On a Whim

A colorful still life featuring a candle, a decorative figurine, a cup of tea, a beaded bracelet, a donut-shaped object with sprinkles, a cluster of translucent crystals, and a brass necklace stand on a vibrant green and peach background.

Photo by Manuela Insixiengmay Prop Styling by Mandy Kehoe

For a lasting keepsake, look to the minimalist-style infinity-welded bracelets, necklaces, and rings at downtown’s Stórica Studio (917 Western Ave).

You can have the tutu and the sword—so says the illustrator behind Rather Puckish’s whimsical paper goods, sold at Phinney Books (7405 Greenwood Ave N) and West Seattle’s Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California Ave SW).

The candles at Lulumière (H5200 Roosevelt Way NE) are hand-poured—stop by to sniff the scents, inspired by the area’s soaring trees, fragrant orchards, and wild flora. Also look for the organic shower steamers, a different take on bath bombs.

You’ll be overwhelmed with adorableness inside MarninSaylor (1501 Pike Place #425), a bright shop in Pike Place Market. A combo of two irresistible things, the soft and fluffy Donut Cats are handmade from fleece and felt.

There’s much to see in Pioneer Square’s Glasshouse Studio (311 Occidental Ave S). Ooh and ahh at all the pretty pieces, from votives to water vessels. You may even get to see a glassblower at work.

The owner of Friday Afternoon Tea (4228 Stone Way N) has a neurological cross-wiring known as synesthesia, which allows her to “taste” words and ideas. She crafts unique tea blends like Moon Princess, a floral oolong that’s an homage to anime character Sailor Moon.

The maker spirit thrives in Seattle. Pick up these handcrafted gifts and souvenirs—available at some of the city’s coolest indie shops—as eye-catching reminders of your visit.

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The maker spirit thrives in Seattle. Pick up these handcrafted gifts and souvenirs—available at some of the city’s coolest indie shops—as eye-catching reminders of
your visit.