This holiday season, The Junction is taking the guesswork out of gift giving. We’ve gathered up our favorite ideas from our local Junction shops and brought them together in one place to showcase what shopping local has to offer you. Do you need a present for a family member, a friend, or a co-worker and not know where to start? This is the place to go! Browse by category to find gift ideas that will certainly wow and impress your family and friends, while also supporting your local neighborhood shops.

This year give a gift that means so much more – give a gift that supports your local community.

During each week of this holiday season, we’re highlighting a couple different categories in the Gift Guide to bring our best ideas directly to you. Today we’re talking about Gifts For Her.

And for the many special ladies in your life… Maybe she’s a mom. A girlfriend. Perhaps she’s a wife. Does she fancy the finer things, like bracelets and earrings? Or are confetti scarves the extent of her bling? Does she fish? Does she hike? Does she ride a bike? Does she cook? Does she doodle? Does she enjoy a good noodle? Is she acoustic or electric? Perhaps she’s eclectic. Where do you start? How about wearable art?

Buying gifts for the ladies in your life doesn’t need to be a challenge. Our Junction merchants can help you to figure out exactly what she wants this holiday season. Start by thinking of the things that she enjoys – like her hobbies and her passions – and work from there. In no time you’ll have checked off your list AND dispelled the myth of the “difficult person to shop for”.

Jewelry is the quintessential Holiday gift, and with the amazing selection of bling that our Junction shops stock, you’ll find the right piece to suit any style. Twilight Gallery & Boutique, VAIN, and Carmilia’s all carry artful, unique jewelry made by local artisans here in Seattle. Menashe & Sons Jewelers carries a more traditional selection of jewelry, with a wide variety of earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces featuring precious stones and quality settings.

For the lady who loves her hobbies, our Junction shops are ready to equip her to explore further and have more fun. Cooks, outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists, and musicians will love gifts from JF Henry Cooking & Dining, Emerald Water Anglers, West Seattle Cyclery, and Thunder Road Guitars. Each of these stores, while offering very different stock, specialize in one common thing – providing the best quality gear for the most discerning customers.

There is so much more to discover in the Gifts for Her section of The Junction Holiday Gift Guide, including more shops and gifts to get your wheels turning. There you’ll also find shopping lists, maps, links, and other fun tips and ideas to help you make-merry this season!

The Junction Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts For The Her

The Holidays are here, and our local businesses in The Junction are ready for the most festive season yet! They’re offering some fun events and special deals to help you get into the holiday spirit and pick the perfect gifts for your friends and family. This weekend, December 17th through December 20th, please feel free to stop by the following local businesses to see what they have going on:

Holiday Events:

We’ve really been enjoying Hometown Holidays in The Junction this year! Last weekend, our neighbors opened their closets and generously donated many warm coats to benefit those in our community who could use a little help this holiday season. The response was overwhelming and gave us a real sense of the community pride and care that West Seattle feels.

This weekend we will be hosting a very special dignitary at his “home away from the North Pole”, here in the Junction! At “Santa’s House”, you’ll find a festive tent to drop in for a hug and a smile. Bring your camera and capture your own special moment. While you’re here, consider bringing a pack of diapers or making a cash donation to benefit families here in West Seattle through WestSide Baby. Here’s a little more about the event:

“As the temperatures drop it’s important that we work together to ensure that children in need in our communities have everything that they need to stay safe, warm and dry. As part of their annual JOY campaign WestSide Baby will be holding a drive to collect Size 6 diapers which will be distributed to families in need through over 120 social service agencies.”  

It’s all happening this Sunday, December 20th from 10am – 2pm (during the Farmers Market) next to Key Bank in The Junction. We look forward to seeing you there!

Twilight Gallery & Boutique will be hosting some very special Shop Late Nights each Thursday in December. This week on December 17th, they will be featuring:

Seth Papac Jewelry is designed and handmade for trendsetting men, bold women, and distinct-jewelry enthusiasts, our unique and thoughtful jewelry is embodied in the modern Torn collection – an innovative line created from compressed metal ingots with various finishes. This collection includes men’s and women’s accessories designed for lovers of stylish, statement jewelry.

