SEATTLE — Still shopping for the holidays? Here are four gift ideas that you can find in one stop at Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Transform flat sheets of wood - into anything you can imagine.
3-D Wood Puzzles has been at Pike Place Market for 20 years - Owner Dominic Lee says it's because 'He's the only crazy guy doing this.'
Most challenging to build? Motorcycles.
Best-selling puzzle? The Space Needle.
And these aren't just for kids - customers are all ages, and come from all over the world, as Dominic’s 2nd map of the world with pins all over it attests.
And an insider tip - Don't open the 'Try Me Puzzle Box' unless you like spiders.
The jewelry at Nature's Twist is made by Mother Nature - and electro-chemical magic.
It's set using electroforming – a process that uses low voltage power and an acid bath to shape the setting to the stone. It also means that no two pieces of jewelry crafted by makers Alan and Megan Carlisle are alike.
Best sellers are pieces that reflect the Northwest: necklaces that look like our local mountain peaks, and others shaped like rainclouds.
All stones are ethically sourced, and this jewelry is also 'size inclusive'. Ring sizes go up to 16 and you won't pay more for a longer chain if you need one.
Because these gems are meant to be worn by everybody.
Whether it's astrology, tarot cards palmistry, the gift of a session at Christopher's Lamp with empathic clairvoyant Darleen Christopher is both personal and pragmatic.
Who doesn't want to know a bit more about themselves?
Darlene's gift it the ability to connect - she's been practicing the psychic arts here in The Market since 2000 - before that, she worked in a Market magic shop - naturally!
If you're giving to someone who values experiences more than things, it doesn't take a crystal ball to see that a visit to 'Christopher's Lamp' may be the perfect present - and perhaps a glimpse into the future as well.
If you've ever wanted to give someone stress relief, sweet dreams, or peace and love, now's your chance.
Since 2013, Jayne Simmons has been growing herbs on her Vashon Island farm and turning them into healing elixirs she sells at Pike Place Market.
Sister Sage also has herbal blends for coughs - immunity - energy.
And balms for dry skin and sore muscles as well. For anyone who wants to give the gift of some homegrown healing.
For more gift ideas from Pike Place Market, check out their Interactive Gift Guide.
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