Adele

I spent a fun week in Dallas studying trends, colors, display techniques and products for Christmas 2011 as well as shopping for product.

One highlight of my week was an excellent seminar about Christmas Trees. Instead of telling you about the trees though I would rather tell you about Adele.

Prior to the seminar I met this amazing 90 year old woman from Louisiana named Adele. She proudly shared a wealth of knowledge and her fascinating history with a few of us as we waited for the seminar to begin.

Once our tour began Adele made every step the rest the group made. She was up and down stairs, chatting up the speaker and participants, and generally being a fun person to be around.

Adele inspired me to lighten up and love what I do just a little bit more. Adele has passion that oozes out when she talks about her city, customers, shop, design projects and business associates.

I wish you lots and lots of Adele's in your life. A living example that comes along just at the right moment to help you appreciate all the great things life has to offer.

For Collette and Ginette

Stockings are currently a hot topic of discussion. Many families are fortunate enough to have heirloom stockings that were lovingly made by their mamas, grandmamas and other talented family members. Time marches on and beloved seamstresses, cross stitchers, quilters and other uniquiely talented women pass from this world but they leave behind a legacy of treasures we cherish. At the same time, as a symbol of hope, new babies are born into our families and we realize this child will never have one of Mimi's beautiful needlepoint stockings. As Christmas
rolls around we think about our family traditions and collections and begin to search for something to remind us and fit with our current collection. There's no way to match the love that was put into every stitch of the homemade stockings, tree skirts, ornaments and other treasures that adorn our homes during the holiday season. The best we can do is keep the spirit of Christmas and the memories of our loved ones alive in our heart. May the joy and love of the season and family memories permeate your heart. Thanks for stopping in : )

Love, love, love these Trees

Flocked trees are hot
this season. The Christmas
Store has traditional white flocked trees with either clear or multi-colored lights and we have pink and red flocked trees. The red flocked tree even has a matching red flocked wreath. These trees are unique and beautiful and are going fast. Call us at 800-944-1882 or come by soon if a new tree is in your future. We'll see you in the 'burg. : )

25 Years of Christopher Radko

Woo Hoo! Christopher Radko's senior designer, Mario Tare', will be making his first visit to our store on October 16th. On that day we will host an Artist Signing Event.

First let me tell you about Mario. He is one of the nicest guys in the world. I met him last year at an event in Midland hosted by Miss Casey's Christmas Store and then again in Dallas this past January.

Mario is Christopher Radko's founding designer and now 25 years later is the senior designer for the company. In my opinion, Mario is one of kind. He brings vast talent and dedication to the company and his innovative design techniques ensure that each creation is worthy of the "Radko" name and legacy.

The ornament shown is entitled "Final Touch" and is this years Ambassador Signing Event Ornament. It is a spectacular 6 inch beauty and retails at $59.00. This ornament will only be available at stores hosting Artist Signing Events this fall and winter.

Collectors, here is your chance to add a gorgeous keepsake to your collection. If you are not able to attend our event on October 16th we would be happy to have Mario sign this ornament for you and then we will ship it to you.

Please contact us at 1-800-944-1882 or visit us online at http://www.christmasstorefred.com/ to place an order. As always, thanks for your continued support ;-)

Seasonal Whispers

Beads, wires, crystals, pearls and charms...they have it all
An amazing array of colors, styles and price points

We love Seasonal Whispers...love it!

A new shipment of our favorite bracelets have arrived from New York. The designers at Seasonal Whispers have outdone themselves with their Fall line. The colors are rich and beautiful and will look stunning with the gorgeous Fall fashions. These bracelets are particularly desireable since they are lightweight AND striking. They have just the right amount of bling to make life interesting.

Some women prefer to wear several bracelets of the same style while others prefer to mix and match. I'm a mix and match kind of woman, and as far as I'm concerned, the more the merrier ;-)

These bracelets are very popular with brides who use them as gifts for their bridesmaids. They make wonderful mementos to mark the special occasion and the ladies standing up for their friends have fun amassing a collection to commemorate special events in their lives. Come by and see us soon and let us show you this truly unique collection.

Spring Street Design Group

Lots of bling on the Elegance Flower Ring.
What a statement ring!

My friend Lynn, the Christopher Radko Sales Manager for Texas, already bought a ring like this. That woman has great taste in pert near everything.

My fave! Gorgeous white enamel ring with crystals, faux pearl and gold edging.

Look what's new at The Christmas Store. June Market in Dallas proved to be sensational for us. We picked up a new line of jewelery from Spring Street Design Group that is so fun and fresh and priced right, to boot. Gotta love it! We found new and amazing merchandise to compliment our current of array of goodies. Plan a trip to the 'burg soon to see all the fun stuff. Thanks for stopping in to visit. We'll see y'all soon ;-)

Texas Two-Step House

700 square foot house. Great for relaxing.
Beautiful living area for hanging out.

Queen size bed in a lovely bedroom
A rustic kitchen.

For years now our customers and friends have been asking us to recommend a place to stay in town. Recently we started thinking that it would be nice to have a place of our own to rent so we can recommend suitable accomodations without hesitation. Over the past few months we have been working on fixing up the Texas Two-Step House and it is 99.9% ready for occupancy. The next time your travels bring you to Fredericksburg please consider staying at our quiet and quaint property in the northwest part of town just a few blocks from Main Street. For more information please call 830*992*0925. See y'all in the 'burg and thanks for visiting ;-)