Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Little Guys


Cindy Pacileo's Little Guys are cute and funny mini critters crafted in the USA from stoneware. Some sport bits of colored glazes, while others rely on the natural clay tones for their personalities. Either way, their sweet faces will give you a giggle while they steal your heart.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Lee Davis Pottery


The marriage of form and function is celebrated in the work of Weaverville, NC potter Lee Davis. A long-time member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild, Lee continues to produce beautiful and collectible white stoneware suitable for everyday use. He has taught and mentored two generations of potters in Western North Carolina, an area well known for handcrafts and pottery in particular. Lee generally only sells his work at WNC retail craft shows, so this is a rare opportunity to see his charming pottery.
Shown here is Lee's blue and white glaze combination, with patterns intended to mix and match. Designs range from animal motifs to flowers, leaves and garlands. The classic, fresh blue and white colors would be a perfect addition to a French Country kitchen.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Bag Day is March 14th

This Saturday is BAG DAY. Always on the second Saturday of the month, this is your chance to save 5% simply by using your Artisans bag. This discount is in addition to any merchandise mark-downs. It's our way of thanking you for saving us the expense, storage, and GUILT of carrying all those wasteful paper bags. Keep it in your car for all your errand-running; that way, it's always at the ready. We offer a 1% bag discount on all other days.

CLEARANCE on Winter Clothing

All fall and winter clothing is now 50% off. Come in soon for the best selection, as styles and sizes are going fast. All sales are final, so we encourage you to try things on before purchasing.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Table Topics

Get the party going!
Each Table Topics cube contains 135 cards of themed questions designed to spark thoughtful & entertaining conversations.
Editions include:
Original Red, general interest ages 12 & up
Girls Night Out, for big girls looking for fun
Family Gathering, to bridge that Generation Gap
Gourmet, for all those Foodies out there
Teen, to encourage positive self-reflection and expression
NEW: Sixties and Seventies editions, full of questions to see how well you remember the good old days!
$26 each

These make fabulous hostess gifts, a creative alternative to wine or flowers. Smaller travel sets are also available in themes like Travel, Kids, Golf and Wine.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Customer Rewards

Don't forget about our Customer Rewards Program for added savings. For every $300 in merchandise, you earn a $10 reward. All customers in our database are automatically enrolled, and we invite new customers to join. Our computers keep track of your purchases as they accrue, then apply the reward when it becomes eligible. Rewards are good for 90 days . All you have to do is give your name when you make a purchase. It's our kind of program: paper free!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Art Quilts by Cindy Grisdela

Here Comes the Sun
That's the title of this happy-go-lucky art quilt by Great Falls quilter Cindy Grisdela. Colorful batik fabrics add dimension to the meticulous piecing. The machine quilting is rendered in lively variegated thread. Unlike many wall quilts, this one is ready to hang with standard picture-hanging hardware since Cindy has mounted it on wooden stretchers with a lightweight backing.
16" high x 13" wide.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Still Snowing & Blowing

The weather continues to challenge commuters and potential shoppers, so we're putting off our opening time until noon at the earliest. We'll keep you posted. Happy shoveling!

Snowy Weather


With 6" of snow on the ground, and more tiny flakes coming down hard, it will be difficult for our intrepid employees to get to work on time. At this point we have decided that we will open at least 1 hour late, with updates to follow should conditions warrant.
Stay tuned!