With the years end fast approaching, now is the time to get to The Bravern to meet The Bravern’s winter faeries, experience the Roving Runways, listen to live music and most importanly shop and dine! See what’s happening this week below.

Stock up on denim at incredible prices at DNA 2050 during their sale.

Save 50% at Jimmy Choo on the Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection.

Enjoy savings on the Fall/Winter Collection at Piazza Sempione.

Shop at the Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Sale.

Stop into Wolford for savings on their Fall & Winter Collection between now and December 26th.

Enjoy live music nightly at John Howie Steak.

Stop by Bank of America to pick up free ice skating tickets for Mondays.

Friday – Sunday: When you’re visiting The Bravern with your sweetie, make sure to have one of our photographers take your photo under one of the two mistletoe bundles (one near Wild Ginger, one near Wolford and the Giving Tree).

Stay up to date on The Bravern Holiday events!

The wonder begins with The Bravern’s elegant holiday décor featuring live garland and thousands of sparkling lights showcasing the fountains, open air piazzas and the newly installed public art. And the wonder continues with more than 80 live performances featuring jazz bands, orchestral music, choirs and dance. Add to that the Roving Runway fashion shows featuring the latest fashions and gifts from Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers Country Club, DNA 2050, Tory Burch, Wolford, Jimmy Choo, Piazza Sempione and Sur La Table, as well as The Bravern Giving Tree benefitting Washington Women In Need, Bellevue Schools Foundation and Dress for Success-Seattle and there should be festivity aplenty between shopping and dining.

Trophy Cupcakes

For those looking to enjoy the scenery and the season, complimentary warm drinks will be served fireside at both the 110^th Avenue NE fireplace as well as the NE Eighth Street fireplace beginning at 4 pm each Wednesday and include Artisanal Hot Chocolate, John Howie Spiced Pomegranate-Cranberry Cider, Trophy Cupcakes Hot Spiced Cider or Wild Ginger Orange Ginger Mint Tea.

It’s that special something that can only be described as magical and truly wonderful; that is what will make a trip to The Bravern a new holiday tradition for local families.

After all, the Bravern experience is not just for adults. Original, luxuriously costumed, storybook-inspired characters Jack Frost and Joy Lynn Bell will delight patrons young and old throughout the season offering candid and posed photography along with a complimentary candy stick. You will find them Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout The Bravern. You will also catch them reading their favorite stories fireside in Building Two accompanied by elf and faerie face painting every Saturday at 1 pm.

Bring a friend and discover a distinctive holiday experience: The Shops at The Bravern’s Season of Wonder 2009.

Make sure to check out the list of all the scheduled events for the Holiday Season!

Ring in the New Year at Artisanal Brasserie, John Howie Steak or Wild Ginger. Don’t forget to pick up your New Year’s Eve party kit at the concierge desk.

2009 brought Spinasse a new chef, Jason Stratton, who is committed to cooking simply delicious Piedmontese-inspired cuisine using the abundance of high-quality, organic products available locally.

Chef Stratton and his team’s New Year’s Eve menu embraces 2009 with traditional classics from Spinasse’s first year and looks to 2010 with innovative and celebratory dishes for a brand new year.

CHOOSE FROM (Menus subject to change):

2009 menu

Porchetta Tonnata
Chicories with marinated rabbit, walnuts, balsamico and parmigiano-reggiano
Tajarin with sage butter
Beef cheek “Brasato al Barolo” with celeriac puree

OR

2010 menu

Oysters with beet and crisp pig’s trotter
Cauliflower flan with parmigiano-reggiano fonduta and pinenut
Risotto with grapefruit and spot prawns
Quail with flavors of Cinzano Vermut

And for dessert, choose between:

Gianduja semifreddo with dark chocolate and feiulletine
Toasted almond cake with olive oil cream and pomegranate
“Bicerin Affogato” Ladyfingers with rum gelato, chocolate and spiced cream, drowned in a shot of espresso
Pinenut tart with strega and meyer lemon

$55 per person

For reservations call 206.251.7673.

The Bravern has captured the holiday spirit with gorgeous decorations, appearances from Winter Faeries Jack Frost and Joy Lynn Bell through December 21, and this list of gift ideas for your inspiration.

For Him

• Pure cotton pinpoint and broadcloth non-iron dress shirts from Brooks Brothers Country Club, treated to remain virtually wrinkle-free. $80
• Pure Scottish cashmere sweaters from Brooks Brothers Country Club. $348 or 2 for $499
• Richard E. Bishop “St. Andrews” Decanter Set from Masins. $75
• Men’s Ideal Break Package from Red Door Spa, including Time Saver Facial, Deep Tissue massage and Gentlemen’s Pedicure. Holiday spa package comes with a beautifully boxed collection of Elizabeth Arden fragrance miniatures.  And for a limited time, receive a $30 spa card with any gift certificate or gift card purchase of $200 or more. $265
• Gigo patent loafer with braided detail in black from Salvatore Ferragamo. $520

For Her

• Van Cleef and Arpels fragrance from Neiman Marcus, choose from 5 different scents. $185
• Burberry Skinny Giant Check cashmere scarf from Neiman Marcus. $195
• Wishing You Joy Holiday Package from Red Door Spa, including Swedish Massage or Essential Facial, Warm Cream Manicure, Warm Cream Pedicure and Makeup Refresher. $176
• Giada evening sandal with contrast ankle strap and double-bow in ash blue from Salvatore Ferragamo. $890
• The Holland Satchel from Tory Burch. $495
• Foldable Aviator Shields from Tory Burch. $175
• Snake Printed Leather Wrap Bracelets from Tory Burch. $95
• Flashdance Garter from Wolford. $170

For Both

• DBG Fit For The Holidays package from DavidBartonGym, including one month of gym membership, three sessions with a personal trainer and a LookBetterNaked tee shirt. $350 (must be purchased by 12/25 and used by 2/15)
• Personal Wine Locker at John Howie Steak. Includes temperature controlled wine storage for personal wines, your own personal wine list, a spot on the Enomatic, access to some of the worlds best wines and never pay corkage. $150 – $200 per month
• His and Hers Neiman Marcus Exclusive cashmere robes. $495 – $950
• Fondue Gift Set from Sur La Table, complete with electric pot, beautiful recipe book and a one pound box of E Guittard semisweet chocolate wafers. $80
• Italian Baker Gift Set from Sur La Table, featuring a rustic ceramic baker, extra-virgin olive oil and vibrant cotton towels. $30
• Paella Gift Set from Sur La Table, including paella pan, Mancha-Oro Saffron, traditional Spanish Bomba Paella Rice, plus the cookbook “Paella, Paella” by Maria and Natalia Solis Ballinger. $60