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Autumn Greetings Autumn has always been one of our favorite seasons of the year. Even before the first twirling leaf waltzes to the ground, we've been busy transforming the store into a veritable cornucopia of seasonal scents, colors and sentiments. We hope that our collections of gifts and decorations will inspire you to transform your home. Celebrate this truly amazing season with a feast of colorful autumn accents in your home and garden.
-Vera Bradley Fall Trunk Show-
Friday & Saturday, August 17th & 18th, 2007 10 a.m.5 p.m.
The new fall patterns have arrived just in time for our Annual Fall Vera Bradley Trunk show, which will be held on Friday & Saturday, August 17th & 18th, 2007 from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Be among the first to see all of the beautiful new fall patterns and receive 20% off your Vera Bradley purchase. Due to circumstances beyond our control The Curio Cabinet cannot guarantee the arrival date of special orders, so arrive early for the best selection.
-All Hallows Eve-
Friday, September 7th 6 p.m.9 p.m.
What creeps and crawls and goes bump in the night? Find out at our first Annual Halloween Open House Ghouls and Goblins alike will enjoy our assortment of whimsical gifts and unique decorations for this frightfully delightful season.
We are proud to
announce that Bruce Elsass, designer of Hobgoblins
from Bethany Lowe will be joining us for this exciting
evening. All of his Hobgoblin designs are based on items from
his vintage Halloween collection. Bruce has been collecting
unique and rare Halloween pieces for over 30 years. As a child
he would have great fun dressing up and trick-or-treating.These
fond memories have grown into a life long passion of collecting
vintage Halloween. In teaming up with
-Treats and Sweets Table-
We've received such wonderful comments about our Easter baskets and Stocking stuffer tables, so we are introducing our treats and sweets table. Shopping for Halloween treats and sweets couldnt be easier! We have put together a delicious assortment of candy sweets that are as tasty as they are unusual. If you are looking for a special treat for that special ghost or goblin, you will be delighted with our fun and whimsical gift variety. There will be an assortment of unique treat bags and containers to hold all of your gifts and goodies. Make someones Halloween a little more spooktacular with treat bags filled with our special treats and sweets.
-Wee
We
are pleased to announce that the Curio Cabinet is one of the few
stores selected to carry the new A series of six pieces will only be available for one month each, and then retired permanently, except for Alice, who may be purchased from August thru December. The release dates are as follows:
-Lynn Haney-
Lynn
Haney has been creating his beautifully handcrafted Santas for
21 years. His commitment to detail and use of only the best
materials has kept Christmas Gone By which is limited edition to only 100 pieces worldwide is a regal Santa with red robes trimmed in black fur. Santa of Candy Cane Forest a limited edition of only 150 pieces worldwide is truly an amazing work of art. This magical confection Santa rides atop a beautiful candy adorned moose. Youd Better Not Pout is a wonderful Classic inspired Santa in red velvet. He is joined by a playful puppy and is sure to brighten any collectors day! Stop in to see these and many other pieces of this wonderful collection, or view it on the web at www.curiocabinet.com. Reserve your special pieces today!
-Byers Choice-
Collectors will be happy to see our extensive display of carolers. We carry one of the largest year round selections of Byers Choice in the region. There are many wonderful new additions to the carolers this year, including the two new Twelve Days of Christmas pieces. Some of our favorites are the Little Match Girl and the Chimney Sweep. This years Cries of London series includes a young lady selling ribbons and trims for adding color and accent to a womans wardrobe Her daughter is just a step behind with a basket filled with fine laces to further entice their customers. We think you will agree, this years caroler selections are as charming as ever.
-Swarovski Crystal-
Swarovski introduces its final sculpture in the sea trilogy entitled, Community. This last introduction is available in two stunning versions; both feature a school of fish swimming in a beautiful under the sea setting. The school of fish is available clear or yellow with black stripes. The new annual holiday ornaments for 2007 have arrived and are as magical as ever. This years holiday crystal features many designs inspired by the red poinsettia. We are sure that any of these pieces will add sparkle and cheer to any recipients holiday!
-Charming Tails- We are pleased to announce that we have increased our display for these adorable mice and their friends. The new pieces for fall and Christmas are simply charming and the ornament collection is better than ever. These characters make great gifts for collectors or anyone on your gift giving list.
