just a reminder...

Just a reminder...we have only received 3 of the new Washington State Reseller's Certificates from customers. If you have a business and are anticipating buying merchandise for resale tax exempt, you must bring in a copy of your reseller's certificate. A resale certificate is no longer valid for tax exempt or wholesale purchases in Washington. For more information, check out the Washington State Department of Revenue website here.

And a Happy New Year it is!

A new decade...pretty amazing. I am always moved by the turning of a new year and this one seems particularly significant. We are happily & busily finishing our tasks from the old year and paving the way for a bright and happy new year. As a way to say "thank you" for you loyalty and patronage, we are having some pretty darn big specials here at the shop. Everything in the shop is 10% off and the discounts just get better from there! Come by to check out the heaping table of 50% off stones & pearls. Check out the deep discounts on select books and magazines and don't miss the $1. bins throughout the shop. Thank you for 6 amazing years! Beth

Silver Falling

Tis the Season for silver & gold and I have some good news to report...both metals seem to be falling (their market prices anyway). Both precious metals (in fact all precious metals) have been climbing to near all time highs of late and it is a bit or a relief that they are starting a downward spiral. We have been holding off on some of our big metal purchases because metals were just too darn expensive, but now we will start getting a few orders in and keep our fingers crossed that the prices will keep dropping. Still at $17.25, silver is still a far cry from the $10.10 it was a year ago. If you have any silver or gold requests, please let us know and we will get your items in asap while the prices are falling. If you are looking to make a large silver or gold purchase, contact Beth and she can get you quotes on large amounts. Here's to glittery, silver & gold holidays again!

funniest thing you'll see today!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY&feature=player_embedded A friend just sent me this link and I'm still crying, I was laughing so hard! I just love the muppets (they got me into college, but more on that at another time!)!!!!!

Black Friday to do

Just checked out Lyneen's blog, and Rubber Soul in Poulsbo is having a some really good black friday specials...just go to I am Dreaming of Castles and print the announcement and if you are one of the first thru the door, there will be a goody bag waiting for you! They are also having some store specials on rubber stamps and I'm sure there are lots of goodies that you cannot be without this holiday season! Happy shopping!* Happy Thanksgiving!!! * *(trying to decide which is in the lead right now)

Changes coming for the new year

All right...it is a bit early to be thinking about the new year, but some changes have been made to the Washington State retail rules and we wanted to give everyone a heads up (and some time to do something about it).

Washington State has decided that any person or business that wishes to purchase goods for resale must have a resellers certificate. This is in addition to a UBI # that is also required of businesses doing business in Washington. Seem like a bit of overkill (or maybe just bureaucratic red tape)? They have their reasons, but for now here is the link to their information page. The form to apply for a reseller's certificate is here. There is no cost for a resellers permit.

Since we are a retail shop that also sells wholesale to designers and stores, we are required to have a valid resellers certificate and not just a UBI # for any person or business that wants to buy goods for resale (either as components or as part of a finished piece).

Therefore, as of Jan 1, 2010-any business that wishes to buy items tax exempt for resale (either as is or incorporated into other sellable goods) must bring in a copy of their resellers certificate. UBI #s will not be valid after the first of the year.*

*We apologize for the extra hoop, but we promise to have the best beads & supplies in town at the best prices, so that should help a little.

The Lucite is here...

Its the beginning of our 6th Anniversary week, and we couldn't be more excited...not only are we still around (many small, specialty shops have not made it through as I'm sure you are well aware), but we are thriving!

To help celebrate our 6th Anniversary, we are having a vintage Lucite Trunk Show from November 19th through the 22nd. We just got the box this morning and I've had to stop both Leslie and myself from grabbing up a bunch of goodies...we want you to have first pick!

We'll have the show through the weekend, so come in and see the bold, beautiful colors for yourself!

Thanks again for 6 great years...remember to pick up your Treasure Hunt card when you come in for even more anniversary fun!