Once the pressure of Thanksgiving dinner comes off, the sleeves go up and it's time to tackle holiday shopping. As the premiere shopping destination of the Pacific Northwest, Bellevue is home to charming boutiques and dining streets, luxury shopping complexes, and everything in between. For Small Business Saturday and your holiday shopping needs, spend your dollars supporting local shops. To help you cross off that shopping list, we've rounded up Bellevue's boutiques, shops, makers, restaurants, and their owners to visit this holiday shopping and gifting season.
Marilyn Zonnefeld's Hedge & Vine
Marilyn is a fourth-generation Bellevueite, which means she's truly seen it all! Her shop on Old Bellevue's Main Street has been an ever-popular stop for gifts and home goods for over a decade. Hedge & Vine carries specialty goods that vary from live plants, home decor, artisanal foods, and wines. The occasional special event will serve wine and small bites, often featuring a sophisticated artisan or a fascinating winemaker.
Smith & Main: Chic Boutique
Chanel Smith opened Smith & Main in Bellevue in 2018, establishing herself as the go-to for heavily curated in-season finds. Tucked neatly on Main Street, Chanel is known for her handpicked niche designers and one of a kind jewelry and accessories from around the world.
Angelina Prikhodko's Fleur Studio
Newly opened in the Avenue Bellevue, FLEUR is the creation of Angelina Prikhodko. Originally from Belarus, the local business owner and floral artiste created a line of luxury, European-inspired florals at FLEUR Bellevue, perfect for gifting. The retail floral boutiques offers customizable orders to help bring your vision to life.
The Trillium Store at The Bellevue Botanical Garden
Just a short BellHop ride from downtown Bellevue, the Bellevue Botanical Garden is home to a lovely garden gift shop, called the Trillium Store. Carefully curated by the team at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, discover nature and garden inspired gifts of all sizes, crafted by local artists and more. During the holiday season, the Trillium Store is adorn with festive handcrafted gifts and artisanal creations that are sure to keep the joy going. There's a great selection of children's gifts and books as well!
While you're there, check out the new Lost Bird Project exhibit and take a stroll around the garden. Perhaps grab a cup of coffee and a pastry at the Copper Kettle Coffee Bar, located in a beautiful mid-century modern building that doubles as a lounge and library.
Alicia Peru's Premium Alpaca Knit
Neatly tucked away on Main Street, Alicia Peru is a mother/daughter, fair trade, premium alpaca knit and outerwear company. Alicia Rodriguez designs everything in the USA and works with several groups of skilled artisans and women-owned/run co-operatives to handcraft and manufacture the products in Peru. From her early beginnings as a model in the 80s to becoming an importer and buyer of Peruvian alpaca, Alicia's store is a must visit for those looking for sustainable luxury. In recent years, Alicia has been expanding her home furnishings line and you'll be able to find a selection delightful decorative home goods.
Matcha Magic
The woman-owned and operated Matcha Magic has been pulling in crowds since it's opened. Introducing Matcha to a community of coffee lovers is no small feat, and the nutrition packed beverages and snacks are a hit. Head to the merch station to pick up some ceremonial Matcha stocking stuffers!
Holly Zhang's Pearl Gallery
Snuggled up in the luxurious Shops at The Bravern, Holly Zhang Pearl Gallery is a treasure trove of premium saltwater and freshwater pearls that she meticulously crafts into unique contemporary jewelry. Holly began her business with a pop-up shop as a young entrepreneur with a passion for pearls in Bellevue. Today, her shop is a fantastic choice for gits.
Ann Perinchief's Whisk
On Main Street, there are regular cooking classes, from making dumplings to croissants, in the demonstration kitchen behind the boutique at Whisk. Ann is an Eddie Bauer alumni, and opened her store in 2016, with a robust selection of cooking products and a goal of having as much local curation as possible. Discover an endless array of items for dining, cooking, and entertaining. The holiday themed items are on display now! Or perhaps, gift a cooking class.
Shop & Give Back At Bellden Cafe
In the spirit of giving, Claire Sumadiwirya at Bellden Cafe carries a variety of handcrafted products, from candles to mixed nuts, that also give back to the community in need. There are also some hand selected gift items around the cafe for purchase, including ethically traded teas and coffees, as well as the locally sourced art on the walls! At Bellden, you'll find that everything serves a greater purpose.
