Holidays are my absolute favorite because it gives me an excuse to browse Pacific Northwest gifts. Sure, I love treats, feasts, decorations, and also getting gifts myself. But what I really love is buying gifts for other people.
I spend a lot of time curating the perfect gifts by asking myself what’s the person’s interests, needs, and my relationship to them? What can I give them that is both thoughtful and practical?
Since I’m constantly curating gift ideas for my friends and family, I thought I’d share some of the best items I found with you. And if you saw my Seattle holiday markets article, you know I love shopping local. That’s why I decided to make a holiday gift guide featuring Pacific Northwest makers (a lot of which I discovered at holiday markets!).
So take a peek, find some gifts made in the Pacific Northwest, and learn more about some of the awesome local businesses you can support.
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Pacific Northwest Gifts
Here are my favorite gifts made in the Pacific Northwest, organized by interest. I don’t believe in gendered gift guides. Instead I like to match gifts to a person’s interests so that it’s thoughtful and unique.
Jump to a PNW gift guide
- PNW Gift Ideas for for Tech Lovers
- PNW Gift Ideas for for Geeks and Nerds
- PNW Gift Ideas for Plant Parents
- PNW Gift Ideas for the Eco Conscious
- PNW Gift Ideas for the Sentimental
- PNW Gift Ideas for Self Care and Wellness Lovers
- PNW Gift Ideas for the Adventurer
- PNW Gift Ideas for Your Entrepreneurial Bestie
Tips for finding the best gift
- If the item is sold out, ask the seller to see if they can make more.
- If you like the idea of the item but not the style, click on the link and browse for one you prefer!
- Consider combining multiple interests in one gift. For example, if you have a geek in your life who is also eco conscious, get her one of the items on my eco gift guide but with her favorite geeky character!
- When in doubt, go practical. Not everyone likes little baubles lying around the house, so give them something they can use if you aren’t sure where they stand on this polarizing preference.
Without further ado, here are my favorite Pacific Northwest gift ideas!
PNW gifts for the tech lover
1. Headphone stand – $28
Tay of Build Factory 3D out of Spokane, WA makes this cool headphone stand that is perfect for the gamer, audiophile, or work-from-home maven in your life. It’s 3D printed into a geometric skull that would leave a statement in any space.
If you’re loved one is into space, this wood and resin headphone stand from Beza Naturals out of Mercer Island, WA lights up and is SO cool.
2. Bike phone holder – $49
Silas of The Beebe Company out of Portland, OR makes functional tech accessories. This phone holder for a bike is perfect for using maps while on the go or watching TV while on the stationary bike.
3. Raspberry pi holder – $22
Dustin of The C4 Labs out of Tacoma, WA makes Pacific Northwest gifts that will help you earn some serious street cred. This retro gift looks like a vintage radio, but it’s actually a case for a raspberry pi. Don’t know what that is? Yeah, I didn’t either. However, my brother in law asked for one a few Christmases ago so he could create a custom video game system.
Essentially it’s a mini, simple computer (monitor not included!) that techie tinkerers can use to create custom gadgets. This case doesn’t include a raspberry pi, but it has an additional fan that will help keep the system running smoothly. Add the raspberry pi to this gift so the tech lover in your life can hit the ground running.
4. Keyboard wrist rest – $175
Dan of FNCTLCo out of Seattle, WA makes beautiful decor and function items using wood sourced right from the Pacific Northwest. This wrist rest also includes a beautiful grain and marbled look while adding some serious style to any desk set up.
Double down on a stylish desk set up for your techie with a cool keyboard cover made by Lisa of TaroDepato out of Seattle, WA. They come in fun colors that’ll brighten up any desk. Some even have backlights perfect for gamers who prefer to play in the dark.
5. Wooden phone stand – $30
Sunridge Studio out of Seattle, WA is a woodworker who makes these beautiful smartphone stands that would make the perfect Pacific Northwest gift idea to adorn a desk.
6. iPad Stand – $16
Nack Studio out of Portland, OR creates laptop stands that are as architecturally functional as they are chic. Their minimal design allows for optimal airflow to keep your loved one’s computer cool and doesn’t take up too much space for small desk setups.
7. AIRPOD CASE – $13.50
Veanna of Thread and Thrown out of Vancouver, WA makes beautiful 100% pure natural leather goods. This Airpod case comes with a keychain and fits snugly so the loved one in your life never loses their pricey gadget again.
8. Headphone desk clamp – $10
Day Dream 3D Printing out of Seattle, WA makes clamps you can use to hang your headphones or VR set so it’s out of your way. I bought a similar style for my brother-in-law last year and he loved it: the perfect solution to everyone’s work-from-home desk clutter.
9. CIRCUIT BOARD COASTERS – $20+
Lawrence of Circuit Decor out of Seattle, WA makes stylish coasters out of real circuit boards from a raspberry pi (see, those things are everywhere in the tech world!). It’s a custom design sketched on a PCB with a layer of immersion gold so it looks luxurious. It also has millimeter and inch measurements along the side for those times the computer scientist or engineer in your life needs a ruler.
