MORE HOLIDAY FUN IN POWELL!

Santa arrives in Powell tomorrow! We'll help the city celebrate as the Serendip elf passes out candy canes, while we offer our unique selection of handmade gifts and original art.

We will also offer two FABULOUS prize drawings through the generosity of It's My Party, Whimsical Wire, and Pink Moon Cupcakes. First is a Princess Party Giveaway that includes an It's My Party custom party hat, Pink Moon gift certificate, and lots of other party necessities-- $150 value!

We'll also draw for a Girls Night Out Gift, with an adult It's My Party hat, a boa, wine gifts by Whimsical Wire-- just what you need for the perfect girls night out! Shop at Serendip and fill out an entry for the prize drawings.

Make sure you don't leave Powell before you stop by Serendip to shop, enjoy a cup of wassail or hot chocolate, and fill out an entry for the prize drawings.

Serendip will be open till 6:00 on Saturday, 12/4. Check out http://www.cityofpowell.us/event-holiday-tree.php for the schedule of holiday events from the city.

Also, remember The City and the Powell Police Department are collecting new toys for this year's Toys for Tots Campaign. New, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Toys for Tots collection boxes at the Police Department and Municipal Building (47 Hall St.) during business hours. Toys will be collected through Dec. 10.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE GOODIES!

Our Holiday Open House takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. Serendip offers you a shopping escape from the crazy big-chain venues by offering refreshments, wonderful original art and handcrafted gift ideas, and exceptional customer service!

Here's a rundown of what's in store for you:

Friday, 11/26; 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy wassail, hot chocolate, and holiday treats
Daryl Roche demonstrates wire sculpture jewelry in the afternoon
Barb Crockett accents the day with flute music
Specials:
**Ann Houser...10% Off
**Elizabeth White jewelry and suncatchers... 10% off
**Rindesu Jewelry... 25% off
**Larry Payne Images of France... 20% off
**Fifi Papers: 15% off 3 or more sets of custom notecards; 15% off Christmas notecards
**Celtic Naturals soaps: buy 3, get one free
**Laura Neal Designs... 20% off
**Lea Ann O’Brien Dog Collars and Aprons... 10% off
**Chopstix... 15% off

Saturday, 11/27; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy wassail, hot chocolate, and holiday treats
Barb Crockett accents the day with flute music
Specials:
**Ann Houser...10% Off
**Elizabeth White jewelry and suncatchers... 10% off
**Rindesu Jewelry... 25% off
**Larry Payne Images of France... 20% off
**Fifi Papers: 15% off 3 or more sets of custom notecards; 15% off Christmas notecards
**Celtic Naturals soaps: buy 3, get one free
**Laura Neal Designs... 20% off
**Lea Ann O’Brien Dog Collars and Aprons... 10% off
**Chopstix... 15% off

Sunday, 11/2; 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy wassail, hot chocolate, and holiday treats
Lori Sudler designs alphabet photo collages
Specials:
**Ann Houser...10% Off
**Elizabeth White jewelry and suncatchers... 10% off
**Rindesu Jewelry... 25% off
**Larry Payne Images of France... 20% off
**Fifi Papers: 15% off 3 or more sets of custom notecards; 15% off Christmas notecards
**Celtic Naturals soaps: buy 3, get one free
**Laura Neal Designs... 20% off
**Lea Ann O’Brien Dog Collars and Aprons... 10% off
**Chopstix... 15% off

YOU SAY YOU CAN'T BEAR TO SHOP ON BLACK FRIDAY?

Yeah, I'm with you. Who enjoys trolling a parking lot for 30 minutes looking for a place to park? How fun is it to fight the crowds in the aisles, and then wait in line forEVER to pay for your purchases? Why would you want to spend Thanksgiving weekend doing all that?

May I suggest a delightful alternative: Downtown Powell's Annual Holiday Open House, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit Powell's unique boutiques, galleries, gift and antique shops! You'll find refreshments and smiles, one-of-a-kind gifts, music and joy, some special sales and prizes-- and best of all, you'll discover the joy of shopping with personal service and a relaxed atmosphere.

You're going to love Serendip more than ever this weekend! We're pulling out all the stops to make our Open House Weekend a great one! We'll be serving up wassail and music, snacks and sales, and on Friday, Daryl Roche will demonstrate his wire jewelry techniques. We have stocked up on extra-special art and handcrafted treasures by our 50+ artists, and we promise a pleasant, relaxing, friendly shopping weekend!

