Frost Yourself

Seattle's Best Jewelry Stores for Unique Looks

From statement necklaces to shoulder-grazing earrings, these independent boutiques specialize in one-of-a-kind accessories.

03/01/2023 By Chelsea Lin and Seattle Met Staff

On the Hill

Capitol Hill Neighborhood Guide

Small-business darling. Protest zone. Home. However you view it, this area reigns as a Seattle cultural touchstone.

08/27/2021 By Allecia Vermillion, Marcus Harrison Green, Chelsea Lin, Sarah Anne Lloyd, and Zoe Sayler

CAPITOL GAINS

16 of Our Favorite Capitol Hill Shops

From housewares to high-tops, find it all in Seattle's retail paradise.

08/26/2021 By Chelsea Lin, Rosin Saez, and Zoe Sayler

Mall Right

12 Best Local(ish) Shops at U Village

Where to go when you need shopping to feel fun again.

05/06/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Show some respect

6 Local Mother’s Day Gifts from Seattle Boutiques

Mom deserves more than brunch. Here are some ideas from the folks behind our favorite shops.

04/26/2021 By Chelsea Lin

SUPERB SUBURBS

Best Shops in Seattle's Suburbs, from Bainbridge to Bellevue

Independent retail spots selling everything from housewares to board games to summer sandals.

04/05/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Interior Life

Cuniform Will Transform Your Home, Not Just Your Closet

The wardrobe curators have added interior design to their menu of services.

04/02/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Snail mail

Welcome Ostmoe, Bainbridge's Darling Paper Goods Shop

A tiny boutique full of gorgeous greeting cards and high-quality office supplies, from a lifelong lover of stationery.

03/17/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Bottoms Up

Madrona Gains a Stylish New Shoe Store, Corre

Corre carries futuristic sneakers, architectural heels, and footwear brands you definitely won't find anywhere else in town.

03/05/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Great Expectations

The Best Seattle Shops for Maternity Clothes

Skip the big box stores and buy local for your pregnancy wardrobe.

02/23/2021 By Chelsea Lin

tie one on

Bespoke Suits Class Up Pandemic Couture

Downtown's Harris and Tailor weathers its first year with custom menswear.

02/15/2021 By Chelsea Lin

comfortable change

Hitchcock Madrona Elevates Sweatshirt Style

Reinvention comes naturally to this neighborhood favorite.

02/02/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Sweat style

Best Seattle Shops for Workout Gear

Where to find local athletic wear (and stretchy pants).

01/25/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Local Shops We Love

Tuesday's Hand-Painted Kimonos Are Perfect Pandemic Wear

Fresh from Chinatown–International District, cozy hand-dyed robes give staying home a splash of color.

01/19/2021 By Chelsea Lin

Moo-ving In

First Look: Ethan Stowell's Red Cow

“We’ll do whatever it takes to make people happy here.”

02/10/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Ay, Caramba

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Nacho Borracho

Frozen drinks and homemade queso. Those are good enough reasons, right?

02/07/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Hunger Games

5 Russian Restaurants to Eat Like You're in Sochi

The Olympics start today. Here's where to dine like the athletes.

02/06/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Closing

Madison Park Conservatory Bids Adieu

You've got less than two weeks to get your fix.

02/03/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Guinness World Record

Tokyo Dog Hopes to Create the World's Most Expensive Hot Dog

And the list of toppings is delightfully gluttonous.

01/31/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Coming Soon

Trucktoberfest Coming in October

The organizers behind Mobile Food Rodeo want to revolutionize the way you eat and drink for Oktoberfest.

01/29/2014 By Chelsea Lin