Seattle is home to thousands of incredible small businesses. The bustling nature of the Emerald City clearly reflects in the innovation and passion of its entrepreneurs, not to mention the diversity of skills and products they showcase. Small business owners are entrepreneurs, artists, and talented citizens who deserve recognition for the craftsmanship and expertise they bring to the community. By shopping small, you can know that your purchases are benefitting hard-working teams who have continued to serve the city despite pandemic set-backs. So don’t be shy- read on for a list of some of the city’s most unique small businesses to support!
Thea Candle Co.
Thea Candle Co. is an aromatherapy candle company founded by two undergraduate students at the University of Washington. From a class project to a full-fledged business, their candle company is a testament to the power of youth entrepreneurship. Plus, Thea Candle Co. donates ten percent of the business’s profits to health and social justice organizations.
To take a look at their hand-poured candles available for purchase, go to their website here or follow Thea Candle Co. on Instagram @theacandleco.
Prism
This independent Seattle boutique is so trendy and unique! Prism sells adult and children’s clothing, accessories, home decor, and more. They have a brick and mortar store in Ballard as well an online platform on their website.
Silky Cakes
Silky Cakes, located in Renton, specializes in European mousse cakes, pastries, and macarons! Their creations are true works of art that are guaranteed to taste as good as they look.
You can find them on Facebook and on Instagram at @silkycakes.
Boma Jewelry
This family-owned jewelry company was founded in Seattle in 1981. Since then, they have continued their mission of inspiring customer trust and contributing positively to the world. Sustainability, social and environmental considerations, and charitable giving are some of their focuses.
Check out Boma Jewelry’s links to ensure you don’t miss out on their quality Sterling Silver pieces here and @bomajewelry on Instagram.
Sweet Annie’s Baked Goods
This eco-friendly home baker masterfully decorates customizable cookies. Take a look at a sample above and I dare you to tell me you wouldn’t hang their work in a museum!
To look at more examples of this small business’s fabulous cookies, go to their about page or @sweetannies_bakedgoods on Instagram.
Floof n’ Boof
Handmade in Seattle, Floof n’ Boof’s snap-on pet bandanas will leave your dog looking stylish and feeling spoiled! These bandanas are such a fun gift for any dog lover, and their unique patterns make a wonderful addition to any dog’s wardrobe.
As you can imagine, Floof n’ Boof has the cutest Instagram pictures on their account @floofnboof. For all purchasing inquiries, you can head to floofnboof.com.
With everything that has been going on in the world as of late, it seems more important than ever before to shop small and support the local community. Building relationships with small business owners can go a long way in helping their dreams come true while also ensuring you receive a level of personalized service that is often difficult to find at larger companies. There are so many small businesses in the Seattle area that are available to choose from, with a wealth of options for the different kinds of products you love.
Happy (small) shopping!