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SOMEDAY SOON, YOU WILL BUY your first gift. For many of you, that day will come the day after Thanksgiving, on Black Friday. In a kinder, gentler time this was regarded as the official start of the holiday shopping season, but that tradition now sits on the shelf collecting dust next to caroling, a relic of the past. For now many of you will start even earlier, lining up in front of big boxes at dinnertime on Thanksgiving. Sacrilege. Do-gooders might choose to wait until Small Business Saturday to start their gift-getting, while those averse to putting on shoes, or pants, might choose Cyber Monday. Or perhaps you’ve already done all your holiday shopping. Kudos to you, mythical shopper. If you have not yet wrapped your presents with care or plotted your Thanksgiving-day campaign, this Holiday Gift Guide—the first of four—is for you. To help you on your annual spending spree, I asked some of my savviest writers to search the city for the best gifts for this holiday season. My directions were simple: We want things that were made by Seattle makers or that are sold in independent Seattle shops. If my minions were able to find items that met both those criteria—well, joy to the world. They came back with an impressive haul of albums and necklaces, dresses and books, artwork and toys that, along with easing the buyer’s load, show off the inventiveness of Seattle’s creative community. And these guides are not just about gifts, but about the shops, here in Seattle and in our neighboring cities, that deserve your business. So give the guide a perusal, make up your list, and get out there. But finish your Thanksgiving dinner first.

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MC, Bitter Barista, unwitting viral superstar. A Passing Lane Many years ago

some brave city planner had the clever idea to build exits on both sides of the freeway. “It’ll double our efficiency!” he exclaimed. In fact, what we have is a zigzagging mess of road rage that keeps me from driving north of downtown for at least six hours out of the day. I don’t care if the passing lane is on the right or left, just give me one and get out of the way.

Competent Cops We don’t expect the Seattle COURTESY GRAYL

Police Department to become The Avengers, but we deserve cops who will investigate downtown gropers, racist instigators, and known cell-phone thieves without a local paper having to stir up a public uproar about it first. We deserve cops who police as effectively and empathetically in the south end as they do up north. And we deserve cops who won’t sue the city when we demand reasonable and necessary reform.

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More All-Ages Venues Seattle just designated

BUILDING A BETTER BOTTLE

Engineers told Nancie Weston her idea was impossible and too expensive. Now her all-purpose, French-press-inspired personal water filter is a reality. BY PATRICK HUTCHISON Clipped, strapped, slung, hung, and slipped

on, Seattle carries water bottles around like they were guns in a spaghetti Western. Fiercely loyal to brand, size, and type, our bottles and the water inside them are very important to us. Fourthgeneration Seattle native Nancie Weston knows this, which made her home city the perfect place to launch the GRAYL Water Filtration Cup, the last water bottle you’ll ever need to buy. Weston’s story begins back in 2006. Amid growing concerns about the harmful effects of bisphenol A in plastic water bottles, she wondered why there weren’t more stainless-steel options. Years passed and companies like Klean Kanteen solved that problem in the mainstream market, but Weston kept thinking about how to make water bottles better. With more than 25 years’ experience working with products in the outdoor industry, Weston knew a lot about two things: water bottles and filters. Naturally, she eventually began to think about how to combine them in the best possible way. “Other companies were making water bottles that had filters built in, but they were so frustrating to use. You had to suck or squeeze the water past

the filter. It was a really frustrating experience,” says Weston. She wondered why you couldn’t make a water bottle with a filter like a French press? Weston began shopping her idea to local engineers, who turned her down in droves. “They all told me it was either impossible or would be far too expensive,” Weston tells me. But she persevered, eventually finding a local freelance engineer who was willing to give it a shot. After 20 or so prototypes, they finally had something that worked. The idea is actually pretty simple. The GRAYL has three main parts: an outer cup, an inner cup, and a filter. Fill the outer cup with water, take the inner cup with the filter attached to the bottom, and press it down into the outer cup, just like depressing the plunger in a French press. The water is forced through the filter and into the inner cup, where it sits, filtered and delicious, ready for you to drink. The time it takes to push the inner cup down ranges from seven to 30 seconds depending on the filter you’re using. Since Weston and her team wanted this to be the water bottle to end all water bottles, they didn’t stop at just one filter. The GRAYL is available

$49.95-$89.95, thegrayl.com.

