Longtime Wedgwood resident Russ Steele is manager of the Seattle Audubon Nature Shop.
Are you planning to complete your holiday gift shopping this week? Wedgwood has great shopping options where you can purchase high-quality gifts and support local businesses at the same time. The Seattle Audubon Nature Shop at 8050 35th Ave NE is stuffed with gifts for all ages: books, binoculars, calendars, cards, jewelry, shade-grown coffee, toys and games for children. The Nature Shop will be open on Monday, December 22, from 10 to 6, Tuesday 10 to 7 and Wednesday from 9 to 4.
Many kinds of gift cards are available in Wedgwood, including grocery stores, hair salons and barbers, coffee shops and restaurants.
Gifts of food are always appreciated, especially the tasty offerings from La Pasta at 9118 35th Ave NE in the Morningside Market building. La Pasta’s packaged ready-to-cook foods include a variety of pastas and sauces. You can get caramels, cheeses, chocolates, sauces and wines which make great hostess gifts. La Pasta also has gift certificates. La Pasta will be open on Tuesday, December 23, from 11 to 8 and on Wednesday, December 24, from 11 to 5.