The Buckeye spirit is stronger than ever as we introduce our exclusive Christopher Radko ornament for 2007, Merry Drum Major. Standing proudly atop a glittered drum, our drum major is sure to bring Ohio State Spirit to any recipient. This years ornament will be $54.00, a portion of which goes to The Ohio State University. We are currently taking special orders and expect the ornament to arrive in mid-November.
-Fall Harvest Celebration-
Saturday October 27th, 2007 10 a.m.5 p.m.
Each year we put together a wonderful assortment of decorations, fun gifts and serving pieces for fall and Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been a special time for all of us here at The Curio Cabinet, simply because it reminds us of a time when tradition and families being together were just as important as many of the other seasonal trappings, so this year we will be celebrating this often overlooked season with refreshments, as well as fun drawings. Our Christopher Radko representative, Sheila Corrigan, will also be here to talk about all the wonderful new additions to this amazing ornament line, so mark your calendar for what promises to be an event for which we will all be thankful!
-Department 56 Retirement Day-
Friday, November 2nd, 2007
The store will open at 9 a.m. for our Annual Department 56 Retirement announcement. Be one of the first to get any of the buildings and accessories you may have missed before they are all gone! There will be coffee, donuts and a special drawing!
-Annual Christmas Open House-
Saturday, November 10th, 2007 6 p.m.9 p.m.
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 12 p.m.5 p.m.
Each year our annual Christmas Open House gets bigger and better. We will be very busy decking the halls in Christmas Spirit, transforming each room into a magical wonderland with themes to thrill every sense. Our specially designed wreaths, garlands and arrangements will add a festive yuletide touch to any home. Returning again by popular demand will be our exclusive stocking stuffer table, full of wonderful treats and notions. Selecting a surprise for that special someone will be a joy with our assortment of fun gifts and yummy candies. We have searched high and low for the best, most unique gift ideas for stockings or a special little something on its own. There will be a wonderful assortment of Christmas sweets, plus Santa makes his yearly visit on Sunday, November 11th from 1 p.m.3 p.m. Dont forget to bring your invitation to enter our drawing. The Grand Prize this year will be a $500.00 shopping spree! As always, our hope is to provide you with a truly unique shopping experience, where we become as much a part of your familys holiday tradition, as you are a part of ours.
~In store Classes~
-Department 56 Halloween & Christmas Workshops-
Halloween Workshop Thursday, August 9th & 23rd 6 p.m.8 p.m.
Christmas Workshop Thursday, September 13th & 27th 6 p.m.8 p.m.
We are
very excited to announce that our resident designer, Chris Krupa,
has decided to share some of his expertise on displaying your
Department 56 villages. Learn many of his secrets to creating a
fun and unusual display using a variety of different materials.
Please call or stop into the store to reserve your seat today,
classes are limited to eight individuals per class and the cost
will be $10.00 per person, per class. Proceeds will benefit the
St. Jude Childrens
-Christmas Tree 101-
Thursday October 11 & 25th 6 pm - 8 pm
-Christmas Tree 102-
Thursday November 8th & 15th 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Back by
popular demand is our seminar hosted by Chris on how to properly
light and decorate your Christmas Tree. He will show you step
by step the proper way to shape and light your tree, as well as
make his beautiful tree topper bows. The cost of this class is
$10.00 per person, per class with proceeds benefiting St Jude
Childrens
Curio Cabinet On The Web If you havent visited us on the web recently, you should stop by. we've spent the last year redesigning our website to be as fresh and exciting as the store. You will find many of our great collections and have the opportunity to preorder merchandise that is still on its way. There is also a pick up in store option that allows you to shop the web, pay for your purchase and have the item wrapped and ready to go for your pick up at your convenience.
Thank You As we approach another busy holiday season we pause a moment to remember all of the wonderful people and their comments we have heard throughout the year. We would like to thank all of you for your encouragement and kind words. It is because of all of you, your families and your friends that we strive to bring you the very best in gifts, collectibles and home dcor. It is our pleasure and privilege to bring all of you the most unique and amazing lines available for all of your gift giving and decorative needs.
So as you gather with your family and friends throughout this holiday season, may you all be blessed with the joy and wonder of this amazing time.
From all of us here at The Curio Cabinet, Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for a Healthy, Prosperous New Year!!
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