In 1969, wine connoisseurs Emile and Stephanie Ninaud opened Champion Wine Cellars, the first wine specialty shop in Washington. Today, the store is owned by wine connoisseur and former wine director at Cafe Campagne Erin Lyman. Champion Wine Cellars carries wines from around the world and offers an approachable, budget-conscious, high-quality selection of wines. Grab individual bottles or pick up a case that includes a wine for every occasion.

Owned by Marlo Miyashiro, The Handmade Showroom is a stylish, curated gift shop that carries goods made by artists and designers from the Pacific NW and beyond. The store provides a thoughtful alternative to mass-produced goods and showcases high-quality, handcrafted, and unique items. Visit them on the 3rd floor of the Pacific Place Shopping Center in Downtown Seattle.

Owned by Monika Mathews, QueenCare is a skincare and beauty supply store that carries a curated selection of handcrafted, aromatherapeutic skincare products, candles, and more. Monika says each product is infused with good energy, love, and natural products to help you and your loved ones heal and uplift your mood while leaving your body feeling luxurious. A portion of the proceeds at QueenCare supports youth programming in the Seattle/King County area.

Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery was created as a multi-use safe haven for marginalized artists. Located in White Center and opened by Jake Prendez and Judy Avitia-Gonzalez in 2018, Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery hosts art exhibitions and workshops along with spoken word, music, and arts events. Nepantla is also home to a unique gift shop where you can buy prints from artists, T-shirts, art reproductions on canvas, and more.

In the fall of 1995, after moving back to Seattle from Tokyo, Binko and John Bisbee opened KOBO Shop and Gallery in the historic Loveless Building, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. In 2004, Binko and John realized their dream of opening a second location of their artisan gallery in the historic Higo Variety Store in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Both shops feature art, fine crafts, and design from Japan and the Northwest.

In the fall of 1995, after moving back to Seattle from Tokyo, Binko and John Bisbee opened KOBO Shop and Gallery in the historic Loveless Building, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. In 2004, Binko and John realized their dream of opening a second location of their artisan gallery in the historic Higo Variety Store in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Both shops feature art, fine crafts, and design from Japan and the Northwest.

If you’re a fan of Amaro (Amaricano and Amaricano Bianca), Queen Anne distillery Fast Penny Spirits produces the tasty spirit on site. Owners Jamie Hunt and Holly Robinson launched their first product for Fast Penny Spirits in 2020. Dedicated to sustainability, Fast Penny Spirits bottles with recycled glass and reclaimed corks and packages with eco-friendly materials. Shop classic cocktail kits to make every drink at home perfect, or attend their online pairing classes!

In the early 1980s, Mary Wesley realized that there were no Black florists in her community. So, she went back to school, acquired the necessary skills, and opened up Flowers Just 4-U where she has been arranging flowers for all occasions since 1984. Flowers Just 4-U has an expansive array of roses, flowers, plants, and gifts. Their experienced staff can work with you to create a one-of-a-kind arrangement.

Gini Wingard-Phillips started Math ‘n’ Stuff in 1993 to change peoples’ minds about math and encourage life-long learning. Today, her daughter Mikaela Wingard-Phillips is working to carry on what her mother started. At Math ‘n’ Stuff, you’ll find shelves full of a selection of books, brainteasers, puzzles, toys, and more that bring learning and fun together. Gini and Mikaela have a mission to engage, inspire, and empower their community to learn, play, and solve problems every day.

Seattle’s self-declared “most charming toy store” is co-owned by Brittney Geleynse and Ashley Church. Clover’s huge selection of children’s toys, games, costumes and even miniature instruments make it fun and easy for kids to be kids!

Ventures Marketplace is an eclectic gift shop featuring the artisan goods of Ventures nonprofit entrepreneurs working to improve their lives through small business ownership. It also serves as a business incubator for small and micro businesses.

Whatever the season or occasion, you’ll receive one-on-one styling and assistance from the team at Rabecca Onassis Boutique. The curated selection at this neighborhood boutique features feminine dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes, and more. Owner Frilancy Hoyle always dreamt of owning her own women’s clothing boutique since she moved to the United States from Zambia.

Owned by Lisa Michaud, Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment offers a warm and inviting place where everyone can shop for quality clothes at great prices. It is the only consignment store in the region that specializes in plus-size women’s clothing.

Housed in a retired 1920s firehouse, Station 7 was previously active with the Seattle Fire Department until 1970. Today, Station 7 is a home and dry goods shop that sources local, handmade goods, often from woman-owned businesses. Station 7 owner Lauren Tilden curates a wide variety of goods and gifts ranging from home goods to books and stationery and more.

Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry offers custom, made-to-order pieces for the elegant, ethical, environmentally conscious consumer. Valerie designs and creates her stunning pieces using conflict-free diamonds, gemstones, and almost 100% recycled metals. Customers are invited to visit her working jewelry studio!

At their beautiful, bright clothing and accessories boutique, Velouria, Chika Eustace and Cat Wilcox feature small-production, independent designers from the U.S. and Canada. They are dedicated to supporting unique, modern design and to fostering meaningful relationships with their featured designers.

Wazhma Samizay has been running her wonderfully quirky boutique, Retail Therapy, since 2002 — the first boutique on Capitol Hill’s Pike Street corridor. Retail Therapy specializes in clothing, gifts, jewelry, cards, art, and accessories made by small independent artists and designers. With 19 years of being in business, Wazhma has created a community-driven space that proves anyone can benefit from a little retail therapy.

Longtime friends Kaitlin Uemura and Kaitlin Madriaga opened Sairen in 2020, three years after launching their Morning Siren clothing line. Located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, Sairen's goal is to serve people looking to take their style to the next level with handmade, design-driven products. In addition to offering carefully-curated, one-of-a-kind clothing items and accessories, Sairen boasts an eclectic mix of goods made in Japanese, Hawaii, and locally in Seattle.