Joyworks — Local services in Snohomish

Im a busy, working mom of 3. Im 10 days late getting my mom a birthday gift. Ive been wanting to go to her favorite store, joy works. I finally drag my tired butt to snohomish and drive around in circles for 20 mins trying to find a parking spot. My first though it WOW this store is too dang cute! Walk straight to clothing.. looking around enjoying my 15 mins of peace and quiet with NO kids. A friendly lady walks up asks if I need help.. YES! I'm looking for a gift for my mom! The lady walks all around with me showing me outfits and styles that are popular. She was very kind and helpful. Ok, so now I have my gifts. Then I notice there is a downstairs. Gotta check it out! I get half way down the stairs and a lady says from the top "let me hold those for you" (talking about the clothes I have picked out) ok! Great! I walk back up she takes them and I continue walking down the stairs. Not even 30 seconds later she is behind me. I continue to wander and look and there she is again. Trying to look busy. Trying to not be noticeable that she is watching me. What an icky feeling. I start to think.. why is she watching me like this? Why does she think I'm going to steal from them? What about me screams THIEF?! It dawns on me. I have last nights make up on, my hair is on top of my head and I'm in yoga pants. She is judging me by the way I look. It was so obvious I couldn't even concentrate. I decided ok, I'm done. Back up the stairs and there she is right behind me. I go to the counter and as badly as I didn't want to spend my money there I knew my mom would love what I had picked out. I spent $130 and left that store knowing I'd never go again. Turn around one more time as I'm walking out the door and she is right behind me. It took every thing in me not to completely lose it on her in front of the entire shop. I had never felt so humiliated.

I'm also a local vendor with a large clientele in the area... and while most days I try to put myself together, some days I'm just treading water trying to keep up with my business and run a household of 5 while my husband works a million hours. Today I was treading water. Today I had 1 hour to run and get my mom a gift. Today I was judged for the way I looked. While this store is beautiful and I think the prices are right. They lost a customer. Word of mouth travels and it is never good to jump to conclusions. After all, we are in the...

Joyworks is the place to go all year round. Especially during Christmas! They have color schemed decorations for your home, christmas tree, kitchen, children's room and anything you can imagine vintage or eclectic. The clothing area is such a find. My daughters and I have fallen in love with this place because the clothes are stylish, hip, vintage, and figure flattering. There's an abundance of choices for high end dressy attire or upscale going around town attire. They have almost every color of hats and gloves that will meet anyone's fancy. Not to mention the word plaques with whimsical sayings and the gift shop area with cards. If you're in Snohomish, this place is worth visiting. We've been coming here for awhile, and always find something that makes you just...

Oh man! My partner and I passed this store this morning window shopping—we saw a bird poster on display and wanted to snatch it up. When we walked in I knew I was in trouble because everything there is so cute and very reasonably priced! The shop is laid out cohesively and beautifully. Beautiful cards, decor, pots, kitchen accessories, etc. Even my dear partner, who typically hates shopping at these kind of places commented on how everything available for purchase was beautiful and tasteful. Whoever selects the merchendise has excellent taste! Must visit...