10. iPhone Charger Wrap – $31.25
HANDandHIDE out of Portland, OR creates vegetable-tanned, full grain leather goods. One creative item they sell is this holder for an iPhone charger. Think about how annoying it is to wrap your cord. Now alleviate that annoyance for the Apple user in your life!
11. cord organizer – $7.50+
Kate of KS Happy Threads out of Snoqualmie, WA makes these cute cable organizers with fun screen prints. You’ll find prints in characters like Harry Potter, Star Wars, Dr. Seuss, and more.
12. Kindle case – $30
Filbert Fashions out of Madras, OR creates custom tablet and Kindle cases using Pendleton wool. The one picture is for the Kindle Paperwhite. But they make other sizes and styles for the reader in your life.
13. Minimalist camera strap – $30+
Supakan of Burrow Leather out of Portland, OR makes these thin leather camera straps in a variety of colors. You can also get them personalized with your loved one’s name for a truly thoughtful gift all photographers will love. In addition, 1% of sales go to charity.
If you want to make the gift extra special, pair it with a new camera (I use a Sony Alpha A7II and love it) or useful gadget like this Gorilla tripod available at REI. I have it and also love how you can set up a tripod anywhere, even a bannister!
14. CAMERA RAIN COVER – $49.95
REI, headquartered in Kent, WA sells this useful photography gift from Peak Design. It’s a formfitting waterproof cover that keeps a camera safe without adding bulk. It comes with a lifetime guarantee, so it’ll give the photographer in your life peace of mind.
15. LEATHER TABLET CASE – $137+
HANDandHIDE out of Portland, OR also creates leather tablet cases you can personalize with your loved one’s name or meaningful phrase. In addition to using high quality water-resistant leather, they also include thoughtful details like extra pockets for your ear buds, phone, or tablet pen. It’s the perfect way to help your tech lover keep all their electronics organized.
PNW gifts for the geek or nerd
1. Zelda bookends – $30
Brian of The Brian J 3D out of Seattle, WA makes a ton of geeky 3-D printed items. It was hard to choose which one to include in this guide, but if your loved one is a Zelda video game fan they’ll love these bookends for holding their game discs or fan books. If they’re not into Zelda, look at his other geeky work because he has a ton of options.
2. Pikachu soap – $5
Amanda of Odds and Ends Crafts out of Spokane, WA makes soaps with nerdy motifs like this Pikachu face. You can choose what color and scent you want your soap for the ultimate personalized gift!
3. Genetics leggings – $57
Jessica of She Said It With Science out of Seattle, WA makes one of the best Pacific Northwest gifts for the scientist in your life. These feature DNA after electrophoresis…yeah, I don’t know what that is either, but I can tell you I think these are dope and would rock them myself! She also makes active garments for other science professions, like biology, cardiology, and astronomy.
4. Grammar nerd COsmetic bag – $10
Paul and Melody of Knockout Nerd out of Everett, WA make products with fun puns on them. The writer in me knows that the grammar lover in your life will get a kick out of this cosmetic bag that reminds us all what can happen if we leave out commas.
5. STRANGER THINGS DEMOGORGON Wall Mount – $75
Vanessa of Miss Nessa’s Monster Shop out of Portland, OR makes adorable felt stuffed animal wall mounts. Those who love Stranger Things will go crazy over this demogorgon head. And the eco-conscious person in your life will appreciate it’s made of felt created with recycled bottles.
6. PLAYING CARDS STAND – $5.50
Recursive Design out of Portland, OR also makes 3D-printed stands to give the card game lover’s hands a rest. My partner is an avid Bridge and Poker fan, so these would come in handy spending hours at the table.
7. Lego switch plate – $13
GNR Innovations out of Medford, OR makes these fun lego light switch plates in a variety of colors. This would also be perfect for an office, gaming, or kids room.
Want a Tetris gift that’s not a switch plate? Check out these Tetris magnets and Tetris chess pieces!
8. Hit Point COUNTER – $8+
Steven of Laser Tavern out of Stanwood, WA makes high quality geeky items like these acrylic counters for Magic: the Gathering. They work with a magnet and help you keep track of points without having to count on dice falling off the table and losing your count. This counter goes from 0 to 999.
9. Geeky Nintendo wallet – $26
Aaron of Muir Images of Tacoma, WA makes some really fun geeky wallets using metal. They’re thin and lightweight so your geek can carry all their cards and cash without bulking out their pockets. If your loved one isn’t into the Mario world, Aaron also makes wallets with Zelda, Gameboy, Lord of the Rings, and zodiac signs.
10. Avengers Apple watch strap – $10+
Lory of Lory’s Accessories out of Seattle, WA makes Apple Watch straps in a ton of geeky themes, like the Avengers one pictured. You can also choose the adapter color, iWatch size, and even personalize it.
11. Monopoly money necklace – $32
Tanith Rowe out of Eugene, OR makes the chicest geek and nerd jewelry. You can get this necklace with beads made of Monopoly money for the person who loves board games, or get this super impressive guitar string necklace or comic book earrings for the music and comic nerd in your life.
