LOCATION: Bellevue is a nice, suburban shopping area. Lots of
malls, shops, and restaurants- a good place to shop the day away. The Christmas Store is a bit off the beaten path, though- closer to the freeway than the main shopping area. But there is plenty of parking and its easy to find.
MERCHANDISE: The store itself isn't very big, although rooms have a way of leading to additional rooms, so its larger than what you anticipate when you walk through the doors. When compared to other stores, the shop does not have a large selection- in fact, the rooms can feel a bit sparse (but unlike other Christmas shops, you are able to maneuver around the store in a winter coat without worrying about knocking items off shelves and trees!). But just because there is not a large inventory doesn't mean the shop doesn't have fun and unique items. Plenty of items caught my eye. In the very back room, the store also has a sale section, which is worth a look.
ODDS AND ENDS: The store actually provides coupons in the local paper- thats a great deal! While the store carries some pricey items, nine times out of ten, the price of an ornament will be $7.95. As I mentioned in the intro, the store is open pretty regularly during Christmas, but cuts its hours big time once the holiday is over, so definitely check before visiting.
PURCHASED: Actually, I didn't buy anything- but its not because I didn't want to! As I mentioned in my review of Molbak's, I only had a (stuffed) carry-on suitcase, and the two ornaments I loved would have never fit: a red ball ornament, covered in glitter and jewels, and a glass snowman filled with sparkly, fluffy "snow".
OVERALL: If you're in the area, its worth a quick stop (especially if you have a coupon!). But I wouldn't make a specific out-of-the-way detour just for the shop.
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