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 ;-)

This one's for Peg

The Purple Wall with hundreds of new Christopher Radko ornaments!

Shiny Brite Signature Flocked Ornaments $16.95 for set of 6

Sleighful Dateful $52.00

Rock 'n Wrapped $49.00

Healthy Holiday $49.00

Get well soon Peg. We have lots of Radko to place in good homes!

New Radko in the House!!!

Winter Scene Wanderer. Ltd. Edition of 750 pieces, $65.00

Northern Wishes. Ltd. Edition of 500 pieces, $55.oo.

Hide 'n Peek. Ltd. Edition of 500 pieces. $55.00

Traditional Tannenbaum. Ltd. Edition of 500 pieces, $59.00

Dashing Deco Cracker. Ltd. Edition of 750 pieces, SRP $59.00

Did y'all know Peggy, manager of our Christopher Radko Gallery, had surgery last week? She is now home from the hospital and we are happy to report that she is healing and getting healthier and stronger everyday. Keep it up Peg! We miss you and are doing our best to keep your territory looking good. Get well soon.
Right before Peg went into the hospital we received new limited edition pieces for 2010. It is wonderful to have fresh, new collectible merchandise available this early in the year. If we can help y'all, just give us a call at 800-944-1882.

Texas Pride

Everyone knows Texans are a proud bunch. From the crown of our hats to the wing tip of our boots we just bust with pride when we talk to you about our beloved state. Did I mention how big it is? How beautiful? How friendly? I could go on and on.

Texans the world over will be tickled pink to hang this ornament on their Christmas Tree and express their Texas Pride! Call Peggy today at 800-944-1882 to order your slice of Texas or visit our website at www.ChristmasStoreFred.com to shop in the comfort of your ten gallon hat and boots! Y'all give us a holler and let us help you with your Chritmas decorating and gift giving.

Boo-Who

I am still trying to decide what my Halloween costume will be. I hope you are having more luck than I am putting your costume together. I am open to ideas. My parameters are as follows: easy, cheap and fast. Wow that makes it sound like I should be fast food!

There are a few other ideas I have been kicking around and the Christopher Radko ornament, All Hallow's Eve, on the right has given me inspiration. Spiders are creepy, spooky, and icky which sounds like the perfect theme for a costume. I think I will go as Spider Woman. I will have absolutely no super human powers nor will I save any cities from destruction but I will bug everyone!

A Sleighful of Radko Arrives

The big, brown UPS sleigh dropped off a full load of Christopher Radko products yesterday. Peggy and John have been crazy busy unloading, unpacking and displaying the new goodies like the Siberian Sleighful Collector Platter shown here.

It is very seldom that I walk into The Christmas Store Radko Gallery and go absolutely gaga over new product, but that was my reaction to this collector platter. The detailing, quality and price all stunned me, and I mean in a good way. This is one drop dead gorgeous piece of art and will sell out quickly. Come in this weekend and see this new product for yourself. You will not be disappointed. See y'all in the 'burg.

Home for the Holidays

Woo Hoo I'm out of town for a bit of fun! I am travelling with the Texas representative for Christopher Radko, Lynn Brammer. Many of you have met Lynn over the years. I have known Lynn as a friend for 35 years and we have worked together in the industry for 15 years.

Today Lynn has a Signing Event at Miss Cayce's Christmas Store and More in Midland. This afternoon I will get to meet Christopher Radko Top Designer Mario Tare' and the owners of Miss Cayce's Becky McCraney and Kathy Harrison. The event today is tied in with a local charity, High Sky Children's Ranch. Hats off to Miss Cayce's. Y'all rock.

Shiny Brite

Hey everyone,

For all the Christopher Radko fans out there, I wanted to give you a quick update. New merchandise is arriving daily. The last items to come in are the Shiny Brite glass ornaments. For those of you who are not familiar with Shiny Brite, they are Vintage American 1940's Designs in vintage packaging. Absolutely wonderful. Shiny Brites are sold in sets of four to twelve ornaments per package. We have carried Christopher Radko ornaments since 1995. I don't remember when Shiny Brites came on the scene but, I have never seen them look so beautiful. The painting, glittering etc. is all exceptional. For further information please visit our website at http://www.christmasstorefred.com/. Peggy and the rest of us at The Chrismas Store are excited about the new merchandise and we look forward to working with you soon. Til next time may the Spirit of Christmas remain in your heart always.

Beth