Stasia Burrington is a freelance illustrator, sequential and fine artist who is currently living in Seattle, WA. Her passions lie in the visual arts – in all forms, experimental cooking, camping, theology and science fiction, among others.

Jan’s Beauty Supply invites you to join them for their annual Holiday Happy Hour, every Friday starting November 27th through December 26th from 3:00-5:30pm. Save 20% off Devacurl, Loma & Joico on Nov 27^th. You can also enter to win gift baskets and enjoy wine, cheese, and chocolates.

HomeStreet Bank will be hosting local businesses in their West Seattle Branch every Friday between now and Christmas from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.(Except December 11th). Join them and make purchases on site to support local businesses.

Holiday Discounts & Special Hours:

The following stores will be open late Thursdays in December. Stop by December 3, 10, & 17 to make holiday shopping a breeze. Stroll the shops and pop in for happy hour at any of the local Junction restaurants, and you’ve got a great night out…and a checked off list!

CAPERS

Carmilia’s

Click! Design That Fits

Curious Kidstuff

Easy Street Records

Emerald Water Anglers

Fleurt

Next To Nature

Northwest Art & Frame

The Beer Junction

Thunder Road Guitars

Twilight Gallery & Boutique

VAIN

West Seattle Cyclery

Wild Rose’s

Junction Holiday Happenings

December 10th – 13th / West Seattle Junction

This holiday season, The Junction is taking the guesswork out of gift giving. We’ve gathered up our favorite ideas from our local Junction shops and brought them together in one place to showcase what shopping local has to offer you. Do you need a present for a family member, a friend, or a co-worker and not know where to start? This is the place to go! Browse by category to find gift ideas that will certainly wow and impress your family and friends, while also supporting your local neighborhood shops.

This year give a gift that means so much more – give a gift that supports your local community.

During each week of this holiday season, we’re highlighting a couple different categories in the Gift Guide to bring our best ideas directly to you. Today we’re talking about Gifts For Kids (& Pets).

Holiday shopping for munchkins can be a real treat. The pure anticipation can’t be beat. Kids tear into their gifts, so excited and full of wonder. And don’t forget the fur babies (a common holiday blunder)! They might ask for a shiny new collar or leash to show off on their walk, if only they could tell you, if only they could talk. And a squeak toy, you just can’t beat, except with a stocking full of treats.

Does your toddler love to build giant towers? Does your preschooler dig stuffies and dolls with superpowers? For the active wee one, you may consider a trike. For the sibs, maybe scooters or big kid bikes? A fun helmet is sure get them all psyched. Craft kits are a hit if you’ve got artsy tots. And little programmers will adore their own moonwalking robots.

Watching kids open presents is one of the simple joys of the holidays. Seeing their pure excitement gives everyone the chance to relive their best childhood holiday memories while making new ones with the next generation. Shopping for kids can actually be so simple when you trust the expertise and insight of people who know what kids want and can take the time to help you find the perfect gift. The Junction is the perfect place to find that personal touch. Here are some of our favorite suggestions:

Curious Kidstuff is the place to go to find fun toys, interactive games, and educational products for kids of all ages. The store is a treasure trove! They stock many of the major brands, like Lego and Playmobile, as well as toys and products from smaller companies too. Their extensive selection is offered in one of the most imaginative and fun spaces you can find, with murals and displays to delight both young and old.

Northwest Art & Frame has creative kits and sets for children who like make fun things and explore their artistic side. Northwest Art & Frame’s friendly staff can personally help you to choose the right set for any child from their large selection. Just tell them a little about who you’re shopping for and they can offer a range of kits. They can even suggest add-ons to make it more personal like a fun set of markers or pens.

Click! Design That Fits is featuring one of the “it” toys of this holiday season, the Ozobot Tiny Robot. This amazing toy allows kids to learn all about coding and robots. If you like the idea of picking a gift that is both fun to play with, and yet has the something valuable to teach, this is a great choice!

Many of us recall receiving that one special gift during the holidays as kids. For many of us it was a bike. You can create this classic holiday memory for your child or grandchild with the help of West Seattle Cyclery. They can guide you in choosing a customized biking kit for any child, including important accessories such as helmets and lights.

