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  • SundryShop.com celebrates President's Day - Believe you can and you are half way there (Theodore Roosevelt)

    Posted on February 20, 2012 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

    Today is President’s Day: the day that we commemorate not just our American presidents, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, but also the characteristics that have been displayed by other great leaders of our nation such as Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin who worked closely with the Founding Fathers to write the constitution and establish the underpinnings of our democracy.

    We at SundryShop.com truly believe that a leader needs more than just knowledge and charisma to guide our wonderful nation. To be the President of the United States involves humility, integrity, and the strength of mind in order to be diligent and to make the right decision to lead through the most tumultuous of times. George Washington led the Continental Army to fight for our independence from British colonial rule; Abraham Lincoln reunited a divided nation and preserved the Union. Each great American president believed that his vision could be accomplished and had the capacity to translate that vision into an actuality. Each spearheaded important changes that became part of the progression of democracy in the United States.

    Our Presidents must certainly promote a sense of unity over the nation, and for that, they are loved by many and remain as timeless heroes throughout American history and are constantly paid tribute to in the arts and media. There are many ways to display their honor and achievements, from the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware to the stencil poster of Barack Obama’s Hope.

    This year for President’s Day, SundryShop invites you to take a moment to view some of our favorite Christopher Radko and Patricia Breen collectible, handcrafted and mouth-blown European glass ornament presidential tributes!

    • First we have a full-body rendition of the mighty General George by Christopher Radko.   The portly man led the Continental Army against the British in the War of Independence.
    • Take a look at this wonderful Christopher Radko glass ornament bust of Our Nation’s Father.  Did you know that George Washington actually had red hair? He is so often depicted in his powdered wig so many people think of him as having white hair!
    • Did you know that Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin are the only two non-presidents to be featured on our currency? Can you guess which bills they show up on? Click our SundryShop.com Facebook page to learn the answer (and “Like” us, too!)
    • Patricia Breen Benjamin Franklin handcrafted and mouth-blown, two-piece, glass ornament is a wonderful depiction! The two parts can be toggled together or displayed separately but within close proximity of each other. 
    • Mount Rushmore, which honors George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, was originally designed to depict full busts of the presidents, not just their heads. Christopher Radko's Mount Rushmore collectible glass ornament is a great rendition of the actual stone carving! 
    • Christopher Radko’s Teddy for President is a whimsical representation of one of the nation’s most important Founding Fathers, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt in (Part 30438). “Teddy” sure was a man of nicknames – he was the one who officially named the President’s residence “the White House” in 1901!

    SundryShop.com wishes all a Happy President’s Day, a day not just to remember great statesmen, but also to reflect upon our good fortune of living in a country in which we can follow the example set by these great Presidents and can believe in and actualize our hopes and aspirations.


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  • Radko I Love Lucy Collectible Glass Ornaments - Lucy! You got some 'splainin to do!

    Posted on February 9, 2012 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

     
    Lucille Ball I Love Lucy Radko Christmas Ornaments
    Lucille Ball I Love Lucy Radko Christmas Ornaments

    Every Christmas, we give friends and family members a complete copy of Lucille Ball’s recorded TV episodes. The list of recipients keeps growing, and we’re amazed about how often they contact us throughout the next year, sharing their favorite episodes! They laugh and chuckle as they explain how hilarious Lucy is! What a great way to stay in touch!

    Since Valentines Day is around the corner, we thought it would be appropriate to showcase a few Christopher Radko "I Love Lucy" European glass ornaments.

    Christopher Radko realized that Lucille Ball was a timeless performer whose works would gain popularity over time. His “I Love Lucy” series was created to commemorate over 40years since her TV show first aired!   Well, last year we celebrate the 60th anniversary! Needless to say, Radko’s “I Love Lucy” creations continue to gain in popularity and collectability!

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    Radko Candy Maker I Love Lucy 1997  

    The Candy Maker – Chocolate Factory I Love Lucy Christopher Radko ornament is one of our favorites and captures a great comedic moment in television history!

