There’s no better place to pick up thoughtful last minute hostess gifts, can’t-find-elsewhere cards for any occasion and gift-wrapping essentials, like Moleskine notebooks, Sweet Petula bath products, and Ballard logoed sweatshirts, bags and tees. Fuel your local errands with a cup of Fair Trade coffee, plus ship all your packages without ever having to step foot in the pesky post office lines. My fave go to hostess gift: Handmade letterpress everyday or thank you cards from hip Portland greeting card designer, Egg Press. Priced for impromptu giving – individual cards start at $4.50; boxed sets of six start at $14.
Pros: friendliest staff in town, unique gift items, free WiFi
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