Shopping Guide: Kitch, Neat-o, and Nostalgia
Crafty types aren't the only shopping game in town, however.
There is always the (in)famous Archie McPhee located in the Ballard neighborhood. Most people know Archie's from the Web, but it is really a sight to behold in person. Imagine a large room with weird ridiculous stuff like Bacon Wallets and unidentifyable gee-gaws and gizmos from who knows what and you still would be surprised at what you'd find. Archie's has all the fun stuff you can think of and for cheap, too.
Alternatively, you could ride on down to Greenwood and visit the Space Travel Supply Store. I've written about them before, but I didn't want anyone to forget. Looking for Certainty, astronaut food, or rocket fuel? They've got them. Perhaps you're interested in garments or want to get certified as a space traveller? They've got you covered there as well. In fact, their motto, "If we don't have it, you don't need it" should assure you that this is the place to be. In addition, all profits (and overhead is very low with no paid employees in the shop) go to support the 826 Seattle after-school tutoring center that is located just beyond the store.
Two other places of interest are 1) the Deluxe Junk antique store located next to Lenin in Fremont. I, personally, find antiquing boring, but Deluxe Junk has an amazing selection of goods. I found the best old-school booze-suitcase for a friend last year and cannot recommend this place enough; and 2) Max & Quinn's Atomic Boys shop in West Seattle. Atomic Boys is a cute little shop that specializes in nostalgic toys and candies. If you know someone who'd love a tin robot, this is the place to be.