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Saturday, December 04, 2010

Snowman Night Light


We have a great selection of night lights! The featured pieces today are the Snowpinion night lights. There are two to choose from! Don't forget to check out the adorable snowpionion ornaments too!

Friday, December 03, 2010

Kermit The Frog


The Muppet Show figurines from Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore will be arriving in stores at the beginning of the year! We thought you would enjoy this sneak peek of Kermit the Frog "Find Your Rainbow Connection".

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Boyds Bear


"Ol' Saint Nick...Merry Christmas to, All" stands over 10-inches tall. This vintage style Ol' Saint Nick wears a long robe and white beard. He holds a sparkling Christmas Tree and an intricately woven basket full of toys strapped to his back. This is a limited edition of 3600 hand numbered pieces. Pick your up before they are sold out!


Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Ornaments


Stop by for an excellent selection of ornaments! We have the perfect ornaments for package toppers and ornament exchanges!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Department 56


It's that time of year! Stop by and check out our great selection of Department 56 Villages. This building is new from The Snow Village Series. It is the Nutcracker Playhouse. Don't forget that we have a great selection of accessories and trees!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Snoopy


The holidays would be so boring without Snoopy and Friends! "Snoopy on Ice" sure does make us smile! Be sure to check out our great selection of nostalgic friends.

BTW.... We will be open from 9-7pm today!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!!!


We would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

We are CLOSED today, but will be open on Friday.

Friday 9-7
Saturday 9-6
Sunday 10-5

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Holiday Horses


We have a nice selection of Holiday horses from both the Trail of the Painted Ponies and A Horse of a Different Color. Today's featured item is Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh from The Painted Ponies series.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Betty Boop




We just got in some fun Betty Boop ornaments. They are perfect for hanging on a tree, a perfect ornaments exchange gift or a fun package topper!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Harbour Lights


The annual Christmas Harbour Lights lighthouse is now in stock. These piece sell out every year. This year will be no exception. There are only a few of these left. Don't miss out!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Take Heart


"Let Your Heart Snow Love" is just one of the wonderful Santas from the Take Heart collection that are available. This collection is full of simple yet meaningful heart warming messages on each figurine.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Kinz Bands







The Kinz Bands have arrived! We are sure you already know about these popular braclets.
They are now available at the shop. We have the first two collections in stock now!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Celebrate with this sweet Charming Tail mouse. It is titled "A Thankful Sole."

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Winter Kitchen Fairies


The Winter Kitchen Fairies have arrived and the are wonderful! The featured fairy is "Warm Up Fairy". This cutie is ready to serve hot cocoa to all of her friends!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Snowbabie Princesses


The Snowbabie Princesses are here! They are adorable. Today's featured figurine is Cinderella.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Precious Moments


This adorable duo is one of our favorite winter Precious Moments figurines! It is always nice to share a cup of hot chocolate with a dear friend. This item is titled "You Warm My Heart".

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Locket


Check out"Forever in My Heart". The heart locket opens up to add charms of your choice to create a necklace that is all about you and what you love. The mini charms for you locket are only $4.99 each! With so many charms to choose from we are sure you will find the perfect combination of charms to show off what you love the most! Plus, they make the perfect gift too!

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Foundations


The new ornament introductions from the Foundations collection have arrived. Our favorite is this ornament titled "A Child is Born".

Monday, November 08, 2010

Jim Shore


We have a great selection of harvest Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore pieces available. This piece is a beautiful plaque that simply says "God Bless This Bounty".

Saturday, November 06, 2010

Willow Tree


A great shipment of Willow Tree items has just arrived at the shop. We have an excellent selection of your favorite angels and figurines! Today's featured piece is "Friendship".

Friday, November 05, 2010

2010 Department 56 Retirements


Department 56 has announced the retirements for 2010. This means that some of our most beloved Village and Snowbabies pieces will no longer be made. We have some of these great pieces available. Stop by and grab those retirements before they are gone forever! Want a list of retirements? Go Here! Today's featured newly retired building is the Candle Shop- Anniversary Edition from Dickens Village.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Swarovski


The adorable Annual Christmas Kris Bear has arrived! She sparkles in clear crystal with delicate wings and a festive star in Golden Shadow crystal. A must-have for collectors, this charming little fellow evokes strong emotions and also makes a wonderful present for people of all ages.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Salt and Pepper Shakers


Be sure to check out our great selection of salt and pepper shakers. Most of them are magnetic! So it appears that the couple is snuggling or kissing!

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Boyds Bear


The Bakerly Family has arrived! Fresh baked goodness shines through! Sharing a heartwarming embroidered sentiment of happiness on her dress, Cherry Bakerly holds a felt cherry pie, complete with woven lattice crust.