Do you have younger kids on your list, or maybe a couple with a new addition to the family? City Mouse Studio is the place to go to find clothing, toys, and other unique and well-designed products for both families and kids. Are you taking holiday photos this year? Get a special outfit at City Mouse from their wonderful collection of high quality kids clothing. Your cards have never looked so good!

Maybe your kids are more of the furry kind? Next-to-Nature is the place to go to make sure your family pet feels loved and included this holiday season. They have a great selection of products for both dogs and cats, including their fun holiday lines.

Check out the Holiday Gift Guide to see the full selection of gifts and shops featured under Gifts For Kids (& Pets). There you’ll find shopping lists, maps, links, and other fun tips and ideas to help you make-merry this season!

The Junction Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts For Kids (& Pets)

Come to December Art Walk, our most festive Art Walk of the year! It’s happening tonight from 6 – 9pm. Explore art exhibits, live music, and trunk shows hosted by local businesses both in The Junction and in greater West Seattle. Many businesses will also be hosting their featured artist and have nibbles and drinks on hand to enjoy. This is also the perfect time to consider purchasing a favorite piece of art for the collector on your holiday shopping list. The following businesses and artists will be participating:

• Sandra Farmer at VAIN
• The Puny Picture Show at Wallflower Custom Framing
• Dave and the Dalmations at The Admiral Bird Cafe
• Mark O’Malley at Basin Pacific Insurance & Benefits – Seattle
• Red Jacket Mine Duo at Thunder Road Guitars
• Cris Miller at West Seattle Cellars
• Chris Schanz at Viscon Cellars
• December Art Walk at Wild Rose’s
• Deck the Walls Group Show at Hotwire Online Coffeehouse
• The Growing Visibility of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at South Seattle College Gallery
• Frances Smersh at Click! Design That Fits
• Jesse Link at Locöl Barley & Vine
• Engrid Hooper (and much more!) at Capers
• December Art Walk at The Building
• December Art Walk at Twilight Gallery

Check out our walking map here for the complete list of businesses and their locations, plus information about this Quarter’s featured artist, George Perrou.

Shop Late Thursdays in The Junction will also be happening tonight. Many local businesses will be staying open later to help make gift shopping a breeze while allowing you to experience and enjoy the ambiance of the holidays in our downtown Junction area. The Figgy Puddy Carolers will be strolling The Junction to provide the perfect sonic backdrop to this festive and fun evening! Come for the art and music – stay for the shopping!

December Art Walk & Shop Late Thursday

Thursday, December 10th / 6-9pm / The Junction & Greater West Seattle

The Holidays are here, and our local businesses in The Junction are ready for the most festive season yet! They’re offering some fun events and special deals to help you get into the holiday spirit and pick the perfect gifts for your friends and family. This weekend, December 10th through December 13th, please feel free to stop by the following local businesses to see what they have going on:

Holiday Events:

Join the Junction Association and West Seattle Kiwanis at the West Seattle Farmers Market for our Community Caroling, Cocoa, and Coat Drive event this Sunday, December 13th from 10am to 2pm! Our gathering at the south end of the market will include:

• Community caroling lead by Amy Stagno Bokanev of the Endolyne’s Children’s Choir.
• Enjoy some cocoa and s ‘mores by our campfire – cozy up!
• Make a holiday gift bag with the Farmers Market.
• Bring a jacket for our coat drive and help a West Seattle family stay warm. Dig into your closet and reap the rewards of giving and helping.
• Thank you West Seattle Kiwanis for helping to host!

Twilight Gallery & Boutique will be hosting some very special Shop Late Nights each Thursday in December. This week on December 10th, they will be featuring:

STACKEDD Magazine is a Seattle-based, monthly, online publication, that publishes a print edition annually. Their mission is to provide the women of Seattle-and those who identify as such- a forum for their opinions.

Parallel Jewelry is made by Seattle jewelry artist and compulsive maker, Jeni Falldine. Her designs are guided by a reverent wonder of nature and a desire to understand the complexities of seemingly simple phenomena.

The Drift Designs is inspired by the ocean and the mountains that surround thecity, by local and global street style, and by traditional art and modern design from all over the world.

