New York City Central Park 4″ ball ornament Michael Storrings for Landmark Creations Retail Value: $104 |
All good things must come to an end. It’s time to pack away your Christmas ornaments and decorations for another year. But before you do that, I’d love for you to share your Christmas displays with Celebrate365. Why not share the joy of Christmas in your household with others throughout the world? Need a little nudge? How about PRIZES? Holiday designers and stores have provided the holiday items shown below. Send in your Christmas images and your name will be entered into the prize drawing. |
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Set of Coasters Michael Storrings for Landmark Creations |
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If you have digital images of your Christmas tree and holiday displays – indoor and out – please send them to holidayvisions@gmail.com.
We’ll post your images on our web site at www.holidayvisions.org. You’ve spent hours, days, weeks decorating. Your creations just might inspire others! Here’s what to do. Cinnamon Bear Landmark Creations for Spode |
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That’s it. We’ll do the rest! Images must be received by FEBRUARY 28. Winning names will be drawn on MARCH 1. If you are among the lucky winners, Celebrate365 will email you for your shipping information. What could be easier? Share your holiday displays, inspire others and win great prizes! |
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Spode Stocking Landmark Creations for Spode Velvet, 18″ |
Winners will be selected by random drawing for the prizes shown. Thank you to Landmark Creations for donating all of the prizes shown on this page.
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More from Atlanta … Debbee Thibault American Collectibles
While many of us are in the midst of Arctic-like temperatures, it’s kind of nice to think about spring.
Debbee Thibault’s American Collection of folk art debuted 15 new paper mache sculptures last week in Atlanta.
The Nest will create a wonderful spring table-top display for jelly beans, Debbee’s new Egg Head pieces or those glittering glass eggs in your ornament collection.
Debbee also previewed a new collection of prototype jewelry in her own signature style. “I’m just testing the market with these,” Thibault explained. “These pieces might not be made. It all depends upon how well retailers like them and order them for their stores.”
Personally, I love the idea of “wearable” art!
The jewelry collection includes three bracelets and two necklaces. The large “Story Telling Bracelet” is a wide bangle decorated with angels to guide us through the New Year.
If you like this new concept become a part of the Debbee Thibault collection, contact your favorite retailer and tell them!
Debbee also displayed a collection of 8 new glass ornaments. All were prototypes and none bore official names nor prices. These were so new that they had just arrived from Germany. Again, Debbee is uncertain if these designs will become part of the 2009 collection. Contact your retailer if you’d like to place an order.
Spotted Rabbit and Springtime Fairy Ornament
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.
First Report from Atlanta – Inge-glas of Germany
Hi everyone! This is a very tired reporter from Atlanta. What a LONG but EXCITING day. I began with a 9 AM appointment at the Inge-glas showroom. Everything you’ve heard on the Glass Links mail list about the new line is absolutely true! There are some fabulous new techniques, introduction of ornaments using the company’s stock of over 10,000 antique German molds, and some yummie additions to the food and wine collection.
Klaus and Birgit will be on hand Friday and Saturday. The showroom will also host one of the company’s artists. She’ll the new “Life Touch” painting technique. Of course, I will be there with camera in hand! The delicate tonal shadings painters achieve with this new technique are incredible … so very “life-like” … hence the name.
Now, here’s the yummy goodies! There are a series of ornaments that appear to have been created with chocolate molds. The satiny paint finish makes these sweet treats seem to realistic, I was also tempted to nibble!
Inge-glas has also added an entire line of fine wines and cheeses. The cheeses actually have paper labels. I swear you could almost smell them!
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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