    The ornament depicts the famous scene from the 1952 episode, "Job Switching," where Lucy wraps chocolates in a candy factory. As her boss pressures her to wrap every candy without fail, the conveyor belt increases in speed, making it impossible for Lucy to keep up. Lucy hilariously does everything possible to make sure not one piece of candy gets by her unwrapped, including stuffing the chocolates in her mouth, hat and shirt. While in this predicament, her boss examines her work.

    Here’s a You Tube of her Chocolate Factory performance. Take a few minutes and enjoy a great laugh!

     
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    Radko Grape Stomping I Love Lucy 

    Accordingly, the Christopher Radko “Grape Stomping” ornament captures a mischievous and adventurous Lucy who stomps purple grapes with a bright smile on her face. She wears a glittered pearl scarf with green accents on her head, a pearl shirt, and green pants. By the time Lucy's grape stomping experience is over, she's in a fight with a native Italian grape worker whom Lucy's managed to insult. With grapes flying everywhere, the two go at it in the stomping barrel!

     

    Here’s our favorite grape stomper episode quote, made immortal when Lucy tells Ricky about her role in the “Grapes” movie and Fred’s response:

    • LUCY : Gee, did you hear that, honey? It's going to be called "Bitter Grapes." I wonder what part they want me for.
    • FRED : Oh, you're probably going to be one of the bunch.

    We will again showcase other great I Love Lucy Christopher Radko collectible ornaments that capture classic moments in the series.  Visit our webstore often to see all the collectible I Love Lucy ornaments that we have in stock, since these ornaments sell quickly! 


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  • SundryShop Valentine's Day Breen & Radko Collectible Ornament Display - Build and Share Your Own

    Posted on February 8, 2012 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

    Welcome to the SundryShop.com Valentine’s Day display!

    For this special day of love, we would like to express our appreciation to the many collectors who have bought from SundryShop over the years. We at SundryShop love our customers and thank them for their repeat business.

    Please visit our SundryShop.com Facebook wall!  If you Like our SundryShop.com Facebook wall, we'll give you 20% off your next purchase.  

    Spread the word about SundryShop and we’ll thank you!  For every friend collector you send and Likes our Fracebook wall, we'll give you 20% off a comparable number of items purchased in our SundryShop.com webstore! If you send five or more friends, we'll give you 25% off!  After liking our SundryShop Facebook wall, simply have your friend/s comment on the Facebook wall that you sent them!  This offer is good only through February 16, so contact your friends quickly!

    And follow our Tweets to stay informed about new, highly collectible SundryShop.com merchandise and special promotions!

    Fine European glass Valentines theme ornaments can be used to create a beautiful centerpiece and offer an opportunity for collectors to join with family and friends to complete a fun, creative project.

    For the enjoyment of all whom might view this blog, we’d like to share a picture of our SundryShop display.  The SundryShop Valentines display is also featured in a series of You Tube videos that will be posted on February 9.  Viewing the videos will introduce you to some of the SundryShop staff who helped build the display andwho will explain the process behind the Valentines Day display's creation.

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    Here are some wonderful, very collectible Christopher Radko and Patricia Breen Valentine ornaments that are not discussed in the You Tube video.

    • First, Christopher Radko's Every Bead of my Heart demonstrates the skill of Czech Republic artisans who painstakingly string different sized red beads on wire to create a beautiful, dimensional heart. In fact, using several of these timeless in any given display compounds their beauty!
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    Radko Every Bead Of My Heart 1996 Valentine Ornament
    Radko Muffy Vander Bear Hearts Flowers 1998 a copy
    Radko Muffy Vander Bear Hearts Flowers 1998 Valentine Ornament
    Breen For You Red Santa Claus 2000 a
    Breen For You Red Santa Claus 2000 Valentine Ornament
    Breen Mistletoe Heart Egg Valnetines 1999 a
    Breen Mistletoe Heart Egg 1999 Valentine Ornament
    • Finally, Christopher Radko’s Holly Heart is an exquisite earlier ornament made in 1994. Covered with red and pink hearts and colored in pearl, red and green, it integrates the essential colors of the entire display!
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    Radko Holly Heart Drop Valentine Ornament

    And a special 15% off any ornament purchased in our webstore through Valentine’s Day for anyone who can name the three Dalmatian puppies featured in the Christopher Radko Puppy Pole ornament! Just email us the names, and we'll refund 15% off any merchandise that you buy before or on February 16!  Make sure you look at both pictures for important clues!