Merryweather Books will play host to half a dozen West Seattle Authors from 6–9 pm on Thursday, December 10th. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet and chat with some of these writers and purchase autographed copies of their books. Authors expected to be on hand for this event include Alice Kuder, Mike Hickey, Jeanette Chaplin, Karin Watson, Arleen Williams, Molly Ringle, and Therese McCormick.

• What: Book signing; Meet and greet
• When: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, 6 pm-9 pm
• Where: Merryweather Books, 4537 California Ave SW

For more information contact Alice Kuder at , call 206-708-9800, or visit their event Facebook page here.

HomeStreet Bank will be hosting Santa this Friday, December 11th from 3-6pm at their West Seattle Branch. Come get a photo (complimentary with a donation to the West Seattle Food Bank) and enjoy live music by Pickled Okra.

CAPERS will be hosting Alizah Olivas all day Saturday and Sunday, December 12th & 13th from 10am-6pm both days. She works in fine silver, copper, and semi-precious stones to create her collection of earrings and necklaces. Alizah is a West Seattle native and has been showcasing her work at CAPERS for the last 5 years.

Windermere West Seattle will be hosting their annual Santa Paws event on Saturday, December 12th from 10am-1pm. They have a great photographer coming to take professional photos of you, family, friends and clients with your pets. Santa will be played by the wonderful Jim Jacobsen and treats for everyone (including the pets) will be provided. They look forward to seeing you there!

Hotwire Online Coffeehouse will be hosting their Deck the Walls Open House on Sunday, December 13 starting at 2pm.

“Who loves local art, easy holiday shopping, and a sparkling open house? Celebrate original art and shopping local with the annual Hotwire holiday open house. Holiday inspired food, sparkling drinks, giveaways, raffles and the crown of the event – Deck the Walls. Join Hotwire and co-host Todd D. Martin Lifestyle Designer as they present Deck the Walls, 2015. Shop local directly from the walls. All art will be priced under $50.00 and 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the artist. We’ll wrap it too, compliments of Furry Faces Foundation. Meet friends, enjoy some delish food, and support local artists! It’s all happening at the open house.”

Click! Design That Fits is hosting their collaboration with the JOIN collective. Their Holiday Pop Up will run from Nov 27th (Black Friday) – December 13^th

“We’re really excited to share our next event, which is a holiday pop up featuring members of the JOIN collective. JOIN is a collective of independent design studios from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with a sharp focus on intelligent design and thoughtful manufacturing. These curated studios join forces for events, pop-up shops, and trade shows, and we’re honored to be featuring their work at Click!.”

Here are the Studios that will be featured:

• Caravan Pacific – Portland, OR
• fruitsuper – Seattle, WA
• Mimot Studio – Long Beach, CA
• Nell and Mary – Portland, OR
• Piano Nobile – Seattle, WA
• Sarah Loertscher – Seattle, WA

Junction Holiday Happenings

December 10th – 13th / West Seattle Junction

This holiday season, The Junction is taking the guesswork out of gift giving. We’ve gathered up our favorite ideas from our local Junction shops and brought them together in one place to showcase what shopping local has to offer you. Do you need a present for a family member, a friend, or a co-worker and not know where to start? This is the place to go! Browse by category to find gift ideas that will certainly wow and impress your family and friends, while also supporting your local neighborhood shops.

This year give a gift that means so much more – give a gift that supports your local community.

During each week of this holiday season, we’re highlighting a couple different categories in the Gift Guide to bring our best ideas directly to you. Today we’re talking about Gifts For The Home.

Spark the holiday spirit by filling your home with music and cheer. C’mon let’s hear it, the season is here. Decorate and celebrate. And don’t be late—you’ll want plenty of time to appreciate. Light votives and candles to flicker and flare. Make sugar cookies and hot apple cider to fill the air. Set out Stollen to enjoy with holiday punch. Invite the whole family over for Christmas Day brunch. Deck the halls with garlands and generations of Santa pics. Hang ornaments old and new for the perfect holiday mix.

