After watching a few snowflakes fly yesterday, we must admit that the holidays are getting closer. With this in mind, let’s see more gift ideas under $50.
Take a look at these wonderful diffusers from Paddywax. These containers are handcrafted from recycled glass. You’ll love the essential oils scent choices such as lemongrass, basil-cucumber, and Bordeaux fig. These same scents are available in candles which are made from recycled wine bottles. The candles are under $20 and the diffusers are under $30.
The second diffuser is locally-made by Sun Leaf Naturals with long-lasting pure essential oils. The large bottle is under $30, and the small one is under $15.
For the lovers of our beautiful little Stockholm village, our beautiful new Stockholm mugs created by Peter Deneen are a gift that can be used every day. Choose from solid or Dijon glaze for $20.
Stop by and see the new Stockholm mugs up close and smell the essential oils. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
10/22/12
Give a handcrafted gift that is always in style.
We are approaching the holidays, and it’s time to start thinking about gifts for special people. Over the next few weeks, I will give you gift idea under $50.
The first idea is Paul Strauch’s handcrafted doorbells. Each doorbell is hand cast in solid bronze. Time and weather take a creative role as each doorbell develops its own rich patina. These doorbells are always in style and a wonderful gift for $39.
The next idea is a handcrafted, turn-wood wine stopper by local artist Curt Kemp from St. Paul. Choose from the traditional exposed cork or the concealed cork which actually covers the bottle slightly. Both are made from exotic woods, hand-turned, hand-finished, and one-of-a-kind for only $16.50.
Stop by and see the handcrafted doorbells and wine stoppers up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
The first idea is Paul Strauch’s handcrafted doorbells. Each doorbell is hand cast in solid bronze. Time and weather take a creative role as each doorbell develops its own rich patina. These doorbells are always in style and a wonderful gift for $39.
The next idea is a handcrafted, turn-wood wine stopper by local artist Curt Kemp from St. Paul. Choose from the traditional exposed cork or the concealed cork which actually covers the bottle slightly. Both are made from exotic woods, hand-turned, hand-finished, and one-of-a-kind for only $16.50.
Stop by and see the handcrafted doorbells and wine stoppers up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
10/12/12
Introducing Maria Dudley Kowalski
Maria Dudley Kowalski is an accomplished artist who works in watercolors and oil. She and her husband recently moved from Laguna Beach, California, to beautiful downtown Maiden Rock. Their home offers an inspiring view overlooking the water.
She has a very interesting perspective. Take a look at her series of 5 x 7 watercolors of local scenes. Notice the larger California piece, a beautiful example of her large-scale pieces.
You will be seeing more of Maria at Abode. She is working on a series of oils of local scenes to display here. Stop by this weekend and see Maria’s pieces up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
She has a very interesting perspective. Take a look at her series of 5 x 7 watercolors of local scenes. Notice the larger California piece, a beautiful example of her large-scale pieces.
You will be seeing more of Maria at Abode. She is working on a series of oils of local scenes to display here. Stop by this weekend and see Maria’s pieces up close. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know, too.
9/27/12
Take a look at Mary Logue’s new children’s book
Mary Logue has collaborated with a wonderful artist, Pamela Zagrinski, to create a children’s picture book titled Sleep Like a Tiger. Mary’s first children’s picture book will be released in mid-October, and you may pre-order the book at Abode Gallery now.
We are excited to have an advance copy of Sleep Like a Tiger in Abode Gallery. Stop by and take a look at the lovely illustrations in the beautiful book.
Save the date to attend Mary’s book signing November 11 at Abode Gallery. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about the book, too.
We are excited to have an advance copy of Sleep Like a Tiger in Abode Gallery. Stop by and take a look at the lovely illustrations in the beautiful book.
Save the date to attend Mary’s book signing November 11 at Abode Gallery. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about the book, too.
9/20/12
See how the Cohn-Stone glass pumpkins reflect the beauty of fall.
With the crispness of fall in the air comes the reflection of fall’s beauty in the Cohn-Stone glass pumpkins and leaves at Abode Gallery. Each fall, we and many of our customers, too, look forward to seeing the new designs. Having Cohn-Stone glass pumpkins in Abode Gallery has become an important tradition for us.
All pumpkins are hand-blown with Tiffany mercury glass stems imbued with pure silver. You must see these to appreciate their beauty.
Creators Michael Cohn and Molly Stone have continued this fall tradition for decades, and have presented shows all over the world. Their works are in collections around the globe.
We are thrilled to have their pieces in Abode Gallery. If you want to see the glass pumpkins and leaves in person, stop by soon because they won’t last long. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
All pumpkins are hand-blown with Tiffany mercury glass stems imbued with pure silver. You must see these to appreciate their beauty.
Creators Michael Cohn and Molly Stone have continued this fall tradition for decades, and have presented shows all over the world. Their works are in collections around the globe.
We are thrilled to have their pieces in Abode Gallery. If you want to see the glass pumpkins and leaves in person, stop by soon because they won’t last long. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
8/27/12
Look at these carefully-selected unusual and creative fabrics which set Woof and Poof apart.
We are anxious to show you the 2012 Woof and Poof collection of handmade decorative pillows for fall.
Every year the designer carefully chooses new, unusual, and creative fabrics. Take a look at the incredible fabrics that are used in these pieces.
Woof and Poof pillows are made right here in the United States. Stop by soon and see the fall collection. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
Every year the designer carefully chooses new, unusual, and creative fabrics. Take a look at the incredible fabrics that are used in these pieces.
Woof and Poof pillows are made right here in the United States. Stop by soon and see the fall collection. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
8/20/12
You must see these stunning Xylem Vessels.
Rod Townsend, a new artist to Abode Gallery, creates spectacular pieces called Xylem Vessels. You must see these stunning pieces.
Handmade from wood, Xylem Vessels are almost liquid in form, exquisitely colorful, and very beautiful.
Using different veneers, Rod makes Xylem Vessels watertight, usable, and functional.
We are excited about having Rod’s Xylem Vessels at Abode Gallery. Stop by soon and see their astounding beauty in person. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
Handmade from wood, Xylem Vessels are almost liquid in form, exquisitely colorful, and very beautiful.
Using different veneers, Rod makes Xylem Vessels watertight, usable, and functional.
We are excited about having Rod’s Xylem Vessels at Abode Gallery. Stop by soon and see their astounding beauty in person. You’ll be glad you did.
Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm
PS Let your friends know about them, too.
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