"My Favorite Holiday Gift Picks"

Need some holiday gift ideas? Here are a few of my favorite picks-creative and inexpensive. Treasures everyone will love!



What cheese connoisseur wouldn't love these lovely cheese knives to identify their cheese. "Stinky, creamy and sharp."



This cheese set adds a little whimsy with their sayings of "Say cheese and A cut above"



These waffle monogrammed towels have been a huge hit this year with our customers. The perfect inexpensive holiday gift.



This wonderful line of utensils from France comes in an extensive array of colors. No kitchen is complete without at least a few of their colorful pieces which are all dishwasher safe.



These bejeweled Austrian crystal frames will surround family photos with style.

Viva Vino! The wine lover on your Christmas list will be sure to love any of these treasures.

Vintage bird themed pillows will bring a smile to the receiver of this gift. They will help bring nature indoors through the winter months.

Texas shaped gift box filled with salsa, queso, chili mix and much more is the perfect gift for only $50.00!!!



In our general store we can create wonderful gift baskets at a wide variety of price points. Our private label food are perfect for anyone.



Our "Dip of the month" program is a great way to keep giving the whole year through. Every month you will receive a new dip along with a recipe to be used with them.

This is a fantastic gift for anyone that loves to cook and entertain. "The Gathering of Friends" was created to introduce food as a love language, enhancing traditions, fortifying relationships and celebrating life. Its unique style combines savory recipes and elegant designs in 16 stunning gatherings. Each chapter will leave you prepared with simple recipes, original table scape ideas, a ready-to-use shopping list, and inspiration to create their own "gathering of friends".

Just pop these nuts in the microwave and you will have warm roasted nuts to enjoy. This would make a great stocking stuffer or party favor!

For the griller on your list stop by our general store for a great selection of rubs and seasonings.

No woman can resist jewelry as a gift!

Scarves, gloves, wraps and purses will fill there heart with delight.

These decorative recipe boxes, note cards, clipboards and shopping lists will dress up any ones kitchen on the Christmas list.

Check out the children's clothes in our general store for the toddlers on the list!



Hermann Furniture Gift Certificate
Sometimes the best gift you can give someone is the chance for them to pick out something they truly love. That's why Hermann Furniture gift certificates are one of our hottest sellers during the holidays. You can pick up a gift certificate at our store or by phone.

         

"Vintage Belsnickles"

          A couple of years ago at market while shopping for next years Christmas treasures I ran across these delightful figurines called Belsnickles. They are a wonderful German Christmas collectible.

           Of course, the Belsnickle is not the true Santa Claus as we know him in America, he's not even a nice character at all if you read up on several versions of his history! He was a creature to be loathed and feared by the children.

           The Belsnickle traveled from house to house brandishing his switches in the air. He would use these switches to whip naughty children. To good children the Belsnickle would hand out cakes or candies. These gifts were thrown upon the floor, but if a child were to try to recover them in the presence of the Belsnickler, the child would quickly receive a whack on the backside with a broom.

           It was custom for the Belsnickle to receive a treat at each house. While not welcome in all homes, in most instances, Belsnicklers were indeed invited in, and after unmasking and identifying themselves, were rewarded with refreshments of doughnuts, molasses cakes, coffee, lemonade or cider.

           Here are a few of these unusual creatures that have become very popular for us these last couple of years at the store.

I love the painting of the coats of these two! 

These are two of the new ones this year.

                                          

They look great clustered together.

They are a great addition to any bookcase.

These trees are great to add depth to your display of Belsnickles.

New tiny wreaths



                  These Belsnickles are great on mantels, clustered together on a tray, down the dining room table or in bookcases. The possibilities are endless so come buy and get yours today. Happy Holiday decorating!!

Cozy Candlelight

Tis the season for a house full of quests. So welcome friends and family and make them feel right at home by creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere with candlelight.

You will find lots of displays in my home that feature candles, from elegant tapers on my dining table to votives on my kitchen windowsill.

Light up your mantel by clustering all different sizes and shapes of candlesticks.

Dress up your buffet by placing votives amongst the display and even when your Holiday dinners are being served.

Rosebowls are beautiful when a candle illuminates on the inside. Whether you cluster different sizes together or place one all by its self on the coffee table.

Everyone and everything looks better in the soft glow of candlelight.