Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: SugarPill

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill.
TODAY, Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

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(Image: In Your Head with permission to CHS)

What year did you open on Capitol Hill: 2011

Tell us about your business: A modern neighborhood herbal apothecary, featuring medicinal as well as specialty culinary items, cocktail essentials, rare chocolates and decadent offerings for your body, your home and your favorite people.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? Being surrounded by the most interesting and creative folks in town and from all over the world.

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? The only way that the unique and interesting things in your neighborhood survive is if you support them. Small independent stores will never be able to compete with the amazonian scale companies that offer you everything at a “discount”, but we will give you the human connection and the personal service that remind you that you are a part of a community.  If we lose our neighborhoods to big box stores, chains and on-line commerce, we will lose our whole sense of belonging, to this place and to each other.

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Pretty Parlor

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Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill.
TODAY, Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Pretty Parlor
What year did you open on Capitol Hill? 2001

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Tell us about your business: We carry vintage, new and local designers in our darling boutique for both ladies and gentlemen. Fabulous special occasion wear, accessories and just downright cute clothes!

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? We love being located on the hill, surrounded by other amazing local businesses. Getting the chance to dress up our neighbors and make them look fabulous is our favorite thing!

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? It’s sooooo important to support independent retailers, especially during the holiday season. Fellow businesses are closing right and left. If you don’t want to see this happen we need you to shop with us!

www.prettyparlor.com
twitter.com/prettyparlor
Instagram.com/prettyparlors
facebook.com/prettyparlor

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Brenthaven

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill.
TODAY, Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Brenthaven
What year did you open on Capitol Hill: July 2013

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Tell us about your business: When Brenthaven began making wilderness packs over 30 years ago, our products were aimed at explorers and adventurers – people who needed to survive extreme conditions in the outdoors. Today, Brenthaven designs the most protective cases for your mobile technology, and builds products that will survive the rigors of your active, digital lifestyle. Our range of award-winning laptop bags and other mobile technology cases are designed with the same craftsmanship and integrity that has made Brenthaven a trusted name since 1980.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? Capitol Hill is built around a community of shops that support each other in succeeding. Every year, new retailers pop up in the neighborhood and it just shows how the community is thriving and driven by local entrepreneurs.

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? Support small businesses that hire local talent and create outstanding product in a way to give back to the same community that shops their stores. Local small businesses maintain support through charity work, creating local jobs, and supporting local community events.
www.brenthaven.com
www.twitter.com/brenthavennews
www.instagram.com/brenthavennews
www.facebook.com/brenthavennews

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Museum Quality Framing

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill.
TODAY, Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Museum Quality Framing

What year did you open on Capitol Hill? 1991

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Tell us about your business: We are passionate about picture framing!  Our history and success has been built on outstanding quality, design, and support of the arts and our community.  We’re your one-stop frame shop for custom frames, readymade frames, photo frames, mirrors, framed art, art lamination, posters/prints, and more. With over 25 years experience, our Capitol Hill framers are here to help you get your project done with style!

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? We love the diversity of our neighborhood residents and businesses!!  15th Avenue is like a small town with a supportive community vibe – Capitol Hill is the best part of town!

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? Shopping local helps build more self-reliant and vibrant communities from within. Let’s support our neighbors and make Capitol Hill shine for the holidays!

www.mqf.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capitol-Hill-Museum-Quality-Framing/162107797153222?ref=hl
http://www.yelp.com/biz/museum-quality-framing-seattle-9

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Veridis Clothier

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Veridis Clothier

What year did you open on Capitol Hill: 2008

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Tell us about your business: New contemporary clothing for women and men

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? Being a part of the fabric of the neighborhood and meeting many of the special people who live here.  And being able to walk to work!

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? Your money really does mean more for the business, go further for the business, and stay closer to the neighborhood and local economy when you shop small. Many of us rely on this season to carry us through slower times; supporting small businesses in your neighborhood keeps them alive and keeps the Hill varied, interesting, and a fun place to be. 

,www.veridisclothier.com 
@veridisclothier  (twitter, instagram, facebook)

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Dr. Jen’s House of Beauty/Atomic Cosmetics

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

DR JEN’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY/ATOMIC COSMETICS

What year did you open on Capitol Hill: 2012

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Tell us about your business: Dr. Jen’s House of Beauty is THE purveyor of healthy, non-toxic skincare and cosmetics, as well as formulator of bespoke skincare options and custom color matched cosmetics.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? The people! We love being in the heart of the performers’ and creative artists’ neighborhood, as well as being able to introduce our philosophy and product to those who simply love being near all the creativity.

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? Smart money supports your own neighborhood first. Spending money at large, corporate entities only helps finance the destruction of independent, creative businesses. Capitol Hill is lucky to have a TON of wonderful, innovative and independent businesses – support them all!

Twitter: @drbadjen
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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Gamma Ray Games

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Gamma Ray Games

What year did you open on Capitol Hill: 2009

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Tell us about your business: Capitol Hill’s premiere tabletop game store featuring the Raygun Lounge and the L|td Gallery.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? For us it’s the diversity of our community. We chose to open on Capitol Hill and we’re very proud of the inclusive environment we work to create for everyone who calls the Hill home.

Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? When you shop where you live and work it’s like investing in yourself. This is YOUR neighborhood. Curate what you want to keep and see more of by where you spend your hard earned dollars.

gammaraygamestore.com; facebook.com/GammaRayGames

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Retrofit Home

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

RETROFIT HOME

What year did you open on Capitol Hill? 2005

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Tells us about your business: YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FURNITURE, HOME FURNISHINGS, AND DEPARTMENT STORE.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? BEING ON CAPITOL HILL!

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? BECAUSE YOU WANT ALL THOSE COOL STORES TO BE HERE NEXT YEAR

web:  http://www.retrofithome.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/retrofit-home/290882450902
twitter: https://twitter.com/retrofithome

instagram: @retrofithomeseattle

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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: Ada’s Technical Books

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants.

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

Ada‘s Technical Books and Cafe
What year did you open on Capitol Hill? 2010
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Tell us about your business: Ada’s is home to books, gifts,events and workshops that beckon to the geek – {and the geek in all of us}.

Ada’s fosters collaboration, feeds curiosity, and is where a bookstore becomes a community.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill?  We love our community so much! Our customers are amazing!
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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays?  We know that you love having great, small, local businesses in your neighborhood. Show your appreciation by supporting us when doing your holiday shopping.
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Shop the Hill Store Spotlight: High 5 Pie

Shop the Hill is an annual community collaboration featuring CHS, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and local merchants

Shop the Hill/Shop Local on Capitol Hill. This Friday, November 28th – Sunday November 30th!

High 5 Pie
What year did you open on Capitol Hill: New Year’s Day 2011!counter

Tell us about your your business: High 5 Pie grew out of founder Dani Cone’s love of eating pie with a cup of coffee. Using Grandma Molly’s favorite all-butter pie crust recipe, we create both classic and innovative sweet and savory fillings. High 5 Pies are a perfect blend of old fashioned goodness with some exciting seasonal offerings to satisfy the most modern cravings.

What is the best thing about having a business on Capitol Hill? Living and working in the same neighborhood and serving our own communities!

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Why is it important for people to shop local, especially around the holidays? Shopping local keeps everyone connected to each other and allows businesses to best serve the needs and desires of their neighbors and friends. Sharing your favorite neighborhood finds with loved ones is a great way to share a slice of your daily life for the holidays.

facebook.com/high5pie

twitter: @high5pie

instagram: @high5pie

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