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    Radko Disney 101 Dalmatians Puppy Pole 1997 d
    Radko Disney 101 Dalmatians Puppy Pole 1997 Valentine Ornament

    To all our customers and other viewers, Happy Valentines Day from SundryShop.com. We hope you will build your own Valentines Day display and share it on our Valentines Day SundryShop blog. Valentine’s Day is a great celebration of love among family, friends, and sweet hearts. And celebrating Valentines Day it’s a wonderful opportunity to express your heartfelt creative passions!

    And remember to Like our Facebook page to receive 20% off on your SundryShop.com purhcase and follow our Tweets to learn about, on an ongoing basis, strongly sought-after new items and other special promotions !  Also, send your friends to our SundryShop.com Facebook page to Like us as well, so you can take advantage of our great promotion 20% to 25% discount and so your friends can learn about our collectible European glass ornaments & other collectibles.  Again, these special promotions are good only through February 16, 2012, so hurry!


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  • Understanding McFarlane NFL Collector Terms – Knowing the Difference Between a Chase and a Variant and more!

    Posted on February 2, 2012 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

    Super Bowl XLVI Sunday is this Sunday, and more than 100 million fans from 180 countries, speaking around 30 different languages, will be glued to their big screens, rooting for their favorite team.  The Green Bay Packers are defending champions from the 2010 Superbowl XLV.  This year, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will contest Super Bowl XLVI.

    Many football fans are passionate about their NFL heroes depicted as collectible action figures. We have some NFL variant McFarlane Action Figure Toys and thought you would like to know why some McFarlane figures are recognized as variants, as well as the differences between a super chase, variant, surprise, and exclusive figures.

    There’s much confusion about these terms because of inaccuracies on various listing channels, even though McFarlane has specifically defined the terms on his site.

    While we will only talk about NFL figures, the following definitions hold for other McFarlane sports figures, as well.

    • Regular McFarlane figures are standard issues and commonly available. No announcement is made of the numbers produced.
    • Chase McFarlane figures are regular figures with intentional modifications. The term “Chase” evolved from the fact that collectors invariably chase the intentional variation because it’s rare in number compared to the regular version. Modifications include:  a different jersey, a different tem or uniform,a different helmet, or omitting the helmet.  The chase figure modification may or may not be pictured on the package.
    • Super Chase figures are McFarlane figures that  are intentionall produced in very limited quantities.
    • Variant McFarlane figures are similar to chase figures but the variation is generally unexpected rather than planned and typically not publicized prior to their discovery. As a result, the variant is usually more rare than the chase. Often the variation occurs when the licensee doesn’t like something about the figure and stops production of the figure to make an unplanned change. The reasons for these changes can be due to corrections of errors or because of decision changes.

    Most of the McFarlane figures that we’ve sold have been variants. We enjoy the fact that variations that occur during the production of the figure affect their collectability. We also respect that collectors hold onto the variants, even when the player is injured and unable to play or retires. Variants become particularly appealing and highly collectible when the player's performance history demonstrates unmatched moments in sports history and becomes worthy of future induction into the Hall of Fame.

    One our favorite variant is the McFarlane Ray Lewis NFL Series 5 Purple Jersey 2002 Variant. A fierce middle linebacker, the figure captures Ray Lewis' spirit during a play with the Baltimore Ravens professional football team. Throughout his 15 season career, he was feared by opposing running backs due to his intense, fierce determination. The list of his accomplishments and NFL statistics is remarkable!