12. Math Tie Bar – $41.50
Paige of Purely Paige out of Seattle, WA makes incredibly stylish geeky tie bars, cuff links, and jewelry. Since Dan is a math nerd, I was drawn to the tie bar with a math equation (he says it’s “Euler’s Formula”), but she has one with Pi and even cuff links that are Morse code!
13. Dungeons and Dragons dice holder – $20
GNR Innovations out of Medford, OR also makes Dungeons and Dragons D20 Dice holders in a variety of colors using non-toxic and biodegradable PLA plastic made from plant-based materials.
14. LORD OF THE RINGS Hand Sanitizer HOLDER – $12
Lauren of Lucky Owl Treasure out of Salem, OR makes a bunch of nerdy embroidered items. Since I’ve watched Amazon’s Rings of Power, one of my favorites is this hand sanitizer holder featuring LoTR. You can choose between three sizes and the option to add on a ring embroidered to the back. Lauren’s also open to customization, so just message her what you want!
15. Illustrated MUSHROOM bookmark – $4
Dani of FUNusual Suspects out of Seattle, WA makes fun illustrative items for around the house. One of my favorites are her magnetic bookmarks with cute characters perfect for the bookworm on your list.
16. HARRY POTTER EARRINGS – $30
Jasmine of Anchored Hope Handmade out of Port Orchard, WA makes a ton of different earrings catering to all types of interests. One of my favorite designs, though, are her Hogwarts house earrings. I chose Gryffindor for this guide, but you’ll find a version for all houses on her shop page! All of them are nickel and lead free.
17. Nintendo Switch game holder – $21.50
Brian of The Brian J 3D out of Seattle, WA also makes these functional Nintendo Switch game holders shaped as a controller. Choose from different colors to match your loved one’s style.
Need a holder for a controller? Check out this cute cat game control holder!
PNW gifts for the plant parent
1. Honeycomb plant stake trellis – $26
Nicole of PlantsNSht out of Eugene, OR makes chic wooden plant trellises. You can choose from a few different styles and sizes to help your plant parent train their green girls to climb.
2. plant T-Shirt – $30
Marysa of Marysa Joy’s Creations out of Tulalip, WA is an Indigenous artist making beautiful modern artwork, stickers, and home goods. This t-shirt has a happy plant on it and comes in a bunch of different colors. If you’re not into a shirt, this design also comes on a mug and as a sticker.
3. Plant Lady earrings – $16
Zong of Crazy Plant Lady Box curates gifts for the plant lover. Most items are fun gift boxes, but she sells some a la carte items like these funky monochromatic dangly earrings. They also come in black and white or white and tan.
4. Stained glass cactus plant – $50
Corinne of Awesome Sauce Designs out of Vancouver, Canada makes adorable stained glass home goods like this cactus. They’re so perfect for the brown thumb in your life!
5. Felt planter – $25
Joan and Katie of True Having out of Happy Valley, OR make happy little felt planters with a plastic liner insert. They all use Pendleton wool and come in a variety of chic designs, including Native American, and southwestern, plaid.
6. Monstera stud earrings – $11.58
Sephene of Sephene Jewelry out of Seattle, WA makes these Monstera studs in silver or gold colors for the plant lover who prefers tropical beauties instead of succulents. They’re made of zinc alloy and are free of lead and nickel.
7. Propagation station – ~$8+
Kevin of Mona’s Plant Accessories out of Washington makes minimalist propagation vessels for the plant parent who loves growing new plant babies. This comes in white, black, or natural wood, or you can get different designs and sizes.
I also found this magnetic propagation stand from The Iron Roots out of Portland, OR that is as functional as it is cute!
8. MID CENTURY PLANT STAND – $75
Irvington Woodworks out of Portland, OR makes gorgeous mid century modern-style plant stands. All plant parents know that these stands are usually well over $100, so we rarely splurge for them. You’ll win the prize for being the best gift giver with this thoughtful Pacific Northwest gift.
9. Crochet succulent plant – $28
Lilian of Pipers Crochet out of Portland, OR makes the cutest tiny crocheted plant babies. Choose among succulents, cactus, and wild haired plant varieties that are sure to make any plant parent smile. In fact, I purchased one of these because I can’t get over how cute they are!
10. Tropical crossbody bag – $48
Jen of Shop Milla and Me out of Tacoma, WA makes high quality canvas and vegan leather clutches, wallets, and purses. I actually bought my sister the clutch version of this Monstera purse last Christmas and she’s obsessed!
11. Plant Dog Bandana – $11.75+
Adale Ann Designs out of Bend, OR makes adorable dog bandanas in a ton of different sizes. If you don’t see the right size for your pup, she’ll make it custom. She has a lot of fabrics to choose from, but the plant parent would love a reminder of their monstera plant babies anytime their fur baby wears this.
12. Plant Sticker Sun catcher – $10
Samantha of Hemleva out of Seattle, WA also makes a bunch of cute plant gifts like pins, keychains, earrings, and more. One of the most creative gifts she offers is sticker sun catchers. I own this olive branch one and love how it creates gorgeous color prisms in my home.
