Take a look at Artistry of Poland's new web site!

www.artistryofpoland.com


Two new molded ornaments in the AOP 2008 collection ... take an exclusive look!

When the Cat's Away ... (Look Who Plays!)

What's Cooking?

It's an Ino Schaller exclusive for The Christmas Tree in Highlands, NC. Trisha and Bob Kieltyka, owners of the year-round holiday shop, are enthusiastic about the special design for this glass ornament exclusive.

Wasserfall Santa (German "for waterfall") is a new mold from Joy to the World's new collection of officially licensed Ino Schaller inspired ornament designs. The ornament was styled to evoke memories of Highlands, known for its mountains, trees, waterfalls and Scottish-inspired name. Santa's sandy glitter beard, beaded pine tree and furry trim as trademark Schaller papier-mache features. Santa's bright red coat with decorated with snowflakes that fall gently upon the pine-covered mountains and waterfall for which Highlands is so well known.

$55, July Delivery

Phone Highlands to reserve yours. 800-523-6558

Ready for new ornament style? Retailers are receiving 2008 styles from Joy to the World Collectibles' new line of Ino Schaller inspired designs.

Have you seen David Strand Designs' new "High Rise" hot air balloon series. If not, here a preview!

Want to see more?

Take a look!

Why didn't I think of this?! So simple but oh, so cute! These new vintage-style wax candles from Bethany Lowe Designs host a self-contained candle that's battery-operated. I predict that you will see these retro-style pumpkins all over in 2008.

The larger Vintage Wax Pumpkin measures 4.5 x 4.5" and will retail for approximately $15.50. The smaller version measures 3 x 3" and will sell for approximately $7.50. Won't they be a fun addition to your Halloween table?

Thanks, Bethany for an ingenious idea!

Connie

Antoinette Di Gregorio's Atlanta showroom always spins with elves and Santas at work. Di Gregorio's animated characters recall the nostalgic Christmas store windows of yesteryear. Here's a sampling of new designs in her 2008 collection
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Halloween is a new theme for 2008 ...


































And yet another new theme ... New Year's Eve!



























Toni's new Christmas elves ...


Visit Toni's web site to her animated figures.

mysantasandelves.com

CHRISTOPHER RADKO
Christopher Radko has been had a long association with the Ino Schaller German workshop. That partnership continues in 2008 with the highly embellished Radko style.




Some of this year's newest entries are minis that can hang from the tree as ornaments. Averaging about 3" tall, these little guys are embellished with glass beading and the traditional Schaller tree. But hold on to your charge card! In a sign of the economic times, these little guys are priced at a hefty $100 each!









DAVID STRAND DESIGNS



In his first Atlanta show, David Strand unveiled a sizable collection of Schaller candy containers. Strand shows a flair for coloration and details.





Here's one of David's favorites, decorated with traditional holiday poinsettias and fur trim. Strand has carried the poinsettia motif to the glass collection with matching ornaments.

Note the traditional finials that flank this German Santa candy container.


JOY TO THE WORLD COLLECTIBLES


Lisa Kelechava's entry into the Schaller candy container market created quite a buzz at this year's wholesale market.








Kelechava first created a miniature ornament. Thomas Schaller then created a full sized candy container based upon the style & decoration of the mini glass ornament. Collectors will find the miniature Santa as a "surprise" inside the traditional German container. Kelechava also crafted a series of glass ornaments based upon traditional Schaller styles.


Joy to the World is the first to create a Schaller candy container with a red tree. The design is striking!








The two Schaller-style glass ornaments are tastefully styled and the red "Ermine" Santa sports glass beading "glitter".


This penguin candy container marks a new venture for the Thomas Schaller workshop. It represents an entirely new mold and it was garnering lots of attention ... a real show stopper!