Christmas Open House - Ohio Country Register
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Christmas Open House - Ohio Country Register
® Ohio's Complimentary Guide to Specialty Shopping & Events - Nov/Dec 2010 Gifts • Antiques • Collectibles • Primitives • Quilting • Needlework Home & Garden Treasures • Special Attractions • Festivals Vol 20/No 6 www.ohiocountryregister.com The Ohio The Country Register Story Country Register Barb Moore, Editor & Publisher P. O. Box 37 - Cable, OH 43009 937-652-1157, Fax: 937-484-8963 Email : ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com http:///www.countryregister.com Reproduction or use without permission of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. The paper is distributed free through its advertisers and selected tourist information centers, but subscriptions are offered at $18 per year (P&H), single copy $3. The Country Register began in Arizona in the fall of 1988 to provide effective and affordable advertising for shops, shows and other experiences enjoyed by a kindred of readership. Since then, the paper has spread to many other areas, all of which are listed below. Look for the paper in your travels. To receive a sample paper from another area, mail $3 in the USA or $4 in Canada to that area's editor. Advertising rates are available upon request. If there is not a paper in your state, and you are interested in publishing a paper, contact the editor of the Arizona paper at (602) 942-8950. The Country Register is available at the shops that advertise and often at other unique locations. We hope you enjoy this bi-monthly publication and let the advertisers know. USA Dear Readers Hello! Glad you picked up a copy of the Country Register! In this issue we have included several feature articles on shops around the state and one that has been honored by a national publication. Congratulations to Homestead Collection in Findlay for being honored by Country Business Magazine as 2010 Retailer of the Year Finalist. We are so lucky here in Ohio to have a wonderful selection of many fine shops. As our Christmas gift to you, we’ve also teamed up with Gooseberry Patch, Judy Condon and Lydia Harris to promote their latest book releases. They’ve been generous enough to donate copies of their books for us to give away to our readers! Be sure to mail in your entries soon we’ve set the due date as December 1st so we’ll be able to get the prizes out to the winners before Christmas. If you’re not lucky enough to win one of the books, keep in mind that any of these books would make great gifts and information is included with the articles so you can go online or call to order copies for your gift giving. Many special holiday activities have been planned for the upcoming months. Be sure to check out the listing of local shows and events on page 3. And, speaking of local - something we always promoted is the 350 Project. Check out the listing on page 21. Pick three, spend $50 Save your local economy! For more information visit the350project.net. Happy Holidays! The Country Register In Your Mailbox? We Can Do That... SUBSCRIPTIONS The Country Register is distributed as a complimentary gift from its advertisers, and we encourage you to stop by your favorite shop every two months to pick up your new copy. However, for the convenience of those who may not be able to get to a shop, we do offer subscriptions for $18.00 per year (Continental U.S.) to cover the cost of postage and handling. Arizona: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950, Fax 602-866-3136 Arkansas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 California and N. Nevada: Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 Colorado: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797, Fax 719-749-9595 Connecticut: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760, Fax 888-302-2594 Delaware: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. 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Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319, Fax 800-609-0278 Massachusetts-RI: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 Michigan: Bill and Marlene Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-4211, Fax 989-793-1395 Minnesota: Kim and Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, 763-754-1661, Fax 763-862-9939 Missouri: JoAnne & Jim Groos, P.O. Box 1439, St. Charles, MO 63302, 800-804-0086 Montana: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Nebraska: Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ 85071, 888-942-8950 Nevada (N): Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 Nevada (S): Glena Dunn, 4568 Carol Circle, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, 702-523-1803 New Hampshire: Kathleen Graham, 330 North Road, Deerfield, NH, 03037, 603-463-3703 New Jersey: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319, Fax 800-609-0278 New Mexico: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797, Fax 719-749-9595 New York: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217, Fax 866-261-9641 N. Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760, Fax 888-302-2594 Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009 ,937-652-1157,Fax 937-484-89637 Oklahoma:Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Oregon: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950, 888-942-8950, Fax 602-866-3136, Pennsylvania: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Rhode Island: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760, Fax 888-302-2594 S. Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760, Fax 888-302-2594, South Dakota: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Tennessee: Carolyn & Ron Holmes, 6218 Melrose Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, 256-859-0108, 888-407-5477 Texas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Utah: Daniel & Stacy Tueller, 153 S 2050 W, Provo UT 84601, 801-592-8498 Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217, Fax 866-261-9641 Washington & E. OR & S. ID : Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 West Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Wisconsin:Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona, WI, 54720, 715-838-9426 Wyoming: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Canada Alberta: Celia Hayton, 4109 - 52 ST. Red, Deer AB T4N 2C1. 403-346-8799, Fax403-346-8979 British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, Box 1338, Summerland, B.C. 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Box 37, Cable, OH 43009 Advertisers: Jan/Feb Deadline is December 1 Don't Miss our Next Issue! 2 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - All over Ohio Attention Show Organizers: For information about advertising your activity in the low-cost Shows & Events column of The Country Register Call 937-652-1157 Participating Shops: West Milton Specialty Shoppes 21st Annual Holiday Open House November 18-19-20-21 Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Unique Gifts Refreshments Black Cat Primitives 2811 East Smiley Rd, Shelby,OH 419-347-3726 Grungy Handmades, Antiques, Primitives Visit our website blackcatprimitives.com Door Prizes Angel Heaven Country Flower Bin Hens Nest Really Cool Stuff Sue’s Scent Wertz Variety Store Primitive Christmas Gathering Nov 13, 9-5 & Nov 14, 12-5 Reg Shop hours: Wed-Sat 11-5 Country Primitives Christmas Open House Nov 27, 12-6 A primitive doorprize from our shop to be given away! Shop winter hours: Thurs-Sat, 12-6, Sun 12-4, or by appt Country Primitives will be at the Simple Goods Show on Nov 6! 844 US Rt. 224, Nova, Ohio 44859 419-652-2494 or 419-651-5317 Backdoor Primitives 125 Rear W. Washington Street, Ashland, OH 419-651-0078 Holiday Open House Fri Nov 12, 10-7 & Sat Nov 13, 10-5 Delightful Handmade Decorations & Goodies! www.backdoorprimitivesohio.com Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 The Show 19th Annual of the Season For Information call: (740)335-1791 $1 donation Only 10 minutes from the Outlet Malls Washington Court House, Ohio November 20, 2010 9:00am - 4:00pm Food and Refreshments 75 Artisans Thyme For All Seasons Miller House Antiques As so many of us did, Linda and Ralph Miller received old furniture from their families to start their housekeeping when they got married. Tables from aunts, a bed from grandma & grandpa which they also started their housekeeping with, etc. Through the years they became aware of the value of these pieces as they attended antique shows and became interested in antiques. So interested, in fact, that they eventually started selling at a shop in Powell and a couple of Columbus shows. Through these experiences they made many friends in the antique business. The Millers visited many of their friends’ log homes which were furnished in 18th and 19th century antiques. This is how their love affair with early American antiques was launched. Linda says she probably loves it more than Ralph as his love is his 1950 Chevy pickup truck! In 1966 they purchased the log cabin on Slough Road in Carroll. It had been moved from its original site between the Licking and Muskingum Rivers in Zanesville where it was built as a