Decorating our homes for the holidays and inviting family and friends over to celebrate is part of what makes this season really special. Each year we bring out our favorite traditions to share and fondly remember years past, while basking in the warmth of good company and good cheer. It’s the best of what this season has to offer! Give the gift of togetherness this year by focusing on making the home cozy, festive, and full of good food.

Plan a party or host a dinner! Junction Shops like Bakery Nouveau and The Beer Junction, as well as the West Seattle Farmers Market, are great places to source specialty food and drinks that add gourmet elegance and local flair to holiday gatherings. Invite your guests to experience true northwest hospitality by selecting locally made for your table. Also make sure to stop by JF Henry Cooking & Dining, Click! Design That Fits, and the Stop N’ Shop to find the right finishing touches to make your event feel extra festive.

You could also plan a more informal gathering like a cozy holiday brunch and see what treats Great Harvest Bread Co. has in store for you. Trim the tree and munch on pastries and breads while finding the perfect place to hang your newest ornament from Northwest Art & Frame. Holiday memories are made during mornings like this!

Finally, sprucing up your decor and decking the halls can also be easy and fun this year. Wallflower Custom Framing will help you finally get those cherished family photographs up on the wall for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the Holiday Gift Guide to see the full selection of gifts and shops featured under Gifts For The Home. There you’ll find shopping lists, maps, links, and other fun tips and ideas to help you make-merry this season!

The Junction Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts For The Home

In the midst of all the excitement and fun of kicking off this holiday season here in The Junction, we have been keeping a place in our thoughts for two amazing people. Frances and John Smersh, owners of Click! Design That Fits, are the kind of people who make the The Junction a special place to live, a great place to work, and a unique place to shop. Earlier this year, they just received some very sad news, Frances was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.

While the timeline is uncertain, Early Onset Alzheimer’s can move quickly, and what we do know is that the next twelve months will be the best Frances and John can expect to have together. Friends and family have started a fundraiser to raise money to help with medical costs and to allow them to step away from Click! for a while to enjoy this time together. We would like to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to lend their support.

If you would like to make a contribution, please check out the fundraiser here.

In addition to the fundraiser, it was just announced that this Sunday, December 6th, there will be an amazing benefit concert held in honor of Frances and John. After hearing the news of Frances’ diagnosis, several long-time friends of the Smershes who are also musicians have banded together to present a unique and exceptional night of music. The musicians, having played and performed in many of Seattle’s most notable acoustic bands, are pooling their well-honed talents together for a one-night performance to benefit Frances and John. Drawing from a range of folk, swing, americana, blues, old-time and bluegrass, it promises to be an engaging and satisfying night of music, and a celebration of community and love.

The details:
When: Sunday, 12/6, from 6-8:30p
Where: Karass Creative (click here for a map)
$25 / ticket, which can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following friends who are donating their time, energy, and extraordinary talents to the show:

Grant Dermody: Harmonica, Vocals
Forrest Gibson: Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
Michael Gray: Violin, Vocals
Orville Johnson: Dobro, Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Greg Maass: Dobro, Banjo, Vocals
Mary Maass: Fiddle, Vocals
Joe Wilmhoff: Bass, Vocals

Community + Love: A musical benefit to support the Smershes

The Holidays are here, and our local businesses in The Junction are ready for the most festive season yet! They’re offering some fun events and special deals to help you get into the holiday spirit and pick the perfect gifts for your friends and family. This week, December 1st through December 6th, please feel free to stop by the following local businesses to see what they have going on:

Holiday Events:

The Junction is proud to present our 12th Annual Tree Lighting Event this Saturday, December 5th! It’s a community event for family, friends, and neighbors.  It will be held in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd and Alaska starting at 5pm. This year Alaska St will be closed to make more room for festivities! Cocoa and cookies will be provided by Whole Foods.

Also from 4-8pm, stroll The Junction and discover a progressive party hosted by Junction businesses. You’ll find nibbles, drinks, games, and deals all wrapped up with holiday flair. This will be the most festive night in The Junction – not to be missed! You can get all the info about the Holiday Party and details about the various participating businesses here.

