{ WaMu Hosts INSIDE OUT Holiday Display }

Nope - not a big tree with lights, but a really cute retro tinsel tree in a burlap base. And, decorations held by vintage clothespins. Simple wood boxes and cloches display great gift ideas for everyone on your [good?] list.

You might want to grab an extra twenty before you leave the bank..

When you drop by the WaMu [on 2nd Street in Snohomish] this week to check out our holiday gifts vignette, be sure to find the box filled with little treat bags (samples of Cosmo's kernel-free caramel corn)! The BEST caramel corn EVER - and you can take that to the bank! (My uber-awesome & brace-faced nephew will be thrilled to know the stuff is generally safe for his orthodontic-ness, too!) http://www.cosmoscaramelcorn.com/faqs/

And, don't worry...we sell the BIG caramel bags in the shop. Bring your empty treat bag, or finish licking the caramel off and by all means keep it, & you'll score your choice of $1.00 off your caramel corn -OR- a free Caroline's Krispette Mmmini (also insanely YUMMY!) from now until the new year. No limits! Well, okay - there's one*.

*Limited to stock on hand, of course. When it's gone, it's gone!

Mmmmerry Christmas!

{ Have a Hip Happy Hour this Holiday! }

I said, a hip-hop the sippy the sippy to the hip hip hop a you don't stop... (Mixologist's Delight...anyone?!)

This is an absolute gotta-have-it for the expert, novice, or wannabe (but, always hip) bartender. Even if you have no idea what you are doing behind the bar (hey, some of us are just better in front of it...), you'll look like a pro.

The Cube Jigger is intriguing to behold; it's also completely functional with each side premeasured to ensure perfect liquor amounts are poured into your delicious concoctions.

It's the season of Cheer! Literally.

Cheers!

{ Only 365 More Shopping Days 'Til this Time Next Year! }

You're totally planning to be more organized in 2009, right?!

Or, was it more eco-conscious??

...Oh, you're buying "made in the USA" and shopping at independent or local shops even more than you already do...Bravo! How about if we get you started on efficiency, too...like two birds, one stone. (Not that we condone throwing rocks at birds, or anyone for that matter.)

Saturday, December 13th save 40% on the freshest, sustainably harvested, gorgeously-designed desk calendars we've ever laid eyes on or made eyes at. (Oh, how we love a great calendar). And, these beauties happen to be made in the USA to boot. Now that rocks.

At this price, load-up the gift closet. You know some hard-to-buy-for person will pop up at the last minute. You'll be ready. Because YOU are organized. And now, your gift recipient will be, too. Happy New Year.

Thank you for supporting INSIDE OUT and our indie friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Snohomish.

{ Smells Like Christmas Spirit }

Oh geez! Please forgive the Nirvana reference, but a clean house is utter nirvana to me. (A messy, smelly one...nerve-wracking).

If you weren't on INSIDE OUT's VIP mailing list, and missed out on this delish-deal on Holiday Caldrea, do not fret, mon amie. We've got a serious thing for Caldrea products and reward our fellow (okay, tres femme & fab) Caldrea junkies. We even have a special "club."

Drop by INSIDE OUT and get the best deal going on Caldrea. Anytime. For every $50 in Caldrea product purchases (excludes sales), score a $10 credit at INSIDE OUT. *details in store*

Do you have to carry around a club card? No way! We'll keep track for you and let you know if you're close to your extra credit. And, since you're in the shop picking-up the housekeeping goodies, try a dollop of lotion in a fragrance you haven't used before. Go on with your adventurous-self! Much better than trying to sniff things through the internet, right?!

Do you have a favorite Caldrea tip, tool or product? (Our house- I love the stainless-steel cleaner and countertop brush; my daughter digs the laundry-folding board; the hubby is a fan of the soft-copper lint brush...and everyone seems to love the soap & lotion set in the guest bath. Best-seller - The All-Purpose Cleaner! You've told us some great ways to get mileage from this stuff!) Please let us know why you love Caldrea!

