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The Christmas Tree in Highlands, NC will have a very special ornament in 2007. Joy to the World is creating “Highlands Santa” with a glittered tartan cap and festive ornaments upon his coat. This Santa is hiding a special gift behind his back — a frosty white tree gleaming with three white topaz gemstones!

Lisa Kelechava, Joy to the World owner and designer, will be in Highlands on May 26 for a signing to toast “Highland Santa’s” arrival.

Visit the store website at http://www.christmasinhighlands.com.

Your read about the new David Stands Designs ornaments in the Christmas issue. David’s samples are beginning to arrive. And, now it’s time to take a sneak peek at two of his new designs.

Rucus Studio’s Scott Smith was on hand at the Bethany Lowe Designs showroom for the company’s annual Halloween party and artist signing. Scott has designed a new collection that capitalizes upon his unique sense of Halloween whimsey. The small candy container/ornament shown here is part of a set of six.

I enjoyed a quick lunch yesterday with Debbee Thibault in Atlanta. She is previewing 4 new ornament prototypes. If you collect Debbee’s figures, you’ll recognize this little veggie guy! Debbee and Carolyn will be traveling to Germany in the spring to spend time “tweaking” the designs at the factory and getting some “hands-on” time with the painters.

Connie

Here are a few photos from the Joy to the World showroom in Atlanta …

A Blustery Night Santa with Citrine Stones
Glizzerazzi Gemstone Edition

Peacock Trumpeting Santa

The new “Gemstone” Glitterazzi collection takes these Santas to an entirely new level of detail and elegance. Forget Swarovski crystals … think actually gem stones … garnets, rubies, pearls. For those who appreciate a coastal motif, last season’s “Wizard” no longer carries a crystal ball behind his back. This year, he’s a clamshell with a fresh water pearl peeking out. You really will need to see these in person. I don’t think photos will do them justice. I would expect to see these selling for $75 – $130. They will come specially boxed and include a certificate authenticating the gems used to embellish the ornament.