13. Paint-By-Number Plant Kit – $30
Rachel of Elle Crée out of Portland, OR is a gifted artist who makes beautiful paint-by-number kits to help all of us tap into our inner creative child. This plant print is sure to make any plant lover smile.
14. DIY PAPER PLANT CRAFT – $50
John of Hey JB Design out of Seattle, WA makes beautiful DIY paper craft templates. While you can find a bunch of different patterns, the extensive collection of house plants caught my eye. This would make the perfect gift for the plant lover who often feels conflicted about the care plants actually need. You can buy a single template, but this bundle will let your loved one create a whole garden of popular indoor plants like cactus, pothos, monstera, and more.
15. Concrete Succulent bookends – ~$25
David of Portland Home Goods out of Portland, OR designs fun concrete accessories like succulent bookends. This is also perfect for adding some greenery to a shelf in a unique way.
PNW gifts for the eco conscious
1. Reusable Swiffer mop pad – $31+
Ariel of Saged Home out of Portland, OR makes reusable eco-friendly goods for around the home. As a Swifter user myself, I’m also obsessed with the idea of these reusable mop pads in gray or white.
2. Reusable makeup remover pads – $10+
Sarah of Marley’s Monsters out of Eugene, OR makes reusable makeup pads that are super cute. I’m love her plaid and buffalo check ones, but there are a bunch of patterns to choose from. You can get them in a 10 or 20 pack and all are made of 100% cotton. So if you’re ever in Eugene, make sure to shop her storefront at 5th Street Public Market!
3. Reusable glass straw – $14.99+
Drinking Straw Glass out of Granite Falls, WA makes reusable straws with cute illustrations on them, like this cactus that the organic-loving plant parent in your life would love.
4. Reusable Bento produce bags – $17+
Prudence of Prudy Nan out of Springfield, OR makes reusable produce bags in fun fabrics. They’re 100% cotton and machine washable, so they’re the perfect gift for your friend who simply must go to the best Seattle farmers markets every weekend.
5. Reusable coffee filter – $14
Sarah of Marley’s Monsters out of Eugene, OR also sells a ton of different eco-friendly, sustainable home products. One of those is this cotton coffee filter which doesn’t impart flavor on coffee like paper filters can. Pair it with a subscription to one of the best coffee roasters in Seattle!
6. REUSABLE DISH SPONGE – $9+
Porsha of PorterLees out of Portland, OR makes a ton of green and eco-conscious Pacific Northwest gifts. One of my favorites are the reusable dish sponges in cute patterns. They’re made with 100% terry cloth cotton on one side and 100% cotton flannel on the other. You’ll also find a polyester mesh layer for scrubbing and mildew resistant, hypoallergenic foam stuffing made of recycled materials. The best part? You can machine wash these babies!
7. SHAMPOO BAR – $10
Suzy of Wandering Pine Cottage out of Albany, OR makes homemade soaps and bath products. One of her most eco options is these shampoo bars that get you about 75 washes…that equals 2-3 bottles of salon products! Without the packaging and natural ingredients, this is a beauty product your loved one can feel good about.
8. Reusable snack bags – $8.50
Cherie of Sew Cherie out of Everett, WA makes geeky fabric gifts. Her machine-washable snack bags are made with Pro Care moisture barrier fabric, which is food safe and machine washable. She’s also open to making custom pieces, so message her if you’re looking for a certain character or style!
9. CAR GARBAGE CAN – $21+
Jacy of Hustle Sew Shop out of Saint Helens, OR makes canvas items for around the home. The one that would get the most use in my life is a garbage can for the car that had adjustable straps so you can put it right around the headrest of the front seats, the gear shift, or center console. They come in stylish, customizable fabrics and the inside is lined with faux leather that is wipe-able and stands up to liquids of all sorts.
10. Fabric bowl covers – $46
Sarah of Marley’s Monsters out of Eugene, OR also makes these eco-friendly bowl covers. They’re machine washable and a great way to avoid both disposable wraps and transferring food to a new dish with a lid.
11. SaVe the Bees Gift Set – $88
Uncommon Goods curated this Save the Bees Gift Set from small makers all over the US. The PNW has strong representation, with seeds from Oregon and bee bottles made in Idaho. The idea is that you can make your garden more hospitable for bees by providing them water baths, exploration tubes, and flowers they love. Few Pacific Northwest gifts give back as much as this one, so the eco conscious person in your life will love this.
12. Wool dryer balls – $24
Lydia of Harmony Heritage Farms out of Mossyrock, WA makes 100% organic wool dryer balls using wool from the sheep on their farm. Dryer balls help eliminate static without one-time-use dryer sheets, plus can be scented by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oils. They also make sheep’s milk soap if you’re interested!
13. Reusable paper towels – $38+
Melissa of Nuggle Bugz Boutique out of Washington makes reusable 2-ply paper towels with fun patterns. I love this buffalo check version that also comes with snaps. This lets you hook it onto the stove or fridge handle, or you can buy one of her paper towel rolls to make them feel like traditional ones, sans the waste of course.