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    Mcfarlane Ray Lewis NFL Series 5 Variant

    We also value the Mcfarlane Tom Brady 2002 NFL Series 5 Blue Jersey New England Patriot Variant. A poised and calm performer, Tom Brady always comes through in the clutch as depicted in this figure. A 6th round draft selection, he led the New England Patriots to victory in Super Bowl 36 during his first season. Brady has won three Super Bowls and two Super Bowl MVP awards. His statistics for the 2011 season have been awesome!

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    Mcfarlane Tom Brady NFL Series 5 Variant
    • Chase Variant McFarlane figures are variations of the chase intentionally modified versions. Following the intended Chase modification/s, the collector discovers two or more discovered unintended variations that then become publicized and part of the archival history of the NFL sports figure.  For the devotee who must have every variation, collecting can become challenging when there are many unintended chase variations. It's an individual decision as to extent the collector wishes to pursue all these additional variations.
    • Surprise Chase McFarlane figures are variations of Chase figures in that, without announcement, a player is intentionally included in the lineup. Although packages and packages are not marked “Surprise Chase”, they are discovered by collectors because the figure is not included on the checklist on the back of the package.
    • Custom McFarlane figures are not company releases. Rather, an artist modifies the figure through some type of re-crafting or repainting.
    • Exclusive McFarlane figures are announced figures created for specific retailers, events, or other special occasions. As such, they are not marketed through the company’s usual network of retailers. Often Exclusive figures are created to commemorate major sports events such as the Super Bowl, All-Star games, and Hall of Fame inductions. They are typically sold at the event via show booths and often sell out.
    • Collector Club McFarlane figures are generally sold to collectors who are registered members of the McFarlane website. Some of the most sought-after figures have been Collector Club ones.
    • Specific Retailers or Regions figures are those made for select retailers who have exclusive rights to sell them. Some times store exclusives are chase figures.

    We’ll be once again increasing the selection of our SundryShop stock of McFarlane NFL sports figures.  We would be interested in hearing about you experiences with collecting McFarlane NFL sports actions figures.

    What have been your favorite collectibles and why? Do you focus on certain types of McFarlane NFL figures and what determines your decision? What has been your most valuable figure?

    Feel free to generate other topics of discussion, as well


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  • As 2011 comes to a close, we celebrate two big I Love Lucy anniversaries!

    Posted on December 21, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 2 comment(s)

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    I Love Lucy -  Lucille Ball

    The year 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the “I Love Lucy” television series in 1951 and the 100th anniversary of Lucille Ball’s birth in 1911.

    We warmly pay tribute to her legacy with some of the finest Christopher Radko and Polonaise “I Love Lucy” European glass ornament collectibles!

    Lucille Ball became immortalized as “Lucy Ricardo” in the “I Love Lucy” television program, which has been watched by more people than any other TV series to this day. Not only is she known for her character’s zany impersonations and rubber-faced antics, but she was also a Broadway star, a serious actress, and a shrewd businesswoman.

    Early Life

    Lucille Desiree Ball was born on August 6, 1911. Following her father’s death in 1915, she lived with her mother, DeDe Ball, and grandparents in Celoron near Jamestown, New York.

    DeDe Ball served as a constant inspiration in Lucy’s life. Lucy’s laugh mimics her mother’s laughter, which frequently reverberated throughout the home. DeDe strongly encouraged Lucy to pursue an entertainment career and enrolled her daughter in the John Murray Anderson/Robert Milton School of Theater and Dance in New York, the same school where Bette Davis, “The First Lady of the American Screen,” studied. Unfortunately, Lucy failed and the school told DeDe it was a waste of money for her daughter to continue.
    Lucy went back to the stage after a brief return to Celoron and worked as a model. At age 17, she suddenly fell ill with rheumatic fever and DeDe cared for her for three years, finally nursing her back to heath.

    A Serious Entertainer

    Lucy received her first recognition when taking a “pie in the face” as a walk-on replacement in “Broadway Thru a Keyhole,” a Busby Berkeley production. After watching her, the renowned Berkeley demanded, “Get the girl’s name. That’s the one who will make it.”

