Mom-to-be Jordan Clark turned her quest for a supportive, good-looking house shoe—one you’d be equally happy to wear on a cozy day in, or while hosting a dinner party—into a stylish line of sustainable women’s footwear that fits any routine.

Owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe and run by renowned local leader Colleen Echohawk (Pawnee, Athabascan), Eighth Generation lives by one slogan: Inspired Natives, Not “Native-Inspired.” Each of its richly patterned pieces, from Seattle-made Merino wool blankets to colorful scarves and giftables, features a design from an Indigenous artist.

Founded more than 20 years ago, Fancy lives up to its name by elevating the modern jewelry game. The Madison Valley shop partners with other local artists and produces 100 percent ethically made, whimsical jewelry. Each piece is handcrafted using recycled metals and repurposed or Kimberley Process–approved gemstones.

This Seattle-based brand seamlessly marries sustainability and style. As evidenced in its high-quality rain jackets, ethically produced cashmere, and inventive cork accessories, each item is made to stand the test of time. And with earth-friendly materials, timeless patterns, and flattering fits, what’s not to love?

Stocked with Freeman's signature made-in-the-rain coats, as well as quilted puffers from fellow Seattle company Crescent Down Works, cold-weather accessories, and more, this kitchen-to-Capitol Hill company has something for every PNW forecast. Oh, and every step of production takes place right here in town. 

Born of the age-old quest to find a perfectly personal jewelry gift, GLDN has grown from an Etsy shop based in Chrissy Lavdovsky’s kitchen to an 85-person jewelry-
making operation with a broad array of personalization options, from stamped necklaces to engraved rings, bracelets, earrings, and more, all available in recycled and locally sourced materials. GLDN’s most important offering, though, is this: the rare opportunity for special, one-of-a-kind gifting without the luxury price tag. 

These cleaning products deserve an easy-to-reach place on the counter—and not just because of their simple, elegant packaging. Created by close friends who bonded over motherhood, L’Avant collective turns household staples like laundry detergent, dish soap, and multipurpose cleaner into eco- and style-friendly essentials.

From the deepest of totes to the petite toiletry bag you’ll toss inside it, colorful, Capitol Hill–produced canvas bags from this longtime single-mom owned business carry everything you need—with sustainable material sourcing and manufacturing processes that can take a weight off your shoulders.

Messy mealtimes don’t have to be a fact of life for babies and toddlers. Or, at least, things could be a whole lot simpler. Enter: Morepeas tableware, meticulously built by moms to multitask, prevent spills, and adapt to little ones’ never-ending changes. So you can “actually enjoy that glass of wine.”

Sacrificing your hard-won patio setup for a bright-blue plastic pool—possibly adorned with cartoon fish—is a difficult prospect for anyone. Doubly so for a fashion industry veteran with over 15 years of experience styling campaigns for the likes of Nordstrom and Nike. Lucky for us, Kris Myllenbeck turned the struggle to find a pool for her Seattle townhouse into a one-of-a-kind business beloved by tastemakers at MoMA, Goop, West Elm, and more. (Check out our cool profile of her from 2019!)

Colina Bruce set out to make candles a hobby. When she launched Noir Lux, she sold her first 100 in a matter of hours. Now, she owns a thriving online business and a DIY candle bar in the heart of Seattle—especially meaningful for Bruce, who grew up sweeping hair in her mother’s Central District hair salon before gentrification in the historically Black Seattle neighborhood forced it to shut. Owning a business “that we can have to build generational wealth, and that I can have my daughter come in and be a part of, is really amazing to me,” Bruce says. “I don’t take it lightly.” Read more about Noir Lux here.

Founder and designer Paychi Karen Guh launched her namesake line of luxury knitwear in 2013 with one thing in mind: making cashmere an everyday thing. The result is universally complementary cuts and lightweight layering pieces that are as fitting for the office as they are for the sidelines at soccer practice. (Fun fact: She shared some great Mother's Day gift ideas with us back in 2014.)