una: 12.09

12.30.2009

12.26.2009

thank you.

12.24.2009

wishing you and yours a very happy holiday.

we are closed as of 2pm 12.24.09

we will be open 12.26.09 regular hours

also

we will be closed at 2pm 12.31.09

and open up again 01.05.09

thank you to everyone who supported the small businesses of portland this holiday season. we really really appreciate you.

see you soon.

relax, laugh a lot and take care of one another.

12.19.2009

laurel hill.

a couple new pieces- silver, bronze and magnets.

may's holiday list.

may is a good friend, model for una and owner/curator at nationale

epice wool scarf- $210.

vintage glasses- $12 for the set

pepper + pistil clown face top- sold out

feral childe leggings- $96.

pyt pearl and moose necklace- $215.

mociun space print skirt- $275.

favorite holiday tradition/memory:

walking to the village in the snow at night for midnight mass. afterward, joining the crowd on the plaza to drink free mulled wine and hot chocolate provided by the small city hall staff. all warmed up, heading back and by then the sky would have cleared for a crisp starry night walk.

12.17.2009

they have been waiting for their day....

chan luu black silk dress with rosette neckline

chan luu sequin tank top and tina frey resin beads

tehen dress

chan luu sequin tube top and mesh t-shirt

tehen dress

pyt necklace

pyt rose gold kitty cat pinky ring

feral childe silk and cotton dress

chan luu lazer printed silk dress and tina frey resin beads

amy's holiday list.

amy is a good friend and owner of artemisia garden shop next door.

linea "bird" macrame silk blouse- $250.

draugsvold amethyst, quartz and silver necklace- $425.

gretchen vaudt "granny dishes"- $ 14-48.

aesa gold plate and quartz necklace- $185.

iosselliani feather ring- $175.

epice wool scarf- $210.

favorite holiday traditions or memories:

when the whole family would get together, my mom, aunt and i would sneak downstairs at midnight after everyone else was asleep and pick one present to open secretly.

we would have our razorblades out carefully opening the packages to see what was inside, laugh to ourselves and then ever so carefully seal it back up.

the next morning what a fun inside joke, my devious little family.

also, every once in awhile there would be a year where there would be a string attatched to the tree. i would have to follow that string all over the house to find the

( too big/awkward to wrap) gift. one year i ended up in the basement excited to find my grandfather's old microscope!

12.15.2009

jena's holiday list.

jena is my right hand man here at una.

plus she constantly inspires me with her styling and point of view.

tom scott mohair sweater- $550.

mociun linen jumpsuit- $310.

aesa goldplate and diamond crystal necklace- $185.

pepper + pistil suspender top- $284.

jorg jacoby silver, rock & shell pendants- $150.

found italian pottery vase- $12.

a detacher felt ball- $355.

coven faux fur coat- $760.

favorite holiday traditions:

christmas eve midnight stroll

call my grandma

string popcorn garlands

make german food for the christmas potluck.

thanks urban outfitters blog.

a detacher big felt ball and una mention here.

12.12.2009

corinna's holiday list.

corinna fills in at una and does other magical things.

vintage w. german pottery- $32.

chan luu sequin tube- $84.

iosselliani rings- $175.-500.

hengst cashmere and wool cape coat- $396.

vintage gold trimmed glasses- set $20.

tom scott puff sleeve sweater- $550.

favorite holiday traditions:

Well since I have lived near my family for a lot of years, many
holiday traditions are based around my family. I have finally just started getting
my own tree in my house.

One in particular is the tradition of Italian food every Xmas eve.
I am very happy about this because most of the time it involves
cheese and eggplant of some sort. i.e. eggplant parmigiana! My favorite.
After dinner we each get to open a present. I think that is a pretty typical
thing, although my Dad forces us to sing the 12 days of Christmas before we do.
This has gone on for at least 20 years or more.
Every year I have to admit this gets harder and harder because the song just goes
on and on and on. My Mom started a new tradition a couple of years ago...to get us all drunk then

make us do body gestures that emulate each of the 12 things.
For example, 4 calling birds- we are all up on one leg calling to the ceiling.
I am not sure if that will happen again this year. I am hoping she has forgotten about
this tradition. We'll see.

Oh yeah, another recent tradition is drawing names for gift giving.
This is a great thing, because the older I get the more I just want to hang out with my family, and eat and drink and laugh. It really isn't about the gifts anymore, not like it was when I was young.
Although , Mom and Dad if you are reading this anything at Una will suffice. he he he.