Capitol Hill as the city’s official “Arts District.” I can think of two venues on Capitol Hill that host all-ages shows, leading me to believe that we don’t appreciate how important it is to strengthen Seattle’s rich arts tradition by including and investing in the city’s youth. And speaking as a performer, I’d rather play for a room full of excited, (vaguely) sober teens than a bar full of grown-up, jaded drunks.

Sitbit This doesn’t exist yet, but it should

with three filters: tap, trail, and travel. The tap filter removes chemicals and heavy metals commonly found in regular tap water. The trail filter adds an extra level of protection, taking care of the bacteria and protozoa you might find in a mountain lake or stream. Finally, the travel filter takes care of the nastiest stuff you’ll find—viruses and other bugs that might exist in water in developing countries. The filters are swappable, and last for more than 300 uses before they need to be replaced. The beauty of the GRAYL is its simplicity, convenience, and individual focus. “There are filters for backpacking, but you wouldn’t take them in the office, and there are water filters for the home and office, but they come in pitchers that you share across multiple people,” says Weston. The GRAYL is a unit just for you, so you can always have filtered water, wherever you are. E

because I’m stressed out about how infrequently I exercise, and all that anxiety can’t be good for my health. Sitbit is just like a Fitbit, except it encourages your inactivity with helpful notifications like “Exercise is for tomorrow,” “Have a snack because calories are necessary for life,” or “Watch a thrilling episode of TV to raise your heart rate.” Like a Fitbit, it would also track your sleep patterns—because even though I already know I sleep 10 hours a day, I want to know how good at it I am.

Socks I’m a 30-something male without any kids, so socks are a given. It’s such a reliable gift that I haven’t even purchased a sock in more than a decade, which makes me a little nervous. What if they just stop buying me socks? I wouldn’t even know where to begin. So I’m saying it here . . . socks. E Watson performs around Seattle and beyond as Spekulation. You can find his music at spekulationmusic.com. You can also purchase his book, Bitter Barista, at bitterbarista.com.

PIKE, PINE, AND BEYOND Capitol Hill is great for gifts. But where to go?

Glasswing

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anchor of the Capitol Hill retail revival, Elliott Bay Book Co. (1521 10th Ave., 624-6600). Read the staff recommendations. Trust them. Then cross the street to Everyday Music (1520 10th Ave., 568-3321), home to a huge selection of new and used vinyl (and, yes, it’s OK to give used music as a gift, as long as it’s good). With your media needs checked off your list, head to Arabica Lounge (1550 E. Olive Way). Order a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, claim a couch, and, well, lounge a while; the cafe is meant for precisely that. Then pop over to the eclectic and excellent Ghost Gallery (504 E. Denny Way) for art and jewelry made by local hands. Finally, head to the shops on Melrose Avenue, where you are sure to find the perfect gift. Try Glasswing (1525 Melrose Ave., 6417646). Carrying men’s and women’s wear and decor perfect for just about any space, the giving potential is limitless. Not limitless is your budget, but while prices here are rather steep, the timeless products are quality. E

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keeping it local this season. With the neighborhood booming it’s a better time than ever to venture into, around, and through Pike and Pine. But a plan is in order. Begin at Cone & Steiner (532 19th Ave. E., 582-1928), just east of the bustling corridor. A neighborhood market that offers groceries and gifts, you can cross items off both lists. Cone & Steiner carries local produce and meat as well as farm-fresh eggs and dairy products, plus prepared food including baked goods and grab-’n’-go meals. Apart from greeting cards and a limited art selection, most gifts are limited to cookware and diningware, though the selection in these categories is anything but limited. If you’ve come to the market not for groceries or gifts but for a pick-me-up prior to heading west, prepare to pick your poison: craft beer or oldfashioned sweets. C&S houses a rotating tap and a self-serve candy bar. No matter your purpose, be warned: You may spend more time browsing than you’d budgeted. If ever there was a market you’d like to window-shop at, it’s Cone & Steiner. On familiar Pine Street, pop into Sugarpill (900 E. Pine St., 322-7455). The apothecary atmosphere is a cure for most anything. The exposed brick and distressed dark wood are warm and inviting, and the aroma of the botanical brews draws you in all the more. At Sugarpill you can just as easily plan for your next cocktail party or for your next cold—the store’s tonic and syrup selection is solid. While either product can be gifted, available too are more customary presents such as body and skin-care products, fragrances, candles, and an assortment of accessories. Outside Sugarpill, chances are you won’t last long. A half-block takes you to the unlikely

at Meany Hall on the UW Campus

Mark O’Connor and Friends Performing Christmas carols, fiddling, bluegrass and other traditional American music.