PNW gifts for the sentimental
1. Couples or family custom embroidery – $65+
Caity of Stichers Gonna Stitch out of Bellevue, WA makes one of the most thoughtful Pacific Northwest gifts: custom embroideries! You can send her a photo of your family, partner, or pet and she’ll hand stitch it.
2. PERSONALIZED Beer Caddy – $75+
Supakan of Burrow Leather out of Portland, OR makes personalized leather goods made of English Bridal leather in gorgeous colors. Get the beer lover in your life a special leather holder for their bottles and pair it with beers from one of my favorite Ballard breweries.
3. sound wave Bracelet – $67+
Priscilla of My Millie Jewelry out of Vancouver, BC makes stylish personalized jewelry. You can get your pet’s paw print, child’s heartbeat, parent’s handwriting, or sound wave of a meaningful song engraved right on something your loved one would wear day after day.
4. Custom house portrait – $16
Arthur of Arthur Pior out of Washington illustrates custom portraits of your home. This is the perfect gift for new homeowners or if there’s a sentimental move from a family home after someone’s passing. I’ve purchased two house portraits as gifts before, one for my sister when they moved and one for my boyfriend when we bought our first home together.
5. PHOTO KEYCHAIN – $50+
Gustav’s Dachshund Shop out of Portland, OR makes personalized jewelry and trinket gifts. One of their most creative offerings is this film roll keychain that lets you create a custom reel of 10 meaningful pictures. It’d make a great gift for your significant other or the travel bug in your life with a bucket full of memories worth capturing.
6. Love Coupons – $5+
Heather of Made in Tehaleh out of Bonney Lake, WA makes customized wood engraved coupons you can give to loved ones. For example, create a coupon for one massage, a special date night, or something else. She has ideas to choose from or you can create your own. Each order comes with a cute bag to store them in.
7. Custom constellation art – $51.65+
Etch Craft out of Bellingham, WA makes personalized wood goods like cutting boards, tech stands, wallets, and these art prints featuring the constellations on the night of specific date. In addition, this would make a great anniversary or newborn birthday gift commemorating the special day.
8. THUMBPRINT NECKLACE – $61+
Priscilla of My Millie Jewelry out of Vancouver, BC also makes jewelry with thumbprints engraved on it. Choose from rings, cuff links, or necklaces that’ll let your loved one take a piece of whoever they cherish with them everywhere they go.
9. CUSTOM QR CODE KEYCHAIN – $29.50+
Jessica of Mobi Momentos out of Vancouver, BC also makes personalized engraved jewelry and trinkets. This QR code keychain is stylish and sentimental: you can have it open to a customized voice message from you or a loved on that passed away as a way to memorialize them.
10. Personalized initial necklace – $33.30
Susan of Susabellas out of Woodinville, WA makes personalized jewelry and home goods like this initial necklace. This would make a beautiful gift for a mom or aunt with the initials of their little one.
11. Personalized engraved guitar Pick – $26+
Holly of Beach Cove Jewelry out of Coupeville, WA will make the music lover in your life one of the most thoughtful Pacific Northwest gifts: a guitar pick engraved with coordinates of where you met, or whatever else you want it to say! The pick is stainless steel and comes with a leather keychain case.
12. Personalized engraved ring – ~$63
Chrissy of GLDN out of La Conner, WA makes beautiful minimalist jewelry. Her 14K gold-filled ring can be engraved with names, initials, birthdates, coordinates, or really anything. I imagine it’d make a great anniversary gift made in the Pacific Northwest, or a modern spin on a mother’s ring that is a bit more minimal than birthstones.
13. MONEY CLIP – $37+
Joanna of Love It Personalized out of Renton, WA makes hand-stamped jewelry and everyday trinkets that are more unique than other items you often see offered. For example, you’ll find tie bars, ornaments, collar stays, and money clips. My dad still uses money clips to this day so I know he’d love a personalized version with his initials or a custom message.
14. Custom pet portrait ornament – $16.75+
Jessi McNeal out of Mount Vernon, WA is a gifted artist. Besides wall art, she also makes these stunning custom pet portrait ornaments. I’ve purchased pet portraits as gifts multiple times and they’re always a hit!
15. Date night notecards – ~$6.25
Amy of Bug and Bear Design out of Seattle, WA creates stationery and tags. One of her most unique Pacific Northwest gifts are these date notecards that you can get in a variety of colors. It’d make a super thoughtful gift to write up a different date on a bunch of these and put them in a decorated jar for you and a partner to pull from when you want to spend quality time together.
16. Custom pet portrait art – $49.99+
PurrHeaven out of Washington also does pet portraits. However, rather than hand painted they create cool digital prints by transforming a photo into an illustrated pop-art-style print.
17. CUSTOM SONG LYRIC ART – $250
Howie of Howie Day Studio out of Seattle, WA makes unique art prints personalized with sound waves and song lyrics. You can have him handwrite a meaningful song around an album, which would be the perfect personalized gift for the audiophile on your list.
PNW gifts for self care and wellness lovers
1. Yoga pun t-shirt – $20+
Sara of 100th Monkey Creates in Spokane Valley, WA makes cheeky 100% cotton t-shirts. This one would be perfect for the yogi in your life, but if you have more of a weights fan, this Planks then Dranks muscle tank from Sanders Studio Design also out of Spokane is hilarious.
