New Year's Day Sale Saturday!

Hi there! Happy New Year! I trust you've had a good year-end celebrating the holidays and enjoying time away from the regular work routine. Here's another opportunity to experience something different...

You (and your family and friends!) are invited to our traditional New Year's Day sale at Renee's on Saturday, Jan. 1 from 11 am to 4 pm. For one day only, everything in the store will be discounted 20%! This discount is available to anyone who comes in during the sale. If you've been hanging around the house during the holidays, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for to get out and about. What a great way to start off the new year.

We look forward to seeing you!

--renee

A Christmas Letter to my Customers and Friends

Dear Amazing, Incredible Customers and Friends,

Thank you for giving us the gift of another busy, exciting and profitable holiday season at Renee's! Every year my heart is touched by your generosity and high spirits. Your dependence on and trust in me is affirming and inspiring.

I will be thinking of you tomorrow evening and Christmas day as you wear clothing from Renee's and open presents under the tree that were chosen from Renee's. I hope you feel confident wearing your clothing, and are pleased with presents that were selected especially for you.

We would love to meet your friends and relatives. Please stop by next week with your guests for a relaxed holiday shopping experience downtown Everett. Let us serve you something to drink, and tell us all about your Christmas celebrations and special meals...

Marlene and I send you our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday. May your new year be blessed with peace, good health, love and joy.

Gratefully yours,
Renee

Renee's is Decked Out for Christmas!

Come in and see us this season, either for yourself or for a loved one. Renee's offers a fine collection of tasteful, personally chosen women's apparel, accessories, jewelry and gifts. Let us help you with personal service, beautiful, free gift wrapping, free delivery, gift cards in any amount, and much more.


The windows are dressed for Christmas!






























Yvonne worked her magic.

























suitcase full of accessories














Classic Louben wool cashmere jacket, silk turtleneck, silk scarf






























Red Velvet jacquard jacket
















sparkle dress for New Year's Eve?





















Traveling over the holidays? Find something bright and cool to wear in warmer climates.





































Pick a pair of socks from our sock tree!














Choose from cotton waffle jackets in baby pink, baby blue, or spring green paired with a matching scarf. Soaps make great hostess gifts. Find comfortable shoes to go with your outfit.

















Giga soccer mom coat. Unzips from bottom and top for ease and comfort.






















































Gloves, hats, scarves and socks make good stocking stuffers.






We look forward to seeing you soon. xoxo, renee

Join Us for Small Business Saturday Tomorrow

Did you know "Small Business Saturday" is tomorrow? The designation is intended to remind us that more of the money spent in local small business stays in the community.

It's nice that someone is promoting small business along with the big box "Black Friday" promotions.

Business Editor Mike Benbow at the Herald wrote an article about this special day (and quoted me). You can read the article by clicking on this link:

"Small Business Saturday"

You can also pledge your support for the event on Facebook by clicking here: "Facebook"

Card members can register for $25 credit on their American Express statement so they can get money back for Saturday's purchases here: "American Express"

I know that many of you care about local products. I have found many brands, both made locally and in the U.S., to bring to you at Renee's.

As I said in the article, Renee's has unique items that are thoughtfully chosen especially for you, our customers.

Thank you for caring about your local small businesses like Renee's! Please stop by when you get a chance. We look forward to seeing you soon! -Renee

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Got coats? Renee's does. Plenty of them!

Danish rain coats with hoods, wind breakers, warm knit bamboo jackets, sporty quilted snap- and zip-ups, soccer mom coats, car coats, fashionable throw-ons and many more.


Stop by and check them out!

While you are at it, check out the colorful, warm, wool scarves, hats and gloves we have chosen just for you. We are known for our wide scarf collection. These make great gifts too.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

-Renee

Wine Tasting Fun...

Friends and customers joined us for a lovely wine tasting event last night at Renee's!

Wine expert and distributor Suzanne Marckx (upper left) eloquently described the featured wines, Vicki Potter prepared a delicious Frangelico pumpkin cheesecake and beautifully crafted table decor, and Yvonne Alexander Smith (right) gracefully modeled Renee's fall clothing for all to see.

Friends Paula Adrian and Renee Peterson (pictured below),






































Cindy Austin and Ashlee Boekenoogen, and Glenda Oas, daughters Stacey and Anne and granddaughter Riley stopped by.

