Closed for Maintenance Until March 1

Well, it has to be done! Closed for MaintanenceWeb master Leslie has been after me for well over a year to upgrade the Miva shopping cart software. This seem like the perfect time. Christmas is over. Most of you are taking down your holiday trees. You probably aren’t thinking about shopping for ornaments!

In addition, I’ll be away for most of January and February. I’ll be attending Atlanta’s America’sMart for seven days (Jan 11 – 17). I’ll be previewing the 2012 collections for all of the major ornament designers and manufacturers.

Watch for blog updates, Facebook posts and Tweets during the big reveal!

Progreso Mexico
Some of you know that I have a newly retired husband who detests Ohio’s winters. He didn’t have to twist my arm when he announced that he wanted to “go south” for the winter. Little did I know that his “south” would turn out to be on a beach in Progreso, Mexico.We have rented a house on the beach for a month (see the pool, the beach and the Gulf of Mexico in the photo aabove). I’ve paid for a month of internet service … but let’s see how “high speed” it turns out to be. I have plans to work on the web site update along with working on lots of the images from my week in Atlanta.As you can see, I will be working in heavenly surroundings. I wonder what it’s like to work on the laptop while resting in a hammock? Hmm …
Needless to say, the first 2012 issue of Celebrate365 will be somewhat delayed! Since the site is closed for shopping, you won’t be able to re-subscribe. But, no rush … remember, I won’t be home to deal with your order anyway. Relax … just like me!Watch for blog updates, Facebook posts and Tweets from Mexico, too.

 

It’s Spring in Western Ohio … Finally!

Spring Tree Display Welcome to Spring!

Do you have decorating photos to share with others? Please use the “Contact” tab above to let us know!

We’d love to see how you display your collectibles.

Click on the image to enlarge.

Who do you recognize?

From Patty B, IL

Manzanita Easter Tree

Creates a stunning display with
255 mini Patricia Breen Easter eggs.

Patty purchased her tree from manzanita.com. They designed a custom tree to meet her needs.

Manzanita Easter Tree

2011 Submission Deadlines

Announcing submission deadlines for designs, artwork, ads, articles and images …

February 11 (Spring Issue) August 6 (Halloween Issue)
May 13 (Summer Issue) October 28 (Christmas Issue)
Please email your submissions to: C365.images@gmail.com
Along with this information about each piece:
• Your name/business name

• Preferred email contact address

• Web address(es) where people can purchase your work

• Name of your ornament/design (if applicable)

• Size

• Price

• Material/brief description

Please submit a high resolution image photographed against a light colored background. High resolution images are usually the “Fine” setting on your digital cameral. Be careful when you email your images to me. Some email or web programs will automatically downsize images as they send them. Check your settings and don’t let the program do this!

Any design selected for publication must be available for purchase at the time of publication.

I will email to confirm that I have received your submission.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Christopher Radko’s 2011 Collection is “Refreshingly Cool”

Radko Refreshingly Cool Coca Cola Ornament
The Christopher Radko company has reached a licensing agreement with Coca Cola.

There are five glass ornaments in this special European-made collection.  And, may I say … they are just way too cute!  And, I’m not even a Coke drinker … but I know just who I’d like to buy them for.

You’ll also find two Coke designs in the Home for the Holidays collection.  One is a darling snack plate for Santa.  As you may remember … Coca Cola is the company who revolutionized our American concept of Santa when they designed a fat, jolly version in early advertising.

I predict these will appear on many a collector tree for Christmas 2011!

A Patricia Breen Complimentary Ornament …

I was able to photograph my sister’s prize from the Patricia Breen event held at Stacey Leuliette Gracious Living in Birmingham, Michigan. It is a “cachette” in Breen-ology. I would term it a candy container — something like those from Ino Schaller in Germany. This is much heavier and, as you can see, exceptionally beautiful!  This was Benita’s first Patricia Breen ornament event.  She certainly was a very lucky winner!  Thanks to Patricia, James, Stacey and the staff for hosting an outstanding ornament experience!