a chance to find fun and useful gifts for others and themselves. Beyond just "filling the shelves", she clearly works to provide an ever-changing variety of items, from sustainable sources, across a variety of price points. I'm on her email newsletter and it's unbelievable how much energy she puts into knowing her vendors. Real artists supply Alair. Great cards. Buy someone a birthday or baby or whatever card there and I promise it'll be the best one your recipient gets that month. She also has a perfect mix of "Seattle" items (especially West Seattle-specific) along with pop culture things like Ted Lasso or Friends or whatever is cool (I never know what's cool...but they do!). And now they have clothing! I'm a guy who doesn't really do much clothes shopping, and even I like looking at what she has. And there's even more there for women. I've lost track of all what I bought at Alair, and I'll keep shopping there. As a fan of West Seattle, I hope you'll visit and help keep this place going for many years to come! read more

I was looking for a gift shop while visiting Seattle and I'm so glad I went here! They carry items locally made which was what I was looking for. All items are reasonably priced. A must visit! read more

I visited Alair with a friend for a Yelp Elite event. My friend lives nearby the cute shop and spoke highly of it so I was glad to make the drive from Shoreline all the way to West Seattle for the event. The shop is chic and has every funny card you could imagine and cute gifty items for men, women, and even a few baby gift items. The prices are good for a small independent shop. They had a cute little patio out back which I wonder what is used for when there isn't an event. Due to the crowd I couldn't partake in the free macrame demo craft session however my friend assured me that Alair offers "girls nights" periodically which draw a more local and chill crowd of women with similar drinks/snacks/craft so we'll plan to attend one of those soon! read more

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Such an amazing little gift shop. If you like finding gems for gifts and gut laughing endlessly then you will be right at home here. A fantastic place and Shandon, the owner, is an awesome human always willingly to help. Now stop reading and go visit!! read more

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My favorite local boutique that has the sweetest owner (Shandon) and unique offering of gifts and trinkets. I like coming here for funny special occasion cards and gifts, jewelry, candles and t-shirts. Shandon is awesome and also open to special ordering something if you request. I've bought so many gifts from here and like being able to support a locally owned, woman owned business. read more

I can not believe I haven't posted a Yelp review for this business before now - in fact, I probably have and I bet it was glowing and all I can say is shine on you crazy diamond! This store has the most unique items in all of west seattle! They now (thanks to Dylan) have ALL of the coolest clothes! If I were made of money I would no doubt be quite cozy in the cash registers here, because I wouldn't have a need they couldn't fill! Their Candy Shoppe candies could feed my body while their books feed my mind...and I would keep sharing my love of all things Alair on their stationary! Go! Order a subscription box from their website! Fall in love with this store like I have! read more

Alair is - hands down - the best gift shop you'll find in the Seattle area. Shandon and her team are the most kind, incredible people you'll ever encounter and they truly love filling their store with unique items curated locally whenever possible. I love going into the store and how every area I look at has multiple items where I think "This would be PERFECT for so-and-so" and always wind up with more things to buy to gift than intended. Her selection ranges from the cat/dog lover to the TV fan, highly inappropriate to just the right delicate words, and has the right mix of ideas for those hard-to-please people in your life. The online store is also fantastic - things are shipped with great care and there's always a thank you on the invoice. Shandon's support of other local businesses and creators has been amazing as well - she is a true gem of Seattle! read more

Take it from a habitual gift-giver, Alair is just the best store ever. First, the owner Shandon is amazing. Aside from being incredibly friendly and impossibly helpful in finding your perfect gift, she's just an all-around great person. Second, her collection of items is truly one-of-a-kind. I've found each one of my girlfriends something unique and custom to their personality or an inside joke at one time or another. I love how Shandon is such a big part of the West Seattle neighborhood, supports local vendors, and gives back to the community. Not to mention Dylan the shop pup is pretty much the cutest ever. Come visit, I promise you'll walk out with presents for your friends, family, and yourself too. read more

Love this little store and the owner! I drive 45 minutes to go here and it's totally worth it! There is always something fun and different to get the person you don't know what to shop for. When you shop at Alair, you are getting 5 star service for a one of a kind item without the hassle of the mall and you get to SEE the gift verses buying something blind online. I HIGHLY recommend shipping at Alair for everything from holiday shopping to finding that person an item you just don't know what to get! read more

We drove completely out of the way to but some last minute gifts to take home, only to have the store close as we walked in. Literally. We hadn't even made it in the door when we were told the store was closing. It was 4:25, 35 minutes before the posted closing time. We will take our business elsewhere. Thanks! read more

Disneyland just lost it's reputation as the happiest place on earth. It is Alair, hands down!!!!!!! When you go in, ask to see the color walls on the back patio. Just another token of owner Shandon's eye for good things read more

These are unprecedented times and it's hard to know how to support one another. My sister in law has Down Syndrome and is a brittle diabetic. She's been isolated since the beginning of all this in order to keep her healthy. Shandon just opened her doors to Monika yesterday so she could shop before the store opened to the public. Monika prefers to communicate through cards and they are also very much her love language. She had time to herself to look through each one at Alair and find the next two months of cards for our family and friends. All our gratitude Shandon!! You are a gem in this community. read more

