Curtsy Bella

One of the sad moments of my years in Seattle: the closing of CB. Heartbreaking and yet I suport the choice since it means some great opportunities for the lovely owners, Danielle and Mary Jo. For those of you who visited CB, you know it was a magical, special business in our community. For those who did not have a chance to shop this terrific boutique, I am sorry as you missed a special place. Bön Voyage Curtsy Girls… I will miss you as will the rest of our family. Thank you for your integrity and joy.

I just received an email saying you’re closing which breaks my heart! I’ve since moved out of state for school and will likely never find a gem of a store like yours. Thank you for providing the best customer service, offering the cutest products and making your gift wrapping better than all others. Please continue to share your talent because the universe needs you! Take care and God bless!

The store is clean and organized. They have a small mens section, so guys you have something to look around at while the wife shops. Some different items you may not see in the average store, fun ties, monogram flask, that kind of stuff. Also, the owner does a great job on monograming. I had bought several cotton handkerchiefs and wanted to add some extra class and have them monogramed. Wasn’t cheap, (of course I have not shopped around to see how prices compare) but the quality was awesome. Worth a check out, and if you need to add some extra class to your wardrobe, ask about her monograming.

Danielle is the best! Love her mom too!
I know… again between my reviewing Urban Yoga Spa and now Curtsy Bella… I just want to confirm I’M STILL A MAN :)
My gf now wife came here before our wedding… I tagged along.
I do not want to tell you everything we did with CB but we did A LOT and they nailed it. From bridesmaids stuff to groomsmen to table decorations.
Tip* ask Danielle what she could do custom for your wedding… it may cost more but the added details make it worth it.
Besides wedding stuff… this would be a cool store for gifts for anyone too.

This is the perfect place to buy friends’ birthday, bridal shower, bachelorette party and baby shower gifts, and that’s exactly what I do. Everyone I buy gifts for from here recognize the signature cute girly wrapping job the mother/​daughter team put so much loving care in.
I can be in here for hours looking at all the novelty gift items and cards.
The owners are so helpful and always dressed so cute. I just hate the fact that merchandise is kind of pricey, but at least I won’t be able to go overboard on the spending.

Wanna spend a lot of time browsing through the best gift ideas for everyone on your list? Go to Curtsy Bella and do just that!
This place has a lot of unique gifts for loads of occasions. I went in looking for a birthday gift and spent over an hour looking through great gifts for baby showers, bachelorette parties, housewarming parties, moms, dads, pretty much anyone. If that wasn’t enough I even started shopping for myself and taking mental notes to come back whenever I felt like treating myself to something new. While they do have a great selection I don’t feel like I’m buried in trinkets. The layout is great and they have things sectioned off in such a way that makes it easy to navigate and focus on what you’re looking for.
My only wish for Cursty Bella is that the lovely boutique feel would not be reflected with boutique pricing. It’s a little rich for some of the items.

Yep, another guy rating a store with a chick name…
THE BEST gift store in Seattle. I keep seeing the word «edgy» in other reviews and while I agree, I think they are «unique» more than edgy. I go there for cards, gifts, embroidered items (including golf towels!) and love the personal attention I get. If you want to get something that you won’t find anywhere else, this is the place.
Prices are reasonable, service is fantastic…

Shopping is my FAVORITE pastime, and Curtsy Bella is a store I could spend an entire WEEK in. LOVE everything there — the displays are sparkly and beautiful and there are so many fun things to look through. From THE most hilarious cards & books to the sweetest of baby clothes — ooh, don’t forget sexy lingerie! … I love it. (and you will too!)
Best of all, the owners Mary Jo & Danielle are the sweetest ladies you will EVER meet. They help you brainstorm ideas for gifts and the gift wrap is the best part. There aren’t many places that you can go and leave with a gift ready to give.
High five Curtsy Girls on a job well done!

Whenever birthdays and holidays roll around, I HAVE to stop into Curtsy Bella for their selection. There is really no other store where I can enter and then leave with a cool, unique gift for my 6-​yr-​old sister, my 18-​yr-​old brother, and my grandparents all in one go!
I love the old beagle that trots out to visit whenever I’m in the shop, too! So adorable. :)
Some items are pricey, but there are a lot of reasonably priced things as well. I bought my brother an insanely cool tie for $ 40, and that’s really about as much as you’d pay for a less interesting tie at Express Men, so there you go!
I love their nick-​knacks!

