Summer Issue
MAY 8 DEADLINE

Themes:
Alice in Wonderland
More Than Gourmet (foods, beverages, candy etc … stuff we eat!)
July 4th

Please submit high resolution images to porcherc@gmail.com

Each piece should include the following info:

Name:
Size:
Materials/Techniques:
Price:

If your piece is selected for inclusion in the issue, it should be available for sale for the issue in question.

Halloween Issue – August 14

What else but Halloween!
Also soliciting original artwork for the cover & inside the issue.

Holiday Issue – October 30

Themes to be determined

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Celebrate365, Spring 2010 Front Cover Celebrate365, Spring 2010 Back Cover
Coming soon to a mailbox near you …
Celebrate365′s Spring 2010 issue!

Cover design:  Sheryl Parsons – Mother’s Dream Artworks

Celebrate365 is beginning its second decade of reporting holiday, ornament and folk art news. I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since this little “retirement” pastime began. How technology has changed in those 10 years! Back in October 1999, I used my brand new, top of the line 1.5 megapixel Sony digital camera to take photos for the the Halloween test issue. I must say that my camera and editing skills have improved significantly over that first black and white issue.

I’ll be announcing 10th Anniversary celebrations and surprises in the coming days and weeks. Stop back often for updates!

To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here.

Inside this Issue:
Spring 2010 Table of Contents Spring 2010 Tenth Anniversary
Illustrated in this Issue:

On the Cover

Designers:

Bethany Lowe Designs

Allen Cunningham for BLD

Debra Schoch for BLD

Johanna Parker (BLD)

Bruce Elsass

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

David Strand Designs

Debbee Thibault

Elaine Roesle

Eric Cortina

JingleNog

Joy to the World Collectibles

Maggie’s Memories

Ornaments to Remember

Soffieria De Carlini

Teena Flanner

Thomas Glenn

Vaillaincourt

Folk Art:

Carrie Murtha

Elizabeth Howard

David Everett

Flora Thompson

Lori Rudolph

Inside the Issue (Easter):

Bethany Lowe Designs

Greg Guedel

Carrie Murtha

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

David Everett

David Strand Designs

Debbee Thibault

Elizabeth Howard

Flora Thompson

Folk Art from the Heart

Ginny Diezel

Greg Guedel

JingleNog

Laurie Hardin

Lori Rudolph

Mary Lesniak

Nancy Malay

Patricia Breen Design

Sheryl Parsons

Soffieria De Carlini

Inside the Issue (Atlanta 2010):

Bethany Lowe

Allen Cunningham

Debra Schoch

Dee Foust

Johanna Parker

Maggie’s Memories

Vergie Lightfoot

Bruce Elass

David Strand

Debbee Thibault

Christina’s World

Christopher Radko

Elaine Roesle

Eric Cortina

Inge-glas

JingleNog

Joy to the World

Klassics by Kurtis

Old World Christmas

Ornaments to Remember

Teena Flanner

Soffieria De Carlini

Thomas Glenn

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Shop for Items Illustrated in this Issue:

Eric Cortina Collection

Chicken Lips

The Christmas Tree

David Strand Designs

Elaine Roesle’s Snow Children

The Heart Cottage

The Historical Christmas Barn

Kitty’s Ltd

Williams Nursery

Willow Springs Family Farm

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2010 Patricia Breen Collection Unveiled
from Patricia Beardsley, Peachtree Place

Spring is just around the corner and nothing says Spring like a new shipment of Patricia Breen Miniature Eggs. Pictured here are just a sampling of our new miniature eggs. We think they’ve never been better and know you will too! Peachtree Place will also be receiving TWO special miniature surprise eggs this year, Cavalier Bunny and Quimper Rooster.

These eggs would look beautiful on an Easter tree of natural branches or hanging from a chandelier.

Don’t wait to call or visit to preorder so that you won’t be disappointed! They will go quickly! If you have any questions or would like to place your order, please contact our Breen specialist, Patty Beardsley at 866-746-0111 or email her at pattyred@ameritech.net. Be sure to check out our website, www.peachtreeplaceonline.com/holiday, often because we will be updating with new photos of the 2010 ornament collection as they arrive.

Hippity Hop On Over
To Peachtree Place Today!

Thank you for allowing use to share your images with collectors, Patty!

2010 Mini Eggs from Patricia Breen Designs

Strolling Bunny
$32

De Stijl
$26
Peacock Feather
$30
 
Scalloped
$30
Nosegay
$32
Delft Rooster
$36
   
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Sunday afternoon we caught MARTA back to the home of Margaret & Mark Feit, who not only graciously let me stay the weekend with them but also extended their warm generosity to host Connie’s Celebrate365 Gathering.

Mark and Benita were busy in the kitchen all day while Connie and I were at Market. Everything was prepped, organized and ready to go when we got back. I stationed myself in the kitchen to help where ever I was needed. I did try to grab a few pictures before everyone started arriving and then a few while everyone had settled in to eat. Both times, I forgot to take pictures in the same room. I hope Mark forgives me for not getting pictures of his sports display.

When Connie has a few “spare” minutes, I’ll have her help me label these pictures.

Even though I didn’t get to spend time with each and everyone there, I still had a wonderful time.

This has been the third of three guest posts by Leslie Kirk. Thanks Connie for everything.

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On Sunday, we road MARTA in to AmericasMart Atlanta. It was a tad bit chilly outside waiting for the train but it was a lot better than trying to deal with icy roads and trying to find parking. Benita stayed back with our hosts Mark & Margaret Feit to help prepare for the annual Celebrate365 reception that would be held in their beautiful home later that evening.

Our first stop was in the West Wing Gourmet temporaries. Connie looked for a cup of coffee and I found sipping chocolate. Wow, is that stuff rich! Next stop was the High Design temporaries, Connie was gathering ideas and also stopped off at Glory B Hats. She found out that they were doing another give away, so we headed off to get our free hats.

With hats on head, we were off to JingleNog – Connie had work to do there.

Connie had to finish up at Thomas Glenn, so off we went. I left her to finish up her work there to grab a cup of coffee. While waiting in line for my coffee I was inundated with questions about the hat I was wearing. Since I had become a walking display for Glory B Hats, I figured I should at least be able to give people a bit more info about them, so I headed off to their display to see if I could grab a few business cards to hand out.

After we finished up at Thomas Glenn, we grabbed a bite to eat in the Press Room, then headed off to the Eric Cortina showroom. I could not take my eyes off the Christmas Candy ornament – a clear glass apothecary jar filled with blown glass candy – amazing!

Next stop – Klassics By Kurtis where we got a peek at the tribute piece to the “Gloved One” – a glove covered in silver sequins and a “Big Boy” ornament that sparked a conversation into the history of the “Big Boy” restaurants.

Off to Inge-Glas, where we got the complete tour of the showroom. Look at those chocolates – good enough to eat! Continuing on to see the amazing artisanship and detail, but I don’t want to spoil anything that Connie will be writing about her visit to their showroom.

It was time for us to gather up our belonging and head to the MARTA station because their was still a party to throw that evening.

This has been the second of three guest posts by Leslie Kirk.

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