The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Highlights: Christmas ornaments, decorated wreaths, garlands, permanent botanical arrangements, containers, vases, ribbon and tabletop doll figures ... 50; handcrafted wooden bed trays $7; all Christmas (non-needlepoint) tree skirts $5; all ornaments 50 cents-$1; and tassels at 50 cents-$2. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trinity Cathedral Bazaar set for Saturday Nov 19, 2009
Items available at the festival will include used books, household and miscellaneous items, Christmas ornaments and decorations, gift items, used children's clothing and shoes, furniture and toys, baked goods, chili and corn bread, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, carnival games and more. Booths are available for $20. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Your help is needed at Nov. 20-22 Festival of Trees Nov 13, 2009
In addition, organizers are looking to gather items from the community for the festivals silent auction, which will run all weekend long. Items such as gift certificates, handcrafts, rare collectibles and ornaments are encouraged. Give Jamie Leupold a call at 257-2606, or e-mail her at. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 12, 2009
Knitter, Stephanie Carcano will lead the class and students will learn to create holiday ornaments for this season. The class is open to all ages, an adult must accompany children and pre-teens. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Christmas history at Cameron House Nov 11, 2009
At the Milton Historical Society meeting, Raup will share his vast knowledge of Christmas ornaments and trees, and offer free appraisals to those interested in finding out what their ornaments may be worth ... The Milton Historical Society will be opening the doors of the Cameron House Thursday to allow the public to learn some interesting history behind Christmas ornaments, and perhaps learn they own some rather valuable pieces ... Local antique Christmas ornament collector Bill Raup will... (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
A collector scares up plenty of spooky stuff for Halloween Oct 28, 2009
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Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Expect to pay about $20 for one-of-a-kind ornaments; $20 for glass leaves and $50 for life-size fruits (apples, pears, pomegranates) or $185 for 8-inch fruits ... If prices at 50 percent off wholesale get your adrenalin going, then zip on down to importer Winward International, where you'll find a top-notch presentation of high-quality Christmas ornaments and holiday decor ... Highlights: Individual ornaments generally range from 50 cents to about $2, while boxed ornaments cost $1 to $4. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Artifacts include ritual bronzes, fine gold jewelry, terra cotta burial wares, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, and ornaments made of gold, lapis lazuli and crystal. The exhibit was co-organized by The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and Asia Society in New York, which worked with nine museums in Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
This year marks the 25th year for this event, which will be held Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sierra Suites, 391 E. Fry Blvd. Eighteen participants will have a wide variety of unique handcrafted items in time for the holiday shopping, to include decorative and functional painted pieces, unique jewelry, dolls, ornaments, denim items, greeting cards, ceramics, coiled fabric baskets and handbags, candles, sachets, Scherneschnitte-paper scissors cutting, jams and baked... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009
"There are ready-assembled and decorative Christmas trees, ornaments, sprays, toys and Halloween witch hats, bats and autumnal arrangements and decorations for the home or apartment."I'm already selling a lot of my pencil trees," said Rouleau. "They are perfect for condos; you can decorate them yourselves or I will do it for you. "I have a house full of antiques," said Rouleau. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
Sizable arrays of antique Dresdens, vintage fake fruit and beaded Czech ornaments graced antique feather trees ... "You're trying to recapture the best part of previous Christmases," said Tim Bunce of Ojai (Ventura County), who became enamored of Italian glass ornaments at age 5 ... Trappings include fir trees decorated with exquisite handmade ornaments, images of an ancient figure of St. Nicholas, and wonder-struck children in long nightgowns. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
T-shirts, hats, towels, mugs, glasses, pins, necklaces, cuff links, plaques, mouse pads, Christmas ornaments, and even socks are some of the options. There are garden flags, decals, cookie jars, videos, CDs, DVDs and much more. (Suite101.com)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT Antiques. Grand Champion Donna Kramer. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
This year, Christmas bells ringing in July Jul 20, 2009
Even the MoMa Design stores, which are part of New York's Museum of Modern Art, are getting in on the action, selling holiday-themed greeting cards, a fold-up gingerbread house and polar bear Christmas tree ornaments as part of a "Last Chance Summer Sale.". The year-end holiday season is the most important for U.S. retailers, which can sometimes ring up as much as 40 percent of their annual revenue in the weeks between the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday in late November and Christmas on Dec. 25. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Burlap Horse welcomes Katherine Kleski to holiday open house (3) Jul 19, 2009
Katherine s Collection dolls and ornaments are a cornerstone of the offerings ... Customers are encouraged to bring their Katherine s Collection dolls and ornaments to the Open House for Katherine to sign. (Boerne Star, TX)
Tower replicas provide opportunity to aid community Jul 14, 2009
The tower creation is one of many ceramic items made at UCP, including holiday collectible ornaments designed by artists Sang Roberson and Paul Baliker ... "We have routinely made 2,000 ornaments at a time over 17 years, but this was a three-dimensional, large, ornate and delicate design with a lot of fine lines to it.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Fudge shop moving to Princeton Depot Jun 18, 2009
Gift items she will sell are candles, jams and jellies, city of Princeton and covered bridge souvenirs plus Christmas ornaments and pencils. Diller still wanted to sell her 150 flavors of fudge she makes at fairs and festivals during the summer and fall months. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Childrens Art caters to 4-legged friends Jun 4, 2009
In addition to the Flag pet bandana, the Children s Art Project is introducing a collection of five dog ornaments from Joy to the World Collectibles a line of glass ornaments blown and hand painted in Poland each wearing the Flag bandana. The project also has Candy Cane dog shirts and Joy Wreath bandanas available for owners to purchase for their pets during the holiday season. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Almost 300 acres brim with plants and decorations, including a 20,000-square-foot shop featuring tree-trimming supplies, holiday china, and collectible ornaments ... Known for his Santa Claus ornaments crafted in the shape of Southern states, artist Keith Carpenter makes this gallery a great gift-giving stopover. (Click2Houston, TX)
Evening Thyme Garden Club to hold 11th annual Garden Fair May 16 May 1, 2009
Vendors will offer a large variety of bulbs, bedding plants, yard ornaments, garden tools, glass rocks, pool and pond accessories, garden hats, and clogs. Special exhibits and demonstrations will include representatives of Criks Bloomin Daylilies from Albion, who will show various types of daylilies and explain how to care for them. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Steuben Glass To Launch Major League Baseball Crystal Collectibles Apr 30, 2009
Other team collectibles include barware, tabletop decor and ornaments. Joey Schottenstein, Principal of Steuben notes, "Our partnership with Major League Baseball represents a new era in Steuben's rich American history. We want to create modern masterpieces that capture the imagination, excitement and passion of the sports enthusiast and discerning collector.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Savannah seeks green stimulus from St. Pat's Day Mar 16, 2009
Or St. Pat's souvenirs, which Kriscovich has plenty of to sell ornaments of green glass shamrocks, Irish dancers and medallions inscribed with Gaelic prayers. A shelf holds Santa Claus figures dressed hat-to-toe in green suits, nursing Irish coffees. (Yahoo News)