2. relief balms – $25.99 for 3
Tina from Herbal Chest in Portland, OR makes wellness and spa products that are plant based, all natural, and cruelty free. For example, she makes anxiety relief balm made with hops, lavender, olive oil, beeswax, chamomile and other familiar ingredients. This gift lets you try 3 of her salves for various ailments and wellness remedies to make sure the loved one in your life stays zen.
3. Knit mug Cozy – $20
Debora from Debora B Studios in Anacortes, WA uses 100% wool to make these mug cozies in 5 different colors. They’re perfect for keeping hands cool and drinks warm during the winter months.
4. Concrete incense holder – $78
Bill from Kin in Seattle, WA makes absolutely stunning incense holders using concrete, glass, and wood. This one is inspired by mountains and terrariums, which would be one of the best Pacific Northwest gifts for the earth child in your life.
5. Self care framework – $2.50
Jenna Rae from Advocacy & Self Care in Kennewick, WA makes minimalist e-zines about various self care and goal setting topics. This one is about resilience and includes 14 pages of thought-provoking questions and guidance.
6. Yoga mat and blocks stand – $89-$138
Mache from Hey Mache in Central Point, OR makes these chic stands for yoga equipment. They come in fun patterns and are built using recycled materials. You can choose to get a stand that holds blocks and a strap or just a mat.
Add yoga blocks to this so your yogi has a full set up for their practice.
7. Shower steamers – $16
Twisted Tomboy out of Wenatchee, WA makes shower steamers for those people, like me, who don’t really like baths but still want a spa experience. You just put it in the shower and let the heat release aromatherapy. No twiddling your thumbs in a bath required!
8. GeM soap – $5
Washington Local based in Seattle, WA sells these adorable terrazzo soaps created by a local maker out of Tacoma. Not only are they pretty to look at, but the scents of blue spruce, geranium, sweet orange, and grapefruit are crowd pleasers.
9. Dry shampoo spray – $16
Henna Color Lab in Portland, OR makes hair and skin products using all natural ingredients. Their organic and cruelty-free dry shampoo soaks up excess grease and adds body back to hair. You won’t find any parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or synthetic perfumes. Just a geranium-lavender essential oil combo to keep hair looking and smelling fresh. They sell versions for all hair colors.
10. Aromatherapy eye mask – $18
Autumn from Two Birds Eco Shop in Tacoma, WA makes lovely home gifts and accessories. These eye masks have rice and lavender to provide soothing coverage when a migraine hits.
11. Rose tea – $6
The First Sip of Tea in Bellingham, WA makes interesting tea blends that are caffeine free. I made an excellent fresh rose petal iced team this summer and have been craving more of it, so this rose tea would hit the spot!
12. MacramE oil diffuser – $12
Chandrika from CCs Nook in Redmond, WA makes these adorable macramé oil diffusers for the car in a variety colors. Just spray on soothing oils and let the smell soothe you. And these can be reused again and again!
Prefer something more discreet? These little oil diffuser flowers from Lilly Bird Crochet out of Spokane, WA clip right onto your car’s air vent.
13. Yoga bolster – $118+
Minga from Yoga Bolsters by Minga in Portland, OR makes bolsters in fun fabrics like this black and white houndstooth. She’ll also make it less firm if you’d prefer to use it for decor.
14. Lotion – $7
Handmade La Conner in La Conner, WA makes some of my favorite beauty and home products. I use their grapefruit and bergamot hand soap in my own home and know that your loved one will go crazy over the scent in lotion format. This size makes the perfect stocking stuffer!
15. Modern robe – $39+
Suzanne of Village Thrive in Monmouth, OR makes gorgeous geometric robes perfect for lounging around the house. They’re one size fits all and fits up to 3X. I actually bought this for my mom and she loves it. In fact, she brought it to our mother-daughter Sicily trip and I stole it for the majority of our getaway!
16. Sun catcher – $55+
Kristin from Culotta Creations in Camas, WA makes gorgeous pastel sun catchers. She uses a vintage technique called the Tiffany method using copper foil and then hand polishes the solder lines.
17. Face & lip polish – $12.50+
Emily from Capn Coconut in Portland, OR makes all natural beauty products. This face and lip polish is made with coconut oil, coconut sugar, cane sugar, jojoba oil, honey, vitamin E oil, and banana essential oils. It’s perfect for makeup or spray tan removal and removing dead skin on the body and lips.
18. Hip slippers – $18.95
Fang Fang from Drifwoo in Portland, OR sources these chic slip-on slippers. They have a memory foam base and traction on the bottom. I love the funkiness of these in yellow, but they come in a more muted pink too.
PNW gifts for the adventurer
1. Ceramic pour over coffee maker – $42+
Lisa from Eldredge Ceramics in Bellingham, WA makes beautiful ceramic pour over coffee contraptions. Pair it with coffee from Boon Boona, one of the best small batch coffee roasters in Seattle, and they’ll never be without good coffee on their adventures.
