Show Me Christmas

Bride and Groom Ornament

If you know someone that has married this last year or in the last few years, and are thinking  of a unique gift for them this year at Christmas time then take a look at this delightful old fashion bride and groom ornament. 

I love the idea of  starting keepsake ornaments for the couple that they can add to each year.  What a perfect way for them to start their Christmas collection.

This is the nicest bride and groom ornament which was  hand blown and hand painted in Poland.  The detailed work is exquisite!

Ginger Jar Ornaments

  For many, many years people have decorated with ginger jars.  It might be as a lamp base, a vase or other art object.  Many collectors are attracted by what is know as the old blue and white. 

I love looking for unusual Christmas ornaments and really fell in love with these unique hand blown and hand painted ginger jar ornaments from Poland.

These ornaments will really be new and different for your Christmas tree this year.

Iris Assortment

The Iris is a unique flower in that the scientific name and the common name are the same.  The Iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.  It is a popular garden flower in the United States.

If you are longing for the many colors of beautiful Spring flowers try decorating with hand blown and hand painted flower ornaments from Poland.  These are sure to lift your spirits until your Spring flowers are in bloom.

Fruit and Vegetable Wreath

Why not mix things up this Christmas and try something different on your Christmas tree.  Try a garden tree with fruit and vegetable ornaments, tractors, flower pots, garden tools and dried flowers. 

This will really get people talking about your Christmas tree.

 If you always loved the fruit and vegetable ornaments, but never wanted a fruit and vegetable themed tree,  think of this wonderful wreath in your kitchen window. 

 It really is delightful through the winter months, when the sun glistens off of these wonderful ornaments and reminds us that Spring always comes.

However you decorate for winter do it with a spirit of joy and fun!

They explained to Alice that an “Un-birthday is the 364 days that aren’t your birthday.

In the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland the Mad Hatter is portrayed by Johnny Depp, which arrives in theaters on March 5th.  The beloved fantasy in theaters this Spring explains the arrival of bold and beautiful colors for Spring. 

If you are not into the wild colors and bold patterns, give yourself an “Un-birthday” present of  polish hand blown glass ornaments of the Mad-Hatter or many other Alice in Wonderland character ornaments.  You will love them!

Amarllis Assortment

At this time of the year with the snow falling almost daily, I spend a lot of time thinking of the beautiful flowers of spring.  There are several things about spring I love.

First, the number of daylight hours increases.  It just makes you feel like you have so much more time.  Daylight hours seem more productive.   Second, Spring is a wonderful time of the year.  In the spring, plants and trees sprout new leaves and my favorite flowers bloom.  Spring flowers are beautiful and fragrant.  Last and most important spring gives you a new lease on life and certainly a better attitude about life.

If you have been a little depressed about the weather outside, you might start a floral ornament collection.  It will certainly give you something beautifully to see while we wait for spring.

Twelve Days of Christmas

One of the best ways to spread the Christmas spirit is by decorating the Christmas tree. Christmas ornaments and Christmas lights are always guaranteed to brighten every living room. Hand crafted Christmas ornaments with a Santa water-color painting inside or nativity scene will be beautiful additions to your tree.

Every Christmas ornament usually represents a personal Christmas story to tell. Let each member of the family remember a story that can be shared to everyone. A Christmas ornament inherited from grandparents can serve to inspire and remind everyone in your family about the value of sharing and giving.

Rooster Minstrel

The domestic chicken has a long history in the United States.  Chickens provided meat and eggs for the settlers, and they are still a big business for many farmers.  It is no wonder these fine-feathered friends are depicted and collected in many forms.  Roosters are more colorful than chickens and there are many species to choose from.  Bantam roosters are probably the most popular type of bird, primarily because their long plumage is very colorful and attractive.

The origin of Kauai’s chickens come from the original Polynesian settlers, who brought them as a food source.  1992’s Hurricane Iniki caused the roosters to be dispersed throughout the island.  Kauai is now home to thousand of wild chickens.  Wild roosters have often been known to disturb at very early hours with their crowing and are often seen just walking down the road.  A very unique experience to the islands of  Hawaii.

The American designer and artist, Abigail Pfeffer designed a colorfully dressed rooster strumming a musical instrument.  It is a hand blown glass ornament beautifully hand painted and created in Poland.  A truly unique ornament for the rooster collector!

The Beekeeper

Many have collected bears of all sorts for many years.  The teddy bear is a uniquely Amerian gift tht is over 100 years old.  The name “teddy” bear dates back to president Theodore Roosevelt.  A toy shop owner made a small stuffed bear and put it in her store window.  She sent one to Roosevelt and requested permission to call them “teddy’s bears”.  Roosevelt was delighted with the toy, and agreed to allow the name to be used.

In the next few years bears became something of a craze in American.  In 1906 Roosevelt even used the teddy bear as a moscot in his bid for re-election.  And the rest as they say is history!

Today, there are all kinds of uses for bears:  Romantic gifts, children’s toys and of course, Christmas ornaments.  Abigail Pfeffer, the American designer and artist has designed an unique beekeeper bear ornament.  It was hand blown and hand painted in Poland.  This mouth blown glass ornament is an unusually unique, beautifully detailed and truly elegant ornament.  Children and adults will love this ornament.  If you are a collector of bears, this is the ornament for you!