    Subsequently, Lucille Ball gained tremendous skill by working with comic greats such as the Marx Brothers, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, and the Three Stooges.  She received critical praise for her performance in “Stage Door” in 1937 and in “The Big Street” in 1942. She also met Desi Arnaz, a Cuban-born entertainer whom she later married in 1940. But from Berkeley’s first recognition of her talent, it took another fifteen years for her to gain stardom after the "I Love Lucy" show aired on TV.

    Rise to Fame

    In order to prove to CBS that their talent was television-worthy, Lucy and Desi performed as a duo on the road, during which time they formed the jointly owned Desilu production company. Seeing their success, CBS premiered the "I Love Lucy" show in 1951. Within six months, the show was the number one rated program on TV.  It later became the first to claim more than ten million viewers. Filmed live before a studio audience that importantly helped Lucy gauge her comedic affect, it also revolutionized television production through the use of three cameras.

    In the series, Lucille Ball was portrayed as a daffy, red-haired woman who strives to become a star. Her aspirations involved both her bandleader husband and her in some of the strangest and funniest situations imaginable. Along with Lucy and Desi, the Mertzes also became household names. Vivian Vance as Ethel and William Frawley as Fred were long-term neighbors who invariably tried to resolve or added to Lucy’s ensuing predicaments. The actors and series won numerous Emmy awards.

    A Shrewd Businesswoman

    Lucy once said, “Ability is of little account without opportunity.” She largely created her own opportunity, first by working with Desi who proved to have good business acumen, and later, on her own.

    Desilu took a major risk by requiring the series to be filmed, instead of using the commonly used inferior kinescopes technique.  Film allowed the episodes to be preserved but was extremely expensive.  In fact, CBS required that Balll and Arnez discount their wages to help both pay for the added cost.  However, never having experienced the "re-run" phenomenon, CBS gladly allowed Desilu to own the rights of the film after the episodes were aired. The use of film proved to be an investment that handsomely paid off and ultimately ensured the legacy of the series and of Lucile Ball. Lucy was also able to select Desilu productions, such as “The Untouchables,” “Mission Impossible,” and Star Trek,” with strong syndication and re-run potentials that would offset the cost of production. 

    After Lucy and Desi divorced in 1960, Lucy bought out the Desilu corporation for $3 million, becoming the first woman to own a big studio, and later sold it for $18 million.

    A Lasting Legacy

    In real life, Lucille Ball was surprisingly quite a different person from the “I Love Lucy” personality. In describing herself, she’s stated, “I never thought I was funny. I don't think funny … What I am is brave”. Accordingly, she was mostly a serious, practical thinker. She not only persevered and overcame various adversities, but pioneered comedic roles that her fans still cherish today, such as her wonderful Hobo clown performances with Red Skelton. In general, she worked to perfect her entertainment craft -- her performances appeared effortless and endlessly funny and otherwise superbly acted.

    Today, millions of fans continue to watch “I Love Lucy” reruns, and it remains one of the top 30 series of all times.

    So here’s to you Lucille Ball, from the Team at SundryShop. Happy Anniversary, “I Love Lucy!” As our great I Love Lucy collectibles attest, we certainly do love you!


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  • The Countdown to the Holidays Begins!

    Posted on November 7, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

    It is the start of November, Halloween has passed, and though the department stores have been decorated for weeks, we can all finally turn our thoughts towards the festive season to come. There is something that happens when the calendar turns from the tenth to the eleventh month. Daylight Savings Time is nearing its end, snow begins to fall, (depending on where you live), and fa-la-la-la-las start creeping into every mind and mall playlist.

    So, what does November mean for collectors like you and me? It means it is time to dust off the storage crates and begin planning for a festive season filled with family, friends, home and comfort.

    The first item on the agenda is Thanksgiving! How many pounds of butter you need to buy is not the biggest question that will face you in the coming weeks; the question that I always find racing through my head is this: what will I do for my centerpiece?