• Twilight Gallery & Boutique will be hosting some very special Shop Late Nights each Thursday in December. This week on December 3rd, they are kicking it off with a great event featuring:

Kimberly Baker Jewelry infuses mysticism with an urban simplicity. Kimberly draws inspiration from pop culture, spiritual iconography, and from the natural world of her adopted home, Seattle WA.

Jonquil & Mr Black was born of his personal principles and aesthetic: “Classic, yet innovative; making the mundane memorable.”A Northwest native, he was Reader’s Choice for Seattle Magazine’s Seamless in Seattle design competition and is Featured Designer for Seattle’s newest high-end hotel, Motif.

Brenda Bryan’s Lovewell Couture combines her love of art, vintage clothing and design into her hat making and brings a vintage feel with a modern ascetic to her work.

Crystal love, bringing good energy, and creating everything with uniqueness is the essence of Leia Beila Jewelry.

On December 5th, Twilight Gallery & Boutique will be hosting a Foster Merritt Trunk Show and Holiday Party.

“We are happy to party with The Junction and showcase this wonderful collection of heirloom rings by Foster Merritt. Inspired by their grandmother’s style, sass and smarts, these  one of kind pieces are made from hand cut natural stones in three unique carved settings, handmade and designed in WEST SEATTLE.  No two rings are alike, a collectors item for generations to come. 4 to 8pm!”

• On December 5th, come celebrate the season with Fleurt at their Holiday Open House. They will be having extended hours 10am to 6pm. Lucky door prizes will be handed out throughout the day along with appetizers and beverages. If you spend $100 or more, get a free mini succulent or cactus! You can also enter to win a custom holiday wreath.

• Jan’s Beauty Supply invites you to join them for their annual Holiday Happy Hour, every Friday starting November 27th through December 26th from 3:00-5:30pm. Save 20% off Devacurl, Loma & Joico on Nov 27^th. You can also enter to win gift baskets and enjoy wine, cheese, and chocolates.

• The Beer Junction will continue their Coffee & Stout Beer Fest this week with 20 taps devoted to coffee beers, along with some rare imperial stouts they’ve been cellaring for 1-3 years! Just want coffee? They now serve Stumptown’s Cold Brewed Coffee on Nitro! On Saturday, December 5th stop by for a free piece of coffee cake!

• Click! Design That Fits is hosting their collaboration with the JOIN collective. Their Holiday Pop Up will run from Nov 27th (Black Friday) – December 13^th

“We’re really excited to share our next event, which is a holiday pop up featuring members of the JOIN collective. JOIN is a collective of independent design studios from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with a sharp focus on intelligent design and thoughtful manufacturing. These curated studios join forces for events, pop-up shops, and trade shows, and we’re honored to be featuring their work at Click!. The pop up opens on Black Friday, with an opening celebration on Small Business Saturday.”

 

Here are the Studios that will be featured:

• Caravan Pacific – Portland, OR
• fruitsuper – Seattle, WA
• Mimot Studio – Long Beach, CA
• Nell and Mary – Portland, OR
• Piano Nobile – Seattle, WA
• Sarah Loertscher – Seattle, WA – also having a trunk show & sample sale on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-5pm

• HomeStreet Bank will be hosting local businesses in their West Seattle Branch every Friday between now and Christmas from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.(Except December 11th). Join them and make purchases on site to support local businesses. This Friday shop from the following local stores:

-The General Store

-Meeples Games

-Avalon Glass

-Chocolate Krak

-Mountain to Sound

Holiday Discounts & Special Hours:

The following stores will be open late Thursdays in December. Stop by December 3, 10, & 17 to make holiday shopping a breeze. Stroll the shops and pop in for happy hour at any of the local Junction restaurants, and you’ve got a great night out…and a checked off list!

CAPERS

Carmilia’s

Click! Design That Fits

Curious Kidstuff

Easy Street Records

Emerald Water Anglers

Fleurt

Next To Nature

Northwest Art & Frame

The Beer Junction

Thunder Road Guitars

Twilight Gallery & Boutique

VAIN

West Seattle Cyclery

Wild Rose’s

• Finally, Seattle Fish Company would like to get the word out about their shipping and packing service. They can ship seafood anywhere in the U.S. and also pack it for travel. This is great if you’re headed to the home of family or friends this holiday season, and would like to share something authentically Seattle. You can also enjoy their daily happy hour at the grill to sample some of their fresh seafood prepared in house.