Monday, November 01, 2010

Basket Weaving 101


The new accessories to the Department 56 villages have been steadily arriving! This little one is learning how to make the perfect basket! Basket Weaving 101 coordinates with The Basket and Bows building, from The North Pole Village, that will be arriving soon!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Retrographics Publishing


We just got in these great newspapers from Retrographics Publishing. Today's featured item is the newspaper article reprints about Elvis from the New York Times. It is the full size newspaper format that includes 84 pages of coverage! While you are here check out the Beatles coverage, Top News and Crossword puzzels!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Japanese Erasers


The Japanese Erasers have been flying off the shelves! We just got in another big shipment of this fun collectible. Stop by and check out the new food items and animals. These erasers are easy to collect! The are only $0.99 each!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Boyds Bear


A celebration of fall and giving thanks! Gracie is the perfect guest for any Thanksgiving meal in her beautiful cinnamon corduroy and green checkered dress with matching slippers. Elegant leaf embroidery flows around the trim of her dress and along her bow accented shoes. She even carries a fabric pumpkin with ribbon attachments!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Thoughtful Angel Pins


We just in a great selection of one of our favorite gifts in the shop. It is the Thoughtful Little Angel pins. These angel pins come on a card that includes a special message. We have birthday angels, prayer angels, friend angels and many more! They make the perfect little "I was thinking of you" gift!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Charming Tails


The Thanksgiving Charming Tails are now in stock! This one is titled "Giving Thanks For You". Stop by and see all of the other great Thanksgiving goodies that would make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Chershed Teddies


We just got in new 2010 every day Cherished Teddies. Dianne.... Friends of a Feather is ready to celebrate friendship with her pink flamingo pal.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

The Trail of the Painted Ponies


This new Painted Pony is by Artist Karlynn Keyes and Bryn Wilkins Lawson. It starts when little girls put on a pair of boots - they’re hooked. “Cowgirl Cadillac” is a tribute to all horse crazy girls who are young and young at heart. Saddle up for a ride that lasts a lifetime!


Saturday, October 23, 2010

Home Grown


We just got in the first ever Thanksgiving Home Grown figurines! They are fantastic!! This is the Potato Hippo Indian. Stop by and meet his four Thanksgiving buddies.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Tuskers


New elephants from the Tuskers Collection have been arriving at the shop. One of our favorites is this fun pachyderm titled "Love is.... Felling on Top of the World".

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Department 56 Gift Sets


The Gift Sets from Department 56 have started to arrive in the shop! These limited gift sets are only available for a short time. The Dickens Village Gift Set is the "Holly-Tree Inn, Romantic Getaway". You get the building and accessory for only $89.00.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Precious Moments Ornament


This is the ornament version of the Annual Santa ornament from Precious Moments. It is appropriately titled "May Your Christmas Ring With Joy".

Monday, October 18, 2010

Home Grown Halloween


Did you have a chance to check out the Home Grown Halloween pieces? This adorable red pepper dachshund wizard can't wait to be apart of your Halloween decor!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Mickey InspEARations


The three newest Mickey InspEARations have arrived! Meet Tron Mickey!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Boyds Bears


Trick or Treat! Glenda is our October Bear of the Month and she just might be the sweetest lil' Halloween witch you'll ever see! In her orange plaid dress and darling black and orange cardigan with whip stitch details and jack-o-lantern applique, Glenda is anything but scary! With her striped stockings, lace-up boots and whip stitched felt witch hat, she's absolutely bewitching!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Snowbabie Guest Series


The newest pieces in the Snowbabies Guest Series will be arriving soon. They are Snowbabies that are Disney Princesses! Today's featured item is Snow White.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Elvis


We just got in four new mini Elvis figurines! Stop by and check out our great Elvis selection!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Harbour Lights


The annual Christmas Harbour Lights lighthouse is now in stock. These piece sell out every year. This year will be no exception. Stop by and pick up Sturgeon Point, Michigan before they are gone forever!

Saturday, October 09, 2010

Snowpinon


It is time to start thinking of the holidays. This is just one of the adorable collections that we have added to the store. It is called Snowpinon. Each snowman ornament comes with a different expressive face and a little hang tag with a message.

Friday, October 08, 2010

Lion King Swarovski


The newest addition to the Disney Swarovski collection are figurines from The Lion King. Mufasa is today's featured item. Mufasa, Simba’s father, is the original King of the Pride Lands. He is much-loved as a wise and fair ruler. He brings the birds and animals of his land together in celebration of the ‘Circle of Life’. Stop by and meet Simba, Timon and Pumbaa!

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Horse of a Different Color


The Winter Horse of a Different Color figurines and ornaments have been coming in. Today's featured item is The Woodland Santa ornament. Stop by and see all five new holiday ornaments!

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Halloween Department 56


The newest Halloween building from Department 56 has arrived. It is the Voodoo Lounge!

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Japanese Erasers


We just got in the highly collectible Japanese erasers! They are only 99 cents each! We have lots of different animals in stock. Our favorites are the pandas!

Saturday, October 02, 2010

Home Grown


The newest Home Grown pieces have arrived at the store. Stop by and check out the Halloween pieces! Our favorite is the pirate cabbage pig!

Friday, October 01, 2010

Kitchen Fairie


The new Kitchen Fairie boxes have arrived. Today's feature item is Scary Fairie Pumpkin. When you lift up this fairie you will find that she is a box. Stop by and check out her two box sisters!