Decorating IDEA
Transform an inexpensive vintage tablecloth into a quick Christmas valance by folding it and tucking it over a curtain rod.
A. heirlooms for the ages
Personalized stoneware crocks: 2-quart, $55.95; 1-gallon, $65.95; 2-gallon, $77.95. Personalized salt-glazed custom house crocks: 1/2-gallon, $97.95; 1-gallon, $149.95; 2-gallon, $189.95. Made in the USA. Food-safe. All ppd in US 48. Allow 3–5 weeks for delivery. VISA/MC/MO accepted. WI residents add 5.5% sales tax.
RANDALL’S SPECIALTIES, PO Box 28134, Green Bay, WI 54324. 920-498-0060. www.randallsspecialties.com. Email: rberndt1@outlook.com.
B. plate, utensil, napkin holders
Paper-plate holder with snowman holds 8", 9" or 10" plates. Measures 141/2"h x 11"w x 5"d, $16 plus $8 s/h. Utensil holder with snowman, 8"h x 81/2"w x 6"d, $14 plus $8 s/h. Divided inserts are removable. Napkin holder with snowman and lid, 4"h x 81/2"w x 8"d, $14 plus $8 s/h. VISA/MC/DIS/MO accepted. MI residents add 6% sales tax. DNL WOODWORKS, 120 Vreeland, North Adams, MI 49262. 517-287-5832. Fax: 517-439-9461. www.dnlwoodworks.com. Email: linnoll@comcast.net.
C. handmade racks
Multiple rolling pin rack, displays pins with barrel length of 91/2" and up, 22"l x 9"w x 31/2"d. Available in three-, four- and five-pin styles, starting at $35 plus $18 s/h. Rolling pins not included. Primitive cabinet towel rack, includes storage with rod beneath, 12"w x 12"t x 53/4"d, $65 plus $20 s/h. Step back spice rack, top shelf with ledge, larger shelf below, 16"w x 13"t x 6"d, $55 plus $20 s/h. VISA/MC/DIS/ AE/MO/PayPal accepted. SAWDUSTY’S CABIN, Fredericksburg, TX. www.etsy.com/shop/sawdusty. Email: sawdustyscabin@gmail.com.
D. farmhouse decor
Thankful rustic, thick pine wood sign with inspirational carved calligraphy, approx 7"h x 233/4"w x 1"d, $36.95. Farm Fresh serving tray, distressed antique-white enamel finish on galvanized tin, 20¼" x 9¼" x 2", $30.95. Farmhouse braided jute rug looks great as a table mat or on the floor, black/tan, 20" x 30", $16.95; 24" x 36", $23.95. Add s/h; all ppd on orders over $149 in US 48. VISA/MC/ DIS/AE/CK/MO/PayPal accepted. MO residents add 5.975% sales tax. ALLYSON’S PLACE, PO Box 37, Freeman, MO 64746. 816-899-2579. www.allysonsplace.com. Email: allyson@allysonsplace.com.