Read the Fine Print

cuddle up by the fire with a good book

read the lists of what's In and what's Out for 2012

learn what ingredients are in your favorite packaged foods

did you get that dosage right?

Viewpoint Readers from Cinzia Designs
Simply Elegant!

Ringing in the New Year

Pre-Inventory Sale

Tuesday - Saturday

10% off storewide

Closing at 4pm on New Year's Eve

Closed Jan 1 - 3 for Inventory

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All!

WE WILL BE CLOSED

CHRISTMAS DAY & DECEMBER 26

See you on the 27th for the start of our

Pre-Inventory Sale

Holiday Schedule

Countdown to Christmas!

12/21 - 12/23: Open 10 am - 7pm 

Christmas Eve: Open 10am - 4pm

12/25 - 12/26: CLOSED

We're happy to help with beautiful presentation of your gifts. Our rich purple boxes look great with our signature homemade curly ribbon or fluffy tulle bows. If you need a different look, paper wrapping is available as well. We don't charge for this service on gifts purchased here,  but ask that you please donate generously to our designated charity, Childhelp USA. Donation boxes are at each register or we can charge your credit card at check-out.

Thank You!

Happy Hannukah!

Box of 45 traditionally dipped candles from Alef Judaica

available in white or blue

one hour burn time

smokeless & dripless

lead-free wicks

text of blessings printed right on the box

Menorah Candle Tips:

refrigerate candles overnight to enhance longevity

avoid drips by not placing your menorah in a drafty area

never leave an open flame unattended

Blog Bargain week of December 18

25% off all frames

Peter Princiotto to Perform

Composer, Producer, Teacher, Performer

Peter Princiotto

Friday, December 16

5 - 7 pm

Pick up his latest CD, Life's Mystery

Stacy Harkins Jewelry

Stacy - who literally grew up at The Artisans - returns home for a visit.

Now based in New Haven, CT, Stacy continues to evolve her line of organically feminine jewelry. Metalsmithing has been added to her flair with stones and beads. Watch her at work:

Thursday, Dec. 15

4 - 7 pm

Suzi Weinert Book Signing

Meet Suzi Weinert, author of

Garage Sale Stalker

a thriller set right here in McLean!

She'll be signing books and even sharing garage sale tips!

Sunday, Dec. 11

2 - 4 pm

Blog Bargain week of December 11

All Watches

30% off

Fused Glass Show Tonight

Fused glass jewelry demo

Nanette Bevan

Friday, Dec. 9

5 - 7pm

our Blog Bargain this week is fused glass jewelry, 

so you'll enjoy 20% off the jewelry from this event!

Fiber Jewelry Event Tonight

Armine & Anna Yergat

Trunk Show

Thursday, December 8

5 - 7pm

Novelty variegated eyelash yarns studded with shimmering glass beads combine for stunning and affordable gifts. Their color selection is amazing!

Artist Event: Beaded Snowflakes

Judith Harkins

Beaded Snowflake Ornament Demo, Sale and Clinic

Wednesday, Dec. 7

4 - 7pm

Come see how these popular ornaments are created from just beads and wire. If you have old ones that have gotten mangled, bring them in for some complimentary TLC twisting. 

Special during this event: buy any 3 snowflakes and receive a free gift!

Blog Bargain week of December 4

All fused glass jewelry

20% off

Family Ties (and Aprons)

Meet Lynn Wilson of Family Ties

Saturday, December 3

2 - 4 pm

We have a fabulous selection of Lynn's ties and aprons for gift-giving this holiday season!

Themed prints: sports, wine, music, Christmas and more...

Win a FREE Baggallini

Register TODAY for our Trunk Show 

for a chance to win a FREE Baggallini purse or tote.

We'll choose the lucky winner tomorrow.

Trunk Show

December 2 - 4 

10% off all Baggallini