trading post with the Indians in 1806. The Millers cannot take credit for moving it, but they have enhanced the grounds and the cabin, tweaking it more every year. (A photo of the buttery in the cabin is featured on our cover.) In 2003 they opened their shop, Miller House Antiques, on the grounds next to their cabin. The shop is open by appointment or special events because they still spend a lot of time selling at shows, except for November 5 through Christmas when their regular hours will be Wednesday through Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Their latest venture is to promote country primitive shows - watch for their ads for Homesteaders on the Prairie, Winter in the Valley, Country Gathering at Springfield, and their primitive show at their home in June. Miller House Antiques will host their Christmas Open House, along with Buggy Seat Antiques in Canal Winchester, on Friday, November 5 from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, November 6 from 10 am to 5 pm. (See their ad on page 6.) For more information, contact Linda Miller at 614-8332521, email her at millerhouse8739@sbcglobal.net, or check the website at www.picturetrail.com/millerhouseantiques. Shop Hours: Friday: 12:30-5 Christmas in the Country Open House(C Saturday: 11-5 losed Or by appt Dec 4, 10-6 & Dec 5, 12-4 Friday Fresh Wreaths & Arrangements, Lighted Trees before fo r prep) Primitive Handmades, Antiques 22551 Walbridge Rd, Curtice,OH 419-304-7381 Annual Leesburg Artisan Folk Fair @ Fairfield Local School, 11611 SR 771, Leesburg OH 45135 ONE DAY SHOW - Nov 6, 10am-5pm Crafts - Entertainment - Food Jilly Junction Christmas Open House Crafts, Gifts ‘n’ Such 3629 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio 419-529-9266 Fri, Nov 5 & Sat, Nov 6 extended hours in Dec, call for info Little Box Shops’ Holiday Happenings Open Ho Sat, Nov 6-10 to 5 & Sun, Nov 7-noon to 5 Demonstrauses t Have Fun & Play HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Specials & ions M o BINGO @ 45 Participating Businesses in Historic troll re! ey tour Tiffin, Ohio www.tiffinlittleboxshops.com or 888-298-736 Western Reserve Antique Shop Christmas in the Village Sat, Nov 27, 10-6 & Sun, Nov 28, 12-4 in Downtown Pemberville Featuring “Festival of the Trees”, Tour Pemberville’s Oldest Frame House decorated for the Holidays, Open Houses at the Quaint Shops of Pemberville. Strolling Musicians, Refreshments. For info call 419-287-3274 Annual Christmas Open House Fri Nov 5, 10-7 & Sat, Nov 6, 10-5 Miller House Antiques 8739 Slough Road, Carroll, Ohio Buggy Seat Antiques 4650 Waterloo Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio www.picturetrail.com/millerhouseantiques The trees will be trimmed and nestled among early country antiques. The shop will be filled with Santas, snowmen, garlands and wreaths. The stockings will be hung and the shop all aglow! Please join me for an old fashioned country Christmas! Old F ashioned Country Christmas - Fri, Nov 12, 10-7 & Sat, Nov 13, 10-3 4206 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield, OH 44406 330-533-4090 Call 937-652-1157 to advertise your shows & events ohiocountryregister.com 3 Central Ohio - Marysville - London - Russells Point Primitives & Porcelain Antiques & Rustics 118 N. Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 937-642-4103 www.primitivesandporcelain.com Christmas Open House Fri, Nov 5, 11-5 & Sat, Nov 6th, 10-4 Refreshments will be served! We’ll be celebrating our Christmas Open House both days. Stop in to see our trees, garlands, vintage ornaments as well as that special gift for a friend or family member. We have cups and saucers, salt and pepper shakers, hankies, lamps, bottles, souvenir spoons, vases, shelves, furniture W ed-Thurs -Fri 1 and pillows as well as the small primitives. Sat 10-4 1-5 Hope to see you here! Keli Uptown Antiques s: Hour ,Fri u Th rs Wed, to 5, 11 0 to 4 It’s Sat -1 Christmas Open House! Friday, November 5 - 11 to 5 Saturday, November 6 - 10 to 4 truly the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and we’re excited about sharing it with you! Please join us for refreshments, door prizes, special pricing and lots of extra special Christmas Decorations and, of course - Antiques! www.uptown-antiques.com www.uptownantiques.blogspot.com E L-N OEL O N 117 S. Main St., Marysville, OH 937-645-0247 Two Great Shops in One Location Signature Antiques The Olde Country Shoppe 355 Old Xenia Road, London, OH 740-852-3075 (3 miles south of London , approx 12 minutes from I-71 or I-70) Christmas Open House Fri, Nov 12, 11:30-5:30 Sat, Nov 13, 10:30-3:00 Refreshments • Prize Drawings The store will be filled with all kinds of new Seasonal & Everyday Prim finds Be sure to check our WEBSITE and BLOG for all the latest NEWS and UPCOMING EVENTS theoldecountryshoppe.com http://theoldecountryshoppe.blogspot.com Primitives Furniture Inspirational Items Seasonal & Everyday Wares OSU Collectibles Candles Galore & More! Bring this ad to receive 20% OFF One Regular priced item* Not valid w/other discounts *Some items excluded, see store for details. MUST BRING AD FOR DISCOUNT Expires 12/18/10 Find us on Facebook by Karen & Jud Fults Early Fine & Country Antiques 614-406-4146 A Robbin’s Nest Antiques & Gifts owner: Connie Cathcart 937-842-2205 Christmas open house - Nov 13 & 14 826 Orchard Island Road S, Russells Point, OH 43348 Hours: Mon & Wed 2-6, Thurs-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5, Closed Tues 4 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Dublin - Columbus - Marion - columbus marketplace 800.686.6278 www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com 2010 Show Schedule Show Hours 9am-6pm Immediate Delivery Sale Nov 5-8, Market Days Oct 17-19 Dates for 2011: January 21-25, February 20-22, March 18-22, Temps March 18-21 Columbus' Newest Quilt Shop! just off SR 161 & I-270 48 Corbins Mill DRive Dublin, Ohio 43017 614-734-9007 www.goodwivesco.com A Homestead Christmas Come celebrate “A Homestead Christmas” with Good Wives Co on November 5th & 6th, 10am- 5pm. The shop will be packed full of Christmas greenery, new pottery, lanterns, Christmas wares, Hammond choco late filled candy canes, Mitchell Sweets and reproduction antique quilts for you to create your own Homestead Christmas. As always, refreshments will be served. We are pleased to have Wood CarverTom Hindes at our shop on Nov 6th. He will be here demonstrating his craft and selling his wares ,hand carved Noah’s Arks ,Santa Pins and ornaments. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to own one of his designs! Check our enhanced website www.redroosterquilts.com for all the latest classes & events! over 3,000 square feet! Machine quilting on premises sewing machines including the exciting memory craft 6600P and 11000SE and the new 7700! shop hours: M, W, F & Sat 10-5, Tues & Thurs 10-8,closed sundays Red Rooster Quilts WOW!!! It’s our 5th anniversary sale! Join us Nov 4-5-6 for many store specials and our coupon book for 2011! 1569 Cascade Drive, Marion, Ohio 43302 (740) 389-5555 Tuesday-Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-3 Directions: Take State Route 23 to Marion-Williamsport Rd Exit. Left on Marion-Williamsport Rd to first road on left, Cascade Drive. We are the first building on the left. ohiocountryregister.com 5 - Johnstown - Carroll - Canal Winchester - Mt Vernon Timber Tunes GIFTS & ANTIQUES FOR HOME & GARDEN Hours: Oct thru Dec 9862 Johnstown-Utica Rd (Rt 62) Thurs-Fri-Sat 10-5, Johnstown, OH 43031 Sun 1-5 Holiday Open House call 740-967-0421 Weekend before 1/2 mile east of downtown Johnstown Thanksgiving handcrafted furniture bowls cutting boards fairy houses folk-art musical figurines visit our rear courtyard concrete statuary at the farm...in the barn 855 Coshocton Avenue Mt. Vernon 740-397-0300 perfect gift ideas! great decorating ideas! Many new & great items! cards - clocks - quilts lamps - barn stars wrought iron - signs Webkinz - wallpaper border seasonal decor - calendars Billy Jacobs mailbox covers Willow tree angels McCalls Candles Warm Glow candles pictures - furniture berry garlands - rice lights linens - candle warmers jewelry - tinware - wreaths Primitive Glow lights Christmas Open House Nov 6, 9am-5pm Nov 7, 1-4pm 4000 sq ft of home decor and fun stuff! things that make your home smell good look good & you feel good! Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-4 Open Sundays 1-4 starting in November We are next to Kroger's in a shopping plaza with plenty of FREE parking! Buses welcome ! 