Festivities Blog

What they Are Saying

Anne Simms
I was delighted to find your new exciting, smart shop stocked just the perfect gifts for which I had been searching to give friends for special occasions. Thank you all for the excellent service. I am really looking forward to my next visit.
Cami Wailes
I was getting REALLY TIRED of all the cookie cutter furniture & home accent stores out there. It seemed it was impossible to find something gorgeous & unique. A friend had told me about Festivities and it was worth the drive to Edmonds!! Beautiful, unique, original items…from little accent pieces to linens & soaps to furniture. I bought an antique wooden box, apothecary in style, and it absolutely completed the look & feel I was trying to get in my living room. Thank you Festivities & keep up the good work. I can't wait to go again!!
Glenis Richardson
A really beautiful store and a joy to browse and buy! The staff is very helpful and my purchases were exquisitely gift wrapped. Look forward to shopping there again, especially with spring around the corner and the great garden wares available there.
Hatti Hamlin
Among my favorite things at Festivities are the silk runners and pillow covers from Southeast Asia. Some are quite old, others are new, but they're all exquisite and very reasonably priced. Plus, believe it or not, they're machine-washable and come out looking like new!   The buyers at Festivities have a great eye (and touch) for linens and fabrics in general. When you are thinking about buying, be sure to ask the store personnel about the merchandise. They're all very knowledgeable and you'll walk out with something you not only love, but know the history of. I would never have known I could wash the runner I picked up there if I hadn't gotten the background from them.
Jerry Porter
I love FESTIVITIES FINE GIFTS...this store is amazing! They have everything from Chillewich mats(love 'em) to gorgeous art and fine furniture. It's just right on Main street in Edmonds next to the post office...stop in and check it out.
Katie Rucker
I had a wonderful experience when shopping at Festivities. When walking around the store, whether you have an idea of what you are looking for or not, you can see the thought that has been put into each item. The girls are very welcoming and never without humor. This makes your experience a fun, but calming one, that is not always found when shopping. The only problem is finding something you cannot justify buying. Every treasure in the store was picked for a reason, not just to fill up space. Although the unique shop carries many things from all over the world, they have made the shop flow and not feel cluttered. If you are looking to redo you bedroom or living room one day and then need a quick, perfect gift for a special occasion another day, Festivities Fine Gifts is the place for you. Edmonds is a great place to spend an afternoon and Festivities is in the heart of downtown Edmonds.
Mark Gross
Festivities is such a gorgeous store, and I'm always made to feel so welcome, it's a shame I can't just move in. Every time I go there I find ten things I've never seen anywhere else that I must have, and the stylish gals who own the shop are a true delight to shop with. I'm all done with the big, impersonal stores like Masins--I'm having Festivities custom-make my next sofa, and soon enough my house in West Seattle will look nearly as fabulous as the store. Great service from fabulous proprietors, amazing and unique merchandise.
Robert Sutherland
The level of taste and style at Festivities is off the charts, but the prices won't make you break out into a cold sweat. Shopping here is especially fun due to the wit and grace of the Festivities gals--the proprietors are a delight and always have great advice to offer. Well worth the drive to Edmonds, even for West Seattleites like us!
Terra Paley
The definition of beauty: the combination of qualities that make something pleasing and impressive to look at, listen to, touch, smell, or taste really define this store. Festivities is all of this and more-really gorgeous pieces for indoors and outdoors, great gifts and a very special touch when choosing local artists. I love, love, love this store. Eco-friendly is a reality here and you can see from the thoughtful selections, it is not just a bandwagon they jumped on. The displays including thoughtfully arranged rocks-yes rocks-are simple and stunning. The mother is a landscape architect and all of them must have the eye. Somebody else said they wanted to move in to Festivities, I just want them to move into my house. The owners, mother and two daughter trio, are really friendly and accessible. They exude stylishness and accessibility and are very real. Nothing is overdone or over the top here-a melange of hip style, eco-perfect non-strident design that is comfortable but not without attitude-simply what you want in your home. There are things you won't find elsewhere and it is the combination and presentation that you want to make your own. I will be shopping here a long time.

Pastels By Jannelle Loewen

Join us for February Art Walk and we showcase pastel paintings by Jannelle Loewen. Jannelle is a full-time artist and illustrator focused on pastels, water color and acrylics. She is an active member of Eastside Association for Fine Arts and we are very excited to welcome her to Festivities. Enjoy wine, appetizers and a chance to mingle with the artist Thursday, February 18th from 5-8 p.m.

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New Mark Downs!

Up to 50% Off

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Will You Be Mine...

Heart Vase for that someone special...

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Third Thursday Art Walk

We are thrilled about our NEW line-up of featured artists in 2010 representing work in pastels, encaustic art, mixed media, blown glass, pottery, sculpture, photography and so much more.

And to start things off with a bang, we are showcasing new work from returning artist Dorthea King. Her work was recently featured in the Seattle Metals Guild Show and we are excited to showcase her metalwork and jewelry designs during this months Art Walk.

Start the New Year with a visit to Festivities to enjoy wine, appetizers and a chance to meet the artist this Thursday, January 21st from 5-8 p.m.

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The Journey To Here & Now

I'm not one to spend time reflecting on the past or planning for a future I cannot see. But I am a person of action. And what inspires me to act are those rare "ah ha" moments when you realize the past is gone, the future hasn't happened yet, and all you have is the here and now. And in those same few moments, I am keenly aware that everything I need to follow my dreams has been provided to me. All that is required is for me to act...a single step of the written word. And so, on this new day, of this New Year, I begin the journey back to myself all the while believing...

You don't have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your life to come to you the way you want it. Dan Zadra

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Multi Artist Show-December Art Walk

Join us Thursday December 17th from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy the work of multiple artists including Shao Changyi, Shiang-yu Lee and Kathy Rinadli. As always we will be serving refreshments and appetizers so stop by and share a holiday toast with the girls at Festivities.

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Great Gift Ideas for Every Budget

UNDER $100.

Custom Pillows in Festive Colors

Dishware & Vases By Soule Designs

UNDER $50.

Glass Votives in Assorted Colors by Merrilee Moore

Misc Home Accents in Holiday Colors

UNDER $25.

Candles in Assorted Colors & Shapes

Frosted Glassesware

Mother of Pearl Frames

Assorted Hostess Gifts

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Presenting Oil Paintings by Liao Lei

Join us for Art Walk this Thursday, November 19th from 5-8 pm as we feature the work of Liao Lei. We are pleased to present paintings from his series "paint from nature in Yangshuo mountains" which are among our personal favorites.

As a special treat, we also be tasting wines from our friends at Woodhouse Family Cellars. Hope to see you!

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Wish We Could Party All the Time!

A special thank you to all the participating artists, Woodhouse Family Cellars and everyone who attended our Holiday Party & Trunk Show. You helped us make this a great event for the second year in a row. A big shout out to Betsie Devenny for winning our gift basket worth over $1200....SCORE!

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