We know it's close to December when we get the pink tree out of storage. I bought it about five years ago here. It was even made in the US rather than in a factory across the world somewhere.
We've built lots of our signature pink bakery boxes and cut bright paper strips for our free gift wrap.
We hope you'll stop by to say hello!
We're giving away two $30 gift certificates next week.
Stop by the store to enter our guessing contests for a chance to win.
Ashley just made this sparkling silk wristlet for the store. 
The crystal button shimmers in the light.
Now this would make a great gift. 
Last year we offered Christmas cards for the first time and they sold so well, we have many more options this time around. (Cards on 100% recycled paper by Loose Petals.)
Who can resist unconventional colors and imagery? They still feel nostalgic, but new and fresh at the same time. (Cards on 100% recycled paper by Loose Petals.)
These peppermint cards are designed to showcase your own 4"x6" photograph on the inside. (Cards by Letterspace.)
We've also added some cute little gift tags this year. They're the perfect embellishment to a simply wrapped present. (Gift tags by Letterspace.)
If Christmas cards aren't your bag, then try a New Year's greeting. (Cards by NuVue Studio.)
Watching a bunch of strangers on Project Runway last night, we couldn't help but wonder which 'character' we'd root for in the upcoming weeks, which person we'd love to hate. The LBD peanut gallery weighs in:
Thanks to everyone who came to our party. The turnout was beyond our expectations. I had a great time seeing bags that we've made in the past come in to visit us on the arms of customers.
We had a little treat table with cider, candies and cookies. Yum.
The first hour of the party was the busiest. Wow, we've never had this many people in the place at once. Here you can see the checkout crew wrapping gifts in a flurry of pink tissue and bright bows.
Last night was one of the few times that the whole team works at once so we took a picture. From left: Debbie, Laura, Ashley, Rebecca, Katie and Ali.
These are a few of my favorite (new) things:
Here's an easy way to make hot spiced cider that I concocted recently. (This may be old news to those more domesticated than I am, but here goes.)
Inspired by the popularity of our small goods in our store, we've created Goodie Boxes. Arranged around a color theme, each bright take-out box contains five individually wrapped gifts.
In just over a week, we'll be celebrating our anniversary with a party at our shop. Local designer Heather Lewis will celebrate with us as she displays and sells her line of handmade jewelry.
Her collection, Crescent Moon Designs, has been popular in the shop all year. You also may have seen her at the Ballard Sunday Market over the summer.
Heather combines sterling silver with semiprecious stones and vintage lucite components to make unique, versatile pieces. In addition to her popular earrings, she'll have new work on hand, including necklaces and bracelets.