6 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Heath - Heath - Regular Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun noon-5pm Holiday hours begin after Thanksgiving Mon-Sat 10-9 & Sun 12-6 Handcrafted Gifts, Antiques, Art, Home Decor and much more... WOW! THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE! 789 Hebron Road M Heath, Ohio C ajor Credit ards A ccepte www.finderskeeperscrafts.com d Park Plaza Center check out our website Over 200 Unique Shops Our customers and crafters find unique theme booths such as our... Tour Buses Welcome! Area Map to Finders Keepers • Vintage & Retro Items • Antiques • Primitives • Furniture and Accents • Baskets & Linens • Barrington Bears • Boyds Bears • Jewelry • Willow Tree Angels • Windchimes • Bird Houses • Bath & Body Luxuries • Bridal Gifts • Candles • Ceramics • Cottage Collectibles • Country Crafts • Dolls - Ceramic & Primitive • Florals • Framed Prints • Geese Clothes • Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks • Greeting Cards • Longaberger Baskets • Park Imports Linens • Pottery & Ceramics • OSU Items • Wood Crafts • Seasonal and Nautical Items • Heritage Lace Holiday Open House You are cordially invited to our Holiday Open House! Saturday & Sunday, November 13 & 14 Enjoy refreshments, register to win numerous handcrafted prizes! Register to win a $75 Gift Certificate! You’ll find thousands of one-of-a-kind gifts and discover numerous holiday interior design ideas! 740-522-3233 or 800-843-9301 ohiocountryregister.com 7 Northeast Ohio - Steubenville - North Lima -New Middletown From the Journal of the Country Register Secret Shopper! ? Piney Creek Primitives a gathering of handmades & primitive finds Christmas Gathering Nov 5, 10am-6pm & Nov 6, 10am-3pm Wassail Appetizers Door Prizes 330-549-0716 600 E. Pine Lake Road, Sat 10-3 10-5, Hours:Fri Shop North Lima, OH 44452 visit our website: www.pineycreekprimitives.com Dear Country Register Readers & Travelers, Today was one of those sunny fall days that you don't want to waste so I was so glad that my friends and I had planned to get together and do something fun for the whole day. I was in charge of picking the destination so with my Country Register in hand we were off to the country to get pumpkins, apples, cider, Indian corn and of course check out a new store I found in the Country Register. We headed toward a shop I had never been to before and you know I haven't been without my Country Register for years so this new shop to me was really special and so unexpected. Driving through the country with the leaves changing on this beautiful sunny day was such a nice inexpensive way to have fun and share the day with friends. We went through North Lima and found E. Pine Lake Rd and Piney Creek Primitives. The shop is set back off the road and there is no sign but turn in the drive anyway and you will see the wonderful Piney Creek Primitives building filled with all sorts of primitive finds and antiques right by the barn. The store is filled with great jar lights, primitive candles, antiques displayed in old cupboards and my favorite the wonderful dolls and other fabric primitives made by the owner, Debbie Forgac. Debbie is so talented and has a great eye for primitive details. She has published books of her painted primitives to offer also. The calendar of Simple Things was really different and would look great in any primitive home. Debbie made us all feel so welcome and comfortable in her shop. Piney Creek Primitives is open on Friday and Saturday and well worth the trip. Debbie also hosts a “Gathering” in August with vendors of primitive handmades and antiques out on her lawn that is a beautiful setting for her primitive home and business. Be sure to watch upcoming Country Registers for the date and time and her Holiday Open House. This is the time of the year that we prepare for the coming holidays and I hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday season. And of course don't forget our animal friends. If you can't foster for a rescue group than volunteer to help show the homeless pets at a showing for an afternoon or donate whatever you can afford to your favorite local rescue group. The economy has made it rough for the rescue groups and the homeless pets so if you can put one group on your holiday giving list this year I thank you. Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends and of course I'll see you in the New Year. Country Blessings, Secret Shop Open Tue evenin s-Sat 10 to 5 gs by app & Sundays ointm ent C untry Crafts from the Two Floors of Country & Primitive Items Candles • Dolls • Penny Rugs • Floorcloths Pictures • Shelves • Signs • Antiques • And More! Located in Ft. Steuben Mall, Steubenville, Ohio 740-264-2996 Christmas Open House - Nov 20 Christmas Open House Door Prizes - Specials - Refreshments! Free gift with Purchase to First 25 Customers Nov 5 - 5-8 pm Nov 6 - 10am-5pm New Holiday Crafts & Gifts Arriving Daily! Springield Township Tour of Homes - Sat , Nov 13, 10-6 10477 Main Street, Rt. 170, New Middletown *GPS Systems type in 10477 Youngstown Pittsburgh Rd for directions per w re no We a k! o o ceb on Fa Snowmen Country Prints Furniture Lamps Warm Glow Candles Oils Tarts Yard & Porch Crafts Flags & Mail Wraps Country Florals & Garlands Open 7 days a week Mall Hours website: www.hamptonhillmercantile.com 8 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Boardman - Twinsburg - Cortland - Piney Creek Primitives Easy One Pan Supper Your choice of 1# meat-gr. beef patties, minu te steaks, cut up boneless chicken 1 bag fresh baby spina ch 1 container fresh sliced mushrooms 1 large sweet onion, sli ced thick ¼ - ½ c water, 1 T butte r or margarine Salt and pepper to taste Cook meat in a very lar ge skillet until almost do ne. Add onions, mushrooms, sp inach, water, and butte r. Your pan will be very full but don't worry it will cook down . Cover and simmer on med he at until vegetables are do ne, approx 20 minutes. Great serve d over noodles, rice or pasta. • Largest thread selection in Northeast Ohio • Embroidery designs in most machine formats • Over 2000 bolts of fine quality quilting cottons • Cabinets by Regal, Roberts, Unique & Horn Order on line at www.berninastore.com Hours: Mon-Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, closed Sun 7081 West Blvd, Boardman, OH 44512 330-726-9396 8900 Darrow Road Hours: ur o t i s i Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-6 V (Rt 91 & 480) n o ati c o Tues 10-8, Fri 10-5 L Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 2nd Sat 10-4, Closed Sun 330-487-0460 Quilting B’s A full service quilt shop in an antique atmosphere Com Quiltin Joe Morton Fabrics the e in to sege B’s “buz z” is what all Sales Wools * Homespuns l a i c e abou h Sp mont t! e r i t n the e cember! Habersham Wax Pottery of De Jim Shore * Much More! Come in for our Holiday Kick-Off starting Friday, Nov 26th Stocking Stuffers & Christmas Specials! Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5& Sat 10-2 254 S. High Street, Cortland OH 44410 quiltingbshop.com 330-637-0002 quiltingb254@aol.com Lydia Harris Book Give-Away Country Register readers of “A Cup of Tea with Lydia” will be pleased to learn that Lydia Harris (a.k.a. Grandma Tea) has released a new grandparenting book. (see article in our Sept/Oct 2010 issue) Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting offers thought-provoking lessons for grandparents at any stage of the journey. The book is available from bookstores or online from Amazon.com and Christianbook.com. Send in the form below to enter for a chance to win a copy of this new book. Entry Form for Lydia’s Book Complete form and mail to: Ohio Country Register, PO Box 37, Cable, Ohio 43009, by Dec 1. Name:_____________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ City:______________________State: ___ Zip_____ Phone No.__________________________________ Entry form must be received byDec 1, 2010. One winner will be selected from the entries received. Winner will be notified by phone and announced in the Jan/Feb issue of the Ohio Country Register. ohiocountryregister.com 9 - Warren - Salem Hours: Mon,Wed,Thurs, Fri 10-5 Tu 10-8, Sat 10-2 A Full Service Quilt Shop Fabrics, Notions, Books, Machine Quilting, Classes 171 Folsom Street NW, Warren, Ohio 44483 330-469-6956 www.aquiltersmarket.com Santa Must Be A Woman 10 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - New Philadelphia - Hanoverton - Uniontown Sara’s Herbs & Everlastings 1842 Hillandale Road NE New Philadelphia OH 44663 330-364-3407 sarasherbs.blogspot.com Dried Flowers & Arrangements- Primitive Furniture y mostly We carr USA Made in s t produc Colonial Christmas Open House Nov 13, 10am-5pm & Nov 14, 12-5pm Lots of handmade primitives for your home Free Refreshments - Door Prizes 10% OFF All Purchases Regular Shop Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 5pm Try this home remedy for removing product buildup from your hair: Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp baking soda with small amounts of water until a thick paste forms. Massage into damp hair and let set for 15 minutes. Rinse with water, then shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every two weeks. The sodium bicarbonate essentially breaks down anything acidic. A Quick Tip from Country Register! Days Gone By 13925 State Route 644, Hanoverton OH 44423 330-223-2430 daysgonebyprimitives.com Handmade Primitives and Antiques Christmas Open House Dec 4, 11am-5pm 10% off entire shop brunch served in back Reg Hours: Thurs 10-4, Fri & Sat 10-3 Pine Cone Gift Shoppe 11742 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown Ohio 44685 330-497-9840 Furniture-Lighting-Candles-Interior Design-Gifts a sophisticated country store Christmas Open House Doors open @ 5pm on Fri Night!!! Fri, Nov 12, 5-9pm, Sat, Nov 13 10-5 & Sun, Nov 