This handmade cork wallet can be made in 16 different colors. | Photo via Etsy
Pop quiz, Seattleites. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home,of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, butlocally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).
To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 16 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.
Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.
🎁 Under $25
Library soap($9) | This soap — handmade using coconut oil and Shea butter — offers a fragrance of old books, aged leather, and fireside embers. | Strange Charm Design — Star Seller ⭐️
Bee nightlight($18.99+) | Got a friend who’s intrigued by nature? They’ll love this wood and plexiglass nightlight with a energy-efficient LED light.| boyDesigns — Star Seller ⭐️
🎁 $25-$50
Credit card wallet($26) | Made from cork fabric, this wallet can hold roughly 12-18 standard business cards or 6-10 standard credit cards. | Minter Goods — Star Seller ⭐️
National parks puzzle($39.99) | Made with 1000 pieces, this oil painting-styled puzzle will make for a great family-friendly activity during the holidays. | Lantern Press Artwork
University of Washington Men’s Basketball vs Seattle U | Monday, Nov. 28 | 8:29-10:29 a.m. | Alaska Airlines Arena, 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle | $8-$65 | The Huskies take on an intra-city rival as the NCAA hoops season heats up.
Dance of Gratitude | Monday, Nov. 28 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This virtual program aimed at locals 50+ explores the ways movement can help us connect.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Monthly Craft Social | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $5 | Work on your latest crafty project and buddy up with other artsy folks.
Opera 101 | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | $150 | Seattle Opera’s Lokela Alexander guides this six-part beginner’s class in exploring classic works from Mozart, Verdi, and more.
Thursday, Dec. 1
On the Wall Exhibit: “Seeing | Seeds | Stories 2022" | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 4 p.m. | Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle | Free | Check out works from local artists Elijah Pasco and Markel Uriu, art was inspired by the garden’s beauty.
Friday, Dec. 2
Winter Beerfest | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St., Seattle | $40 | More than 30 Washington breweries will be on hand to pour satisfying cold weather suds.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like, well, you know — particularly now thatthe Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Grand Seattle is back after two years. Local architecture firms and hotel’s pastry chefs helped create the displays. It’s free to gawk at, but donations are suggested. ☃️ (Seattle Times)
Watch
Binge and learn.Season one of the Reciprocity Project — available to stream now — offers seven short documentary films made by Indigenous creators. The movies combine Native American storytelling with themes related to climate change and social justice. 🎥 (South Seattle Emerald)
Coming Soon
A new drinks den called Dark Room is on the way to Greenwood, taking over the space being vacated by Teacher’s Lounge. The project comes from prominent Seattle bartenders Matthew Gomez and Matt Hassler and chef Amy Beaumier with a potential debut in early 2023.🥃 (Eater Seattle)
Number
40%. That’s the share of households in Seattle where folks live all by themselves, among the highest percentages of any major US city. According to the census data, Seattle also has the smallest average family size at 2.75 people — a decline from 2.94 in 2010. 🏡 (Seattle Times)
Closed
After less than a year, Seward Park’s kosher Jewish deliMuriel’s has closed for good. The deli operated out of the Third Place Books building since January, but recently announced it shuttered “due to circumstances beyond our control.” The owners’ bakery Zylberschtein’s remains open in Pinehurst.
Transit
Feeling mobile? Greg Spotts — the Seattle Department of Transportation’s new director — recently said that an app for all modes of city transit is on his tech wish list. The app would ideally combine a map of local transit types with payment options like ORCA cards for seamless riding. 📱 (GeekWire)
Sports
What a fruitful rivalry game. The UW Huskies defeated the WSU Cougars in the Apple Cup on Saturday night, 51-33. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had five touchdowns, and the Huskies finished their regular season with an impressive 10-2 record. 🏈 (UW Dawg Pound)
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Editor’s pick: Hope you all had a great holiday weekend and are ready for tinsel time. In keeping with the seasonal transitional, I’ll just throw this out there: Yes, “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.
In fact, you can still get tickets to see the funny play parody “A Very Die Hard Christmas” at the Seattle Public Theater running until Tuesday, Dec. 20. Yippee ki-yay.
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