Plum and other shops on Bainbridge Island.

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an excuse to get out of the city and a perfect time to jump on a ferry and discover (or get back to) the lands that float out there in the Puget Sound. But before you venture out—by foot, bike, or car—make sure to mark a date that doesn’t coincide with the holiday rush; the earlier in the season, the better. Also bring a jacket, as you’ll want to enjoy the scenery of the Sound out on the ferry deck. Here we go. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

A 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle will get you to the island just on the other side of the Sound. One of the most charming aspect of Bainbridge Island’s downtown is how walkable and bike-friendly it is. Once you arrive at the ferry terminal on the island, head for the home of the “best ice cream in the U.S.” (according to Food & Wine), Mora Iced Creamery (139 Madrone Lane N., 855-1112). The shop has more than 70 Old World flavors to choose from, including marron glacé and dulce de leche, as well as newschool favorites such as goat cheese with fig and banana split, plus seasonal specials like eggnog. Afterward, ice cream cone in hand, head downtown toward Winslow Way, where you’ll find a variety of independent shops, a bookstore, several galleries, and restaurants. Visit Petit and Olson (150 Winslow Way E., 201-3262), a cottage-like retail shop similar to Anthropologie (think luxury artisan with a rustic boutique-y vibe and aromas of rich rosehip candles) but locally owned. The store prides itself as a lifestyle shop, selling everything from antiques and fine linens imported from Europe to 100 percent merino wool Oleana blankets. If you’re looking for gems and handmade jewelry made exclusively in the Pacific

Northwest, stop by Mill Stream (120 Winslow Way W., 842-4495), filled with whimsical pieces made of sterling silver, bronze, and semiprecious stones—one-of-a-kind “wearable sculptures” that will make you swoon with regional pride. Around the corner to the left is Plum (124 Winslow Way E., 201-3654), an Asian-inspired boutique where you’ll find many locally made home-decor items, accessories, and gifts—like hand-dyed silk scarves, reclaimed wood furniture, bamboo paraphernalia, and felted handmade “vessels” and jewelry by Laura Sebastian, an Island native. VASHON ISLAND

A “rural paradise” as the locals describe it, Vashon Island is only a 22-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. With a population just over 10,000, the hilly and forested island makes for an ideal home-away-from-home day trip offering a slower pace. Forget for a moment the weekly farmers markets you see in Seattle: Vashon is home to more than a dozen small family farms selling organic lettuce and kale and accepting payments on the honor system. Once you leave the ferry terminal, you’ll want to make your way (via car) along Vashon Highway southwest to get to the main part of town. Once there, stop by Vashon Tea Shop (17610 Vashon Hwy. S.W., 463-5202), a homey cafe and store where you can find bulk teas and an eclectic mix of tea implements like teapots and tea sets reminiscent of Pacific Northwestern pottery. Browse Dova Silks (17600 Vashon Hwy. S.W., 463-4888), a wearable-art boutique where Vashon fashion designer Dorothy Dunnicliff specializes in hand-

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dyed silk garments using charmeuse, organza, and chiffon. What’s unique about Dunnicliff ’s creations is that each design is hand-painted using colors unseen anywhere else: swirls of metallic grey, bronze, and taupe blend harmoniously, giving the illusion of a mixed palette. Now that you have a taste of the small-town shopping experience, explore further by stopping by Treasure Island (17722 Vashon Hwy. S.W., 463-2083) for the eccentric on your gift list. Raved about by locals and tourists alike, it offers the most unexpected and one-of-a-kind items, trinkets, and hokey junk. Life-size skeleton props, old illustrated children’s books, vintage jewelry: it’s all here. For the most worldly hippie friend on your gift list, visit Giraffe (9905 S.W. 174th St., 463-1372), an artsy, peace-loving shop selling fair-trade goods and home decor. Their business model and mission is to help the environment by using reclaimed and recycled material from around the world—selling, for example, purses made of recycled inner tubes and coffee sacks from El Salvador and sustainable candles made with soy and essential oils from Haiti.