Many of our fellow downtown merchants will also be offering Open House Weekend festivities. After you've come to Serendip, you may want to visit a few others.

A Certain Charm lives up to their name with charming home accents, consignment clothing, and gorgeous accessories, plus their pick-a-discount basket.

Judy at Remembrances will guide you to distinctive gifts and collectibles to compliment the traditional, country and victorian home-- and offers a discount coupon for the Open House Weekend.

Marilyn's Paris Flea Market will add homemade open house treats to their collection of upscale vintage furnishings. A quick stop into Jeni's Ice Cream and then it's on to the Candle Lab-- both are complete sensory treats.

Glorious florals and spectacular home decor will tempt you into Patina Interiors/Petals and Leaves. Shyne offers women's and kid's accessories and offers some terrific Open House specials and prizes!

Pop into Kimberly's Diamond Corner for dazzling glitters; a few steps takes you to LP Designs, showing off everything from leather bowls to contemporary birdhouses to elf shoes!

Now that you've shopped a bit, you'll be ready for a specially-priced Peppermint Hot Chocolate or a Gingerbread Chai and a snack at Espresso Yourself Music Cafe.

So, you see, holiday shopping doesn't have to be a horror. Come discover downtown Powell, and visit Serendip and let us pamper you with treats and great service!

LOOKING FOR A LITTLE NOSTALGIA?

Vintage-inspired goodies can really change up your style!!

Vintage Vamp/Teresa Morbitzer has brought in more of her beautiful jewelry, incorporating vintage elements with contemporary. Glitzy rings, stunning necklaces, bracelets, and earrings-- not TOTALLY your mother's jewelry, but reminiscent of it!

Holly Tripp offers a selection of nostalgic altered paper tags, cards, and journals. You'll also love her ornaments, paperweights, and other goodies!

And we have Lea Ann's terrific retro and vintage inspired aprons--perfect for gifts or yourself-- in patterns perfect for everyday, entertaining, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!!

ORIGINALITY IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL

When you're buying gifts, why settle for the usual mall offerings? Giving an original, one-of-a-kind gift will mean so much to the recipient...

We have so many options in store for you; I hardly know where to begin. How about a quick sample of art for the home?

Glenn Seabloom once introduced his stoneware jars as "glorified cookie jars", but they are truly works of art in fantastic shapes and glorious glazes-- and certainly not just for the kitchen!

Kneisley Underwater's photographs take you into a world most of us never see-- glowing fish, waving coral, colors that are almost unworldly. Offerings of these photos include matted prints, framed works, and even Christmas ornaments!

Elizabeth White makes glimmering, shimmering suncatchers to hang in windows, using beads and big faceted crystals. The rainbows they cast on walls and floors are a great cold-weather pick-me-up!

You'll find so many wonderful, unique options at Serendip-- stop in and take a look, and come back often, as the offerings change frequently!!

YOU WON'T HAVE TO STAND IN LINE TO RETURN GIFTS...

Have you seen Serendip's Wish Tree yet? When you find something you love in the store, you can tag the tree with your wish, then take home a "subtle hint" card. Let your gift-givers know that they can get you something you WANT, instead of a toaster, or smelly perfume, or whatever...

Stop in today and pick out great choices from our vast array of one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, home decor, and more!

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS

Tired of giving the usual mall offerings as gifts?

At Serendip, we're seeing a new trend in gift-giving; people are looking for the unique, the unusual, the handmade, along with original works of art. With an eclectic selection of original work, in a wide range of prices, you'll find one-of-a-kind gift options throughout the store.

Is there a jewelry lover on your list? We have beautiful handcrafted jewelry, designed with semi-precious stones, vintage components, mixed metals, wrapped wire, elegant sparkles... jewelry including designs by AdoreJules, Vintage Vamp, Laura Neal Designs, Daryl Roche, Conjiagua, Claudia Carreon, Lynn Thomas, Elizabeth White, Daisy Mae, DeLynn Pollina, Moz Jewelry, and some surprising offerings from other artists (fiber necklaces, floral pins, etc!).

We'll keep giving you ideas, because we know you'll find something unique for everyone on your gift list this season (and you might find some goodies for yourself along the way!!).

Remember, gift giving doesn't have to be the same ol' same ol'... stop in Serendip soon!