14, 12-4 Lt. Moses Willard Lighting 15% OFF during Open House. Hooked Rug Demo Saturday, Last Silver Rado Jewelry Sale Before Christmas! Great Food, Soup, Mixes, Etc. Hand-crafted dolls, custom tables, lamps, chandeliers, rugs, pictures, candles & potpourri are just a few of our American Made Products we carry 85% american made!!! We Accept all Major Credit Cards Layaway & Gift Certificates Available 12 months same as cash! We are now carrying Bedding... plus redware, rugs, lights, pictures, hand carved chairs Hours: Mon 10-6, Tues 10-7, Wed-Thurs-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 Shop online at www.pineconegiftshoppe.net - Hudson - Hartville - Louisville - Petersburg AnnaLouisa's NeedleArts LLC 1408 North Chapel Street, Louisville, OH 44641 330-875-5300 Christmas Open House Sat, December 4, 10-4 Customer Appreciation Day - Refreshments - Door Prizes Great selection of Specialty Quilting Fabrics and Quilt Kits • Homespuns 100% Wool • Hand-Dyed Woolens • Kits • Yarns • Rug Hooking Supplies PunchNeedle • Books • Patterns • Many Classes Offered You will truly be inspired when you visit our New Wool Room and Civil War Rooms. Visit our website for more information and directions to our shop www.annalouisas.com Hours: Tues & Thurs 10-8 Wed & Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 Antiques, Crafts, Gifts & Country Decor Truly Northeast Ohio's Premier Gift Shop Destination Over 100 Crafters in 10,000 Sq. Ft. Presenting: Antiques & Collectibles, Primitives, Ohio Products, Ohio State, Handmade Jewelry, Country Furniture, Florals, Signature Dinnerware, More! Christmas Open House - Nov 26-30 25% off all Retail* - 10% or more off each Crafter Booth (look for sign in booth) *Regular price, not valid for purchase of gift cards, see store for details. Cannot be duplicated or used with any other discount, Limit one per customer per day. Lots of Parking! Bus Tours Welcome (call ahead for tour specials) “Playing With Heart Strings “ By Maggie Chicoine This is the story of a remarkable woman who plays with your heart strings. She left a larger urban center to relocate in a remote retirement community way up north. You might say that Elliot Lake is in the middle of nowhere, though the locals would argue that this little place is the center of the Universe. She and her husband chose an offbeat, comfortable and brilliantly idyllic place to start new careers. In a very short time, she made her mark on the folks around her, almost as if she were wearing magnets in her pockets to attract strangers into her magical sphere. So let me introduce you to Ann, the self-made music teacher, entrepreneur and Bed and Breakfast host. Ann is the kind of person who is nonchalant about her shining success in the music business. Sitting around her kitchen table in the B&B, her story builds as she tells it. She sounds as if starting two companies simultaneously would be a natural step for just anyone. Ann says, “Opening both the B&B and developing the music classes was a one night decision. It was a natural. Then it was a crazy exciting summer in 2007.” What she adds is, that word of mouth - the musical variety - proved that if you build it, they will come! The B&B was busy from the get go, and suddenly Ann also found herself responding to a request to lead an acapella chorus of men and women. She had training as a Suzuki piano teacher, but… a chorus? Well, why not! Then came the call from the Doctor's wife, asking her to teach her kids the violin. Another inquired about guitar lessons, and someone else for vocal coaching. Ann adds, “I didn't have a piece of paper as qualifications, especially for voice lessons, but I went for it anyway.” 5395 Darrow Road on Hudson's South End 330-655-3883 Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sat, 11-7, Sun 12-5 http://www.hudson-sampler.com Hours: Mon - Sat 10-5 1159 W. Maple Street Hartville, Ohio 44632 330-877-0123 A Gathering of Homespun Traditions! Visit our web site: www.theoldepicketfence.com Celebrating 21 years in Hartville! Open House - November 13 Tobacco Cloth Curtains & Yardage, Homespun Fabric, Decorating Books & Prim Magazines, Candles, Battery Candles, Berry Wreaths, Lighted Baskets, Appliqued Sweatshirts, Denims and Tees, Appliqued Appliance Covers & Towels. Makedo’s, prim dolls, handmade rag purses, altered vintage chic...Primitive and Reproduction Furniture including farm tables, hutches, shelves, benches and more- we customize for your home. We also have hand-dipped silicone bulbs and string lites. We are a must see shop! She bought one set of chimes for her first Christmas concert and suddenly a chime choir appeared. She encouraged people who had old trumpets, hidden for years under their beds, to drag them out or donate their saxophones and clarinets to make music again. This turned into a community band. Somehow, a “psaltry” appeared on her doorstep, and she quickly discovered that this ancient triangle tunes like a piano and it's played with a bow. She wrote a counter melody for her daughter to sing, and found that its haunting sounds filled the church and brought the congregation to new levels of appreciation. The students loved Ann instantly! They learned how to perform, smile on stage and create harmony in more than just the musical sense. A cello emerged almost out of thin air. Ann added violins, forming a string ensemble. She was composing a “variety pack” of melody that captured the town's children and elders in an invisible blanket of high notes. Her studio grew and grew. With each new venture, she bought more chairs and rearranged the rooms. Then she bought the whole building. Her philosophy of collaborating with the community brought her into informal partnerships, such as the music store on the corner which sells the instruments, aka “hardware”. Sales of guitars and drums increased, and then Ann stumped her colleague with a request for a surprise instrument - the ukelele. How many of these tiny things could he find for her? Ukeleles in northern Ontario? Thanks to one of her “studio rats” who was fascinated by a U-tube video with outrageous ukelele tunes, Ann stuck a sign in her Sweet Music window inviting everyone to kick back and sign up for summer. Ukelele's have been the hottest instrument in the world for the past couple of years and the trend swept through this town faster than a Hawaiian breeze. Suddenly, the class was filled and a public performance was booked for their graduation in August. People who had never played any kind of instrument, mastered the strings and tiptoed their way through the lessons. Ann had no intention of building this musical extravaganza when she loaded up the moving van three short years ago. Her passion was shiny, her energy revved and she put her all into living life to the fullest. She was playing with her heart strings, so that we could finally play with ours. I can hardly wait to find out what she's up to next. Aren't you? Maggie Chicoine's first love is the stage, but her passion is the page. Maggie is a keynote speaker, master coach and professional writer. She uses a twist of ingenuity and a keen sense of finding the amazing and unusual in her work and in her life. Her column, “Creative Confessions” is written for The Country Register (Canada and USA). 2010. Reach her at 1 800 587 1767 or maggiechicoine@gmail.com. 12 The Sampler Early Country & Primitive Antiques America's Finest Folk Art Wallpaper - Interior Decorating A Visit to Christmases Past Christmas Open House Nov 5 & 6 Featuring Vintage Christmas Ornaments & Decor 6476 East Garfield Road (Route 170) Petersburg, Ohio 330-542-9551 www.thesamplershoppe.com The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Walnut Creek - Copley ...of Walnut Creek Primitive Wares for Your Home Fri Nov 12, 9-7 & Sat Nov 13, 9-6 20% OFF Everything in Stock on Friday during Open House & 10% OFF on Sat during Open House Primitive Wares Window Treatments Placemats • Rugs Country Bedding Primitive Lighting Grapevine Trees Reproduction Furniture Barn Stars Bridal Registry Wrought Iron Fencing Special Order Floral Arrangements 3147 State Rt. 39 (east of Berlin), Walnut Creek, OH 44687 330-893-2134 www.homespunwalnutcreek.com Look us up on Facebook! Mon-Sat 10-5:00 ohiocountryregister.com 13 - Berlin ! f l e s ur o Y it Gift Card Packet e k a M “A” Country Gatherings Instructions: Print template onto cardstock, enlarging to 5x7”. Cut out along solid lines. With a ruler as a guide, use a knitting needle or dried up ink pen to score along the dotted and dashed lines on outside of packet. Fold along dashed lines. Glue shaded area to underside of top of packet marked “A”. When glue has dried, insert gift card and puff card out by folding in along dotted lines. Finish off by adding a bow and gift tag. Tis the Season Country Primitives & Early American Necessities for the American Country Home Colonial Lighting - Reproduction Furniture Johnston Benchworks - Family Heirloom Weavers Wonderful Handmades - So Much More! Christmas Open House Nov 11th, 5pm to 8pm Nov 12th, 9am-7pm & Nov 13th, 9am-6pm Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 9-6, Fri 9-7 4755 SR 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610 www.berlinvillagegiftbarn.com 330-893-1174 14 Ohio's Largest Year 'Round Christmas Shoppe 14th annual christmas open house nov 11-12-13, 9am-7pm Door Prizes - In-Store Specials Refreshments Over 200 Decorated Trees on Display! Thousands of Items to Choose From! Open til 7pm, Mon-Sat, closed Sundays one mile east of Berlin The Heart of Amish Country on State Route 39 TisTheSeasonChristmas.com 330-893-3604 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Ashland - Grafton Celebrating 36 Years! A Shop for All Seasons! 