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Join us for an Open House
Sunday, December 6, noon - 6
as we celebrate McLean Winterfest
We're ready for you with an extensive collection of thoughtful gifts & extended hours. Check out these enticing suggestions - this is just the tip of the iceberg - & keep up with us between newsletters online at
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'Tis The Season
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We have menorahs in an array of materials, styles & prices, plus menorah candles & Hanukkah cards. This contemporary fused glass Jerusalem Wall menorah by Israeli-born artist Tamara Baskin is $195. For Hanukkah,
our selection of Judaic jewelry is outstanding!
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Twisted by hand, each snowflake contains hundreds of tiny beads to sparkle on your tree or wreath. Try some suspended from a chandelier for an airy centerpiece over the table. Crafted by Judith Harkins, each snowflake comes mounted on an attractive card explaining her technique. $12 - $28
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A charming Nativity set from our own Carolyn Cavanaugh. She sculpted the original designs, had them cast in marble resin, then painted each piece by hand - so no two sets are exactly alike. The largest piece stands 7" tall. $145
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Baubles, Bangles & Beads
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Mar of Santa Barbara is one of our most enduring jewelry designers. Working in sterling silver, nugold (jewelry quality brass that mimics the color of 14k gold) & gold-fill, Mar's aesthetic is contemporary with an Asian vibe. Pendants range from $110 - $145, with earrings $60 - $80.
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Another customer favorite: Holly Yashi. Holly & Yashi collaborate to create this line of jewelry crafted in California. The Mirabella bracelet combines space-age Niobium metal & laser-cut motifs with distressing, patina & an assortment of semi-precious stones for a timeless design. $72
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Gardenia Jewelry is fresh, feminine & fabulous. Designer Stacy Harkins loves creating jewelry with finely wire-wrapped details & richly hued color combinations using quality gemstones like the pyrite & multi-toned citrines in these Petal Earrings. $72
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Home For The Holidays
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Ganz measuring spoons are pretty enough to hang up where you can see them every day. Not your usual flimsy version, these are cast in hefty pewter for serious cooks with not-so-serious attitudes. This pattern is Queen of the Kitchen, but you can also find roosters, coffee cups, angels & flowers. $22
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Cathy Gerson designed this dish for bread & dipping oil, but it's easy to imagine it serving olives or even lowbrow fare like nuggets with ketchup. 7" diameter by 1-1/2" high, in high-fire clay that is dishwasher, oven, & microwave safe. Glazes are lead free & custom mixed by Cathy for stunning color combos. $40
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Colored glass beads spiral around the handles of these stainless steel servers from Wild Eye Designs. Salad sets make great gifts - it's hard to have too many since they're so versatile. They can be pressed into service as individual serving utensils for everything from casseroles to cobblers. Hand wash. $30
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This elegant pitcher from Clay & Paper has an exaggerated beak spout - can you see the eye of the bird who inspired it? 11" high in earthenware, it makes pouring a breeze or holds a fistful of kitchen tools. The artist also recommends it as an excellent pitcher for watering plants. $90
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Let's Hear It For The Boys
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A set of executive ball pen and roller ball pen in a nice hinged wood box. Pen & pen set? Some people just love the smooth, inky roller ball for a signature with flourish. Store the pens in the box or remove the insert and use it for trinkets. $32
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Puns for your bum: Hatley's boxers are funny & only a wee bit naughty, with Nature-inspired designs like Bear Bum, Raven Lunatic, Bear Naked, & Nice Bass. 100% soft cotton jersey with an elastic waistband. Notwithstanding the button fly front, girls like to wear them, too! $20
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Weekend warriors can enjoy the sporting life & proclaim their favorite pastimes Monday through Friday with silk neckties from Chalk Talk Sports. The patterns are small enough to be subtle, yet unmistakable upon closer inspection. $34
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For the Person Who Has Everything
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A clever gift to present to a clever host or hostess. It looks like a delectable marble cake roll crowned by a strawberry, but looks can be deceiving. The "cake" consists of rolled up terrycloth washcloths and the strawberry is a magnet. Authentic bakery packaging adds to the deception. $18
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Ribbon embroidered velvet pouches from Cathayana store & transport your jewelry in style. Open up the drawstring to expose a large center area for chunkier pieces, surrounded by little pockets to keep smaller items from getting tangled or scratched. $22
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This thing is amazing: Kito's 8-in-1 screwdriver has 4 Phillips & 4 flat head screwdriver bits, a lighted tip for hard-to-see applications & houses a 3-LED flashlight. The 2 AAA batteries are included in this little powerhouse that fits in a glove compartment or kitchen junk drawer. $15
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Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!
