Sunday, November 14, 2021

Promotional Blog - Christmas 2021

Artisan Handmade Christmas/Holiday Gifts

Welcome to my "Artisan Christmas Gifts” Promotional Blog of some great last minute gifts!

With only 6 weeks left until Christmas, I thought I would add a few suggestions for those who still have a lot of family and friends on their Christmas/Holiday list.

I have chosen a few of my friends from various sites like Etsy, ArtFire, Indiemade, Red Bubble , and those who have their own sites! Hope you enjoy my "Christmas/Holiday" selections!

****For those featured, please take a second to help promote the other artists featured!

CarolynNewsom660

Christmas Regal Red Satin Dress

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362638549765

ShadowDogDesigns

Christmas Tree Earrings-Swarovski Crystals

https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/product/christmas-tree-earrings-swarovski-crystals-handmade-holiday-jewelry

Daisyblu

Christmas Card Assortment Hand Designed

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1067719756/holiday-card-collection-christmas-cards

VictorianStyleTreasures

Christmas Red Czech Glass Bracelet/Snowman Charm

https://victorianstyletreasures.indiemade.com/product/christmas-snowman-charm-bracelet-cranberry-red-czech-glass-beads-handmade-christmas-jewelry

MagdaleneJewels

Silver Swarovski Pearl Necklace Earrings

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1088982258/christmas-silver-pearl-necklace-earrings

WatercolorsNMore

White Gardenia Watercolor Art Print

https://www.etsy.com/listing/75855850/gardenias-note-card-5-x-7greeting-card

ChristieCottage

HollyBerryGiftTags

https://www.christiecottage.net/product/christmas-gift-tags-set-45-handmade-america

CovergirlBeads

HandmadeLampworkGlassBeads.SageGreen

https://covergirlbeads.com/collections/green-handmade-lampwork-glass-beads/products/handmade-lampwork-glass-beads-transparent-sage-green-silver-shiny-019gfs-

MagdaleneKnits

Crocheted Newborn Christmas Dress w Red Silk Roses

https://www.etsy.com/listing/740919430/crocheted-christmas-newborn-red-dress

RivendellRocksSedona

Christmas Red Green Swarovski Crystal Choker

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207180655/red-green-crystal-choker-designer

ButterflysAttic/ColleenCornelius

Red White Poinsettia Throw Pillow Digital Art

https://butterflyintheattic.threadless.com/designs/red-and-white-christmas-poinsettias-digital-art/home/throw-pillow

Bluemorningexpressions

Merry Christmas Key Ring/Purse Charm

https://bluemorningexpressions.myshopify.com/collections/cellphone-charms/products/christmas-womens-purse-charm-keychain-handmade-keyrings-for-women-4

AdorebyNat

Vintage Christmas Gift Tags

https://adorebynat.com/product/vintage-christmas-gift-tags/

lindab142

Christmas Charm Bracelet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/663246263/christmas-tree-bracelet-christmas-charm

Clairemdesigns2

Embossed Christmas Card-Christmas Tree Deer

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1102156268/embossed-christmas-card-with-tree-and

Zachary as The Little Shepherd

Sunday, October 24, 2021

The Legend of Sleepy Hallow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Welcome to "Sleepy Hollow"!

“From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of SLEEPY HOLLOW. . . ”

.....Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Sign at the entrance to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

One of Ichabod Crane’s sources of fearful pleasure was to pass long winter evenings with the old Dutch Church wives as they sat spinning by the fire, and listened to their marvelous tales of ghosts and goblins, and haunted fields, and haunted brooks, and haunted bridges, and haunted houses, and particularly of the headless horseman, or Galloping Hessian of the Hollow, as they sometimes called him; all the while trying to win the affections of the Lady Abigail Van Tassel.

The Old Dutch Church

The Old Dutch Church was one of the favorite haunts of the Headless Horseman, and the place where he was most frequently encountered. Not far from the church, along the Hudson River was a wooden bridge; the road that led to it, and the bridge itself, were thickly shaded by overhanging trees, which cast a gloom about it, even in the daytime; but occasioned a fearful darkness at night.

Tombstones dating back to the 1600's

As one strolls past the Old Dutch Church on a dark Halloween night, it is easy to imagine the shadow of the horseman rising up from behind the gravestones, many dating back to the 1600’s. Armed with a Jack-O-Lantern, the Horseman gallops along in search of his head; wherein lies the history of the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow which began over 200 years ago, and his spirit has lived here ever since.

The Graves of the Inhabitants of "The Old Dutch Church"

If you look closely at the many "Tombstones" you will see the names of many of the characters featured in Washington Irving's legendary story of Sleepy Hollow!