697 Co. Rd. 1302 (1 mile off U.S. 42 N) East of Ashland, OH 419-281-7514 COUNTRY CHARM FABRICS Large selection of Homespuns, Quilting Fabrics, Notions, Repro. Prints, Stencils, Patterns, Quilting Classes, Plus Much More New fabrics arriving for your holiday sewing! Gift certificates available for those that you’re undecided about what to give! Reg Shop Hours: Mon,Tue,Thu, Fri: 10-5, Sat: 10-4 Closed Sun & Wed Watch for tourist activity signs Tues-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5, Closed Mon Primitives & Country Decor 955 Main Street, Grafton, Oh 44044 -6, Sat 10 -4 2 1 Sun “Hearth & Home for the Holidays” Christmas Open House Dec 4 & 5 10-6 www.mycrowhaven.com We will be closed Thanksgiving Day & Dec 22-26, Dec 29-Jan 2. Reopen Jan 3, 2011 ! 1422 Twp. Rd. 593, East of I-71 419-281-2341 Ashland, Ohio 44805 countrycharm@bright.net (419) 895-1038 O R E 7 Dayts8am-8pm, T S L 0 a www.olivesburggeneralstore.com 4 S 8 A m 1 n EtheNcomEmRunity since Op-Fe7am-8Spumn,9am-7p 4778 St. Rt. 545, Ashland, Ohio 44805 Visit G G g M S B U R servin E V I Annual Open House - Nov 20, 11am-3pm L O Lots of Sales, Door Prizes, Samples step into the past Pictures w/Santa from 2-3pm 440-926-2002 Antiques Amish Crafts Americana Items Old Fashioned Ice Cream Counter Deli Sandwiches, Pizza & Hot Subs Candles & Melting Tarts Oil Lamps & Supplies Cookie Cutters Crocks - Lexington - Mansfield ty Clutter f a r C Clutter" makes a house a home! Furniture Pictures Shades Lights Northwoods Nautical Chicken Cats Lots of Yummy Candles Contact us via the internet at: clutter4u@aol.com OPEN HOUSE Thanksgiving Weekend Nov 26-27-28, 10am-6pm Country Primitives & More 3629 Park Avenue West Mansfield, Ohio 419-529-9266 3 miles West of Richard Mall (SR 309) at the traffic light in the City of Ontario Visit Our Country Primitive Store 12 Rooms Filled With... Many great candle lines including 1803, McCalls, Keeper of the Light, 1824 & Crossroad Candles, Primitive stars, berries & berry garlands, country curtains & rugs, Olde Century Paint, country wallpaper borders & Giannios Chocolates. We now carry jewelry and Donna Sharp Purses! Christmas Open House Fri, Nov 5 & Sat, Nov 6 extended hours in Dec, call for info 305 E. Main (Rt. 42/97) Lexington, Ohio 44904 (419) 884-1901 Open: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 2 miles west of I-71 on Rt. 97 or 2 miles South of Mansfield on Rt. 42 Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Plus Open Sundays in December! icken Easy Mexican Ch icken breasts A u Q ick Tip from Country Register! Quarantine a newly purchased antique quilt (or other linen) in an airtight bag for a week in the freezer then check it for insect droppings or holes. This will protect your collection from an infestation. ch 4 boneless skinless 1 T. oil r 1/2 t. garlic powde hrooms, drained us m ed ic sl n ca . oz 4 ican blend cheese 1 C. shredded Mex , chopped 1/2 c. green onions ll browned. Sprinkle garlic l ti ng Saute chicken in oi ken. Add remaini ic ch er ov ly en ev l powder ver and cook unti co , at he e uc ed R ingredients. d cheese is melted. chicken is done an The Added Touch Decorative Gallery 3849 Park Ave West Mansfield, OH 44903 419-747-3146 Shop Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3, Sun closed Christmas Open House Nov 12 & 13 10am-5pm www.addedtouchfurniture.com - Galion - Shiloh Step Back in Time at The Keeping Room The exterior has a very nondescript look, kind of ordinary. The outside definitely does not prepare you for what you will find inside. Step through the door and you step back in time. Nothing ordinary about the interior of The Keeping Room on South Market Street in Galion, Ohio! Owner Sherie Dull transformed this location when she opened the shop back in August of 2007. It took a lot of help and support from her family and friends, but she transformed the store into a very primitive setting, featuring items that are handmade by herself, her mother, Carole Rausch, and other consignees. Also featured throughout the shop are American made products and antiques. The shop is laid out in primitive room settings which are sure to inspire your period decorating instincts. Sherie makes it easy for you to add to your own collection by offering a wonderful variety of handmade goods including dolls and Santas, grungy candles and candle holders, textiles, lanterns, reproduction wood boxes, and reproduction furniture. She also carries a nice collection of antiques. Housewares - - - Gifts Hours: Mon,Tues, Wed, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3,Thurs 9-7, Closed Sun 6142 Ganges 5 Pts. Rd, Shiloh, OH 44878 419-896-3785 www.countryfabrics.net Shop Early for Christmas! Large Selection of Unique Gift Items Polish Pottery - Cookware Ready-Made Quilts & Wallhangings! Large Selection of Flannels & Fleece, printed & solids Moda - RJR - Hoffman - Benartex - Hand Painted Bali’s A Christmas Open House is being planned for November 12th and 13th. On Friday the hours are 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturday they will be open all day, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The shop will be all decked out with Christmas prims, the smells of Christmas, and many other goodies. The Keeping Room is located at 233 South Market Street in Galion, Ohio, 44833. Shop phone is 419-777-7269. Check them out at www.picturetrail.com/thekeepingroom-galion. Sign up NOW for 2011 Civil War Chronicles Collection by Judie Rothernnel - Block of the Month Program Classes Offered Jan thru Dec ohiocountryregister.com 17 Southwest Ohio - Trenton - West Milton - Greenville barn 'n' bunk Fresh cut trees, wreaths, roping farm market s gift item loc al c raft ers Amish dies goo DELI Candy S hop State Rt. 73, Wayne-Madison Rd, Trenton, Ohio Open Daily April - December 23 Thurs, Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day Buffet, 11-2 Sun, Nov 28, Sunday Brunch Buffet CANCELLED Sat & Sun, Dec 4-5, Christmas OPEN HOUSE Sat, Dec 4 - Lunch w/Santa, Pictures, Face Painting, Cookies & Christmas in Trenton Sun, Dec 5 - Breakfast w/Santa & Sunday Brunch Buffet Sun, Dec 12 & 19 - Sunday Brunch Buffet - Last Brunch Buffet until April, 2011 Thurs, Dec 23 - Last Day for the Season Sunday Brunch Buffets 10:30 - 3:00 Adults $9.99 Children $5.99 www.barnnbunk.com (513) 988-9211 West Milton The place for all your primitive needs! Visit the Specialty Shoppes of West Milton 21st Annual Holiday Open House Unique Gifts Refreshments Door Prizes November 18-19-20-21 The Hen's Nest 50 N. Miami Street, 937-698-6985 Come enjoy the warmth of candles,the aroma of Christmas spices and the charm of the holidays at Country Flower Bin the Hen’s Nest. The store is filled with unique 344 N. Furlong Road, Laura, Christmas gifts and home decor. We have many hand crafted items. Come browse and enjoy 937-947-1546 shopping in our quaint country atmosphere. Shop is filled with the aromas of the holidays, Mon-Sat 10-5, Nov 21 thru Christmas, trees decorated for Christmas-Victorian , Open Sundays 12-4 Herbal, Country & Primitive - wreaths, bouquets, swags, candles, Greenleaf scents, Angel Heaven candies , teas , coffees. 11 N. Miami Street, 937-698-WING (9464) Hours: Tues-Sat,12-6 Angelic gifts & colle ctibles for all occasions. Webkinz, greeting cards, wall art, memorial and inspirational gifts for th e home. Ch eck out our large selection of Christmas nativities. Hours Mon 12-5, Tues-Sat 10-5 & open Sundays 1-5 for the Holidays Hrs: Tues-Thurs 11-5 Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5 Candles Braided Rugs • Seams To Me Purses Jewelry • Handpainted Folkart Primitive Decor & Custom Made Furniture • Olde Century Paint Paper Mache • Handmade Dolls & More! • 417 S. Broadway Greenville, OH 45331 937-547-0231 A Quick Tip from Country Register! Make a master list of gifts you need to buy or make along with a budget for the amount you want to spend. Stick to your budget and don't buy impulsively. Don't compete with family and friends - spend what you can afford 18 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Waynesville - Lebanon 61 S. Main Street, Waynesville Phone: 513-897-9000 www.bennerswoodworking.com Featuring Our Handmade AntiqueReproduction Furniture Home Accents for the Fine American Home Holiday Open House Nov 5 & 6, 10am-8pm Bring your family & friends! We've been busy hunting the best Folk Art & Vintage Holiday Decor to make your home cozy and festive! Lots of wonderful & unique gifts too! Light Refreshments - 30% off Redware 15-30% off in-stock furniture Bring this ad in for FREE gift w/$50 purchase! Happy Holidays! Come home to Waynesville for a small town Christmas, where you receive a warm friendly feeling, among sparkling store fronts, 1300 luminaries, carriage rides, entertainment, enticing restaurants & SHOPPING galore! - Huber Heights - Brandt/Tipp City - ThePeddlersHomestead Craft Mall Country Antiques Consignments Fall & Christmas Decor Has Arrived! Primitives Antiques Vintage Furniture Home Decor Dealers, Crafters & Consignors Welcome! 