Happy Holiday-Housekeeping! -Allison

[ "Are You on Our VIP Mailing List Yet?" ]

DON'T MISS OUT! You could be at INSIDE OUT right now scoring unlimited pairs of glam-o-licious sparkle for your pretty little earlobes. Think of the magic you have when he whispers sweet-nothings in your ear and is unwittingly put into a trance by the swaying glittery gems...hypnotize him into buying you the cute eco-chic bag you might have missed yesterday.

Besides, you have that work-party, and the new dress and jewelry are really what make the whole affair bearable.

Don't you just love a great deal on fabulous stuff found at INSIDE OUT?! Well...dear shopping soul-mate...If you haven't joined already, you'll really want to be on the VIP email list (sign up at einsideout.com), because tomorrow's item of the day will be a whopping 75% off! Sure, odd numbers make the discount math a little trickier, but sale-math is ALWAYS worth it!

{ Daily Secret Sale | Sweet 1-day deals at INSIDE OUT! }

There are how many days left?! Okay, try not to break a sweat here...you can do it. Every day from here 'til Christmas, INSIDE OUT will have a super-sweet 1-day bargain in the Snohomish shop. Can't make it to our cute little town? No problem...give us a call and we'll happily take your order and ship to you at the shipper's rate - no handling fee, nothing extra.

**Please note - items are limited to stock on hand and these deals will fly the coop swiftly!**

We decided to hook you up with Santa-sized savings on all of our eco-friendly bags right off the bat. This way, you'll have something to tote your future bargains in, plus we suspect being more "green" is in your 2009 Resolutions. So, if you are going to procrastinate on Christmas shopping, we can at least help you get a jump on the New Year! (Maybe you're not a procrastinator after all.)

Our very cool eco-bags make a fabulously cute, non-wasteful giftwrap, too. (not to mention - EASY PEASY gift wrap...hello?! No tape, no cutting, no folding odd edges...no one judging your so-so skills with paper, ahem, or plastic. That remionds me, what the heck are those weird little sticky-backed bows made from anyway???)

There you have it. Our first gift to our shopping soul-mates. In return, I only ask one favor of you...pretty please...do save one of the "be green. not mean" totes for me. I absolutely adore it! (oh - and the "popcorn!" book, and the recycled glass and sterling jewelry, and...)

Happy shopping and joyful giving! -Allison

{ Wishes Fulfilled ... at Every Budget }

Down to your last holiday-shopping dollar(s) already, but still have a list?
No problem!

For a whopping 95-cents give a cheeky & collectible Jane Jenni button to your "Social Butterfly Night Owl Happy Camper Tree Hugger..."

Or, a big & delicious handmade, parchment-wrapped, marshmallow dressed in caramel or fudge. (the best thing to happen to a graham cracker in ages!).

Maybe you have a buck-fifty...give a charming pewter pocket token good for a girls' night out, cocktails, breakfast in bed, or a priceless hug. Made in the USA and super sweet.

1.95 scores a gilded invitation to send to a friend you've been meaning to reconnect with.

Got a co-worker you like, but c'mon...you like your cash, too?! Throw 6.95 at us and we'll hand you a stunning 25-hour Voluspa boxed candle with dreamy scents crafted by a French perfumer now in the USA. Just tie a nice ribbon around the box and you are golden, darling!

7.95? How about a unique, industrial-looking music maker to affix to a door frame, desk or cube wall? "Singing in the Rain" seems appropos for a NW Christmas. "Imagine" also suits the season...we've got both!

Rough week, my stylish, savvy, shopping soul mates? Get yourself a copy of "Hip Sips" (12.95), invite your friends and assign everyone a bottle and a mixer to bring and have a pot-luck open bar cocktail party. (You needed that!) Need ambience, too? 18.95 gets you a classic, lounge-y CD. Hoping for a raise?! Pick up the deceptively super-sized wine glass (umm, it holds an entire bottle of vino), and pour the boss a cheery cabernet. No guarantees about the raise, but at least the boss will be better company. (19.95 well spent!)

We've got ridiculously thoughtful gifts (and indulgent keepers!) to cover the toughest cookies on your shopping list. Drop by and just try to stump this band. We are shopping savants and love a good challenge...