Elements of Style

Why Is It So Hard to Get the Right Gift?

Capitol Hill-based company Knack puts customers in the customizable gift-giving driver's seat.

9:00am By Rosin Saez

Shutter Report

Indie Kitchen Shop in U Village Is Closing

After 42 years Mrs. Cook's will hang up her apron in January. (Meanwhile, this former shopgirl pens a goodbye note.)

11/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Homeopathic Homies

8 Apothecaries That Cure What Ails You, Naturally

Teas and tinctures, skin care and herbal remedies—here's a roundup of shops that help you with all that self-care you've been putting off.

10/30/2018 By Anne Dennon

Retail Therapy

Beyond Remedies, Seattle Apothecaries Cultivate Community

The best thing to find in apothecaries isn’t necessarily something stored on shelves.

10/29/2018 By Anne Dennon Edited by Rosin Saez

Highly Accessorized

11 Gadgets to Help Posh Up Your Pot

Lavish goods—hempseed soap, cannabis-inspired scents, sleek lighters—to elevate one’s weed needs.

10/16/2018 By Rosin Saez

Seasonal Wish List

10 Must-Haves for Fall

As the leaves start to turn and mornings get a little bit brisker, here's what we're coveting in the season of scarves and pumpkin spice lattes.

10/08/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Shopping Spree

10 Unique Seattle Shops

Gifts and gags, baubles and boards—find it all at these retail gems.

09/21/2018 By Rosin Saez and Darren Davis

Culinary Tomes

Seattle's New Fall Cookbooks

We live in uncertain, performative, but ultimately tasty times—as evidenced by these new food tomes from local authors.

09/11/2018 By Rebekah Denn

Elements of Style

Kathy Hattori Gets Technical with Natural Dyes

Dyeing seems like romantic hippie craft, but the Botanical Colors founder proves it's exacting too.

08/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Summer Style

13 Things You Need Before Hitting the Beach

When it comes to beach gear, these local shops have everything you could possibly need. (Take that, LA.)

07/05/2018 By Jaime Archer

Creation Station

A Craft Arts Studio with Classes Arrives in the U District

It's called StudioLife. It will make you feel like living that Martha Stewart craft life. It opens July 7.

07/05/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Shop Around

Down-Under Wonders at Pike Place

The lower labyrinth of shops lining the market’s back corridors holds a myriad of odds and ends—the quirkier the better.

06/19/2018 By Rosin Saez Photography by Amber Fouts

Shop Around

Cool Market Finds at Pike Place

The array of neat stuff on sale here is staggering; here, a few favorites from some new-school vendors.

06/19/2018 By Rosin Saez Photography by Amber Fouts

Psst: He's Good on Neckties

What to Get Dad for Father's Day 2018

Let us gift guide the way...

06/13/2018 By Katheryn Grice and Rosin Saez

Warm Weather Wish List

The Met Set: 5 Shop Talk Must-Haves for June

Stylish summer wardrobe additions, from hats to Seattle-made dresses.

06/07/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2018

Don't Know What to Get Mom? We've Got You.

From cookware to stylish jewelry to fresh flowers.

05/02/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Sales & Events

Wear What When: April 10–16

This week dive into spring fashion tips from Seattle Styled, party with Bahtoh at LoveCity Love for its one-year anniversary, and see to your greenery needs ...

04/09/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Barstool Dispatch

Left Bank Is the New Breed of Seattle Wine Bar

South Park has a tiny new natural-focused wine bar. (Don’t worry, it has Rainier.)

04/03/2018 By Stefan Milne

Bike Brews

5 Spots to Combine Your Love of Bicycles and Beer

Bike cafes continue to sprout up. Here’s where to find them.

03/27/2018 By Stefan Milne

Gilty Pleasures

Stay Golden in Gilded Jewelry

These days gold jewelry is everywhere. And Seattle is hailing its gilded return with hardware that’s both elegant and bold.

01/25/2018 By Rosin Saez

Shopping & Trends

Why Is It So Hard to Get the Right Gift?

Indie Kitchen Shop in U Village Is Closing

8 Apothecaries That Cure What Ails You, Naturally

Beyond Remedies, Seattle Apothecaries Cultivate Community

11 Gadgets to Help Posh Up Your Pot

10 Must-Haves for Fall

10 Unique Seattle Shops

Seattle's New Fall Cookbooks

Kathy Hattori Gets Technical with Natural Dyes

13 Things You Need Before Hitting the Beach

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