2. Macrame water bottle holder – $22
K from Tile Timber & Thread in Seattle, WA makes pretty macramé goods like wall hangings, baskets, and more. One gem they make is this bottle holder, which is perfect for a casual day hike, yoga session, or picnic. Give it to them loaded with one of the best Washington state wines as a joke to stay hydrated during their outdoor excursions.
3. Waterproof Dry Bag – $210
Filson headquartered in Seattle, WA is known for making the ultimate outdoor adventure gifts for the discerning aesthete. This dry bag comes in green or orange and is a great way to help your loved one keep their phone safe while hiking or kayaking.
4. Native wool blanket – $225
Eight Generation is a Seattle-based, Native-owned store owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe that features work from inspired Natives, not “Native-inspired”, culturally-appropriated Pacific Northwest gifts. This piece is a recreation of beadwork from Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) artist Mikailah Thompson. This intricate wool blanket has stunning pastel colors. The blue symbolizes Native rivers, the red the blood of warriors.
5. hand sanitizer keychain – $14+
Amy from The Sunny Stichery in Newberg, OR makes the cutest hand sanitizer keychains in a variety of colors and patterns. I was having trouble choosing one to put in this Pacific Northwest gift guide! Make sure your adventurer is always ready for a quick sanitization with this perfect stocking stuffer.
6. Leather blanket harness – $48+
San Filippo Leather in Albany, OR makes gorgeous and functional leather goods. This blanket strap is perfect for rolling up a picnic blanket or attaching it to a backpack for overnight camping trips.
7. Pacific Northwest Earrings – $10+
John from Fin and Feather Shop in Snoqualmie, WA makes wood earrings with different Pacific Northwest scenes on them. He sources wood from around the Pacific Northwest and actually hand sands and shapes all the earrings!
8. travel journal – $31.99
Meg from Mountain Meg Art in Seattle, WA makes the most quintessential of Pacific Northwest gifts: gorgeous journals featuring local mountain landscapes. They feature more than 180 pages of blank pages ready to be filled with memories from your loved one’s adventures.
9. PNW bucket list poster – $32.95
Emily from Cascadia Modern in Seattle, WA makes one of the most unique Pacific Northwest gifts for the traveler or couple looking to add more adventures to their relationship. It’s a scratch-off poster with 60 must-do things around the state. You can choose from either Washington, Oregon, or other states around the US.
10. Mountain ring – $41+
Ruth from Ruth Ryan Jewelry in Seattle, WA makes minimalist and affordable jewelry in gold, silver, and brass. This ring of mountain peaks is sure to remind your loved one of all their adventures exploring the Pacific Northwest.
11. Knit Beanie – $38+
Desiree of Pacific NW Threads in Salem, OR makes stunning knit headbands and beanies with or without a pom pom. Make sure your adventurer keeps their head warm and stylish during their travels.
12. Mountain topography wall hanging – $90
SML in Seattle, WA makes wood-carved home decor from the topography of popular mountains. This wall hanging features Mt. St. Helens, which also comes in coaster format. This is one of the most special Pacific Northwest gifts because it’s an homage to the majestic ranges you can’t miss.
13. Dopp kit Toiletry Bag – $34+
Megan from Needle and Oak in Roseburg, OR makes beautiful refurbished toiletry and makeup bags. I love all the fun prints that your gift recipient is sure to love.
13. Travel art prints – $47+
Yani from Yani B by Yani B in Seattle, WA makes bold art prints that will whisk any traveler away. Choose from a ton of different options and style to suit any taste.
15. Concrete phone speaker – $139
Vincent from Fuel Concrete Garage in Seattle, WA makes funky phone holders and speakers. This cube speaker lets your adventurer pop their phone in and project tunes without needing to plug anything in.
16. Gloves – $110
Filson in Seattle, WA makes high-quality Pacific Northwest gifts with both style and function. These gorgeous soft leather work gloves are made of fine grain Grade A goatskin sourced from the US. They’re lined with moisture-wicking Merino wool for comfort and insulation in cold conditions. It’s the perfect way to provide protection to the person in your life who works with their hands (even when it’s too cold!)
PNW gifts for your entrepreneurial bestie
1. RESIST SIGN LANGUAGE necklace – $51+
Chrissy from GLDN x Layered and Long in La Conner, WA makes minimalist jewelry, many with heartfelt or personalized engravings. This pendant necklace is perfect for the fierce feminist and social justice ally in your life as a reminder that their place is at the top. How many of these Pacific Northwest gifts are as fitting of the local spirit?
2. Boss babe print – $6
Nora from JJ Design House in Portland, OR makes gorgeous art you can instantly print featuring bad-ass women displaying their self assurance and femininity. I love this print that shows a woman demonstrating self care, but with an attitude fitting of a Ri Ri meme.
3. Excel pun mug – $24.95
Thomas of Brookspot in Tualatin, OR screen prints clothing and household items with punny sayings. One of my favorites is the one for Excel whizzes that pairs an innuendo with a topic most humans don’t find sexy one bit.
4. Adult Motivational coloring pages – $3
Baylee from Sunrise Digital Design in Vancouver, WA makes printable coloring books for adults with affirmations. This is perfect for the boss babe who needs a reminder to step back and chill. Make it extra special by printing them yourself and assembling them in a scrapbook binder!
