Located in a somewhat new storefront, this West Seattle gem packs a lot of goodness into a tiny…read morespace. Be sure and look underneath the furniture, and at the eye level and above shelving in order to peruse all the found treasures of tables, chairs, small home decor and personal accessories. Lots of mid-century madness. My sense is that 90% of the items are once-loved, and all are in excellent condition. I scouted for well over 30 minutes before adopting the cutest brass holiday reindeer to add to my Christmas collection. It's truly a trove, interestingly executed and pleasingly presented. Scott was fun to chat with, and prices, fair and realistic.

I think in order to have the best experience possible, a bookstore must have at least a few of the…read morefollowing traits: * Great selection. Duh. * A separate, "secret" nook in the back that houses all the real gems * That great book smell that hits you when you walk through the door * One or more store cats (must be friendly and allow petting) * Two stories (this is just icing, really) * A small staff that really knows their stuff * Enough room to walk between stacks without feeling claustrophobic or crowded Arundel's might be the closest I've come to finding the perfect bookstore. They don't have a cat, but they make up for it in spades with - are you ready for this? - a windy staircase and books to the ceiling! Swoon. I could spend the whole day here. Last time I spied the complete Nancy Drew series (behind glass!) but decided on an old Mark Twain instead. Love, love, love this store.

Jewel of a bookstore tucked in the Alexis Hotel with exterior access from 1st ave. They have all…read moresorts of new listings, tons of antique and specialty books. Super friendly staff that has helped me find many new authors, genres and series. They have a massive wearhouse and can get in any title you are looking for. If they can't, and it has only happened once, they will find you someone who can help you.

Lovely fruits and veggies and flowers stand right in the heart in Bellevue. Picked up some fresh…read morepeonies while we toured the Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm. The veggies are grown locally and cut/picked freshly. The flowers are beautifully arranged, priced at $20/bundle. The flowers are good quality. Staff is friendly. They accept cash and card.

Tons of produce to pick from- fruits and vegetables. They are on the same property (same owners…read moreprobably) as the blueberry farm which is very convenient. Everything is reasonably priced. Unsure of their products are organic since it wasn't explicitly labeled. Have already eaten some of the produce and has tastes super yummy and fresh!

I have been using buddha bath body butter for years now. I have very fond memories of my first time…read morein Seattle with my friend that has passed now. I've been purchasing their products online. Last October, I ordered one large and one small container of body butter. The small was in coconut which I really liked, so I ordered a large of the coconut. I went through all the butter and opened the large one of coconut, however it had no scent. I contacted them and I'm sorry to say, customer service is terrible. Shari, was very short and curt. I love supporting small businesses, but I will definitely find another to support. Check your products as soon as you get them to fix the problem then and there.

I LOVE their products!…read more I have been using Buddha Bath moisturizer exclusively for over two years and never grow tired of their scents. They smell clean and crisp- not overly perfumed or muddy. Lilac smells like lilacs, lemon smells like lemon and Seattle Rain? It smells like heaven. I was incredibly late picking up my order and the owner, Shari, was so gracious and kind. You can tell she's passionate about the quality of her products. We geeked out over blends and scents- I could have hung out with her for hours. This brand is a Seattle gem!

Such a fun team building experience. Our time was full of laughter, energy and we walked away with…read morea beautiful candle.

super fun candle making experience! noir luxe is located in belltown, so it can be a little tough…read morefor finding parking. customer service was great, and nevaeh walked me and my friend through how to make our candles. we first chose our vessels (jars) and then passed different scents around to see which ones we liked. you can choose up to three scents to combine. im really happy with how my candle came out and it smells amazing. i created a lychee white tea bergamot candle. some notes - it smells suuuuper strong in there with so many scents going on that i started getting a headache (which isn't their fault) but you definitely have to step outside to really smell the scent you are creating. one note is the process itself can get a little messy, since they just have the bottles open for us to sniff. it got my hands quite oily; wondering if there's a better method for sniff test? overall really fun activity!

Such a fun experience to try in Seattle!…read more The staff were outstanding, with Mikey in particular going above and beyond! He made the whole process a blast, walking us through each step with energy and enthusiasm that kept things fun and easy to follow. Even while assisting multiple guests at once, he made sure we always felt supported and never left waiting. Once you're familiar with the process, you'll select a vessel and explore 30+ scent options displayed along a scent wall. The team helps you discover which fragrances blend well together to create your ideal combination. This is where Mikey's expertise really shined! He suggested scents I hadn't considered, and they worked beautifully with my favorite scents. After creating your perfect scent ratio, the oils are blended into wax, and left to set for 2-3 hours. Prices were comparable to other handmade candles you find at farmers markets, plus ELM uses a coconut apricot wax. Be sure to book a reservation, they fill up quick!

What a perfect place to do candle making, in addition to making your own reed diffuser, room spray…read moreand wax melts! I know Elm Candle through work and remembered some of my work colleagues coming here to do a team bonding event. My girl friend was turning 30 and said she would be doing a birthday activity here! Our scent specialist, Mikey was super helpful! They had everything prepared for our ladies to partake in the session and the instructions were on the card which was super cute since it also had a 'Thank You' at the back in support of their small business. You put your name and select which item you want to make. I chose a room spray since I have SO MANY candles at home! Mikey had us choose which container (room spray only had one kind) but candles had a variety. I wanted to make the reed diffuser initially but they were sold out! Next, they had a variety of scents on the wall so you could write those on your card and star your faves! Coffee beans were provided to help with your nose since you smell so many scents! Mikey was so patient with all of us and walked us through the process! I was super pleased with my scents. He evaluated each of our cards, asked us what kinds of scents we are into, and then gathered 3-4 essential oils to smell -- you can mix and match. You can omit one or add another depending on your preferences. We left with cute little bags! It was such a wonderful experience! It's a little pricey but definitely worth it.

It's nice how Nordstrom offers different boutiques of brands at its Bellevue location, allowing you…read moreto shop for that specific brand, but use and/or accrue your Nordstrom rewards. It's the best of both worlds, and that's very much the case at David Yurman at Nordstrom. The David Yurman boutique at Bellevue's Nordstrom is located in fine jewelry and has its own area with four glass cases of women's and men's jewelry. The selection is not large, but they have all the classic favorites along with its trendier and seasonal ones. The employee was very helpful. She allowed me to try on the cross cable bracelet that I received, in addition to other pieces that would go with the bracelet. She was very knowledgeable about the different items, explaining what metals, stones and materials made up certain pieces. If you're a fan of David Yurman jewelry, but are a Nordstrom shopper, this boutique is a great place to shop at versus the David Yurman store in Bell Square.

Where do I even begin. In addition to having an outstanding collection, they genuinely care about…read moreeach customer as they know they are making an investment. I first went to them requesting my parents wedding rings to be merged and redesigned and from the get go they showed immense care when crafting the piece. Everything is done collaboratively and the owner, Richard, is easily one of the most personable people I have ever met. You never feel pressured and the entire process is a conversation. They did such a wonderful job that when it came time for my partner to propose he went in and they helped him design my dream ring. Together we then went back once more to pick out our weddings bands and I was able to find a custom piece and my fiancé found the perfect ring which they made extra special by inlaying part of his grandfather's wedding band into it. Incredible service, excellent people, highest quality inventory.

Very Very best experience at Nicole and Turgeon-Raine Jeweler…read more Nicole was very professional and went above and beyond to find my particular piece. The experience coming into the store was professional and luxurious, and I found the perfect dream piece. We look forward to being longtime customers and doing more business with Nicole and Turgeon- Rain. Best Jewelers in Washington.