Swoon City

One of my favorite places to visit in Ballard. BOOKS. A charming bookstore focused on romance and with tons of great titles. There's even some cozy seating to hang out by. EVENTS. I attended a...

As others mention, Monster has some amazing gifts, art, and cool crafting items available for sale. They have a great selection of cards for every occasion too. We took one of their crafting...

I ended up here because I heard it was funky and I happened to be in the area. If you're looking for a quirky gift, this is the store for you! There's a wide variety of cute little trinkets,...

A cool, eclectic shop in the heart of Ballard showcasing the artistic works of local - many from the PNW - artists. I first learned about Monster when Henry (our own local graffiti artist) had a...

Love this store. It's full of stuff you can't find anywhere else, great for gift giving and supporting local makers. Really well curated and creative. The classes are great too!