As a neighborhood resident and avid shopper, I feel compelled to write about Curtsy Bella because it truly is one of my favorite stores in Seattle. Sure — they have amazing jewelery, witty cards, beautiful baby items that you cannot find anywhere else, but to me, what makes this shop special is that as soon as the door opens and you get your first peek inside, you feel like Alice must’ve felt when she woke up down the rabbit hole.
Danielle, the co-​owner, has made CB look like Wonderland. Just to be in the shop is inspiring because you’re surrounded by beautiful, glittery things. It’s hard to just «run in» for a shower gift because I usually just end up wandering around, peeking in every corner to see what they’ve hidden around the next shelf. Last time I was there, I discovered that they’re now selling custom birthday crowns — check them out.
It is always fun to support a local business, but the ladies at CB make it easy because they’re genuinely interested in finding things that are unique and special. The store floor is spectacular — check it out and get inspired!

At first sight, the store looks really fun and cool — colorful, filled with knick-​knacks that will, supposedly, be awesome to browse. But my impression changed quickly. The general vibe that I captured, from every little thing, is: «I’m female, I’m high maintenance, I’m a b*tch and proud of it. Girls are SOOO much better than boys.» [pause to retch] Very juvenile. The objects for sale are frilly, silly things, with not much use: cocktail glasses with too much glitter and phrases like «Girls rock!» or «Ladies’ night out», a whole shelf dedicated to baby showers, sassy cards, shopping bags with supposedly witty female quotes… I cannot even remember what else. Nothing useful or truly cool, for sure.

A gorgeous little boutique. As others have said, great place to get a gift for the girl who has everything — or just some good taste and a fun attitude! I’ve raided them many a time for Tarina Tarantino jewelery and hilarious but beautiful cards. They have excellent gifts and trinkets that are sure to dazzle anyone who comes in looking for something special.

This is the BEST store to find unusual gifts for the girl who has everything! Because at Curtsy Bella, you will find tons she doesn’t have!
The co-​owners and staff are fab and so helpful, cute too
the free gift wrapping is a wonderful touch too — something rarely found any more.
Love Love Love it!

Best. Store. Ever.
The gals that run this place truly know what it means to offer «something for everyone!» Their website could use a little work, but the store itself is divine. If you need a gift for a female, I can’t recommend a better place. You will find something here — young or old, prissy or punk, cheap or expensive… CB totally has you covered. There are also a few gems for the males in your life. Small selection of ties, cuff links, kitschy gifts, etc. And Sailor Jerry paraphernalia as well.
Also, best greeting card selection I’ve ever seen. And with card categories cleverly penned by the CB ladies (ie, «preggers» & «divorce!») you can’t go wrong. Wittiest cards I’ve ever seen. Just be sure your recipient shares your sense of humor. ;)
Take your time in this store and return often because they are constantly changing things up. Best bet is to get on their mailing list for super secret sales (ok, not secret if you go in the store…), events, and that little reminder that you haven’t visited in a few weeks! Their best kept secret? Gift wrapping is always free and always as amazing as the prezzie inside.

Yes, I’m a dude reviewing a chick store. deal with it :-P
I’m reviewing it because it’s the perfect store to get the perfect gift for any girl in your life. I have picked up gifts for my fiancé, my sister’s baby shower, and random friends birthdays. no matter how hard they are to shop for, you’ll find something that goes above and beyond here. there is plenty in here that can put a very large dent in your wallet, but you’d be surprised at what you can get even on a tight budget. as far as what you’re going to find in here, it can’t even be described. you just have to go, and walk very, very slowly. if you’re a guy, i would just suggest going here if you’re after a gift. girls, you’ll be in heaven.
and extra props to them for their amazing gift wrapping. every time i’ve made a purchase they have creatively wrapped it in very stylish ways. i wish i had photos to show how awesome they looked. i just suggest having them wrap your stuff if you’re giving it as a gift!

An adorable little boutique catering to the Laurelhurst set — or those with enough disposable income to buy a $ 325 diaper bag. Although the prices can be a bit extravagant, this is the type of shop any girly-​girl will appreciate. Situated right behind University Village, it takes full advantage of its small space with great merchandising. It feels a little bit crowded (strollers would probably not do well in here), but it’s very well-​organized. And, it boasts enough selection so that even the penny-​pinchiest of students can afford to spoil herself.
Pregnancy is «in» right now, and Curtsy Bella has plenty of items that will appeal to the hip mom-​to-​be. This is a great shop to pick out something that will stand out at an otherwise coma-​inducing baby shower. For the fashionista — «Burpberry», «Gucci Coo», or «Louis Spitton» tees for the little one!
Jewelry, lingerie, and quirky greeting cards abound — if you want to find the perfect gift for that hard-​to-​please friend, this is a great place to start. The only drawback is the cruddy parking situation.

Walking into Curtsy Bella makes any woman feel like a Pretty Little Punk-​Rock Princess! No boutique puts a tingle in your gut the way this place can. But dont rush! I guarantee you will want to look at every sparkling piece of Tarina Tarantino jewelry and read every beautifully letterpress printed card. The combination of Hollywood glam meets rough-​n-​tough Punk is strangly comforting. They are the real thing!