Kid's Club Blog! University Village, Seattle

My favorite holiday line in the store this year is a whimsical line of hand blown glass ornaments from Italy. Sofferia de carlini is a small family owned business that has been making these ornaments since 1947. Each ornament is hand painted as well. I picked up a few in New York years ago and have wanted them for the store ever since. We were finally able to get the line for the store this year. My favorites are the storybook characters...Peter Pan, Dorothy, the tin man, lion and of course scarecrow. Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland are also fun.

Every year when I pull Aladdin and his lamp or Little Miss Muffet out of my ornament box, it brings a smile to my face. They were gifts for my children over the years and one day in the not so distant future, I know they will come to claim them. I look forward to seeing these ornaments move on as part of a family tradition to their homes.

Visit the store today and look for other ideas to help create new family traditions. Elf on the Shelf has been a hit with kids and parents. The clever story by Carol Aebersold tells of the elves that Santa sends out as scouts to see who is naughty and who is nice.

Don't forget we always have complimentary gift wrap....there is just a bit of wait this time of year. You can do you other shopping while we get them tree ready for you.

We look forward to seeing you soon.