Archive for August, 2008

August 20, 2008

A Storybook Christmas

Author: Happy_Xmas
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If you like to decorate theme Christmas trees with a varying theme from year to year, designer Abigail Pfeffer has created three product lines of handcrafted ornaments featuring beloved fictional characters–Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and the perennial Christmas favorite, Nutcracker Suite.

These collections could be the delight of any child that has ever loved these stories, whether in play, book, or movie form.  They may also give you a little extra twinkle as well!

August 20, 2008

Boo!

Author: Happy_Xmas
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Show Me Christmas has a Tannenbaum Treasures product line of Polish ornaments just in time for Halloween–pumpkins, ghosts, witches, wizards and pumpkins. 

These spooky cuties can be incorporated into your Halloween party centerpieces, hung on a twig tree, or any number of creative things you can come up with to make them part of your Halloween decor.

August 17, 2008

Carousel’s To Love

Author: Christmas Collector

Carousel ElephantCarousel HorseThe Carousel Collection by American Designer, Abigail Pfeffer would make a beautiful addition to your ornament collection this year. 

Each piece is a multi- colored diamond designed carousel complete with a favorite animal.  The colors and detailed workmanship on each hand blown and hand painted glass ornament is quite exquisite.  These would make a wonderful gift or a great piece for your own collection. Carousel LionCarousel Tiger

August 17, 2008

Christmas Miniatures

Author: The Christmas Decorator

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Christmas comes in small packages with delightful miniatures for smaller trees, wreaths or tied in with a ribbon for a special gift.

All are hand blown glass ornaments with great workmanship for your decorating pleasure. 

Choose from Mini Santa Train, Mini Cottage or many others for that special theme.f01-1083_mini_drum.jpgf01-1455-mini-gift-stack.jpg

August 16, 2008

Love Those Snowmen

Author: All Things Christmas

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Let it snow!!  Let it snow!!  Let it snow!! 

Snowman ornaments in all shapes and sizes for your tree will bring back childhood memories of the first snow, building a snowman and coming into the warmth of your home for a cup of hot chocolate!!

The tradition of building a snowman goes back for centuries as a family activity full of laughter and fun.  Each creation is limited only by the imagination of the builder.

All of these hand blown glass ornaments will add to those memoriesgc-e0089-candy-snowman.jpg.gc-m0203-fun-in-snow.jpg

August 10, 2008

Animal Ornaments on Parade

Author: Christmas Collector

ha-041-01-ac_rogueish_racco.jpgha-040-01ac_edmund.jpgThe American ornament ha-037-01-ac_tiger.jpgdesigner, Abigail Pfeffer has created some of the most unique, fully dressed original animal ornaments.  The elaborate designs and the rich colors will dress up any Christmas tree. 

Adults will marvel over the beautiful creations and each ornament will absolutely thrill children of any age.  Children are amazed by the silliness and the special appeal of each animal ornament.

Each hand blown and hand painted glass ornament is imported from Poland.   You will not find ornaments of this quality or unique design from any other sha-009-01ac-horacio_the_hip.jpgource.v-25071aczebradrummer.jpg  The few that are pictured here are: Edmund the Giraffe, Tiger Troubador, Rogueish Raccoon, Horrace the Hippo, and Zebra Drummer.  There are many more amazing animals in Abigail’s Collection.

August 10, 2008

To the Bride and Groom

Author: All Things Christmas

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Give the bride and groom this delicate hand blown glass ornament as a remembrance of that perfect day.   

It can be tied in with the ribbon on a wedding present or given separately.  Either way it will be the perfect beginning of their own tradition of collecting Christmas ornaments each year.

Another special ornament for the newly weds is ‘Our First Christmas Together’.  Happy Giving!!a-7833-first-christmas-together.jpg

August 9, 2008

Hang Something Beautiful on your Tree this Season!

Author: Christmas Collector

16-101-ornaments-1207-xlg.jpgIn the 2007 December issue of House Beautiful magazine they spotlighted the 101 ornaments of the Christmas season. 

Included in the spotlight were two ornaments from the American designer, Abigail Pfeffer.  Her ornaments are hand blown and hand painted glass ornaments from Poland. 

 Included in the article were the Snowy Owl and Ming the Longevity Panda.  Both are works of art with unique detail and characteristics.ha-038-01-ac_ming.jpg

August 9, 2008

Tea Lights Add Sparkle to Your Table

Author: The Christmas Decorator

sage-green-tea-light.jpgbb_fs03-6_lilly_tea_lite.jpgMake an elegant statement and add sparkle to your table or room, whether it be for the holidays or your next bridal shower or wedding reception. 

The hand blown glass tea lights come in many styles that can be used year round for numerous occassions.  Their use is limited only by your imagination!!

My personal favorite for weddings or bridal showers is the Lily of the Valley Tea Light for a spring or summer wedding or the Copper Tea Light for fall.

There are numerous styles and colors for Christmas including the new Sage Green Tea Light and the Rose Tea Light.

So, no matter what the occassion or time of year, be sure to think “Tea Light” to add that extra special ”somrose-tealight.jpgething”!!copper-tea-light.jpg

August 8, 2008

Add a Little Bit of Whimsey to Your Christmas Tree!

Author: Christmas Collector

v-25084acaveryfishychristmas.jpgv-24143acwhenpigsfly.jpgI have always thought part of the fun of the Christmas season is a return to the child-like, sillier aspect of Christmas time.  Viewing Christmas through the eyes of children helps you to return to your childhood memories of Christmas.  The fun you had in anticipation of Santa’s arrival, visiting with friends and relatives, and the wonderful gifts that you gave and received.

 This year add a bit of whimsey to your Christmas tree with a collection of fun ornaments that both children and adults will truly love.  Some of my favorites are ‘When Pigs Fly’, ‘A Very Fishy Christmas’, and ‘Santa’s Steed’.  These ornaments are all hand blown and hand painted glass ornaments from the American designer Abigail Pfeffer imported from Poland.  They are truly a work of art.