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December 2008
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 Free Gift with Purchase! |
E-MAIL CUSTOMER SPECIALS Happy holidays to our e-mail subscribers! Just for being on our mailing list you will receive 50% off of LoPressionism Gallery's Art in Motion wall art and Lunch at the Ritz jewelry. You can also receive 20% off of all Eric Christensen works that we currently have in stock! The Christmas Cottage is offering 15% off of your entire purchase of non-sale items and 40% off Annalee dolls while they last. Click here to download the coupon and find out about our free gift with purchase. You must have the physical coupon to receive the discounts. This offer is not valid on a previous purchase. |
 Eric Christensen Big Reds 20% off! |
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JEWELRY BY DONNA YARGER Jewelry makes a great holiday gift for that special someone. Donna Yarger has crafted some amazing gemstone jewelry that will dress up any outfit. Peridot, amethyst, citrine, garnet, and pearls are beautifully place together in her one-of-a-kind bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Metal leaf pendants are also available to complete your winter wardrobe. Not only do these pieces have incredible gems, but the clasps that hold them together are works of art themselves. With many of the pieces under $100, where else can you find authentic gemstone, hand made jewelry at that price? You are sure to find the perfect gift for yourself or a friend! |
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SANTA IS HERE! Bring the kids and your cameras to meet Santa at the Christmas Cottage Sunday, December 7th, 14th, & 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Saturday December 6th & 13th Melbourne Main Street will be sponsoring a professional photographer to take magnificent pictures of your family with Chris Kringle himself from 6-8pm. For $15 (cash or check) you will get multiple images on a disk and the copyright! After the little ones (and their parents) tell Santa what they hope for most for the holidays, be captivated by the over thirty themed Christmas Trees and an amazing "miniature" Christmas Village with three running trains! |
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LARGEST SELECTION OF DEPARTMENT 56 & FONTANINI IN BREVARD The Christmas Cottage has the largest selection of Fontanini nativity and Department 56 villages in Brevard County! Stop by and see our huge nativity display of hand painted figures and buildings. These pieces are virtually indestructible and are great for homes with children and grand-children. Continue you journey though the Cottage and feast your eyes on the mountains-scape as time as space become one. From 1890's London to 1950's New York to The North Pole, our village will give you that warm and fuzzy holiday feeling. You can even get new ideas on how to set up your own village and nativity scenes at home. |
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 Catherine Wicks Samantha I |
NEW CATHERINE WICKS & RUSS TAYLOR PAINTINGS Musicians are becoming ever more popular as a subject in art. Catherine Wick's long awaited Violinist series has finally come into fruition. After finding the perfect model violinist, Samantha, Cat has painted three wonderful paintings that are sure to inspire musician and audience alike. Russ Taylor's "House Band" will make you grove to the beat of a hot jazz trio. He combines old school jazz clubs with his contemporary style creating syncopation like no other. If original paintings are out of your budget this holiday season, both Cat's and Russ's work are available in limited edition giclee fine art prints. Visit the gallery or call (321) 722-6000 for more information. |
 Russ Taylor House Band I |
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 Kelly Dragon Jewelry |
LAYAWAY!!! LoPressionism Gallery and the Christmas Cottage have good news for you! With the economy being the way it is and the holiday season upon us we wanted to let you in our layaway program. Almost anything can be placed on layaway as long as you agree to a small down payment with weekly or monthly installments (we are flexible.) Get what you really want without having to worry about large payments or a credit check. |
 Abelman Glass |
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 Denette Schweikert Celebration |
FUSION ART OPENING January 30th, LoPressionism Gallery will complete its transition into the east wing of The Christmas Cottage at 1002 East New Haven Ave and hold an opening reception for "Fusion" from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This show is a melding of styles with the watercolors of Mary Ellen McLaughlin to the abstracts of Robin Linsmier. We will also be featuring the works of Denette Schweikert, Erich Padilla, and Richard LaClaire. It is also our very first show inside our beautiful new location inside the Christmas Cottage. If you would like to receive an invitation call (321) 722-6000 or e-mail us. |
 Richard LaClaire Untitled |
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REBA INVERSO Celebrated Florida artist Reba Inverso captures the beauty of the East Coast in this Untitled original oil painting. While Reba herself is no longer here with us, her work and her passion for art can still be appreciated. The image size of this oil painting is 12" x 24". Framed, the piece is 19" x 31." The asking price is $800.00. This beautiful Florida landscape will bring a piece of the coast into your home and is a great addition to any collection. Please call (321) 722-6000 or (888)581-2787 with any questions. For full details on this piece, click the image. |
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THE ARTIST MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP ACT Before Congress right now is a bill known as the Artist Museum Partnership Act. If this bill passes it will ensure that artists will receive the same tax deductions when donating their art to a nonprofit organization as a collector. As of now, when a collector donates a piece of art they get a deduction for the fair market value of the work. An artist only gets a deduction for the cost of production like the canvas and paint. Of course this discourages artists from donating. If this bill passes, it would increase the number of donated pieces bringing more art to museums and galleries. This is a way we can assure that American cultural assets stay in the USA. Write your congress men and let them know that your are interested in this bill. This is the only way to get them talking about it! They need to know they have your support. Visit americansforthearts.org to take action! |
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ARTS & INDULGENCES We are currently seeking artists and crafters to participate in Downtown Melbourne's 3rd Friday Arts & Indulgences Walk Arts and Crafts section! The Arts & Indulgences Walk is a self-guided tour of the Downtown area that will showcase the cultural entities we have to offer to be held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6-10pm. January 16th will feature dancers in the Railroad Emporium and the band Red Tyde in Campbell Park. Along with the walk, there will be an Arts and Crafts booth section located in the parking lot of the Christmas Cottage where artists and crafters can sell their work during the event. We have room for fifteen (15) 10' x 10' tents and these spaces are rented ($40.00) on a first come first serve basis. There is no submission process, but it is a first-come first-served basis. Just download the application here. Artists will need to provide their own low wattage, non-heat producing lighting, and extension cord. Only one electrical source per booth. Call 722-6000 with any questions. |
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HOW TO CONFUSE SANTA 1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 2. Leave him a note, explaining that you've gone away for the holidays. Ask if he would mind watering your plants. 3. Leave a note by the telephone, telling Santa that Mrs. Claus called and wanted to remind him to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread on his way home. 4. Leave out a copy of your Christmas list with last-minute changes and corrections. 5. While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a parking ticket. |
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