Love this store! Was glad to ha s found its been my go to for natural jewelry and the best incense…read morein town! I was recently able to do a healing session too which felt amazing!

Here in the corner of the second floor of the Broadway Alley building is another entry on the…read moreshortlist of good vibes hotspots in Capitol Hill. Before you go to Sankofa Boutique, take the time to look up a little bit about its story in local news articles. It is a rare feel-good narrative about a small independent business started, owned, and operated by a Black woman as a labor of love for both her own interests and the community around her. Sankofa Boutique features one of the best selections of crystals and other semiprecious gemstones in the Seattle area. All are painstakingly labeled with names and information, and the shopkeeper can often offer helpful thoughts on each. Prices are very fair value for what you get, especially in such an expensive neighborhood. The selection of lovely jewelry, interesting trinkets, candles, incense, hand-selected basic witchcraft/magic kits, and other New Age miscellanea is also outstanding. Books and Tarot/oracle decks are not Sankofa's niche (unsurprisingly considering how many other places in the area cover it instead), but the small selection there still offers some good options. This store also specializes in African imports (hence the name "Sankofa," often used for businesses and organizations built around African heritage, from a word in the Ghanaian Twi language about returning to the past to retrieve ancestral wisdom), and I recently purchased a beautiful Kenyan Maasai beaded leather cuff here. Not only is it physically comfortable, but to my spiritual senses it is a solid source of good energy. Cherika, the proprietor, has clearly painstakingly cultivated an atmosphere of cozy serenity and emotional warmth tucked away here in this little shop. She is also unfailingly kind and generous of spirit with patrons; she treats newcomers and passersby cordially and maintains great relationships with regular customers and community figures. Sankofa Boutique is an excellent choice for spending a little time browsing the small wonders of a cozy and kind corner of Capitol Hill, especially if you want to lighten your coinpurse in exchange for some exciting new treasures.

Watson Kennedy Fine Living is a very specific type of gift shop - it's lotion and candle focused,…read moreorganized by color and extremely scented. The strength of the scent is frankly overwhelming to the point it's unpleasant to browse and the shop could do with an air purifier if it's simply the byproduct of the items carried. The service was friendly but I couldn't stay in the shop for long and the scent lingered on my clothes for about ten minutes. Those with sensitivities likely won't do well, but for those who like strongly secreted spaces, Watson Kennedy is your store.

I love this store and have been here before but the lady working here yesterday was so rude. She…read morecouldn't have made us feel less welcome. I asked her about the fragrances and she said that wasn't their specialty but then it actually it is because they have other sense around the store like candles and lotions. I would give the store five stars because they have so many cute little knickknacks and beautiful cards and memorabilia of Seattle and it's located next to the inn at the market hotel next-door to Sushi Kashiba which is amazing.

Cute store with a decent stock of plants ranging from common to uncommon. However, I don't think…read morethe attendant knew much about their merchandise when asked to identify plants with no labels as they could not provide a clear answer, not a huge deal but...it's a plant store. Other than that, its a good selection of plants but be careful. Upon close investigation, some plants have mealy bugs, particularly the p. brandtianums (theyre so pretty, too). This is the sort of inspective rigor I'd expect a plant store to have down, and it's understood that some may sneak past QC, but once you see one plant in store that has it, it's not hard to wonder if some may have it too. In summation, bring some knowledge going in because they have a good selection and repot ASAP, spray bug repellant and quarantine plants when buying from this store. So the owner has replied and agreed she sells plants with bugs! Good luck! EDIT: So the owner has replied in the most uncalled for manner. Read the owners classist response for yourself. Changed the rating to reflect the situation.

Florence truly sparked my love for plants! I have a small collection now that started with this…read moreMonstera that I bought in March, also pictured two months later when it was ready for a new pot, both purchased from Florence I was never a plant person for years but became so inspired after finding Florence and love my new hobby caring for my plant babies! Not only does Florence have a great selection of plants, they also have great home items; candles, soaps, decor, etc. It's hard not to buy the whole store!