6123 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 : Hours 0-7 at 1 Tues-S 12-5 Sun 937-233-1500 Major Credit Cards Accepted Gift Cards & Layway Available www.ThePeddlersHomestead.com Visit our Website for more Information on Classes, Promotions & Events! It’s Christmas - Lighten Up! by Pat Dempsey Christmas is the one time of the year that I feel it is really important to add special lighting effects all around my home. From the outside to the inside there is nothing that seems quite as festive as lighting. Isn't it amazing what they have done with decorative lights for the holidays? I remember growing up, one of the most exciting things, was the night my dad got those Christmas lights up outside. They were just regular old colored bulbs and we all thought they were wonderful. Today you can find outside lighting in almost any shape imaginable. You can create a virtual winter wonderland in your yard and some people try to do just that. I am all for the simple, understated lights outside. One of my favorite looks is to use a spotlight to light up the front door. Nothing looks more inviting than a beautiful front door and entryway. I think this time of the year lends itself to something a little different for the front door. Not just the wreath, but how about those old antique skis you have out in the barn, or that great wood sled your from your childhood, or maybe even those old ice skates? What a great conversation piece any of these would be to decorate with a little pine, holly, possibly lights and a beautiful red bow!!! There is something about Christmas that takes us back in time and the front door is the perfect place to do that. The ambiance of candles and the aroma of the wonderful smells really make it seem like Christmas. So don't be afraid to add those candles to the mantle, the coffee table, the kitchen hutch the dining room table, the vanity in the bathroom and just about any other place you can find. Using the same fragrance of candle throughout the house really makes a fragrance statement. Battery operated candles are great to avoid fires. They are wonderful and come in many different fragrances and sizes. Check out my AtHome America website for them. We call them “Forever Glow” candles. Something new and fun for the holidays are lighted twigs that you BLACK FRIDAY- NOV 26th Special Extended Hours - 8am-8pm! - ONE DAY SPECIALS Free Coffee & Donuts! FALL OPEN HOUSE! Sat, Nov 20th - 10am-7pm CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! Sat, Dec 18th - 10am-7pm Door Prizes, In-Store Specials Refreshments! Bring in this ad and receive 10% OFF-Your 1st Purchase! (Not to be combined with other discounts) $200 Winning Raffle Ticket Ask for Details & How to Win! Grammy’s Collectible Treasures A Unique Primitive & Country Store The shop has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland! Come, take your time, browse, drink a cup of our Door Country Coffee & relax from all the hustle & bustle of the season. 5th Annual Christmas Open House - Nov 12-13-14 Come & enjoy a relaxing day in the shop that is full of awesome Christmas & Winter Decor. Receive 20% off your entire purchase! Black Friday Sale - Nov 26 & 27 Tired of starting your day in the wee hours of the morning? We have great deals these two days and you can sleep in! Receive 25% off one item and 10% off entire store! December 21 - Winter Begins - All SNOWMEN & anything that has a snowman or snow on it you’ll receive 20% off these items! After Christmas Sale - All Christmas items will be on sale @ 50% OFF! Stock up for next year at great prices. New shipment of GERMAN TWIG CHRISTMAS TREES have arrived! Goosecreek, Thompson’s, Crossroads & Grammy’s Own Store Candle, Primitive Shelves & Cabinets, “Stephanie Dawn” Handbags, Billy Jacobs Prints, Grapevine Trees, All Kinds of Signs (all above items made in USA) Linens from Park Designs, Victorian Heart & Raghu, Rugs & Quilts, Gourmet Coffee & Chocolates, Legacy Boxed Christmas Cards Join our E-Mail Club! You’ll receive special prices on weekly specials, birthays & anniversaries. Ask about our rewards program. Tues-Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-4:30 & Sun Noon-4 6821 US Route 40, Brandt/Tipp City (between SR 201 & SR 202) 937-846-1991 Storekeeper: Pamela Hurtt floral arrangements, in the greenery on the mantle, or in a vase all by themselves. But they are a fun way to “Lighten Up” your home this Christmas. Just close your eyes and imagine what your home is going to look like this Christmas with the scent of those candles burning and all the fun lights both inside and out. Have a wonderful Christmas and remember “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”. Submitted to Country Register by Pat Dempsey, Executive Director, AtHome America, www.athome.com/patdempsey, pat@homeconnectionusa.com. 20 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Lynchburg -Wilmington 18th Annual Lynchburg Village Christmas Fri, Dec 10 & Sat, Dec 11 10am-8pm Free Raffle for 32” Flat Screen TV - donated by Homebuilders Association of Lynchburg Free Carriage Rides on Friday & Saturday, 3-7pm Free Refreshments - 30 Vendors Handcrafted Items - Baked Goods Local Artisans - Period Costumes Join us for an Old Fashioned Village Christmas! The Rusty Star ...Primitives 240 N. Main Street, Lynchburg, OH 45142 937-364-9000 “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” ...and we are ready for it! We have a great selection of holiday decorations, snowmen, primitive Santas, garlands, cards, candles, trees and gift items along with one of the biggest collections of ornaments you’ll find. Country Style Curtains, Olde Century Paints, Framed Prints, Treenware & More! Thanksgiving Day Open House & Sale, from 4-10 pm Tues-Fri 11-5, Be sure to visit us during Sat 11-4, Closed Sun & Mon The Village Christmas, Dec 10-11, call ahead for extended hours with extended hours 10 am-9 pm both days! www.anniesrustystar.com Lori's Place Home Decor & Unique Gifts 240 Bayless Avenue, Lynchburg 937-364-0184 It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about that perfect gift! Some of the items on our shelves include homemade soaps, Kinfolk soy candles, framed samplers and signs, snowmen of all kinds and much more! Upcoming Events: Thanksgiving Day Open House - Let the guys clean up the mess while you go shopping! 4-10 pm Regular Hours: Village Christmas - Fri, Dec 10 & Sat, Dec 11, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 10am-9pm both days Sun-call ahead Happy Holidays! from Lori’s Place Granny’s Country Cupboard 37 W. Main Street, Wilmington 937-655-9212 Country Decor & Gifts Willow Tree Angels - Studio Designs - Design Your Own Gift! ours: H Webkinz & Viva Beads - Gifts Handcrafted by Local Artisans ues-Sat, T Clinton County’s Dealership for Eden Pure Heaters 10-5 Home Cooked Carry-Out Lunches, 11-2 (delivery available) Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Fudges, Homemade Apple Butters & Jellies www.grannyscountrycupboard.com Blue Elephant Creations This holiday season there is a way to purchase gifts with a double meaning – gifts that give to the one receiving them and that also give back to fund a need. Blue Elephant Creations includes Holiday cards and stationery in its line of primarily children’s gifts. Many of the items will make wonderful shower, birthday, or new baby gifts as well as for holiday giving. Each gift from this wonderful collection has a special meaning to givers and receivers alike, as a portion of the proceeds are donated to a foundation for children with autism. Through your purchases you are helping create a brighter future for the many children battling autism. The products available from Blue Elephant Creations are all adorned with designs that autistic artist Tristan Bramblett created at age five. His whimsical designs add an extra special touch to the collection of gift items, infant wear, stationery, and ornaments in the Blue Elephant Collection of products. The items are reasonably priced and definitely one of a kind and fit any occasion. The products are offered online at www.blueelphantcreations.com. Please go to the web site and read Tristan’s Story. It will uplift you and give you a new understanding of what parents and these special children face in our world. Such a simple way to help – check out the products and match them to your holiday gift list. It will lift your heart and isn’t this the true meaning of Christmas – giving with your heart. The Blue Elephant vision is to ultimately establish the Blue Elephant Foundation which will provide education, support and therapy scholarships to help children battling the lonely world of autism. Old Mill Antiques (30+ Dealers) Home Again II Christmas Open House - Dec 4th & 5th * Greeting Cards * Candles & Accessories * Framed Pictures * Country Curtains * OSU Items * Vine Trees * Wooden Wall Decor * Olde