Where to find a bumbershoot

Treasure House, 2714 Colby Ave., Everett, has about 15 unusual umbrella styles in stock, including fine art, floral, pets, wildlife and designs such as Elvis, Betty Boop and "I Love Lucy." Prices range from $18.50 to $24.50.

Matching handbags, made of similar rainproof material, go for $22.50. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, the store is open until 5 p.m. weekdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Pare Umbrella of Seattle sells umbrellas with unique designs imported from Tokyo. Go to www.pareumbrella.com for a list of retail locations. Owner Satoko Kobayashi will also bring her entire collection to the Fremont Sunday Market closer to the holiday season.

Bella Umbrella of Duvall specializes in vintage umbrellas, including bridal parasol rentals, pagoda-style umbrellas and gift umbrellas of all sorts. Go to www.bellaumbrella.com.

Let It Rain of Astoria, Ore., "purveyors of precipitation pleasures," has one of the largest selections of umbrellas online, including "gustbusters," umbrellas that can withstand 55 mph winds. Go to umbrellastand.com.

Tray 6 of Los Angeles is dedicated to high-style umbrellas, including new designs by Bernard Maiser, a renowned calligrapher and artist who has taken his calligraphy off the page and onto umbrellas. Go to www.tray6.com.

The Sarut Group of Brooklyn, NY, deals in whimsical products including Rain Parade umbrellas with heads and feet designed in France by Laurent Mouveau and recently featured in Oprah's O magazine. Fireworks galleries in the Seattle area carry some Sarut products. Go to www.fireworksgallery.net or call 800-505-8882. Go to www.thesarutgroup.com to view the full line.

Pasotti Ombrelli umbrellas are made in Italy and may be the most elaborate umbrellas in the world, complete with embellishments such as Swarovski crystals and designs on undersides as well as the tops. Collections for men and women are available. Go to www.pasottiombrelli.com.