5. Punny pencils – $9+
Maria from Black Swallow Studio in Seattle, WA sells pencils in all different colors that you can personalize to have funny saying. She used to have a listing with phrases from Schitt’s Creek that is everything, so if they aren’t available I’d highly recommend personalizing them for the Schitt’s lover in your life!
6. Business card holder – $34
Lizzie from Prime Cut Bags in Portland, OR makes funky leather goods that are some of my favorite Pacific Northwest gifts. Her business card holders will make sure your boss babe shows up with style when networking.
7. Reusable white board lists – $25
Caylee from Swipies in Seattle, WA is someone who I used to work with. She creates reusable dry erase lists, perfect for jotting down a to-do list while minimizing waste. This makes it also one of the best Pacific Northwest gifts for the eco conscious.
8. Cheeky embroidery – $40+
Lara from Loom + Gloom in Tacoma, WA makes beautiful embroideries featuring song lyrics and funny puns, as well as a few plants. The entrepreneur in your life will feel constantly inspired with this lyric from Lizzo’s feminist anthem. While this specific listing isn’t available anymore, ask the maker to create it custom!
9. Stylish bag – $89.90
Eda of Boe Jack Designs in Seattle, WA makes beautiful minimalist bags for the professional. It’s made of 100% vegan leather for the boss babe who doesn’t want to use real animal hides.
10. Self love journal – $22.99
Sara from Paperland makes adult coloring books and journals. This 100-day self love journal has a series of prompts and questions that will help the entrepreneur in your life get into the habit of self care and focus.
11. Empowering women coffee table book – $45
Amy Paine in Seattle, WA self published this book featuring photographs and interviews with 100 womxn with no makeup, no hair styling, and no retouching. Each person talks about beauty standards, struggles, triumphs, and what they love about who they are and their bodies.
12. Friendship bracelet – $59.45
Amanda from Freshy Fig in Portland, OR makes dreamy jewelry that’s one of the best Pacific Northwest gifts for when your bestie lives far away. This gold and silver friendship bracelet features two states of your choice symbolizing that your hearts are still connected even when afar.
13. Cute magnets – $2.00+ each
Leela from Order Lee in Oregon makes cool laser cut wood items for around the home. I love these cute wooden magnets that would go awesome in any office (or on my fridge).
14. Magnetic dry erase board – $72+
Karen from Magna Memos in Kirkland, WA makes adorable dry erase boards that are also magnetic. They’re perfect for the boss babe in your life to hang to-dos and pictures of their crew in their work space.
15. RBG journal – $21.45
Steve from Voices of Labor in Eugene, OR makes social justice goods like journals, masks, clothing, and mugs. For the political maven who was heartbroken when feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, this journal will give them the motivation to jot down their next idea for changing the world.
16. Cat paper clips – $4
Oksana from Charming Card Designs in Vancouver, WA makes stationary and funky paper clips for planners. These cat paper clips are adorable and would be a conversation starter in anybody’s office.
17. Stylish Apple Watch Band – $50
Wall Leather Co. in Ontario, OR makes chic leather and metal goods. One standout in their catalog is the leather Apple Watch bands. There are a few with detailed designs to choose from, but I love the versatility of this plain band in an expensive-looking, fresh color.
More ideas for gifts made in the PNW
Here are other gift guides you may like for more Pacific Northwest gifts.
- Pacific Northwest Food Gifts
- Memorable Seattle Experience Gifts
- Best Gifts for Chefs
- Unique Jewelry Made in Seattle
- Best Seattle Gifts You Can Ship
- Best Food Gifts Made in Seattle
- Made in Washington Gifts They’ll Love
- Oregon-Made Gifts Anyone Would Love
- My Favorite Local Ceramic Artists
- Unique Locally-Made Travel Gifts
- Affordable Pacific Northwest Artists
- Best Seattle Chocolate Makers
- Pantry Staples Made in the PNW
- Coffee Roasted in Seattle You Can Ship
- Best Seattle Gift Shops
- Best Portland Gift Shops
- Super Easy DIY Sea Glass or Stone Necklace
- Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
You can also check out my Pinterest boards for PNW artisan goods, unique gift ideas, and gifts for foodies. Or see what I’m saving on Etsy.
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Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress says
I love that you’re supporting local makers. 🙂 That bracelet is too cute!
XO
Adria Saracino says
Thank you! I saw this bracelet at a popup and was instantly obsessed!
Brittany says
I love buying local gifts. Not only does it support the community, but they’re so often unique!
Adria Saracino says
I completely agree! I love the story behind the gifts when you buy local!
Whitney says
Okay, love those bandages and hadn’t even thought about the garbage they create! Will purchase for sure. Thank you!
Adria Saracino says
Right?! I hadn’t thought of band-aids being so wasteful either. Putting together this gift guide was informative for me too!
Abbie says
Love this roundup of small businesses! Some of my favorite products are on this list.
Adria Saracino says
Thank you! We’re so blessed to live in an area full of artists!