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This archipelago is, collectively, the mostsought-out destination for active Seattleites. With pristine waters ideal for kayaking and flat paved roads for cycling, the San Juans offer breathtaking and scenic views of Puget Sound. San Juan Island’s main shopping hub is located in the town of Friday Harbor, where you’ll find artisan goods, souvenirs, and gift shops. Start at Mystical Mermaid (65 Spring St., 360-3782617), where you can get yourself and a special someone custom-made cuffs for the holidays, or sustainable and locally made suds by Bare (for the missus) and Dr. Squatch (for the mister). The enchanting shop also carries tarot cards, Dungeons and Dragons paraphernalia, and crystals, quartz, and fossils, some of which, according to store owner Brian Moore, are four million years old. Don’t miss Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm and Country Store (3501 West Valley Rd., 360-3786125), where you’ll see the largest herd of alpacas in the San Juans. The store, located inside the farm, is set up within a cozy cabin selling everything alpaca. From capes and sweaters to toys and slippers, your [non-vegan] friend will be sure to jump for joy this season, bundled up in alpaca goodness. Wind down and spend a few hours browsing through Serendipity Used Books (223 A St., 360-378-2665). With nearly 40,000 used books on every subject imaginable, you’re likely to find a gift for the bookworm on your list. If all else fails, go to Funk & Junk Antiques (85 Nicols St., 360-378-2638), the island’s oldest antique shop, which carries unique treasures like Native American tribal masks, vintage musical instruments, and false teeth from the ’30s. E

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BOOKS FOR COOKS

Choose your own kitchen adventure. Make it Ahead by Ina Garten

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Indian for Everyone: The Home Cook’s Guide to Traditional Favorites by Anupy Singla

Making Indian food may very well be a home cook’s most anxietyridden challenge. There’s the ghee, the hard-to-find ingredients, all those spices. Indian food really does boil down to the spice mixes, or masalas, and this book offers seven of them. But perhaps this book’s biggest selling point is Singla’s heavy use of a slow cooker, as well as her healthy alternatives to things like ghee and vegetable oil. Jump into this book with a simple North Indian curry if you’re a beginner, or, if you’re more advanced, a multi-step recipe like Punjabi chili chicken. Bonus: Fun mash-ups like Indian sloppy Joes. NS $35. agatepublishing.com/surrey. Greg Atkinson’s In Season: Culinary Adventures of a Pacific Northwest Chef

This reissue of the 1997 classic by Pacific Northwest culinary pioneer Greg Atkinson, owner and chef of Restaurant Marche on Bainbridge Island, is a celebration of the seasons and an honest, lovely homage to Atkinson’s time as a young chef and father exploring the region—particularly the San Juan Islands. Each recipe, from simple halibut stew with spring vegetables to forest-mushroom

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Garten’s latest includes instructions for preparing dishes to serve immediately, as well as notes on how to make them ahead of time. But her planahead versions aren’t only about convenience; she believes they actually taste better when prepped in advance. The book is quintessentially Ina: food that’s not fussy, yet still special and delicious. I’ve already made her baked farro & butternut squash, which gets a blast of salty depth from applewoodsmoked bacon and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Others I’m looking forward to trying: pear & parsnip gratin, French chicken pot pies, and lemon ginger molasses cake. NICOLE SPRINKLE $35. crownpublishing.com/imprint/clarkson-potter.

Vanilla-Poached Pears with Caramel Sauce from Greg Atkinson’s In Season

Napoleons, is accompanied by an essay by Atkinson explaining its provenance. Thoroughly practical for home cooks as well as a love letter to home, it’s updated with new, gorgeous color photography. NS $22.95. sasquatchbooks.com. The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison

This update on the 1997 classic will still be welcome in any kitchen, vegan to omnivore. Recipes now reflect new knowledge of cooking oils (like coconut and avocado), post-’90s food trends like kale and truffles, and the rise of plant-based eating with many clearly marked vegan entries. 200 new recipes help fill the rest of the near-700-page volume, with chapters prefaced by time-tested techniques, tips, and food facts. Its tasteful cover jacket, along with Madison’s indispensable tricks of the trade, make this cookbook an excellent gift for the discriminating home cook looking to taste and explore the plentiful possibilities of plant-based cooking. GWENDOLYN ELLIOTT $40. crownpublishing.com/imprint/ten-speed-press. A Boat, a Whale & A Walrus: Menus and Stories by Renee Erickson

