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Who Needs Black Friday When Seattle’s Small Business Saturday Deals Are This Good?

Shop local and save while skipping the Black Friday hysteria.

By Nia Martin November 20, 2017

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This article originally appeared in the November 2017 issue of Seattle magazine.

Forget Black Friday. During Small Business Saturday (November 25), you’ll find stores offering exclusive promotions and discover that special something. Here’s what some of our favorite small shops are offering.

1. Sell Your Sole, which offers high-end consignment pieces (think Alexander McQueen and Prada), hosts the designers behind Seattle modern women’s wear brand Schai, Joanna Morgan Designs’ sculptural jewelry line and high-quality essentials by Mia Fioravanti. The meet-and-greet includes Champagne, macarons and fashion tips from a personal stylist. Belltown, 2121 First Ave., Suite 101; 206.443.2616

2. Browse contemporary, globally inspired housewares from design-minded Stock and Pantry, while enjoying complimentary bubbly and gift wrapping. Capitol Hill, 313 E Pine St.; 206.623.5555

 
Photograph by Bobby Arispe; Stock and Pantry

3. Support female makers at minimalist home decor and nursery shop Miroja. Spend $25 or more at the storewide sale and enjoy a surprise gift. Ballard, 1417 NW 54th St.; 206.466.6393


Photograph by Hannah Garvin; Miroja

4. Peruse a delightful selection of T-shirts, baseball caps and pins with vintage team logos, as well as the wool flannels that put Ebbets Field Flannels on the map, and enjoy a 20 percent discount on everything in store—including that Seattle Rainiers jersey. Pioneer Square, 108 S Jackson St.; 888.896.2936

Photograph by Abigail Keenan; Ebbets Field Flannels

5. Specialty food and wine shop Hedge and Vine is offering complimentary tastings paired with a storewide 20 percent discount and free wine key with purchases of more than $50. Delicious. Bellevue, 10028 Main St.; 425.451.7872

6. Pick up your free stationery gift and get 10 percent off your purchase at Constellation and Co., where you’ll find beautiful paper goods handmade in its letterpress studio at the historic Fishermen’s Terminal. Interbay, 1900 W Nickerson St., No. 101; 206.453.4415

BONUS:

Meander into Rizom to check out sophisticated women’s wear and accessories by local and international designers, then wander up the spiral staircase to Pacific Standard Books and take in the dreamy collection of rare art, fashion and photography books. The two shops will offer discounts of 10–20 percent. Belltown, 2316 Second Ave.; 206.441.7541

 

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