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A great local source for gay and lesbian literature, mysteries, politics, and insightful recommendations from a gracious staff.

This store stocks plenty of kid stuff from entertaining and inspiring puzzles, spy and detective toys, to inexpensive novelties that are appropriate for gifts.

New, designer, vintage, and private label, Isadora’s collection of imaginative clothing and estate jewelry has been a hit for more than 30 years. Lots of incredible and ultra luxe finds.

Bargain shoppers may need to wait for the annual sale of women’s clothes in January. Otherwise, bask in luxurious threads from designers such as Dusan, Sonia Rykiel, Yves St. Laurent, Clara Cottman, and Gaultier.

Best resource for quality china, silver and stainless flatware, and crystal. The store carries hundreds of patterns displayed beautifully with great discount offers.

Offers original and elegant wear for the sophisticated shopper, but expect the silk suits and lace-trimmed casual items to be expensive.

Markets fine handmade crafts and artifacts from all over the world, including jewelry, ceramic bowls, carved wooden utensils, music, and instruments.

Window shoppers find it hard to resist the rustic charm of this women’s boutique that stocks designer items by Rozae Nichols, Diane von Furstenburg, Nanette Lepore, and Trina Turk.

The shop carries an assortment of designer-class merchandise such as toothbrushes from Italy, imported soaps and handbags, and novelty greeting cards. Most of the commodities are made locally, and the owner also sponsors art openings every first Thursday of the month.

The hip and fashionable appeal for retro housewares and furniture with unusual designs is still at its apex in Seattle. Includes merchandise either designed in the 1950s and 1960s or influenced by those bygone eras.