Others who joined us (not pictured) were Kathy Larson, Michelle Clark, Judy Faulhaber, Mike and Julie Geddes, Donna Perrigo, Ray and Merilyn McClure, Dottie Piasecki, Diane Kieland, Linda Carlson, June Hansen, Sally Saunders, Turie Holte, Laura Castleberry, Sandy McNeel, Karen Soine, Kathy Benusa, Andrea Moore, Paula Erickson, Katie Honerloh, Debbi Cartmell, Kathy Colvin, and many more.

What a lovely evening! Thank you to all who joined us! It was so nice to see you and spend time with you. Keep an eye out for another event like this coming soon!

Renee

Let Renee's Care for You!

Bring your friends and stop by Renee's next Friday, Nov. 12. While you shop have a taste (or more) of wines we think you might like to serve during the holiday season, chosen with you in mind.

Renee's is stocked up; you can shop at your liesure now when the selection is complete! Start a list for yourself or choose gifts for others. Take this time, pre-decorations, before the holiday rush begins to thoughtfully consider the people on your gift list.

Receive a free gift from us with your purchase, while supplies last. Enjoy some delicious homemade holiday Pumpkin Frangelico Cheesecake with your wine while you browse... We look forward to hosting you and your friends! And thank you! - - renee

Help from a Friend

Sometimes we just need a little help from a friend. My friend Yvonne unexpectedly stopped by Renee's today, just when I needed her most. As usual, she came bearing items for show and tell. She attends fun sales and likes to find unique items, and then she inspires me with her stories and goodies.
























Today she told me about an event called Ruffles and Rust that she attended in Monroe recently. She found scarves there made of recycled, soft sweaters, and she brought them in to show me. They were beautiful. I will see if I can contact the artist and bring some into the store for you.







Then she told me about a photo she found on a blog she regularly reads. The author went to Paris in September, and she took photos of clothing displayed in store windows. The lastest big thing is layering. And I mean layer upon layer, from leggings under a skirt to scarves upon scarves. As we talked, I became so inspired I said, "Let's do that in Renee's windows!" She worked her magic, and in no time, the windows were sporting new displays of our most recent arrivals.



Thank you, Yvonne!!! The perfect gift on a perfect day from a good friend; there is nothing better.

Give Yourself a Treat!

Sometimes we just need a little pick-me-up! Stop by Renee's and get yourself (or your hostess) a little something.

For under $10 you can indulge in European soaps; darling little gloves; cozy, comfy socks...

























For under $50 get one-of-a-kind scarves and shawls, luxurious slipper socks, shea butter hand cream, Hanky Panky thongs, sparkly jewelry, and much more.

















These treats were chosen for you with love and care, and can be beautifully wrapped for free.

Happy Customer Testimonial

Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:20 AM

Hi Renee & Margaret:

I just wanted to thank both of you for all the compliments I got at the APA conference. One of my best friends once said that I always wore the same thing to APA. So, the last 2 years, I’ve tried to “be better.”

On the first day of this year’s conference, I wore the cute blue/plaid sundress with the white sweater that I bought a month or so ago. My friend loved it and asked where I got it. I explained Renee's and how Margaret took me there a year or so ago.

The next day, I wore a black top and black/white skirt that I bought at your store on my first visit. Both top and skirt are “flowy.” The reversible skirt is “silky” and the black top has “J-Lo” (or Cher) sleeves. Again, she loved it.

The third day, I wore the cool tan-capri pant, tan tank, and animal-esque print sweater I bought this spring. She was blown away…loved it.

The fourth day (the last day we dressed nicely), I wore the bright pink/white skirt and pink sweater. Again…she was very impressed. So much so that she said (several times), “When I come to Seattle for the Multi-cultural summit in January…we will go there.” So, we will be there in January…and I will probably e-mail ahead to make sure we arrive at a time you are in the store.

I got compliments everywhere I went. Thanks to you, Margaret, for introducing me to the store. And thanks to you Renee, for all the time you spend in helping me find stuff that looks great. I’ve never been much of a fashionista, and your opinions seem to work very well for me! Lynette

Lynette H. Bikos, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Director of Research
Seattle Pacific University