Category: spring

Closed for Maintenance!

Closed-For-Maintenance

It’s time to escape Ohio’s winter weather once  more!  The Celebrate365.com online store will be closed for the winter.  We are heading to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula to enjoy the beach, sunshine and warm weather.

I plan to use this “downtime” to upgrade the store’s behind the scenes software, discard products that are no longer available and generally tidy up the site.

Actually, I planned the same mission last year.  Unfortunately my laptop crashed the second day of our vacation.  I’m hoping for better luck this year!

I will have WiFi and Internet service while at the beach and plenty of leisure time for posting holiday news.  So stay tuned!

If you suffer an ornament “emergency”, use the contact tab above and I’ll try to direct you to someone who might be able to help.

Keep checking this web blog for updates!  You just won’t be able to make purchases until the store goes back online on April 1.

Closed for Maintenance Until March 1

Well, it has to be done! Closed for MaintanenceWeb master Leslie has been after me for well over a year to upgrade the Miva shopping cart software. This seem like the perfect time. Christmas is over. Most of you are taking down your holiday trees. You probably aren’t thinking about shopping for ornaments!

In addition, I’ll be away for most of January and February. I’ll be attending Atlanta’s America’sMart for seven days (Jan 11 – 17). I’ll be previewing the 2012 collections for all of the major ornament designers and manufacturers.

Watch for blog updates, Facebook posts and Tweets during the big reveal!
Progreso Mexico
Some of you know that I have a newly retired husband who detests Ohio’s winters. He didn’t have to twist my arm when he announced that he wanted to “go south” for the winter. Little did I know that his “south” would turn out to be on a beach in Progreso, Mexico.We have rented a house on the beach for a month (see the pool, the beach and the Gulf of Mexico in the photo aabove). I’ve paid for a month of internet service … but let’s see how “high speed” it turns out to be. I have plans to work on the web site update along with working on lots of the images from my week in Atlanta.As you can see, I will be working in heavenly surroundings. I wonder what it’s like to work on the laptop while resting in a hammock? Hmm …
Needless to say, the first 2012 issue of Celebrate365 will be somewhat delayed! Since the site is closed for shopping, you won’t be able to re-subscribe. But, no rush … remember, I won’t be home to deal with your order anyway. Relax … just like me!Watch for blog updates, Facebook posts and Tweets from Mexico, too.

 

It’s Spring in Western Ohio … Finally!

Spring Tree Display Welcome to Spring!

Do you have decorating photos to share with others? Please use the “Contact” tab above to let us know!

We’d love to see how you display your collectibles.
Click on the image to enlarge.

Who do you recognize?
From Patty B, IL

Manzanita Easter Tree

Creates a stunning display with
255 mini Patricia Breen Easter eggs.

Patty purchased her tree from manzanita.com. They designed a custom tree to meet her needs.

 Manzanita Easter Tree

Spring is Here!

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Coming Soon — Celebrate365’s Spring Issue

To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here!
Spring 2011 Front Cover Celebrate365 Spring 2011 Back Cover
On the Covers:

Front Cover:

Row 1: Lori Rudolph, Retro Rudolph’s Confused Carrot Candy Container, $49.99, 6.5”; Myko Bocek Studios Easter Chick, $30, 4”; Shelly Lampshire Originals Spring Bunny, $60, 3” bendable figure; Bethany Lowe Designs Fabric Carrot, asst 2; $5, 8.25”

Row 2: Darlene Maciuba-Koppel Shabby Pink Bunnykins, $40, 4”; Debbee Thibault The Angel of Precious Gifts, $275, 5.75”, LE 300; Sharon Andrews for ESC Little So Tweet Chick, $6.99, 5.5”; Stephanie Baker, Old World Primitives Victorian Girl Spun Cotton Ornament, $18, 4”

Row 3: Nicole Sayre for ESC Spring Queen’s Ride, $12.99, 7”; Vergie Lightfoot for Bethany Lowe Designs Febe Bunny with Cone, $130, 18”; Patricia Breen Designs Famille Peep, $30, 1.4”; Robert Brawley, Halloween Fanatic Originals Oh What A Happy Day! $50, 8.5”; Alycia Matthews Springtime Love Bird, Yellow $29, 4.5”, OOAK (brass wire hanger included)

Row 4: Caroline Jones, Bent Whims Studio Lilac Easter Egg, $8, 2”

Back Cover

Row 1: Lori Rudolph, Retro Rudolph’s Large Leafy Carrot Trio, $19.99 each or 3 for $49.99, 4.25”; Shelly Lampshire Originals Bluebird, $60, 3” bendable figure

Row 2: JingleNog Rose Merry, $70, 8”; Myko Bocek Studios Little Yellow Pom Pom Duck, $25, 4.5”; Patricia Breen Designs Mini Eggs: Lotus and Butterfly ($30), Albrecht Rabbit ($40), Ducky Weather ($34), 1.4”; Stephanie Baker, Old World Primitives Spun Cotton Bunny Ornament, $20, 4.5”

Row 3: Heather Myers for ESC Easter Dreams Egg, $5.99, 4”; Maggie’s Memories for Bethany Lowe Designs Chickadee Ride, $36, 6”; Becca Bilas Sugar Cookie Easter Egg, $18, 4”

Row 4: Debbee Thibault Charming Little Bunnies, $120, 1.25”, LE 300; Carolyn Jones Blue Bird Felted Chick, $20, 5”; Robin Seeber for Bethany Lowe Designs Spring Party Chick Ornament, $17, 5.5”
Featured in this issue

Table of Contents
  • Christopher Radko’s Licensed Coca-Cola™ Ornaments
  • Meet Artists Bethany Lowe and Mary Engelbreit
  • Introducing new designs from:
    Christina’s World
    Christopher Radko
    Debbee Thibault
    Elaine Roesle
    Eric Cortina
    Inge-glas of Germany
    JingleNog
    Joy to the World
    Mattarusky
    Old World Christmas
    Soffieria De Carlini
    Thomas Glenn Collection
    Vaillaincourt Folk Art
Bethany Lowe Folk Artists:

  • Allen Cunningham
  • Anthony Costanza
  • Debra Schoch
  • Dee Foust
  • Greg Guedel
  • Johanna Parker
  • Lesa Dailey
  • Maggie’s Memories
  • Mary Engelbreit
  • Robin Seeber
  • Teena Flanner
  • Vergie Lightfoot
 Margaret Haire, Connie Porcher

Margaret Haire (Maggie’s Memories) in the Bethany Lowe Showroom, Atlanta
Myko, Bunny Basket

Myko Bocek Studios
Alycia Matthews
Becca Bilas
Caroline Jones
Darlene Maciuba-Koppel
Debbee Thibault
Heather Myers
Lori Rudolph
Myko Bocek Studios
Nancy Malay
Nicole Sayre
Robert Brawley
Sharon Andrews
Shelly Lampshire Originals
Stephanie Baker