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Jolly Old Elf Poinsettia Exclusive Edition Size: 70 pieces $50, 4″ high Lavishly hand-painted and glittered by David Strand Designs |
Meet David StrandSaturday • June 6, 2009 • 4 PM – 9 PM PacificDavid Blair Designs17714 Vanowen Street 877-708-3401 • 818 708-3400 Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you meet David Strand and have him sign your limited edition ornament.Trunk ShowSee the entire David Strand Designs collection of old world glass ornaments and German paper mache Santas from the acclaimed Ino Schaller workshop. RSVP by May 30, 2009(see numbers above)
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More from Atlanta … Christopher Radko Company
The Christopher Radko showroom has been refreshed with newly painted walls in traditional colors and lots of new displays, including this elaborate tree that greets retailers at Atlanta’s America’s Mart.
It’s no secret that I love Italian free blown ornaments. I was delighted to see a that Radko is continuing its partnership with Soffieria De Carlini, Italy’s premier workshop. The top row begins with a new Pinocchio figure … very nice. And, there is a new entry in the musical group category … the Bee Gees. (Find the bee with a purple head & a guitar in the top row.) These are just too cute! Unfortunately, prices for Italian ornaments continue to rise. We need a lesson in “Ornanomics” to fully understand currency exchange, shipping and Italian labor costs. That’s a topic for another time!
I usually don’t cover the Schaller line but when the designer for this non-glass division offered to give me a tour … well who can pass up the opportunity? These three candy containers represent the design trend that I noted throughout the showroom … simpler designs, fewer and more traditional colors. I must say that I was pleased with the “make over”.
There are several new cookies jars in the 2009 line. This one is just outstanding. It is an elaborate sleigh pulled by reindeer. The presents lift up to reveal the cookie container.
What’s New … JingleNog Ornaments!
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JingleNog is a fresh new line of hand crafted European glass Christmas |
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| Sno-Jingle, European glass ornament from JingleNog | Paradiso, Italian free blown jeweled design | |
| JingleNog’s owner and creator, Melissa Byrne, produced the ornaments in Poland and Italy. Byrne has over 20 years of experience in the Christmas and gift industry. She created exclusive products for the Lord and Taylor Christmas Shop for many years, working closely with European craftsmen. She then moved to Christopher Radko, working with the company’s namesake and founder, where she served as Director of Product Development. Now she has created her own pieces to share. | ||
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The JingleNog line began with Melissa’s drawings and stories. The resulting group of 60 unique ornaments has been crafted using the traditional handmade methods of glass making. The JingleNog collection showcases the artistry and skills of European glassmakers with a fresh and whimsical twist. |
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Holiday Bosco For more information and to view this new line: |
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Peace Be With You, Italian free blown ornament |
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Christopher Radko Brunch in Tarrytown, NY
LYNDHURST TO HOST “BRUNCH WITH SANTA” WITH SPECIAL GUEST
CHRISTOPHER RADKO
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH IN TARRYTOWN, NY
The Public Is Invited to This Charming and Fun Family Event
TARRYTOWN, NY (November 17, 2008) –Lyndhurst, a museum property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to present “Brunch with Santa,” a delightful event for families, to be held on Sunday, December 14th in the Carriage House of this magnificent Hudson River estate. Christopher Radko, considered a holiday icon by ornament collectors around the world will be the special guest at brunch and will also meet and greet visitors during the Fairy Tale Holiday evening hours on the 14th.
Mr. Radko will join Mr. Claus in welcoming guests of all ages for a delicious holiday brunch in the carriage house, a chance to see the magic of the fairy tales in the mansion and a special opportunity to have a photo taken with Santa. This event is a wonderful addition to the continuing tradition of Lyndhurst’s fantasy holiday spectacular with eighteen of the period rooms of the stunning Gothic Revival mansion decorated in a different fairy tale theme.
“There is no other historic home in the entire country that celebrates Christmas with such lavish yet whimsical joy as Lyndhurst,” said Mr. Radko, designer of brilliantly colored hand-made ornaments and decorations that are prized by collectors and are part of the holiday festivities throughout Lyndhurst and a tradition in homes throughout the world. Mr. Radko sold his ornament design company in 2005 and remains a best-selling author and top consultant on home décor and style. He is the author of Christopher Radko’s Ornaments (Clarkson Potter), Christopher Radko’s Heart of Christmas (Random House) and several other books.
“Brunch with Santa” will be served in the Carriage House at 11 AM. Mr. Radko will be on hand all afternoon as well as for the Fairy Tale Holiday evening hours of 3-6pm. Tickets to the brunch event are $45 for adults and $35 for children age 4-14 and are available by advance reservation. The children’s ticket price includes one 5” x 7” color photo with Santa taken by a professional photographer.
Built in 1838, Lyndhurst was once the country estate of financier and tycoon Jay Gould, as well as New York City mayor William Paulding and entrepreneur George Merritt. Situated on 67 acres overlooking the Hudson River, the estate was privately owned for more than 120 years until Mr. Gould’s youngest daughter gave it to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1961.
Lyndhurst is located 1/2 mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on Route 9 (Broadway) in Tarrytown, NY. Open for Fairy Tale evenings in December; Saturdays, 4-7 PM and Sundays 3-6 PM. Admission is $15 adults, $6 children 3-12, children under 3 are free. Historic guided tours are available on weekends and Holiday Mondays Nov.1 – mid-April 10 AM-3 PM. Admission is $12 adults, $11 seniors, $6 children 6-16, children under 5 are free with a paying adult. For more information, visit www.lyndhurst.org or call (914) 631-4481.
Free Blown Italian Ornaments … the Magic of Soffieria De Carlini
Flamboyant, whimsical, abstract and timeless; these are the words that describe the mouth-blown character glass ornaments of Soffieria De Carlini. Treasured around the world, the De Carlini workshop near Milan has been producing unique and fanciful creations since 1947.
Indicators of the De Carlini commitment to excellence abound, such as their 10-year dominance as the principal manufacturer of Italian glass ornaments over the huge American market. The talented family was “discovered” in the early 1980s by Wally Bronner, of Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan. One of America’s largest Christmas retailers, Bronner was captivated by the intricate hand painting of De Carlini’s unique pear shaped ornaments, and he shrewdly decided to import them. An immediate success, the De Carlini reputation was about to grow quickly.
Always a family affair, the De Carlini business has maintained a strong artistic presence since the beginning. Using feathers, lace, ribbons, maribou and glitter to elaborately decorate their mouth-blown characters, they became famous for a unique look in a crowded ornament industry.
Today, Rosa De Carlini, her husband Guilio Terruzzi and son Luca run the family workshop. The trio, as well as staff artisans, creates the fanciful figurals using traditional manufacturing techniques while also embracing 21st century technology. One of the best examples of this is their charming web site, designed to showcase their talents and offer exclusive styles directly to collectors. Each design is limited to 200 pieces, is hand numbered and personally signed by Rosa De Carlini.
Highly collectible, the De Carlini ornaments produced over 55 years ago are as timeless as today’s styles. The infamous Coco Chanel once said, “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” I think collectors everywhere would agree the De Carlini designs fit this to a tee!
— Susan McCann
The Celebrate365 online store offers a wide selection of free blown Italian ornaments from the De Carlini workshop. Add at bit of whimsy to your Christmas tree!