The Tidy Magpie Favorite Resources

Favorite Restaurants

Here’s a list of our favorite restaurants in and around the Seattle area.

• Voula’s Offshore Cafe for breakfast

• Canlis, for just a drink!

• Joey

• Jak’s Grill

• Chinook’s

• Cantinetta

• Ivar’s Salmon House

Favorite Shops

Mainly I try to buy secondhand, but when I really want something new, I try to shop local.

• clothing - Filson

• clothing and housewares - Pendleton

• housewares - Rejuvenation

Vintage & Thrift

I'll wear your granddad's clothes
I look incredible
I'm in this big-ass coat
From that thrift shop down the road

- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

• Gracious

• Goodwill

• OfferUp

• Facebook Marketplace

• Ballard Consignment

• The Furniture Guy

• Beehive Mercantile

• Fremont Vintage Mall

Gifts for the Host

A simple bouquet, a box of chocolates - a small gesture goes a long way.

• Fran’s Chocolates - found at Metropolitan Market and U Village shop

• Glassybaby - U Village location, SeaTac airport, and online

• Big Dipper Candles - found out PCC and online

• Flower Bouquet from Cedarhouse Flowers in Wallingford

Activities

No matter the season, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy in Seattle and Western Washington

• Electric Boat Rental

• Pike Place Market

• Ride the Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge Island

• Sail on Lake Union with the Center for Wooden Boats

Parks & Playgrounds

Western Washington is a feast for the eyes. There is so much natural beauty.

• Golden Gardens

• Gas Works Park

• Seward Park

• Discovery Park

• Carkeek Park

Holiday Light Displays & Events

The sun sets early here in December so make the most of the dark by checking out various light displays.

• Candy Cane Lane

• Argosy Christmas Ships

• Woodland Park Wild Lights