This Little Light of Mine

Candle Stick Twist Lamp $105.00

Wooden Twist Lamp $105.00

Tapered Candle Stick Lamp with Leopard Print Shade $105.00Traditional Candlestick Lamp $92.00

I have always loved useful and beautiful objects for my home. When you come right down to it lamps are one of the most useful items out there. They are not just another interesting chachtcke but instead are a real necessity. If you are wanting to freshen up your home with a new lamp we currently have a great selection at phenomenal prices. Come check it out, we'll leave the light on!

On the Road Again.....

The first stop was in Bastrop! Not sure if this one is still operating but I love the name: Gin-U-Wine Oyster Bar.

Our second stop was in Columbus. This Texas Historical landmark was built in 1883. The building served as a water tower and fire house until 1912 and is now The Confederate Memorial Museum.

Columbus purports to be Elegant, Energetic and Authentically Texas. The problem was the store we were planning on visiting was closed. Grrrrrr!

Awesome courthouse on the square in Columbus.

I forgot to take photos in Katy. We are now in Houston. I am continuing to do some strategic benchmarking which involves observing how others compete. This is the best part of my job. I love to visit other wonderful stores and see their displays, merchandise and design. It is refreshing to be able to talk to others in the retail industry and find out what's up in their neck of the woods.

Peace Out Y'all, It's Earth Week

The whole "Peace" kit n kaboodle!

Radko Hippie Chick, a.k.a. Moon Beam (I just made that up)

Groovy Latte travel mug and peaceful absorbent coaster.

...all with abandon

The Love Bug rocks!

So, here's some news Baby Boomers...apparently, Generation Z (those born between 1994 and 2008) are under the impression that their generation invented the peace sign. (Guffaw, sputter, chuckle). Here's the scoop, Gen. Z.

The internationally recognized symbol for peace was originally designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement. It was designed and completed on February 21, 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a professional designer and artist in Britain for the April 4 march planned by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War from Trafalgar Square in London. The symbol was later adopted by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. It was adopted by first the 1960's anti-war movement then the counterculture, and finally the popular culture of the time.

So now you know, as Paul Harvey famously stated, the rest of the story.

New Department 56 rocks the House!

Swan Pond (animated accessory) $45.00

Tom's Foods-Original Snow Village-$85.00

Christmas at Grandma's House-Original Snow Village-$85.00

SVPD Precinct 56-Original Snow Village-$90.00

Rusty's Used Cars-Snow Village Halloween-$125.00

The bulk of our Department 56 order will ship in the summer, but in the mean time, we have received two of every new piece for 2010. One to show and one to go! These cuties must be seen in person to appreciate them to the fullest, so make plans to visit. Spring is so beautiful here. The weather is pleasant and the countryside is covered with beautiful wildflowers. See you soon in the 'burg and, thanks for visiting ;-).

Book it on Down to The Christmas Store

Fascinating read about our favorite Rock, which is located north of town on Ranch Road 965 (Milam).Texas has an amazing variety of campgrounds. This book will help campers determine the lay of the land. Even seasoned veterans will learn of new areas to check out.

Now is the time this guide comes in handy. The fields and roadsides are teeming with wildflowers.

Yep. This one is about our favorite town.

We are now carrying an excellent variety of books. We have childrens books, cookbooks, Texas books, Westerns and more. Come on in and check out our great selection. New titles are brought in weekly. So come in soon and come in often.