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| 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. |
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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: |
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Category: Christopher Radko
Reporting from Atlanta … America’s Mart, Day Two
| AmericasMart, Atlanta – Day 2
We completed work in the Radko showroom today. That’s one down! I’m still working on those photos so you’ll have to be patient. As I mentioned previously, this year’s line is much more focused and shows a restrained hand with fewer colors, less glitter and less “doo-dads”. I was impressed! Good job, Heather and Radko staffers! Hey, Atlanta has SNOW! I have never experienced it here. Being from Ohio, I’d call this a very light dusting … but it seems there is the dreaded black ice beneath. Plus, these Georgians just aren’t equipped for the white winter stuff. So, schools are closing already for tomorrow. Here are some photos of new introductions from several showrooms. Let’s play the “Whose is it” game again. Please use the comment form beneath this post to make your guesses. But, if you can’t find the “comment” link, feel free to send me your guesses using the CONTACT tab at the top of this page. Connie |
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Folk artist Vergie Lightfoot was on hand this afternoon at the Bethany Lowe Designs showroom on 20. It is always a Halloween wonderland! | |
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These folk artists have very recognizable styles! Who are they? |
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Fabulous European glass finials mix 21st century contemporary with Old World tradition. All will retail for under $100.
Which designer debuted these beauties? |
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Celebrate365 … the Christmas Issue
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| Where has the time gone? It’s seems like just last month I was enjoy sunshine poolside. Now it’s time for snowflakes and lots of glitter!
The Christmas issue of Celebrate365 is at the printer and I know you won’t want to miss this issue. What’s inside?
On a personal note, I’m going to begin my celebrations just a bit early. My husband and I will be joining artist Elaine Roesle on her annual tour of Germany. We’ll be leaving on Dec 3 and return December 13. We’ll have 10 days of exploring Christmas markets, museums and German holiday culture. I’ll be blogging for throughout the trip so check in here to follow our progress. |
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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.