No Malls Required

Blackbird Apothecary

For your bearded beau
5465 Leary Ave NW, blackbirdballard.com
Baxter of California shave set, $66

Curtis Steiner

For one-of-a-kinds
5349 Ballard Ave NW, curtissteiner.com
Handmade necklace with antique beads, $160

Clover Toys

For junior engineers
5333 Ballard Ave NW, clovertoys.com
Catamaran construction set by Haba, $35

Trouvaille

For the wannabe baker 
5335 Ballard Ave NW, trouvailleluckyfind.com
Cinnamon– and honey-scented candle by Greenmarket Purveying Co., $22 

Card Kingdom

For the big kids in your life
5105 Leary Ave NW, cardkingdom.com
Settlers of Catan board game, $38

Kavu

For snazzy outdoorsmen
5419 Ballard Ave NW, kavu.com
Colored canvas vest, $75

Published in the 67 Things Every Seattleite Must Do issue of Seattle Met.