Happy Delusions

Store closed this Fall 2012. Thank you Mary for a good ride! Here’s to more arts events/​venues in Renton’s future.

If it were possible to give a place more than 5 stars, I would. My sister and I absolutely love this shop and will miss it when it’s gone):
Yes, that’s right, it’s closing down): September 7^th is their 5 year anniversary party as well as it’s closing party. The owner has decided to close this chapter of her life and therefore is closing down the shop.
I loved coming here and wish I could’ve come by more often. They sold all different kinds of cute knick knacks and adorable home crafts. If I had to compare them to a franchise, I’d say it’d be similar to Fireworks or even Fuego or Shanalogic. There’s always something different when you turn the corner. It had sections for local artists’ works as well as some more well known novelty items such as the pickle bandages and mustache ice cubes. Every so often, they would change around the sections and the artist. They even held some art and crafts events for children and aspiring artists. Things were a bit expensive but understandable considering most of it is home made so you’d be factoring in materials and effort costs.
Just walking in to that store made my day that much better. I will absolutely miss this place but I hope the best for the owner and her future!

A fun place to browse.
Could be a place to go for specific items, if you knew what you were looking for and had visited already.
I made the special trip for a Rad Dog leash/​collar, and had fun browsing while there.
The owner is exceedingly nice.
My only issue is that there seems to be little organization to the tiny store, so if you don’t have time to browse everything you may not find what you’re looking for.
Rumor has it they’re closing soon though. (SO STOP IN WHILE YOU CAN!)

I love this store, it’s a true treasure of South King County. The perfect place to find unique gifts for the independent thinkers, artists, and generally cool people in your life. Lots of one-​of-​a-​kind items, definitely not the same old stuff they carry everyplace else!

Ok… So I wait till the day of someones birthday or event to buy a gift. I used to panic at the last minute, but not anymore. I just stop by Happy Delusions and Mary helps me pick out some fun things. She even puts them in a nice gift bag and puts ribbon on it so there is no wrapping. YAY! Next time you need a gift or just want to go someplace to find some fun groovy art stop by this place!

Always impressed with this shop!
I find the cutest gifts and usually end up leaving with things for myself too! :)
Tons to look at with different things for diffferent people so anyone can shop here!
I will definately be back again!

The BEST place in Renton to find a cool, artsy gift or a treasure for yourself. Everything is made by local artists, and they have items in every price range. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!

The uniqueness of Happy Delusions isn’t just in the items that they carry from all different artisans but also from the owner herself, Mary. You can find the one off item that you just can’t live without or a one of a kind piece of jewelry locally made. Art from local artist are abundant as there is a place for the distinctiveness of each at this great establishment. If you can’t find something here then just ask Mary and she will help you get what you a re looking for. Special orders are no problem either. Happy Delusion just had there ‘Art Walk’ with a gallery of art from a local artist. Yes I bought a piece because it stood out and I connect with it. Same with Mary — you will connect with her and what she does and her rareness as a shop owner and artist herself. She has her finger on the pulse of Downtown Renton. Keeping alive the creativity of what makes this town such a great find for all that happens to pass through and of course the ones that stayed on and calls this place Home. I did. Thanks Mary for being you and for having the insight to create a place where people can be around great people and as a bonus buy a awesome item from you shop.

The place is awesome. I went in to find 2 gifts for a kids combined birthday party, both girls, one is 11 and the other is 2, and I found something for both of them in here. This store has such interesting things that makes me feel like I am giving a one of a kind gift, and those are the best kind! The one thing I didnt like was the section of novelty items, like bandaids and magnets, I can find these things at Archie McPhees or Fuego at Southcenter. Other than that, I will be returning, I found some other things that I want to purchase!!!

THE place to go for fun art and impressive gifts. Happy Delusions is the jewel in the Downtown Renton crown. Shop local!

Decided to check out this place and I was really suprised. What a great store! Unique items for everyone… and when I say «Unique» I don’t mean junky stuff. this is all really great and interesting items made by real artists and designers.
Every town should have one of these stores. The person working the counter was very, very nice and knowledgable about everything in the store. I am inspired!

What a great place for Unique Gifts! Lots of different items from Local
Artisans. Having trouble finding a gift for someone? Look no further!
Seriously you will leave this place with Happy Delusions, thats probably why the owner named it that!
Check this place out if your in Downtown Renton! :D
Its UnilocalTastic!

Cute place to see a huge variety of unique things from many different artists. Last time I was in, 34 artists were represented. I won’t go anywhere else for birthday cards now, because nowhere else are such unique cards to be found. I bought an adorable cat toy that my kitty loves, and instead of looking down at a generic Petsmart mouse, I get to see a cute little one eyed monster guy. Fun. Some of the artists do prints on many different mediums… wall prints, large and small, as well as little greeting cards, so it’s really affordable if you like a print but not a lot of cash just to grab a card. Some folks do cool things with recycled materials that are kinda retro, like purses and notebooks. It’s also next door to THE best espresso shop (the liberty café) I didn’t give em 5 stars because I’ve meant to stop in during business hours and no one was there :(BUT that’s kinda neat, too, because you can always come back and you know you aren’t serving the corporate masters. I fully recommend for UNIQUE birthday gifts and cards… you can find something from $ 2 up to $ 300, with all prices in between.

I remember the first time I walked into this store. I was trying to kill time before work. So I decieded to walk down third. I saw a sign for a shop, «Happy Delusions» so there was nothing left to do, but to go in. So I went in.
I was greeted with a warm smile, but the friendly owner; Mary Clymer. I then started to look around. Then I found some awesome Christmas gifts, so I bought them.
I came in and kept buying defusers. I think she knew me as the defuser girl.
Anyway, Happy Delusions is a great local shop in Renton to buy the cutest little items. The owner, Mary is also very friendly. Go in and tell her hello.

Happy Delusions is a great place to find unique gifts for everyone. You can find great items for any holiday, birthday, or just for fun! The people there are really helpful and I was really surprised at all the interesting things you could buy. Did I mention it’s all stuff by local artisans? Highly recommended!!!

Happy Delusions is the ultimate one-​stop gift shop! In one trip I was able to find Christmas gifts for nearly everyone on my list, with tastes that range across the board. The owner is sweet and more than ready to assist with a friendly smile. The eclectic mix of gifts is amazing as well, so it’s definitely worth a stop in to check it out. Plus, it’s right in the middle of the antique district in Renton, so that’s a double bonus!

This is a fun, original store located in growing downtown Renton. The owner is a lovely, young lady that hosts retail space for local artist to display and sell their crafts. Awesome prices and a great place to buy gifts for anyone. I have already been here three times in the last month to purchase holiday gifts.