Laid out in one of my favorite cookbook formats—by seasonal menus—this book celebrates events in the life of Seattle chef and restaurateur Renee Erick-

son. I also love the “Methods” section, which underscores her philosophy, incorporating everything from why she likes charring food and toasting spices to how to choose olive oil and eat food at room temperature. Wedged among these are recipes for delectables like herring butter toasts, roasted side of halibut, and strawberry-jam tart. A “Holiday Supper” includes a standing rib roast with horseradish cream and lacinato kale gratin, while a “Wintry Brunch” menu has, among other things, Boat Street’s Cream Scones. NS $40. sasquatchbooks.com. Baking Chez Moi: Recipes From My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere by Dorie Greenspan

No holiday season is complete without a baking book, and this year’s stunner is by renowned baker and author Dorie Greenspan. Known for her elegant, often labor-intensive French patisserie, Greenspan has finally written about the kind of desserts real French people make. You’ll find things like Apple Weekend Cake from Normandy and a brown-sugar tart. The book is divided into seven chapters, including Fancy Cakes and Tarts and Galettes. But it wouldn’t be Greenspan without a challenge or two from a renowned French pastry shop—like Hugo & Victor’s Grapefruit Tart. With a lemon-almond cream and a grapefruit crèmeux, Greenspan calls it “a miracle.” NS $40. hmhco.com.

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Perhaps the year’s most gorgeous and ambitious cookbook, North is written by the chef of one of Iceland’s most renowned restaurants. Dill, with its lake views, onsite garden, and wild-bird preserve, is a backdrop to world-class cuisine via a seven-course menu. For a Seattle cook, there is much affinity: poached cod cheeks with rutabaga purée and dill powder, or cured arctic char, buttered potatoes, mixed salad, and smoked fresh cheese could have easily been conjured up from our region’s culinary resources. As pristine as the Icelandic landscape, this cookbook introduces you thoroughly to a country’s culinary history. NS $40. crownpublishing.com/imprint/ten-speed-press. Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking From London’s Ottolenghi by Yotam Ottolenghi

This colorful volume forever dispels the notion that British cooking is boiled and bland. The Israeli-born restaurateur infuses vegetable-based dishes with the flavors of the Middle East, incorporating elements of many of the other cuisines of culturally rich London. The result is a blend of sweet, savory, rich, tangy, austere, bright, and nothing less than exotic. Recipes like roasted Brussels sprouts with pomelo and star anise and squash with labneh and pickled-walnut salsa will delight and impress—with less prep than you

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Slow Cooker Revolution Volume 2: The Easy Prep Edition by America’s Test Kitchen

Everyone is slow cooker-happy lately. I’ve received at least five cookbooks about the method in the past year alone. While sexier ones are available, you can’t go wrong with one from the team that tests the hell out of recipes. And contrary to popular belief—that you can’t screw up anything cooked in a slow cooker—I’ve often found recipes that call for long, slow cooking that aren’t in fact suited to this style. But you can bravely forge ahead with this obsessively tested cookbook and enjoy meals like Tex-Mex meatloaf, lemony chicken with artichokes and capers, and fudgie brownie wedges. NS $26.95. americastestkitchen.com. Prune by Gabrielle Hamilton

It was 1999 when Gabrielle Hamilton and her all-female staff opened Prune in New York City. Early on she served deep-fried sweetbreads, cold paté sandwiches, pork butt, and braised beef tongue. Soon after, Mario Batali would gain major acclaim for putting offal and other formerly distasteful parts of animals on the menu—but Hamilton started it all at her cozy East Village restaurant. Here are all of those comforting but deeply inspired recipes, written as they are in Hamilton’s personal cookbook—full of jotted notes in the margins, stains, and pink highlighter. At last, this is the cookbook we’ve all been waiting for. NS $45. randomhouse.com. E their turtle to move in order to collect jewels and unlock features; adults act as the computer, maneuvering the turtles according to the kids’ commands. The “code” created unravels a fun-filled journey, complete with goofy responses, ensuring that children will be captivated while learning. Created by Seattleite Dan Shapiro, Robot Turtles is not your typical education game, and can be played by children as young as 3. $25. bluehighwaygames.com. Robot Blocks

Blocks are a perennial favorite, but nothing quite stacks up against the handcrafted wooden Robot Blocks by Seattle artist Baylie Peplow. Each block displays original illustrations of fun and quirky robot parts, allowing kids to mix and match the blocks to build their own unique robot creations, and is hand-cut and finished with a natural and non-toxic beeswax. $32. red umbrella design.com. E