A Halloween View along the Hudson

About two years ago, my sons' surprised me for my birthday, with a "Midnight Walk" through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. The tour lasts two hours, coincidentally, it was only 2 degrees that night! By end I couldn't even feel my toes. We were met by our guide at the entrance, and each given a lantern to guide our way (this being the only light throughout the Cemetery)! I must admit that even with my lantern, I managed to trip numerous times on the rocky and uneven pathways!

Lantern to guide our "Midnight Walk"!

During the Halloween Walk, we would stop at various gravesites, where our guide would relate some of the strangest stories of "murder and mayhem" almost a century ago, of famous Sleepy Hollow residents. Some of the most famous tenants buried along the way, were the Rockefeller and Carnegie families, who of course, had the largest Mausoleums'.

One bizarre story was that of a prominent resident who wanted to bury his dog, although against the protests of many families who had plots throughout the Cemetery. In protest, they would continually dig up the grave. Finally the owner of the dog had his casket encased in a steel box, then covered in cement. So there the dog still remains! Another story took place on New Year's Eve. One Sleepy Hollow resident invited his close friend, and a woman, who unfortunately they both had an interest in. At midnight while toasting the New Year with flutes of Champagne, one guest didn't make it even to 2 minutes past Midnight! Yes, the host poisoned his best friend for the love of his paramour!

Pleasant Dreams!

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Saturday, September 4, 2021

Autumn Leaves

Bear Mt., NY

Welcome to my "Autumn Leaves" Promotional Blog featuring many beautiful gift ideas. As the weather starts to change, and the Leaves turn to shades of Russet, Gold and Orange, my collection reflects the beautiful colors of the Autumn Leaves!

I have featured a few of my "Favorite Gifts", which were handcrafted by friends from various Social Media sites: Etsy; Artfire; Indiemade; RedBubble; as well as those who have their own websites.

**All Items are for Sale - just click on the link to the items you are interested in, which will direct you to their Shop.

ShadowDogDesign

Tree of Life Yggdrasil Necklace

https://www.shadowdogdesigns.com/product/tree-life-yggdrasil-necklace-citrine-carnelian-handmade-jewelry

MagdaleneJewels

Autumn Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192007711/autumn-bracelet-swarovski-crystals-w

DaisyBlu_Diane

Anniversary Photo Album/Hand Beaded

https://www.etsy.com/listing/59173325/personalized-5oth-wedding-anniversary

KatsAllThatJewelry

Autumn Beaded Memory Bracelet

https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/KatsAllThat/12403103/autumn_gold_orange_yellow_brown_multiwrap_one_size_handmade_bracelet/handmade/jewelry/bracelets/glass

CapesforAllOccasions

Yoryu Chiffon Ruched Bodice Flower girl dress

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282185597718

ButterflysAttic/ColleenCornelius

Wild Flowers Blood Red on Black Pillow

https://colleen-cornelius.pixels.com/featured/digital-art-pincushion-wildflowers-blood-red-on-black-colleen-cornelius.html

WatercolorsNMore

Autumn/Fall Floral Notecards

https://www.etsy.com/listing/72862609/3-fall-autumn-sunflowers-magnolia

CoverGirlBeads

Artisan Lampwork Glass Beads/Amber.Fine Silver

https://covergirlbeads.com/collections/amber-handmade-lampwork-glass-beads/products/handmade-lampwork-glass-beads-medium-amber-topaz-silver-shiny-014gfs

RivendellRocksSedona

Carnelian Nugget Gemstone Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/664855394/carnelian-tumbled-nugget-rustic-stone

MagdaleneKnits

Crocheted Plum Cashmerino Newborn Sweater/Maryjanes

https://www.etsy.com/listing/461751400/crocheted-plum-sweater-maryjanes-infant

BeadedNecklaceShoppe

Coral Beaded Necklace/Pendant

https://www.etsy.com/listing/590866528/coral-color-beadednecklace-matchin

ThresholdPaperArt

Alcohol Ink Floral Painting

https://www.etsy.com/listing/627582391/abstract-original-living-room-wall-art

Lindab142

Green Aventurine Gemstone Bracelet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/775859167/green-gemstone-bracelet-aventurine

BlueMorningExpressions

Harvest Wood Wall Art

https://bluemorningexpressions.myshopify.com/collections/posters-and-prints/products/harvet-wood-print

ClaireMDesigns2

Thanksgiving Gift Tags

https://www.etsy.com/listing/640927806/thanksgiving-turkey-gift-tags-set-of-12

Monday, July 12, 2021

Christmas in July Promotional Blog

Welcome to my “Christmas in July” Promotional Blog featuring many beautiful gift ideas to start some early Christmas Shopping. Only 166 days left!!!!!

I have featured a few of my “favorite” gifts, which were hand crafted by friends from various Social Media sites: Etsy; ArtFire; Indiemade; as well as those who have their own websites.

All items are for Sale – just click on the link to the item you are interested in which will link you to their Shop.