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    Steiff Disney Winnie The Pooh Limited 20 Inch Bear

    I know that the stuffing, pumpkin pie and heavenly mashed potatoes that grace the tabletop will inevitably be gobbled up, but my centerpiece will stand strong and beautiful even after the food has disappeared. So, each year I enjoy creating a special centerpiece using my collectibles and heirloom decorations that were passed down through my family. I also like to add natural elements, be they whole nuts in the shell, freshly gathered red and brown leaves, or interesting pumpkins and gourds from a local market.

    This year I am going to take a creative approach to the Thanksgiving centerpiece by starting with an unusual and traditional element. I will use my Steiff Winnie the Pooh teddy bear as the inspiration for the centerpiece and build in Thanksgiving elements from there. This adorable, old-fashioned bear just screams family and tradition to me, and his golden hue and burnt red vest even echo the colors of the holiday. I think he will be a hit with my family – especially the younger generation.

    To accompany Pooh, I plan on displaying an autumnal mix of gourds and colorful silk leaves next to him. A mixture of colors, sizes and shapes will provide visual interest, so I will choose a mixture of dark green, deep orange and earthen colored gourds such as those pictured below from The Silk Garden.

     
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    Harvest Centerpiece
     

    In order to create visual interest all the way along the table, I won’t stop with Pooh beside the autumnal display. I plan to draw the eye down the table by creating a winding path of whole nuts in their shell. To make the nuts more festive, I will lightly spray them with adhesive and toss them in a bowl with copper colored glitter. Along the path I will place a mixture of taper candles and tea lights, which will make the nuts glitter and shine. And, for a bit more fun I will place my sweet little Disney Pocket Eeyore and Pocket Tigger along the path since they are among Pooh and my own favoritel friends.

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    R John Wright Winnie the Pooh Pocket Tigger Limited 3500
     
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    R John Wright Disney Pocket Eeyore Limited 3500

    So there you have it: my centerpiece idea for Thanksgiving 2011. Do you love coming up with a new centerpiece theme each year? Share your unique ideas in the comments below – we love to hear from other collectors!
     


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  • Halloween is over! Find screaming great deals now!

    Posted on November 2, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 0 comments

    Although Halloween has come and gone, now is the time to buy great, collectible glass Halloween ornaments at a hauntingly great savings!

    Just a few Halloween facts:

    • Halloween is a holiday that is observed all over the world on October 31.
    • Recognized as the night before All Saints Day, the holiday is also known as Hallows’ Evening, Hallowe’en, or All Hallows Eve.
    • As with the Day of the Dead celebrations, the All Hallow’s Eve Christian feast incorporates pagan harvest festival traditions.

    ShopShop is pleased to offer 15% off some of the most collectible, retired, sought-after Halloween ornaments in our webstore collection.

    Here are our five favorites:

    • We love Patricia Breen's "Carry Me Santa" version in which Santa dresses up as Frankenstein, wearing an impressively contrasting lavender suit!  And he carries on his shoulders a child who is dressed as a leopard  -- much to the delight of the little boy who not only has a great view, but the honor of trick-or-treating with Santa!
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    Breen Carry Me Santa Frankenstein Leopard Halloween Ornament

    • While Breen's Santa tries to look "scary", Larry Fraga's "Head Slayer" will raise the hairs on your spine!  Fraga's ornaments evoke eye-popping screams from trick or treaters!  Quintessentially gory, a slaying beast pops out of a happy, howling skull that gleefully releases this beast just in time for Halloween!  If you question the head slayer's prowess, look again!  Heads dangle around him!  Ugh!
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      Fraga Head Slayer Skeleton Bloody Halloween Ornament

    • Nightmare Before Christmas collectors drool when they chance upon the extremely sought-after Christopher Radko "Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion"!  Available to attendees of the 2004 Nightmare Before Christmas Event Limited Edition sale, only 500 were produced.  It celebrated the transformation of the Walt Disney World Park's haunted mansion into a Nightmare Before Christmas theme.  Buy this now because it is a rare find, especially during this limited time sale!
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      Radko Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion Ornament
    • Continuing with the Disney theme, the Christopher Radko Winnie the Pooh Halloween bumble bee trick or treater is sweet as "hunny"!  Who can resist giving this adorable Disney animation character a ton of treats?
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      Radko Disney Winnie the Pooh Halloween Ornament