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My best friend lives in Seattle so I travel there often for work and to see her. We typically do shopping downtown because I like interesting boutiques. She took me here last time I visited a few weeks ago and I'm obsessed. Not only are the candles, shirts, etc all cute and chic, but the layout of the store is good. I hate going into to gift shops that feel cluttered and busy. I want to hang out here, the vibe is that good! I won't even get into the cards....one of a kind. This ain't no snoozy hallmark. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

This is my new favorite gift shop :) It speaks to both the side of me that is salty and hates the world and the part of me that is happy-go-lucky and loves silly things. It's not a huge space, but it's one of the few gifts shops I've been to where I understand everything there (i.e. no items where I'm like "who in the right mind would ever want this?"). I really hope this shop stays around for a long time - I think I've seen different stuff there all 3 times I've been in now so I expect that we'll be frequent patrons. Stop by here and then walk across the street for a drink at Prost - it will be a very good use of an afternoon. read more

I LOVE this store, so so much. They always have the perfect card for every occasion and it's like they are reading my mind with some of the cards! I know I can find the perfect gift here and send my sister so many gifts from Alair, that she asks to go the shop when she's in town for advance requests. If you haven't gone, you should. My only regret is that we moved from being 2 blocks away to a couple miles down the road. This is my absolute favorite shop in West Seattle. read more

I love this store and I love everything in it. It has the most unique and amazing gifts and every time I'm there I can't help but buy 1849921 things for myself too. Whoops. Great gifts for kids, dinner parties, birthdays etc. The vendors the owner works with are carefully selected with a focus on local and women owned businesses as well - bonus! The owner is a breath of fresh air too. The t shirt selection, and cards are probably my favorite items. Oh and candles. And wall art. Her events are ahhhhmaaaazing too! read more

Great selection of gifts and unique items for your home. there is something for everyone. Locally owned. The owner is often in the store and super helpful. I love coming here for a little retail therapy or gifts for friends and family. Check it out! read more

This year on my birthday, all four of my closest friends went (independently!) to Alair for my presents, because they know it's my favorite shop and they would find something there that would make me laugh and make me feel seen. They were right! And it's a testament that none of them even duplicated ideas! Alair is a community treasure with a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts that give back and lots of local indie makers (not to mention hilarious cards to make you feel better about pandemic life). I appreciate the local delivery during the pandemic, and the careful, deliberate reopening that shows genuine care for the community. And I love how when I go in looking for something as random as a pet bereavement card, they run to the back to get a new order that just came in so I can find the perfect thing. They care and it shows. And now they have clothes, too, that are size-inclusive and make me feel good. I love shopping there and always seem to find something that makes me smile. read more

I am so glad this business moved into the neighborhood! Shandon is an amazing addition to our community too. The store is great- she rotates the products so often I feel like I'm in a new store every time I go in! Any type of gift you need she has! Funny, cute, baby, cards, clothes, everything!! read more

Fantastic gift store! Visiting family here in Seattle and I'm from the Midwest. Great selection of small batch local 'made in America' items and gifts. Hilariously wonderful selection of unique gift items! Not your typical tourist shop - great selection of Seattle gifts as well. The owner is fabulous!! Love that she supports local artists. read more

Shandon's shop is amazing and she's a true gem. I'm obsessed with Alair's card collection & this place is my favorite. There's the perfect card for everyone and for every occasion; I love stocking up there. You'll find everything from hilarious books, notepads you never knew you couldn't live without, coffee cups, cocktail accessories, jewelry, etc, etc. Shandon is always there, smiling and laughing and is delightful to talk to. This boutique is the Neverland of gift shops. It's brilliant. Go, see for yourself, and tell all your friends. It really is the best in all the lands. read more

What a wonderful little shop. I wandered in here on a run with a friend while on a run and found this shop so charming. I promised to come back. Then I came back a few days later while on a run with a few other friends and again, promised I will come back! This shop has so much charm and personality. I love it. Such a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Finally, FINALLY came back with my daughter and was finally able to do some shopping. So happy to have Alair in the neighborhood. Such a gem. read more

This is a little overdue, as I hardly ever post on yelp, but Alair is really deserving of a 5 star review. I love supporting local businesses and this one is no exception. They have a a store filled with great gift ideas and local finds. They curate and stock many fun and whimsical trinkets - it's worth a visit if you're in West Seattle. The best part is their customer service. I have a message board display purchased from Alair that was missing some of the letters/symbols. It was obviously an issue with the manufacturer and not with the shop, but when I reached out to the owner, she took care of it right away. I stopped by a couple days later and they had the missing letters ready for me (they took them out of another box). They made it a really easy and pleasant experience and I was able to use the message board as planned for a birthday event. I'm so happy to have discovered this boutique in the neighborhood! read more

The most awesome store ever. I laugh out loud every time I'm in there. It's my go-to gift shop for all the people in my life!!

Alair gift shop is my happy place- if only I lived in Seattle and could spend every day there! Sadly, I'm across the country and have to live through the website... but that is ALMOST as good! The products are perfect for literally anybody on your Christmas list (or birthday, or anniversary, or Wednesday). The products are so unique and the service is amazing- shipping speed was SO fast, and the owner is so helpful it feels like she's your best friend. This business is glorious- I'm addicted. read more

Alair is a new neighborhood gift store in West Seattle on California Street. Dropped by to find a few Christmas gifts and was not disappointed. Found a very cool wall clock I can use at work at a very good price. Found some unique cards too. Shandon the show owner was helpful but not pushy which I like. Two thumbs up! read more