Since we’re moving into the holiday season still all pandemic-y and virus-y, now is a great time to support local businesses as you SHIP your gifts to extended family, PICK UP food and quarantine, and hunker down for the holidays. Just to be helpful, I put together a list of some local Seattle (or regional) businesses for you to window shop, so to speak!
Food
Smashbox – Curated grazing boxes, yum! Perfect for those cozy afternoons, sitting around, drinking a glass of wine https://www.readysetsmashbox.com/
Green Apple Catering will help you get ready for the holidays (or get a care package to delivery to someone socially distant) https://www.greenappleec.com/
Salt and Straw – Local yes, but also up and down the West Coast now. How many times have I sent someone a Pints Package?!? Easy to shop online (but you might end up sending yourself some pints too) https://saltandstraw.com/
Pickney Cookies – Ships nationwide https://lovethesecookies.com/
Lowrider Baking Company – Pickup in Central District https://www.lowridercookiecompany.com/
Hello Robin (can you tell I am a cookie monster?) – Gift cards or pick up https://www.hellorobincookies.com/
Witness Bar – Comfort food to take with you, oh my http://witnessbar.com/
Olmste(a)d – Gift card and takeout, but any menu with pork belly on it is a winner for me https://www.olmsteadseattle.com/
Wood Shop BBQ – Food trucks all over and pick up in Central District (they did an awesome smoked turkey last weekend), special order https://www.thewoodshopbbq.com/
Stuff
Oiselle – Comfy activewear by and for women athletes https://www.oiselle.com/
Pip and Lola Soaps – Okay, they were originally from Pacific NW but migrated to PA. But the soaps! https://www.pipandlola.com/natural-soaps
Everything Elderberry – I didn’t even know this was a thing, but okay! https://everythingelderberry.ecwid.com/
Viva Verde Home – oh, browse all of the fun home goods https://www.vidaverdehome.com/
East And Fir – Handmade soy candles https://www.etsy.com/shop/EastAndFir
Shipwreck Apiaries – A Honeybee goods company https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShipwreckApiaries
Misha Zadeh – Paper, Home and Textiles http://www.mishazadeh.com/mishashop
Between Friends Consignment — a high-end consignment shop, you’ll always walk out of there with a fabulous find! https://www.bfconsignment.com/
Make Art
Board and Brush – Want to make a cool wood sign? How fun would it be to have a virtual workshop for a group of people you haven’t seen recently? https://boardandbrush.com/
AR Workshop – Feeling like an art project? So many choices…Grab a kit and go! https://www.arworkshop.com/seattle/
BE Art
Milk & Honey Photography – When was the last time you got family photos? https://www.mandhphotography.com/
Light N Life Studios – They make it sooooo easy to do holiday photos for the family https://lifenlightphoto.com/holiday-workshop
Wedgewood Drama Studio – Wanna see your little punkin act? Here’s where that can start (socially distantly, of course) https://wedgwooddrama.com/
Valhalla – Helps you make music https://valhalladsp.com/
Buy Art
Untreated – Amazing stuff, just go to the website https://www.untreatedart.com/
Karen Johanson – You can put it on your wall, wear it…https://karenjohansonart.com/
Jargen Ink – Representations of animals through watercolor and line https://www.etsy.com/shop/jargenink
Glassy Baby – These are a Seattle favorite for years now https://www.glassybaby.com/
Services
Organize Your Home – Isn’t this a perfect time to de-clutter? https://www.lisaholtby.com/
Start a Home Reno Project – Want to explore updating the place you’re quarantining? You might need an architect to get started http://www.seanoneill.us/
Vie By Shanti – Customized skincare services and all-natural, paraben-free, and SLS-free products https://www.viebyshanti.com/
Roll N Lube – Did you know that you can get car maintenance to come to you? I didn’t, go get your oil changed http://www.rollnlube.com/
Kanary Naturals – Facials, skincare, products, oh my! https://kanarynaturals.com/
Kiddo
Piano Lessons – These can even happen via Zoom! http://www.katielevinemusic.com/
Cheeky Cloth – Okay, I know nothing about kids, but this is cute https://cheekycloth.com/
MarninSaylor – Fantastical, covetable plush handmade toys https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarninSaylor
Chris Welch Designs – Uh, Baby Kraken on a onesie alert! https://www.etsy.com/listing/837944304/adorable-baby-kraken-octopus-playing
Little Sis By Elizabeth – Comfortable fashion for active kids https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleSisByElizabeth
Pets
All the Best Pet Care – This is where my Noki gets all of her food and toy mousies to attack https://www.allthebestpetcare.com/