Author: Connie Porcher

Italians Are Arriving!

Shipped Air Express from Milan Italy

The first carton of Soffieria De Carlini ornaments arrived Saturday morning. Our poor mail carrier! We have rural delivery. This huge carton certainly filled the back of her little truck!

 

 

New styles make the trip from Italy.

Thanks USPS and Soffieria De Carlini for getting the ornaments here! It shipped from the workshop on 11/17/2027 & arrived 11/25/2017! That is fast even for air express!

I’ve just finished updating the web site to show the “New Arrivals” and show how many are available per style. 

Shipping begins on Monday!

 

 

Looking for a holiday bargain?  I’ve marked down all styles from Germany’s Ino Schaller workshop.  If you are looking for a traditional European heritage gift, these choices might appeal.

Penguins on Parade!

Winter is coming and so is Christmas!  Wouldn’t one of these ornaments make a perfect gift?  And, if you click of the “Little Penguin” link, you will find that he is on sale!

De Carlini Fiddling Penguin

De Carlini Penguin on Sled (sold out)

De Carlini Little Penguin

Eric Cortina Emperor Penguin

Thomas Glenn Mr. Penguin

 

Mastering the Om ……

Don’t let the holiday rush stress you out.

Thomas Glenn Holidays “Buddha”, also available in red

You can find Celebrate365.com “open” 24/7 … although Santa has been known to take some naps!

Celebrate365 offers “zen” worthy ornaments from Thomas Glenn, Eric Cortina and David Strand.

Stop by and browse awhile!

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Ornaments As Art …

The late Thomas Glenn was a contemporary artist whose imagination on canvas was often reflected in his ornament designs. What does this style evoke for you? I see Mid-Century

“Teal Squared” (TG724) from Thomas Glenn Holidays, $32.99

colors that I grew up with … or perhaps boldly colored pocket squares peeking from a businessman’s otherwise austere black suit. How about you?

To view this ornament online:
http://www.celebrate365.com/product/TG724.html

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Almost home from Germany …

Bamberg, Germany hosts an incredible annual flea market on German Unification Day.

Even five years ago, who would have ever thought that I could post this blog while flying high over the Atlantic Ocean on my way home from Germany.  It has been a jam-packed 12 days of incredible museums, wonderful food and new cultural experiences.  While there were many highlights, as an ornament and holiday collector, visits to the Rautis Czech ornament workshop along with the annual Bamberg Flea Markets were A+ experiences.  I will post much more but my laptop is just about out of power.  So, just adding a few images to this post with many more to come.

Bamberg is filled with historic architecture, quaint plazas and charming cobblestone streets and sidewalks.
Here are some German reflectors with liquid-filled centers. They really “sparkle” on the tree. I was so pleased that the rain cleared in the early afternoon and tables were uncovered once more. What a great flea market find!