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 :)

Perfect place to get some unique local gifts! I grabbed some fun postcards to share. It's a nice…read morelocation right off the street and easy access up to Pike Place

Cute store. Pricey, the same as the rest of Seattle is for no good reason…read more They were helpful when I was looking for a specific item. Cool.

Elliott Bay is by far one of the best bookstores you can visit in Seattle for literary lovers or…read morethose just looking to chill and stay dry. Street parking will be your best here and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a very spacious setup with books organized nicely by genre. Prices here are very reasonable and their selection is pretty diverse. You could definitely spend a good couple hours here just perusing everything. If you are ever looking for a book in the Seattle area, this spot should be first on your list!

We were so lucky to even find parking near Elliot Bay Book it made our trip that much more…read moreseamless. Visiting Seattle it was my mission to check out local bookstores and as soon you enter Elliot Bay Book you are greeted with shelves and shelves of books. It can overwhelming but it was really nicely organized, I was looking for a specific book I just finished on my e-reader and wanted to get a trophy, I searched and couldn't find it so came up to a book buyer and they mentioned that didn't have any in stock. Everyone was super friendly and they even had a cute little cafe in the book store but I opted not to get anything, which was a shock for me. Definitely want to come back it's just so beautiful in there.

I am a tourist from montana and I have a love for Japanese things and I love this store so much…read more The owner has some of the best art I've seen in a while she drew most of the art everything from postcards to framed art pieces and her and her sister were very nice theres a ton of glass items which looked beautiful but I didn't get any due to the distance ill have to go home it might break. I spend probably $150 on items here and I went back a second time because I loved it the first time so much. it was in the 2nd floor down had to go down 2 flights of stairs so its a hidden gem down there but if you have the ability to stop by do so. Im headed home soon and Im glad I got items from a country and culture I love so much.

Staff: The man who owns the store was so incredibly nice…read more We chatted for a while and he shared some details about the store. 5 star customer service for sure. Quality/Quantity: They have ton of really great authentic Japanese items. Value: They have really good prices. I was able to pick up a really cool drawing of Otani that his wife drew in a frame for only $20 ($12 without the frame). When you buy anything baseball they throw in a cool card celebrating when Babe Ruth visited Japan. Outside be sure to check out the many Japanese books that they sell for only $1.00. Overall: This store is awesome and I definitely plan to come again the next time I visit.

If you've ever wanted your life to be slightly more adorable, Robot Vs. Sloth in downtown Seattle…read moreis your place. This little gift shop is packed with irresistibly cute designs by local artist Lauren Rudeck who created the spot as a place to showcase and sell her fun and twee animal art! You can get all sorts of goodies here that feature her original designs, from t-shirts to magnets, stickers, kitchen towels, enamel pins, toys, and all sorts of quirky goodies. Even better, proceeds from sales help support sloth rescue in Costa Rica! This is your chance to buy local and do some good. The gifts here are perfect for anyone on your list. I mean, who wouldn't want a cartoon of a robot fighting a sloth on their fridge or stuck to their laptop? I adore the greeting cards, which make unique notes of cheer for friends and family. Plus, it feels extra nice to support a small local artist while you're snagging a few smiles for yourself or friends. I always come to shop here whenever I'm in Seattle not just to soak up the cuteness, but to buy a few things and leave feeling like the world is a slightly funnier, fluffier place. Warning: you might also leave with more stuff than you intended, but it's totally worth it.

Robot vs. Sloth was one of my favorite discoveries in Seattle. The shop is packed with clever,…read morequirky designs, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It was impossible to leave empty-handed! When I got home, I ran into a small issue with one of my purchases, and their team quickly went above and beyond to address the situation. Great products, genuinely kind people, and exactly the kind of small business you hope to stumble across while traveling. Five stars from this happy customer. If this is what happens when robots and sloths join forces, I'm all in. :)

Shopping in Burien, Washington…read more.. My high school classmate showed me this cute shop. We walked over after having lunch nearby where street parking was free. Paper Delights was a delight! There were many cute things and practical stationery items. I got some bunny greeting cards since I knew that they would fit in my carry-on luggage. I enjoyed looking at the bunny plushies, beautiful jewelry and all kinds of cool gift items! We'll be back, especiallysince servicewas friendly and helpful!

Quiet All things in…read moreorder Cutesy items Color coded Serene Clean Nice corner shop

I didn't think there was a top notch stationery store in Seattle, but I was wrong! Now, you may be…read morethinking of Paper Luxe, but you have to pay an arm and a leg at Paper Luxe for a card worth buying. At Portage Bay Goods, they only charge an arm. Kidding but also not kidding? Stationery is an expensive hobby, but the prices are a bit higher here compared to other big city independent stationery/gift stores I've seen in the last six months. I'm only talking $1-$1.5 difference, but when specialty cards usually start at $4-$5, that's a 20% price difference. Do with what you will. I still love to pick up some stationery everywhere I go, and Portage Bay Goods has a fantastic collection. The cards are fairly diverse in style and sense of humor, along with a nice array of cute and endearing cards. If you're looking for serious cards / letterpress / wedding-style paper, this is probably not the place for you (go check out Pike Street Letterpress!), but this is a great one-stop shop for all other stationery lovers.

What a nice surprise in Fremont, WA. I am a stationary fanatic and I found Portage Bay Goods to…read morehave very unique stationeries that I have not seen anywhere else. Overall I would say prices are reasonable, I'm leaving as a happy customer.

Gorgeous little gem of a store with the most interesting paper goods, pens, cards, and letterpress…read moreart.

We buy cards of all kinds here: birthday, thank you, holidays. So many thoughtful stationary and…read morewriting instrument gifts for the word nerd in your life. (and don't sleep on the hand-marbled wrapping paper ... a personal fav)