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Fine Indian wool from Nusantara makes for a soft, lightweight shawl. Gather it up for a cozy scarf that adds a splash of color to neutral coats. A travel necessity, its generous 40" x 80" size - large enough to double as a lap blanket - is fringed on the ends. In a rainbow of colors. $45
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Highway bags represent functionality, creative textures & sophisticated colors. This one is
made from fine Japanese nylon with contrast zippers, leather accents & an adjustable strap. Urban chic that's organized but not bulky, it provides easy outside access to your cell phone or PDA. $98
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Pop-top gloves are the best of both worlds: the warmth of mittens with the utility of a fingerless glove. Dial a cell phone with warm hands! These in lambswool from Carolina Amato come in lots of fun colors. $30
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Kid Stuff
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Ugly Dolls continue to fascinate the young & the young at heart. Ugly enough to be cute, made of cuddly fleece & gender neutral, they make fine travel pillows & add tons of personality to a bed. Celebrate being different.
6" $10, 12" $20, 24" $49.95
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Zutano's baby blanket in an adorable owl print on soft cotton knit reverses to solid pink with yellow trim. Color-blocked fleece accessories like booties & crown-shaped hats coordinate with the various prints to allow for mixing & matching to achieve a custom gift. $38
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Stuff Those Stockings
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Yummy, light citrus Twist & Pout lip gloss comes in a kicky screw-top ball that you can clip to your bag. With SPF20 for the latest in pucker protection technology. Snazzy colors and patterns appeal to girls of all ages. $10
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Action packed dice games from Chalk Talk Sports come in soccer, football, baseball & basketball versions, each in its own color-coordinated sports bag. A perfect little gift for the sports fanatics in your life. $12
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Give Fate a chance as you plot your next move with Bombay Duck's Decision Dice. Individual boxed aluminum dice come in themes like Change Your Life, Dating, Mid-Life Crisis & Ladies Who Lunch. $9
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Stash your pocket tissues in one of Oblinaknit's sniffle packs and they won't end up as lint balls in the bottom of your purse. The cheery prints will chase away the winter doldrums. Makes a cool card case, too. $8
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The chamois tummy on this little monkey will clean &
help reduce static on all computer monitors, laptops, TV/LCD screens & even car windshields. His pals include ducks, pigs & elephants, all cutely decorative on your desk. $12
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Bows for Bucks
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Throughout November & December, all of your generous donations for gift wrapping go to Childhelp. For 50 years this wonderful organization has been helping victims of child abuse & neglect. Their Village in Culpeper, Virginia serves many children from our own community, and the local DC chapter (www.childhelpdc.org) provides volunteers to help us wrap, allowing us to raise thousands of dollars for this worthy cause. Want to do more? Select an Angel from our Childhelp tree and donate a gift to an appreciative child.
View the Childhelp Village Wish List
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Calendar & Links
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Dec. 4: Begin Friday hours 10 - 7 until Christmas
Dec. 6: Noon-6 Open House for McLean's Winterfest
Dec 11: First night of Hanukkah
Dec 12: Artisans Bag Day
Dec 24: CLOSING EARLY at 4 p.m.
Dec 25: CLOSED for Christmas
Dec 26: Pre-Inventory Sale starts
Dec 30-Jan 1: CLOSED for Inventory
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Monthly Special
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exclusively for our email subscribers:
Enter to win a Private Artisans Party in 2010!
Invite up to 10 friends for an after-hours shopping experience.
We'll provide wine, appetizers and 10% off all purchases.
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Forms are available for the asking at the registers.
Limit one entry per customer per day 12/1/09 - 12/29/09
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