    • The scariest, ugliest witch of all, Christopher Radko's Matilda the Witch!  Her wicked, crafty smile, green face, big wart on her nose, and magicians hat suggest a mean gal who is capable of casting nasty spells!  Beware of Matilda, simply one of Radko's great wicked witches!
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      Radko Matilda Witch Halloween 1997 Ornament

      Follow these links to shop our collection of Halloween ornaments;

    Share with us your favorite Halloween displays!


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  • A Parisian Travel Storage and Gift Trunk, Eifel Tower included, for Mother's Day

    Posted on April 20, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 8 comment(s)

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    Punch Studio Parisian Souvenir Travel Trunk

    Mom would love this beautiful designer storage trunk for Mothers Day!  Perfect for storing knitting yarn, needles, patterns, fabric, sewing accessories, or letters sent by family members through the years!  And for much more, as well!

    We love the leatherette straps and handles.  Stamps and pictures of other travel memorabilia adorn the top.  The Eiffel Tower takes center stage, a depiction of as it was presented during the 1889 Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution.  And the Arc de Triomphe appears among beautiful bouquets of red and white flowers! 

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    The Eiffel Town and the Arc de Triomphe

    An appropriate, old-fashioned pattern adorns the inside, producing a unique statement.  And we love the replicated design on the trunk's side, as might have actually been used a turn-of-the-century piece of travel luggage!

    Fill the trunk full of delightful gifts for the special mother in your life!  A nostalgic gift that abounds with love!  If you love this trunk, also view this designer set of nested Parisian gift boxes!

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    Excellent replication of an old-fashioned travel luggage

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  • Beautiful Damask Punch Studio Set of 3 Designer Boxes, Perfect for Mothers Day!

    Posted on April 14, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 5 comment(s)

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    Punch Studio Damask Roses Box Set of 3
    Punch Studio Damask Roses Box Set of 3

    Recognized for their unique and high quality, handcrafted designer storage boxes, we believe these Damask nested set of three boxes are a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

    • Their trademark, colorful graphics and floral compositions offer wonderful additions to the décor in which they are placed.
    • A red rose emblazons the top of each box that is further covered with a rich lace patterned Victorian background. Look inside! Sassy pink polka dots add a playful contrast.
    • Measuring approximately 14 3/4 X 12 X 3 1/2, 13 3/4 X 11 X 3, 12/ 1/2 X 9/3/4 X 2/14 inches, they nest beautifully within each other.
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    Punch Studio Damask Roses Box Set Interior

    Mom will love these boxes for many purposes. They are great to store office, sewing, and craft supplies or to give gift boxes for cookies and other baked treats. And they are so special that they become collectible over time!


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  • Create a joyous Happy Easter display with a magical crystal bunny rabbit and Easter eggs tree!

    Posted on April 13, 2011 by SundryShop. There have been 5 comment(s)

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    SundryShop Easter Display with magical crystal bunny and Easter home Decor
    Springtime and Easter with a magical crystal bunny!

    Springtime and Easter offer a great opportunity to assemble a magical display that the kids and guests during Easter brunch and dinner will love!

    The hand-cut crystal bunny rabbit dazzles not matter where he’s placed. He loves to reside the curio cabinet as a cherished collectible, as well!

    The handcrafted and hand-painted wooden Happy Easter sign with it’s lively, springing-forth egg is a great center piece that can be brought out through the years.

    During the Easter Egg hunt, children love to find this beautifully, hand-crafted egg nest that’s filled with silk flowers, mottled eggs.

    Mostly hidden from view is a wonderful green, felt Easter egg basket, perfect for children to gather eggs during the Easter egg hunt!

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    Easter Eggs Galore!

    An Easter egg tree succeeds in enchanting every one! We have a tub full of eggs that can easily be stored and brought-out for many Easters to come.

     


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