We've been seeing a lot on social media about how important it is to shop at businesses, big and small, that align with your personal values and beliefs. Many of our friends have also made a conscious effort to buy less online and instead, make purchases at locally-owned companies whenever possible. People want that personal connection while saving on shipping and packaging. Shopping local at places that have similar values means supporting your community while advocating for the kind of world you aspire to live in.

As a small business, we take pride in offering a well-informed, elevated personal experience that you can’t get anywhere else. We want you to leave our store knowing you’re getting the best experience while also making a positive impact on our community.

Our staff put together a list of some of our favorite locally-owned spots in the Seattle/Tacoma metro that we love and hope you'll support them too. Want the list while you're on-the-go? We added all of our picks to this public Google Maps list.

Our area is full of amazing independently owned shops. Make sure to check them out—they'll truly appreciate your support!