So you just realized you have less than a week to turn out some swanky gifts for your particular (and we mean picky) friends and family. No need to panic, dear procrastinator, Seattlest has gathered together some ultra-hot and well-designed gifts, available at local shops, that are sure to please. more ›

Velocity Art & Design has the aesthetic we love--modern, clean, warm. Co-owners and co-founders John Tusher and Lara Coffman Tusher have obvisously spent a lot of time culling the talents of artists and craftsman from around the country. While they do carry reissues of mid-century staples like Nelson, Noguchi, and the Eameses , we really like their desire to foster contemporary artists with similar design philosophies. more ›