Junction Holiday Happenings

December 1st – 6th / West Seattle Junction

The Holidays are here, and our local businesses in The Junction are ready for the most festive season yet! They’re offering some fun events and special deals to help you get into the holiday spirit and pick the perfect gifts for your friends and family. This week, November 26th through November 29th, please feel free to stop by the following local businesses to see what they have going on:

Holiday Events:

• Easy Street Records – Record Store Day Black Friday, November 27, 7am-9pm

“After you’re done stuffing yourself with turkey the night before, take a morning run to Easy Street and stuff yourself with music! We’ll have a ton of limited & exclusive titles to choose from, so do the Black Friday thing with us and get a good jump on your holiday shopping too! The doors fly open at 7AM, and our cafe will be open for your coffee and breakfast requirements. Black Friday released will be sold on a first come, first serve basis, with a limit of one copy of each release per customer. Check out the full list of Black Friday releases here.”

• At Twilight Gallery & Boutique Small Business Saturday means Trunk Shows galore! They’ll have yummy snacks to keep you warm and fuzzy all day long too.

Erika Loreano art/jewelry/design,www.erikalaureanodesign.com/

Gritty Jewelry Kim Merritt our onsite jeweler will be discussing her process and making things live! www.grittyjewelry.com/

Allison Bartline from PDX , www.allisonbartline.com/

Stasia Burrington Illustration, stasiab.carbonmade.com/

Music by Whiskey Bliss and MORE!

• Click! Design That Fits will be launching their collaboration with the JOIN collective this weekend. Their Holiday Pop Up will run from Nov 27th (Black Friday) – December 13^th

“We’re really excited to share our next event, which is a holiday pop up featuring members of the JOIN collective. JOIN is a collective of independent design studios from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with a sharp focus on intelligent design and thoughtful manufacturing. These curated studios join forces for events, pop-up shops, and trade shows, and we’re honored to be featuring their work at Click!. The pop up opens on Black Friday, with an opening celebration on Small Business Saturday.”

• Jan’s Beauty Supply invites you to join them for their annual Holiday Happy Hour, every Friday starting November 27th through December 26th from 3:00-5:30pm. Save 20% off Devacurl, Loma & Joico on Nov 27^th. You can also enter to win gift baskets and enjoy wine, cheese, and chocolates.

Holiday Discounts & Special Hours:

• Terjung’s Studio of Gifts – On Small Business Saturday (November 28), get 10% off all merchandise. Terjung’s will also have pepper jelly taste testing and homemade cookies.

• Fleurt – Fleurt will be staying open late on Thursdays starting in December. For Black Friday (November 27), Buy 1 scarf get a 2nd one 50% off. Plus spend $100 or more and receive a free Jullian Made bracelet. For Small Business Saturday (November 28), they will have extended hours 9:30 to 6pm. They will also be serving Mimosas and cupcakes throughout the day. If you spend $100 or more get a free ornament. If you spend $150 or more get a potted paper white. And if you spend $200 or more and get a free Paddywax balsam and Fir candle. All day you can also enter to win a potted amaryllis and $25 gift card. And finally – lucky door prizes will be handed out throughout the day to shoppers.

• VAIN – VAIN will be open late until 8 pm on Thursdays. On Black Friday (November 27) they will have 15% of all black items in the store. On Small Business Saturday (November 28) they will be offering 10% off store wide.

• Thunder Road Guitars will be having specials on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend. They’ll be offering 15% off all guitars and amplifiers in stock, beginner acoustic guitars starting at $199, and 15% of all new pedals. Can’t make it to the store? They’ll also be offering free shipping in the US!

• At Emerald Water Anglers spend $100 or more and receive a $25 Gift Card on Black Friday only! On Small Business Saturday support your local fly shop and they’ll pay your sales tax! That’s right, they appreciate your support, and want to show it by covering your sales tax on any purchase, big or small. Get this deal on Saturday November 28th only!

• Carmilia’s will be celebrating Small Business Saturday (and Sunday, too) with 15% off a purchase (jewelry excluded).

