Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Just when we think we’re done with our Christmas list, we remember the stocking! They’re the first presents we open, and like an amuse-bouche or appetizer to a meal, they set the stage for what’s to come—and even though the gifts are small, sometimes they can be the best ones of all.

At Show Pony our shelves are stocked (no pun intended.. seriously) with stocking-worthy stuffers in the $8-$25, and some even as low as $1!

A few suggestions:

Pirouette Soap Samplers - four combinations of these best selling, beautifully-wrapped soaps - $10

Emilie Sloan Coinlets, perfect for the bare essentials (we suggest slipping in a coffee card for an extra big smile) - $15

Glam Purse Hangers - $12 (try hanging the stocking from it and see if they notice!)

Snowflake Ornaments, carved from birch veneer - $3 each

Rose Lady Real Leaf Ornaments - they’ll go on the tree immediately! - $18 each

Fun, handmade local goodies from Laarni and Tita: Keyrings for $10, Cosmetic Bags for $22, Large Wristlets for $25, and Small Wristlets for $20

Wikkitz Bracelets - a super cool new line of durable, wearable cuffs - $24

Sweet Marcel Over-the-knee socks (trust us, every girl is hoping to pull a pair of these out of her stocking) - $22

Tokyo Milk - Solid perfumes for $18 and eau de perfumes for $28

Cards - It’s always great to get a box of fabulous letterpress or hand-printed cards in your stocking so you’re already halfway to getting Thank-Yous done!

AND... Stretch Rings - $19 each, Stretch Crystal Bracelets in lots of colors - $18 each, Sparkle Reindeer figurines, freaking adorable - $8 each, Nail files for $1 each

Happy Holidays to everyone!

You've been a very good girl!

Enough about everyone else, what do YOU want for the holidays? We love the old trick of leaving the catalog open on the kitchen counter turned to a very particular page... If you’ve got the kind of fella who is good with subtleties, a few strategically placed drops of drool might do the trick. If not, there’s nothing wrong with a big red circle and the phone number for customer service jotted down in the margin!

We’ve decided to make it easy for you to put this strategy into action with some glamour shots of a few of our holiday jewelry favorites (you know, the ones you force yourself to back away from because you’re not supposed to be shopping for yourself?). It’s ok to look now. You’re just helping someone else shop for you.

Yed Omi Jewelry is always popular in here around this time of year. It’s a wonderfully romantic line from a Portland husband-and-wife team that draws inspiration from nature and the ocean.

Carmen de Anguis is a local Seattle designer who uses vintage images, “lost wax casting” and other traditional metalworking techniques to create highly original pieces combining motifs from different cultures and times.

And we’re very excited about a new line: Midori Jewelry from Hawaii, a very sweet and delicate collection using semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver and 14k gold-filled materials.

Now all you have to do is print. Leave on counter. Drool. Write in margin “Show Pony: 206.706.4188 or sales@showponyseattle.com”. Cross fingers. You’re done!

And don’t forget, he can have us mail the goods and shipping is free on orders over $100!

Save the Dates - Holiday Trunk Show + Shop Thursdays in Fremont

There’s so much fun stuff going on in the next couple of weeks! Calendars and pens out? Ok, good!

First up: Thursdays in December are especially festive shopping days in Fremont. Show Pony and many other Fremont businesses are staying open late until 8pm, and on Thursday, Dec. 9, we’re very excited to participate in the Fremont Gives: Shop for a Cause event. We’ll be donating 5% of our proceeds from the event to B.F. Day School’s Tutoring Program. Come help support the mission of a wonderful neighborhood school, show your support for local businesses and score some ridiculously cute holiday gifts all at the same time!

And on Dec. 11, we’re hosting a dream team Holiday Trunk Show with amazing jewelry, body products and cozy knit accessories. The lineup: Lauren Harkness Jewelry — Lauren has been flooring us with her latest creations that are luscious and elegant with the perfect touch of urban edge. Pirouette Handmade Essentials — natural aromatherapy soaps and perfumes packaged so beautifully, to wrap them would be a crime. Scarfcity — adorable knit headwraps, hats, wrist warmers and scarflettes that add instant cuteness to any winter day. All goods, including our featured trunk show darlings plus everything else in the store, will be 10% off and of course we’ll have wine and nibbles!

See you there!

Fremont Gives: Shop for a Cause
Thursday, Dec. 9th, 5-8pm

Holiday Trunk Show
Saturday, Dec. 11th, 12-5pm