Shopping in Edmonds

So long as there are power outages, snowstorms, and an innate human thrill at the sound of thrown dice, board games will never go out of style. Today's side deal gets you a four-game gift pack of the best from Bucephalus for $49 (a $95 value). Pick up your games at the Bucephalus Seattle shop or have them shipped for an additional $25 charge.

Started in 2001 as a small operation in founder Bryce Phillips’s Seattle apartment, evo has since grown into a full-fledged retail store voted Best Ski and Snowboard Shop three years in a row in CityVoter’s King5 Best of Western Washington poll. Inside, Bryce and his crew of more than 100 winter- and summer-sports enthusiasts help visitors gear up for adventure with equipment by makers such as Armada, K2 Burton, and Lib Tech and outerwear from The North Face and Patagonia. A team of technicians also keeps equipment in top condition with tune-ups and other services, sharpening skis and waxing snowboards to keep them from growing fur. At evo’s flagship Fremont/Wallingford store, the staff relays the company-wide values of style, a balanced lifestyle, and authenticity by hosting events such as movie screenings and art showcases and devoting extra time to serving nonprofits throughout the community.

Wardrobes enjoy new tenants even more than the most excitable landlords enjoy watching back-alley boxing matches. Turquoise Boutique's garment citizens range from button-down wool coats ($59.50), mock print dresses ($29.99), reverse-stitch skinny jeans ($39.50), and a fleet of accessories such as belts, handbags ($30–$45), jewelry, scarves, gloves, and more.

The Mill Creek framery has been offering customized framing treatments for your favorite artwork or collectibles for 18 years. The friendly and experienced staff perform all work on-site, ensuring a personalized experience and quick turnaround time. Frame an 11"x14" picture of your poodle with a custom rag mat of your choosing ($100), or pin a portion of Omar Vizquel's jersey into a readymade 16"x20" frame with custom mat ($100) to remember forever. Custom framed art or memories impact a room's décor as much as its furniture, so put your prized possessions into the hands of the professionals with today's deal. Call ahead to schedule a consultation.

The Second Ascent staff works diligently to repair cycles, assemble skis, and outfit customers with gear and apparel for all backcountry and outdoor pursuits. They stock and fold apparel from brands such as Patagonia and Vibram FiveFingers to dress adventurers from head to toe, and accessorize them with essential equipment such as headlamps, chalk bags, and backpacks. Technicians in both the full-service bike shop and onsite ski shop repair and tune cycles and skis to help customers ride more smoothly. And the other members of the well-traveled staff remain eager to assist and answer any questions about appropriate adventure equipment, conditions, and the safest way to tickle a napping grizzly.

In the Medicine Man parking lot, holiday tunes fill the air as Alpine Tree & Wreath’s friendly, full-service staffers help guests select festive holiday decorations. Their stock includes a wealth of wreaths, garlands available by the foot, and noble firs that range from a compact two feet to an eagle-enticing eight. As they browse greenery, patrons can sip on complementary cider and hot chocolate.