• Sound Advice will have a one day only $50 off all Iphone 6 and 6s phones – all day on Small Business Saturday.

• The Beer Junction will have a Coffee & Stout Beer Fest this weekend with 20 taps devoted to coffee beers, along with some rare imperial stouts they’ve been cellaring for 1-3 years! Just want coffee? They now serve Stumptown’s Cold Brewed Coffee on Nitro!

Junction Holiday Happenings

November 24th – 29th / West Seattle Junction

The Holidays are just around the corner, and our local businesses in The Junction are getting ready! They’re offering some fun events and special deals to brighten your season and help you pick the perfect gifts for your friends and family. This week, November 19th through November 29th, please feel free to stop by the following local businesses to see what they have gong on:

Open Houses and Holiday In-Store Events:

Junction True Value will have their Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-2pm.

Jan’s Beauty Supply will be having Holiday Happy Hour, each Friday from November 27th through December 26th from 3-5:30pm.

J.F. Henry is hosting their annual Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-6pm and on Sunday, November 22nd from 10am-5pm.

Northwest Art & Frame will have their Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-5:30pm. Here’s more about the event from Northwest Art & Frame:

“It’s that time of year again and you’re invited to our annual Holiday Open House. We’ll have live artist’s demos, open house specials, lots of free drawings throughout the day, product demonstrations, all the latest in holiday decorations, FREE samples and of course…FREE treats & goodies! Products that are being demonstrated will be 20% during their demos. The demos will change every 2.5 hours! Bring or tell all your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you all here! Happy holidays from all of us at Northwest Art & Frame!”

Click! Design That Fits is hosting a fun Holiday Pop-up with JOIN collective from November 27th to December 13th. They will also be having an opening party on November 28th. Here’s a little more about the event from Click!:

“We’re really excited to share our next event, which is a holiday pop up featuring members of the JOIN collective. JOIN is a collective of independent design studios from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, with a sharp focus on intelligent design and thoughtful manufacturing. These curated studios join forces for events, pop-up shops, and trade shows, and we’re honored to be featuring their work at Click!. The pop up opens on Black Friday, with an opening celebration on Small Business Saturday.”

Here are the Studios that will be featured:

• Caravan Pacific – Portland, OR
• fruitsuper – Seattle, WA
• Mimot Studio – Long Beach, CA
• Nell and Mary – Portland, OR
• Piano Nobile – Seattle, WA
• Sarah Loertscher – Seattle, WA – also having a trunk show & sample sale on Saturday, December 5th from 10am-5pm

Holiday Discounts & Special Hours:

• Easy Street Records – Record Store Day Black Friday, November 27, 7am-9pm

“After you’re done stuffing yourself with turkey the night before, take a morning run to Easy Street and stuff yourself with music! We’ll have a ton of limited & exclusive titles to choose from, so do the Black Friday thing with us and get a good jump on your holiday shopping too! The doors fly open at 7AM, and our cafe will be open for your coffee and breakfast requirements. Black Friday released will be sold on a first come, first serve basis, with a limit of one copy of each release per customer. Check out the full list of Black Friday releases here.”

 

• Terjung’s Studio of Gifts – On Small Business Saturday, get 10% off all merchandise. Terjung’s will also have pepper jelly taste testing and homemade cookies.

• Fleurt – Fleurt will be staying open late on Thursdays starting in December. For Black Friday, Buy 1 scarf get a 2nd one 50% off. Plus spend $100 or more and receive a free Jullian Made bracelet. For Small Business Saturday, they will have extended hours 9:30 to 6pm. They will also be serving Mimosas and cupcakes throughout the day. If you spend $100 or more get a free ornament. If you spend $150 or more get a potted paper white. And if you spend $200 or more and get a free Paddywax balsam and Fir candle. All day you can also enter to win a potted amaryllis and $25 gift card. And finally – lucky door prizes will be handed out throughout the day to shoppers.

• VAIN – VAIN will be open late until 8 pm on Thursdays. On Black Friday they will have 15% of all black items in the store. On Small Business Saturday they will be offering 10% off store wide.

Junction Holiday Happenings

November 19th – 29th / West Seattle Junction