Happy November!  Unofficially the start of the holiday shopping season.  It does seem to get here every year before we know it, and sometimes it feels like it starts a little earlier and a then little earlier in the retail world, but if you think about it, starting a little earlier means more time to enjoy the holidays when they actually are here.  Those holidays will come, though, no matter how much we prepare.  Here's a little "food for thought" to all of our lady clients out there.  Ellis Jewelers would like you to take the time to also think of YOURSELVES during this time.  While you're fulfilling everyone else's holiday gift list, come stop by the store and have a little fun for yourself.  Create your own holiday gift list or as we like to call it, your "Wish List." An Ellis Jewelers Wish List is a list of items in our store that you absolutely love and would be happy to receive on this holiday from your special someone.  Our expert team of sales associates would love to show you our many collections of fine jewelry and fine fashion jewelry.  We recommend at least three items on your Wish List to cover all the bases of looks and prices so that you can give your gift giver a few options.  Below are some items that I think that you must see when you visit.  And please don't hesitate to TRY OUR JEWELRY ON.  We are not a museum!  Our jewelry is meant to be worn, and besides, how else will you know if you really like it! Inspirational Piece Ahhh.  The Inspirational Piece.  We have some amazing jewelry in the store, specially at this special time of year.  We recommend that you to choose an incredible piece for your wish list that may be just a little outside the box.  Something that you find exquisite and would love to have.  It may be a right hand diamond ring, specifically that gorgeous fire opal ring that I've mentioned before in other blogs and must be tried on when you come in!  How about a pair of spectacular dangle rose and white gold diamond earrings?  You just never know if that man of yours might want to step outside the box, too this year! Classic Fine Jewelry Maybe this Christmas is the Christmas that you'd like him to give you a classic piece to add to your jewelry wardrobe.  How about a pair of diamond studs?  We have them in all sizes and in white and yellow gold - take your pick.  The diamond pendant never goes out of style.  We have traditional ones and ones with a modern flair in the store. Belle Etoilé Our Belle Etoilé is truly a unique line of fine fashion jewelry.  From bold and colorful enameled pieces to sophisticated crushed pearl pieces, there is truly something for every taste.  The jewelry is made from rhodiumed silver and the finest created stones and constructed with care and durability.  We all LOVE this line!  And what's great about it is that it comes with all the matching pieces.  So whatever is your favorite type of jewelry - necklace, ring, bracelet, or earrings, we've got it in your favorite!   Once your Wish List is complete, we will enter it into our computer system.  All the details of the jewelry will be there, including a picture of the pieces.  Most ladies do end up with five or six things on theirs, not just three.  It's not too surprising when you think about all the beautiful pieces we have in the store.  Just leave it to our experts to help your someone special narrow things down if that's the case.  And just how will we let your special someone know that you've got a Wish List at Ellis Jewelers?  Well that's up to you.  There are several ways.  The easiest being that you just let him know that you visited the store and have picked out some beautiful items you'd like for a holiday gift.  Another option are these adorable "Hint! Hint" cards that we carry in the store.  It's a little card with some information that you can "accidentally" leave where he's most likely to notice.  I can't mention where one lady told me she left it. Ha!  Another option is to leave us your beloved's phone number, and we will give him a gentle and courteous phone call to inform him about your Wish List.  If there's any other way you'd like us to contact him, just let us know.  Remember, a Wish List is also fool-proof for your man.  He can't go wrong, and we are all about making it easy and making everyone happy!