We stumbled upon Indoor Sun Shoppe during the Fremont Sunday Market and honestly it might have been…read morethe best accidental detour of the whole outing. This place is stunning. Like, stop-in-your-tracks, take-a-slow-lap-just-to-take-it-all-in stunning. The selection is incredible and the space itself is just lush and beautiful. It's the kind of plant store that makes you want to become a more responsible plant parent immediately (or if you are already plant nerds, it's heaven). Whether you're a serious horticulture person or just someone who likes wandering through something green and alive, this is worth your time. I went in with no agenda and left very inspired (and may have carried something home). A true gem.

It's an inspiring place to be with outstanding people at your service, You see plants you have…read morenever seen before and get to know how to care for them as well

Stopped by for the Mad Scientist mixology class here. If you're even remotely interested in…read morecocktails or mocktails, the Mad Scientist Mixology Class is an experience you shouldn't miss. We had an absolute blast from start to finish. What I loved most was how hands-on and interactive the class was. They provide recipe reference cards if you want guidance, but they also encourage you to experiment, get creative, and build cocktails your own way in their "lab." It felt less like a class and more like being a bartender for the day. The selection of ingredients was incredible--from an extensive range of spirits, liqueurs, and mixers to an impressive collection of dehydrated fruits, herbs, and spices. Learning how to use these ingredients to infuse flavor into cocktails was fascinating, and the smoking techniques they demonstrated added another level of creativity to the experience. A special shoutout to Jen, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire session fun and approachable, whether you were a beginner or an experienced cocktail enthusiast. Another thing I really appreciated is that they offer both cocktail and mocktail options, making the experience enjoyable for everyone. They also host private events and team-building sessions at office locations (where permitted), which would make for such a fun and unique work event. I can't wait to do this again. Whether you're planning a date night, a get-together with friends, or a team outing, this is an experience I'd wholeheartedly recommend.

We came for the 'Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab'. You start off choosing a name and donning a lab coat…read moreso everyone is on the same level. I kept thinking of Chevy Chase saying "doctor. Doctor. " I was a little worried this wasn't an instructional mixology class, but I ended up liking all three of my creations as well as those of the others in class. Everyone had a blast! Jen helped us with ingredients and processes like smoking. We stuck around a bit and chatted and the group (which included strangers that are now new friends) intends to come back for another class.

I am fortunate to have this center in my neighborhood. I have bought many things over the years. I…read morereceived a text recently alerting me to a unbelievable sale they were having on their citrus trees. I bought a Meyer lemon tree from MGC about 10 years ago (previous owner) and it did really well bearing fruit each year. I was anticipating citrus trees on sale that maybe had seen their day but no was I pleasantly surprised. The citrus trees were all in healthy condition and all of them were bearing fruit. I quickly bought one. The staff is very nice and will help you with your purchase to your car. The Center has healthy plants, flowers, trees, shrubs and garden products. They also have a gift store next door so if you need a gift for yourself, hostess gift or greeting cards they have a good selection.

We had a great first time experience here. They were all very nice and willing to help…read more Shout out to Blake for taking the time to answer questions about which trees we should consider for our sunny deck, Sandra for drilling holes in our newly purchased large pots and Ben for a delightful and easy delivery of the 2 trees we bought. We'll be back hopefully towards the Fall as Sandra mentioned they have end of season sales some times. Highly recommend this place!

I was delighted to receive this gorgeous bouquet of flowers that was expertly prepared with my cats…read morein mind. The owner chose flowers that are safe and non-toxic for cats. I really appreciate her attention to detail and floral expertise. Wallingford is lucky to have such a stellar small business in their neighborhood. Check it out for yourself!

I love getting flowers from here!! Such a cute and inviting place. Everything is reasonably priced,…read morethey have gorgeous plants, flowers, and arrangements. As well as cutesy little gifts and trinkets too. They are super friendly; the lady there gave us hand-written instructions on how to take of our plants!! You must come and visit this lovely neighborhood floral shop!

Recently stopped by the shop on a whim while walking around the area and loved the concept of…read morepicking your own bouquet. I thought the prices were reasonable! The mini bouquets had a beautiful minimalist look without costing so much. This would be a great spot to pick out an aesthetically pleasing bouquet for a friend / loved one on a whim. Plus, supporting a local business is a plus :) My friends and I met the owner Mick - loved his energy. Will def be back!

A pretty interesting floral shop where you can build your own bouquet. The selection was slightly…read morelimited, but overall was okay. Staff were friendly and helpful. The price for what you get is alright. I'm sure you could find better shops, but if you're in the area it could be cool to check out