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2. Anna Skibska Necklaces

Internationally renowned artist Anna Skibska has shown her sculptural work far and wide, but she has been quieter about her design work until recently. Now, aptly it’s on display for sale in several museum stores. Each necklace she makes is unique, using unexpected blends of material, from local agates to lava-stone beads to rubber to felt to cut glass, all arranged with the utmost sophistication and balance. It’s wearable art at its most personal. T.S. FLOCK $350. Available at Finerie CoLAB, 1921 Second Ave., thefinerie.com; the Seattle Art Museum Store; the Bellevue Art Museum Store; and the Tacoma Museum of Glass. 3. Reverse Goddess Necklace

West Seattle resident Xenia Mara reinvents treasures, working semiprecious and precious gemstones, pieces of Peking glass, antique Venetian beads, and vintage chains into her own beautiful artisanal jewelry. The Goddess Necklace is Mara’s signature piece. For this version, she used Tibetan double-terminated quartz and a vintage key chain in what she calls a “reverse goddess” design. This piece goes beyond the statementnecklace look, and is the perfect edgy chic adornment. LC $350. xeniamara.com. Available at Hitchcock Madrona, 1406 34th Ave., 838-7173.

5 4. Oxenrider Billfold featuring Celeste Cooning

Durable paper wallets are appearing more and more, and not only among those who avoid leather products. The compact, modern designs on the market allow for a truly personal touch, and Seattle’s recently launched Oxenrider Wallets raise the sophistication a notch using designs by local and international artists, including Celeste Cooning. Carry one in miniature in four designs. TSF $25. oxenriderseattle.com. 5. Leaf and Flower Bangles

The handcrafted pieces by Seattle-based jewelry designer Juliet Rogers are worthy of obsession, and this one is no exception. The contrast of the brass-vermeil 18-karat yellow-gold leaves and flowers against the black rhodium bangle make the bracelet both edgy and elegant. One looks great, but these gorgeous bangles deserve to be worn in a fabulous stack up your arm. If that’s not enough, there are matching earrings as well. LC $60 per bangle. julietrogers.com. 6. Pressed-Flower iPhone Case

In Seattle, we love natural beauty and technology. The fine folks at With Lavender & Lace seem similarly inclined, as their pressed-flower iPhone cases offer a unique fusion of organic and synthetic design elements. Actress and style icon Emma Watson has been spotted with one, so you’ll be in good company with a flower to your ear. TSF $30. withlavenderandlace.com. Available at Moorea Seal, 2523 Third Ave., mooreaseal.com. E

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Self-taught handbag designer Tiffany Eley had never used a sewing machine until three years ago. Now the Seattleite’s locally sourced leather bags sit in the boutique Les Amis alongside those of French handbag maker Jérôme Dreyfuss. The company is named after Eley’s great-grandmother, who she says “was a strong, kind, witty, intelligent, self-made woman—the kind of woman I envision wearing my bags.” The Half Moon calf-hair handbag comes in three colors, and tucks perfectly under your arm. LISA COLE $350. alicenoon.com. Available at Les Amis, 3420 Evanston Ave. N., 632-2877.

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Choice cuts for the fickle fan. Sleater-Kinney Gift Package

Riot grrrls new and old are rejoicing at the news that ’90s punk band SleaterKinney has reunited. After a decade-long break, the Olympia-born band is touring next year in support of its soon-to-be released eighth fulllength, No Cities to Love. Sub Pop is offering a preorder bundle that includes No Cities to Love in the format of your choice and a T-shirt. Create the ultimate Sleater-Kinney gift package for the fanatic in your life by including selections from their back catalogue, recently reissued by Sub Pop, and maybe even a pair of tickets to the notyet-sold-out February 9 show in Boise. DIANA M. LE $27–$45 for the bundle. subpop.com.

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You Know What to Do by the Shivas

This title is self-promotional, confident, and very suggestive (in keeping with all great K Records bands). Based on the Shivas’ past three records, the commanding tone is justified. You know exactly what to do: run, don’t walk to your local independent record store to pick up the new album, on which the beloved Portland band continues to charm audiences with its take on ’60s psychedelic surf-rock. The playful boy/girl vocal styling between Jared Wait-Molyneux and Kristin Leonard is beyond cute, and makes this a great gift for anyone you might be crushing on. DML $10–$15. krecs.com.

