SEATTLE — Looking to shop local this holiday season?
Here are 10 ways you can support PNW makers and businesses while checking off your list.
FOR THE BIBLIOPHILE
The former Sonics player wrote a memoir about being recruited for college and playing in the NBA despite being illiterate. He eventually learned to read and earned a master’s degree.
This photography depicts native people from each of the 562 currently recognized Tribal Nations in the United States.
An illustrated children’s book, it explores the wonders of Aberdeen – the author’s hometown.
This is an instruction manual to help Northwesterners become naturalists in their own backyards and develop a deeper connection to nature.
Two Costco superfans created a treasure hunt for the Northwest-based retailer, which includes a history of the company and fun facts. (It can, of course, be purchased from Costco.)
A funny, whimsical and illustrated guidebook to all things bees that will turn readers from skeptics into fans.
FOR THE OLFACTORY ENTHUSIAST
Immortal Perfumes is a micro-perfumery based in Seattle, specializing in literary and historical fragrances. The owner created a Gothic Perfumes Advent Calendar, named by Wired magazine as the “Best Smelling Advent Calendar of 2023.”
FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND
A Kirkland dog owner founded Louie de Coton to make sure canines are outfitted in style. The performance fashions are sewn in Seattle and protect pooches against both rain and dangerous UV rays.
FOR A CELEBRATION OF BLACK CULTURE
Arte Noir in Seattle’s Central District is a gallery featuring unique, colorful and creative pieces ranging from journals and books to beauty products. The artists behind them receive 100% of net proceeds.
FOR THE NORTHWEST TRADITIONALIST
Chukar Cherries have been produced by the Montgomery family in the Yakima Valley for 35 years. They use their cherry orchard to grow the fruit, which are then dehydrated and smothered in premium chocolate.
FOR THE SWEET TOOTH
Anytime Toffee in Ferndale is a family-owned business specializing in small-batch toffee. It comes in a variety of flavors and is softer than most other options – earning the approval of the family dentist.
FOR THE GREEN THUMB
Kubode in Pike Place Market sells kokedamas, a Japanese technique of planting. Rather than sitting in a vessel, the plants’ roots are surrounded by a ball of soil and moss held together by a tightly-wound string.
FOR THE ADVENTURER
Wild Sky Guides host canyoneering adventures in the Snoqualmie Pass area. The experience includes a hike and waterfall repelling. The season usually runs from July through September.
FOR THE COSMETICS CONNOISSEUR
Seattle-based Vermouth specializes in sustainable lipstick. Rather than plastic tubes, the lipsticks resemble crayons and come in compostable containers. They’re smaller than most options on the market to reduce waste, and are sold in multi-color flights.
FOR THE MIXOLOGIST
A so-called “cocktail garden” in Buckley grows the ingredients used to make the syrups sold by Simple Goodness Sisters. They’re delicious mixers for both cocktails and mocktails, and during the holidays the company sells festive boxed sets and a punch making kit.
FOR THE TRAVELER
Tickets to Europe are expensive, but you can experience a piece of Germany at the new Seattle Christmas Market. There are 60 wooden huts filled with vendors selling crafts, food, drinks, and other gift-worthy wares. It’s located at Seattle Center and is open daily through December 24.
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