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cool. More than 30 MCs from across the Northwest (including members of Oldominion and the Sandpeople) have come together to create a hiphop compilation pulled entirely from samples of the K catalogue. It’s definitely weird, and could be completely mind-blowing for the music lover who is deep into K and will notice all the riffs from the Microphones, Mirah, and Built to Spill, as well as for the hip-hop head who wants to look deeper into Northwest hip-hop than Macklemore. It’s here, and it’s good. DML $10. krecs.com. Lese Majesty by Shabazz Palaces

The local experimental hip-hop group blew the doors off Seattle hip-hop in 2009 after anonymously self-releasing two EPs—followed by revelations that the voice delivering the elliptical verse was that of Ishmael Butler, formerly Butterfly of Digable Planets—and a debut full-length album in 2011 on Sub Pop (then a rare hip-hop signing for the label). The duo’s sophomore album, Lese Majesty, is strange and refreshing, proving that the group’s creative well runs deep—and that it still maintains that “something else” factor that develops and magnifies its mythology, and the musicality to warrant gaping wonder. Perfect for the adventurous music lover in search of new terrain. DML $10–$24. subpop.com. B-Sides by Nada Surf

Some would now deem Nada Surf one of the most underrated bands of the ’90s. But back at the turn of the century, only a handful of fans thought the East Coast band was more than a one-hit wonder. Fortunately, one of those was Josh Rosenfeld, the co-founder of Seattle’s own Barsuk Records, who saved the band from the 99-cent bin. Largely because of Barsuk, the band has continued to gain a cult following, and even soundtracked some very seminal moments on The O.C. B-Sides is exactly what the title says—15 tracks of rarities, including songs that have been available only on limited-edition CDs, tracks that have never been released in the U.S., and a few covers. DML $7.20–$8.80. barsuk.com. E

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This Is Me: A Girl’s Journal by Julie Metzger

Most women can remember those guided journals that helped you navigate the ins and outs of keeping a diary with fill-

in-the-blank exercises. They still exist, and here’s a great one you can gift the preteen girl in your life. Jam-packed with girl power in the form of insightful quotes, interesting questions, sound advice, and encouraging ideas, along with beautiful illustrations, this book will help her find her own voice and learn how to tell her own story. DIANA M. LE $16.99, sasquatchbooks.com.

32,000 FANS AND COUNTING Trances of the Blast by Mary Ruefle

This collection of poems is refreshing for those of us who just don’t “get” poetry and wonder why poets don’t just get to the point. Ruefle is a lyrical wordsmith whose work is comforting and smart without being condescending. Her poems pack in a lot of story with little meandering, leading The Boston Review to call her a “verbal hunter-gatherer.” This will be a great gift for poetry lovers, poetry explorers, and maybe even poetry haters. DML $18, wavepoetry.com. Tibetan Peach Pie by Tom Robbins

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Prolific fiction writer, American icon, and Seattle resident Tom Robbins delivers something different with the tale of his crazy life in Tibetan Peach Pie. He tells his story with the signature voice and whimsy that brings his unconventional and charmingly weird novels to life, whether recounting his Appalachian childhood or his many adventures around the world. Filled with Blue skies in December. insight into the making of some of his novels, A hardware store on Capitol Hill. this will be a great read for any Tom Robbins fan. DML $27.99, harpercollins.com. 206-322-1717

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Film Noir 101: The 101 Best Film Noir Posters from the 1940s–1950s by Mark Fertig

Winter is the perfect season for classic noir. The weather is cold and dark, and so are the people—not cheery, but definitely beautiful, with talent like Mary Astor, Barbara Stanwyck, Lauren Bacall, Rita Hayworth, and Glenn Ford gracing the posters found in this collection. Fertig also provides sharp and concise synopses of each film. Perfect for film-noir lovers interested in seeing another film lover’s carefully curated collection of his favorites. DML $35, fantagraphics.com. E

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The incredible story of hip-hop, from its roots to its impact on contemporary pop culture, is told through the medium of comics in this collection. Piskor’s vivid storytelling and beautiful art work together to tell the tales of early hip-hop heroes, eliciting nostalgia for both hip-hop and comics with yellowed pages and that classic newsprint smell. DML $59.99, fantagraphics.com.

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