Century Paints * Donna Sharp & Stephanie Dawn Handbags & Accessories Mon-Sat 10-5:30 0pen Sundays Nov 30 to Dec 21 316 E. Sugartree Street Wilmington, OH 45177 937-383-1899 - Springfield -West Liberty - Urbana Heart of Country Gift Shoppe and Teaberries, Our Country Tea Room 1600 E. Leffel Lane in Springfield, Ohio Once an old schoolhouse, built in the 1800's, Heart of Country is one of the largest gift shoppes! For the finest selection of unique gifts, home decor and furniture stop in & stroll thru our beautifully decorated shoppe! * * * * * * Yankee Candles Braided Rugs Boyds Bears Grapevine Trees Furniture Garden Flags * * * * * * Heritage Lace Willow Tree Angels Country Curtains Battery Candles Mailbox Wraps And Much More! Conveniently located 1 1/2 mile off I-70, exit 54. Go to the first intersection (Leffel Lane) turn right, go thru 4 traffic lights and we are on the left. 937-325-3030 Christmas Open House Nov 4, 10-5 Nov 5 & 6, 10am-5pm TEABERRIES TEA ROOM Our Country Tea Room inside Heart of Country with five beautiful rooms in which you may dine. Offering delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and DESSERTS! Also, call TEABERRIES to host your bridal & baby showers, birthday parties, business meetings and retirement parties! UNTRY HEART OF CO 00 5: Mon-Sat 10- TEAB Mon- ERRIES Sat 11 -3:00 West Liberty located in Logan County on State Route 68, (one hour from Columbus & Dayton) The Home of The Ohio Caverns & The Piatt Castles Highland Country Store We’re now carrying Olde Century Paints, Canus and European Soaps 937-465-8222 Mad River Farm Market Deli Meats & Cheeses, Fresh Produce, Der Dutchman Products, Primitive Home Decor, 937-465-2030 Polly’s Primitives Antiques & Collectibles Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4 937-441-9099 Gathering Place Home-Style Restaurant 937-465-3081 Tiger’s Den Pizza LLC New Eatery! 937-650-1111 Bowman’s Ice Cream 937-465-8435 Cream & Sugar Café Soups, Salads, Coffee &Tea, We now take credit cards 937-465-1129 www.thecreamandsugarcafe.com 22 Marie’s Candies Chocolates & Confections 937-465-3061 Kara Lynn's Gifts Handmade candles, unique gifts and decorations 937-465-8711 The Market Place Handmade & special gifts, plants, & much more 937-465-8728 www.rosecottagegifts.com Global Crafts International art & gift gallery 937-465-3077 The Trumpet Vine Furniture, lighting & more 937-465-1270 Cabbage Rose Antiques Antiques & Collectibles 937-597-1464 Upcoming Events: Nov 5-6 - Christmas Preview Nov 26-27 - Christmas in the Village Contact any merchant for further details or visit westliberty.com Kim's Creative Designs Beads SHOP Glass, Crystal, Vintage, Wood & Czech Jewelry Making Supplies & Findings hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-3 1463 S. Rt. 68, Urbana, OH The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 Phone: 937-244-4964 - Springfield - Have a wonderful holiday season from your friends at the Country Register! Rustiques 1475 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, Ohio (inside Upper Valley Mall, next to JCPenny) 937-324-4474 Blonder Products • Naked Bee Products McCall's Candles & Tarts • Swan Creek Candles Woodwick Candles • Park Designs Quilts--Throws & Queen Size Reproduction Furniture • Willow Tree Large Line of Ohio State • Picture Frames Legacy Paper Items • Garden Accessories • Garden Flags Wooden Plates & Wooden Bowls Hours: 10-9 Mon-Sat, 12-6 Sun Homespun Blessings & Country Gifts 5776 Urbana Road (Old 68), Springfield, Ohio 937-629-0705 join us for our Christmas sale events! Nov 12-14 - Christmas Open House Nov 26-28 - Welcome Christmas Sale Dec 10-12 - Special Christmas Sale Dec 17-19 - Last Minute Christmas Sale Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 5:30pm, Sat 10am - 5pm * Open Sundays 1-5 in Nov & Dec • Primitives • Country • Olde Century Paints A Primitive Country Store • York Wall Borders with Gifts & Decor • Country Curtains • Rugs • Primitive Pictures • Shelves for Your Country Home! • Placemats • Linens • Quilts • Maple City Pottery • Billy Jacobs Prints • Legacy Greeting Cards • Candles - Scentsible Scents, Happy Candleberry, 1803, & Holidays! Our Store Signature Candles • Grapevine Trees • Custom Cupboards • And Much More! Lenora Smedley, Owner ohiocountryregister.com 23 - Washington Court House - Lin’s Stuff 3291 Old Route 35 SE Washington Court House, OH 740-333-7001 A Country Primitive Store; a most unique shopping experience! Featuring handmade furniture & crafts designed and made on-site. 3000 Sq Ft Showroom plus Cabin Next Door and Outdoor Display Space! Rice with Salsaish - bring one can ed t and For a quick sid il, turn off hea bo a to h ot br and let chicken nt rice. Cover a st in s p cu o broth stir in tw s. When all the te u in m e v fi r our set fo dd 1/2 jar of y a , d be or bs a has been d let Cover again an . a ls sa e it or v fa few minutes. marinate for a Christmas Open House Sat, Nov 20 - 10-6 & Sun, Nov 21 - 12-6 All things Christmas - Snowmen, Reindeer, Elves, and much more (all handmade!) Christmas Tree Lot Opens Nov 26 featuring trees, wreaths, pine roping, monument saddles, and grave blankets. Regular Shop Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4 A Quick Tip from Country Register! When you store tall boots, they often slouch to the side and end up with an unsightly crease in the leather. Roll up an old issue of the Country Register (or other newspaper or magazine) to fig snugly inside the boot to keep it upright, and preserve your investment. Gooseberry Patch announces the release of Homemade Christmas cookbook! Grandma's gingerbread cookies cooling on the counter, an oldfashioned popcorn & cranberry garland on the tree and gifts made by hand, from the heart...sounds like a Homemade Christmas is on its way! Filled with over 200 scrumptious recipes that'll make holidays to remember, this new book from Gooseberry Patch is a festive must-have. Simple yet impressive dishes for your gatherings, celebrations and special family meals...they've got you covered. Great gifts from the kitchen are also included as well as plenty of inspiring tips and ideas for making this the happiest homemade holiday ever! 24 Cookbook Entry Form Complete form and mail to: Ohio Country Register, PO Box 37, Cable, Ohio 43009, by Dec 1, 2010. Name:______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City:______________________State: ___ Zip______ Phone No.___________________________________ Entry form must be received by Dec 1, 2010. One winner will be selected from the entries received. Winner will be notified by phone and announced in the Jan/Feb issue of the Ohio Country Register. The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Hillsboro - West Jefferson Crafts, Antiques & Consignment Mall I-71 & State Route 38 (exit #75) the Look for ! Red Roof 740-426-6300 Experience a wide variety of hard to find crafts, primitives, country decor, vintage items, antiques, collectibles, jewelry and furniture. Christmas Open House - Sat, Nov 20 Red & Green Sale - Sat, Dec 18 Mall Ho Tues-Sa urs t 10 Sun 12- -6 Closed 5 Mon Check out our new website www.giftsatredroof.com Country Home Decor 8446 St. Rt 62 N, Hillsboro, OH 45133 13th Annual Christmas Open House! Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 Let us help you get your season off to a primitive start. During open house all furniture on the floor is 15% off! Beautiful dry sinks, pie safes and antique reproductions fill our store. Ornaments, figurines, winter florals and handmade items abound in Country Home Decor. Cookies and Hot Spiced Cider will be served during open house. urs: Store Ho -5 10 Mon-Sat To dress up your holiday table, place a wreath around the base of your punch bowl. Adorn the wreath with a string of tiny white electric lights for some added sparkle! Yarn Shop Margaret’s has all of your yarns, and needles for knitting and crochet needs. Speciality yarns, addi turbo needles, Aida Cloth, DMC Floss, scissors, hoops for all your cross stitch and embroidery work. Classes offered by appointment only. Open Thanksgiving Day, Nov 25, 5pm-10pm & Open House Friday, Nov 26, 8am-8pm sfulkerson@cinci.rr.com 220 West Beech Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-763-1831 or 937-402-4097 Four Stages of Life 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter to win a pie safe with a $20 purchase. Door prizes awarded hourly during open house! Park Designs Home Decor Bella Taylor Quilted Purses Warm Glow Candles - Goose Creek Jar Candles Local Artisan Items - Primitive Prints Handmade Cloths for American Girl Dolls Olde Century Paint Specializing in Country, Primitive and Reproduction Furniture. Custom work is Available. A Quick Tip from Country Register! Margaret’s Memories Call for business hours through the week; Saturday, 9 AM-3PM 937-393-9298 You believe in Santa Claus. You don’t believe in Santa Claus. You are Santa Claus. You look like Santa Claus. Shabby Moose Home Decor •Antiques • Primitives & Gifts For the finest selection of unique gifts, home decor and furniture stop in & stroll thru our beautifully decorated shop! Annual Midnight Madness Open House & Sale Thanksgiving Night 6 pm till midnight! Cupboards, Pie Safes Chandelier & Lamps Curtains - Rugs Hand Made Dolls Antiques OSU Pottery Framed Prints Bridle Registry Salem Collection Treen Bowls Custom Made Arrangements Candle and Tart Warmers Candleberry Candles & Tarts McCalls Candles & Tarts Custom Painted Quilt Patterns Harvest Tables & Chairs Shop Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun by chance 744 N High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 phone 937-393-8411 ohiocountryregister.com 25 - Van Wert - St. Henry - Lima - Botkins 11830 US Rt. 127 S. Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419)238-2271 Holiday Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 12-4 CHRISTMAS DECOR • UNIQUE GIFTS • GOURMET FOODS “A Specialty Shoppe Like No Other” Christmas Open House - Nov 5-6-7 For seasonal updates follow us at www.deshia.com, facebook.com/deshiadirect & twitter.com/deshiadirect “The Gathering Room” Tearoom Lunch - Fridays 11-2 Come for a wonderfully relaxing lunch Bring your friends! Yankee Candles WoodWick Crossroad Numerous Candle Lines Vera Bradley Melissa & Doug Toys Linens Webkinz • Linens Shelves • Lighting Framed Prints So Much More! The Saltbox Home Furnishings Christmas Open House - Nov 12-13-14 10% OFF Storewide! Refreshments! Door Prizes! Free gift to first 100 customers each day! 361 Northeastern Ave, St. Henry, OH 45883 419-678-8686 Tues-Wed 10-7 Thurs-Fri 10-4 Sat 10-2 Heavenly Stitches 2696 Greely Chapel Road, Lima, OH 45804 419-979-0218 Fine Yarns - Addi Needles - Patterns Quilting Fabrics - Books Needles - Notions Shop Hours: M,W, F 9-5 Tues-Thurs 9-6, Sat 8-1 *We’re Easy to find Exit #124 off I-75 Country Lane Crafts & Home Accents LLC 17009 Heiland Kies Road, Botkins, Ohio 937-489-3907 (I-75 Exit 102 ( Rt 274) East 1 mile, Left on Heiland Kies Rd, 1/2 mile on left) www.countrylaneshoppe.com A great place to shop for your Country Home Unique Handcrafts• Colonial Lighting • grapevine trees twig furniture • williraye studios folkart • crossroads candles german twig trees • rustic pine furniture plus a wide variety of holiday decor for your home and porch Holiday Open House Nov 12-13-14 Shop Hours: Thurs 12-6, Fri 2-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 26 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Findlay - National Honor for Homestead Collection Congratulations to Homestead Collection for being named a Country Business Retailer of the Year Finalist! Homestead Collection is located off County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio. The Schey family, Kreg and Bonnie, and their daughters Michelle Schroeder, Carey Spitnale and Sarah Steffan, have all worked together over the past 15 years to build the family business to what it is today. They started with a two-story timber frame structure with an expansive front porch and dormer windows. Over the years they have added an assortment of old farm buildings, a wide array of merchandise to make this 10,000 square foot little village a successful business. Customers can’t help but feel welcome in this environment. Many shoppers mark their calendars for the store’s four annual events: spring open house in April, summer porch sale in July, fall open house on Labor Day weekend, and the Christmas open house in November. For the holiday event, the entire family pitches in to reconfigure the store with Christmas decor and new merchandise. The transformation takes about two weeks, during which time frequent shoppers often stop in for a peek. However, some special items and one-of-a-kind pieces are held back until the day of the sale for added anticipation. This year’s Christmas Open House will be held November 12, 13 Products from 150-200 vendors fill the spaces top to bottom. & 14. Friday and Saturday hours are 10am to 7pm and Sunday’s Featured merchandise includes decorative lighting, braided hours are 12 noon to 5pm. Take Exit 161 off I-75 to Homestead rugs, candles, pottery, prints, artificial trees and greenery, curtains, furniture, toys, gourmet food items. A collegiate loft Collection at 11300 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio. Shop phone is 419-422-9286. is featured in the main building. ohiocountryregister.com 27 - Findlay - ISSUE $30 EACH (INCLUDES Tax & S/H) CK/M.O. TO: THE CRAFTERS FORUM 1411 E. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH 45840 Phone: 419/423-3299 • Fax 419/423-3144 Colonial Christmas Gatherings Friday, Nov 5 & Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 Johnston Benchworks, Handcrafted Primitives Olde Century Colors, Period Stencils, Folk Art Candles, Hand Dyed Wool, Rug Punch Primitive Punch Needle & Cross Stitch Patterns J.L. Treharn Furniture, Redware Pottery Lt. Moses Willard Lighting 820 Broad Avenue, Findlay, Ohio (419) 425-0522 I-75 to 224 E. Turn Right on Broad Ave. Christmas Word Scramble 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Unscramble the words. Key is below. ehtmelheb birthplace of Jesus and David tgfsi objects given to someone without the need for compensation ngarme A trough or box used to hold food for stable animals ydanc A rich sweet confection made with sugar and often flavored or combined with fruits or nuts geongg warm or cold drink made from eggs and milk lcsora religious songs sung at Christmas lvees santa's helpers ollyh a bush with green glossy leaves, and most known for the varieties with red berries tingsid new information about specific and timely events natoriidt an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior dliueyet period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 dpehrhse someone who watches over a flock of sheep lcdnae stick of wax with a wick in the middle oceorsg a selfish person who was unwilling to give or spend edernrie deer with large antlers that pull Santa's sled lbels hollow metal objects that emit a tuned sound when struck eablts a structure in which horses and other animals are housed rkacutife a heavy spiced cake containing nuts and candied or dried fruits intogksc a sock hung on the mantle on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with presents edtvan the four week period preceding Christmas which serves as a time of reflection in In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln named Thanksgiving an official National Holiday! Great Truths That Adults Have Learned Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. Wrinkles don’t hurt. Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts! Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground. Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside. Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, 1. bethlehem, 2. gifts, 3. manger, 4. candy, 5. eggnog, 6. carols, 7. elves, 8. holly, 9. tidings, 10. tradition, 11. yuletide, 12. shepherd, 13. candle, 14. scrooge, 15. reindeer, 16. bells, 17. stable, 18. fruitcake, 19. stocking, 20. advent 28 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Pemberville - Gibsonburg - Beeker’s General Store A Christmas Homecoming! It all starts Nov 26, 2010! Make plans to come home to Beeker’s General Store this holiday season! Join us for our Holiday Open House Sat, Nov 27, 9-6 and Sun, Nov 28, 12-4 Featuring Unique Gifts and Keepsakes Christmas Florals/Wreaths German Feather Trees • Fragrant Holiday Candles Old Time Candies • Glass Blown Ornaments Vintage Christmas Cards & Books Old Fashioned Cookie Cutters eeker’se B General Stor 419-287-3274 www.beekersgeneralstore.com 226 E. Front Street, Downtown Pemberville ilable rds Ava Gift Ca for Christmas y Layawa 118 E. Front Street, Pemberville, OH 43450 Nov & Dec Hou Tues-Wed 1 rs: 0-5 Thurs-Sat 10 , -7 419-287-7038 Nov 16-17 “Christmas Open House” - Refreshments & Door Prizes! Dec 3-5 “Handcrafted Christmas Ornament” Open House Refreshments & Sales! Dec 10-11 MEN’S NIGHT!!! (get those wish lists made, Ladies!) Free Gift Wrapping, Guys! Come join our SNOWMAN CLUB !! Stop by for your Last Minute Shopping! Primitive & Country Home Decor Quilts Wall Hangings Homemade Candies Angels Applique Towels Sweatshirts Casserole Carriers Handcrafted Wooden Toys Candles Stained Glass Metal Art Decor Handcarved Decor Wreaths Grapevine Trees Scrubbies & Knitted Dishcloths Calendar Holders & Lang Calendars Decorated "Theme" Trees Easy Gingerbread Houses Graham crackers are pe rfect for making little gingerbread houses. Use a serrated knife to gently do the cutting and use a stiff royal icing as the “glue.” Putting the houses togeth er takes no time, so you’l l want to make a whole vil lage! Make sure you have a wi de variety of adornments on hand - green gumdrops for shrubbery, black licorice to outline windows, tinted coc onut for grass, colored tootsie rolls can be flatte ned and cut into various shapes. Have fun with it! Your little ones can use the ir imaginations. You’ll enjoy their handywork all season ! Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4 Country Christmas Open House - Nov 11-14 (Sun hrs 12-4) *Daily Door Prizes * Refreshments * Goodies (solution on page 31) 40% OFF ‘select’ group of Christmas Trees - all shapes & sizes! 40% OFF entire selection of wrought iron & many more in-store specials! Special Orders, Gift Certificaes and Lay-away available! ohiocountryregister.com 29 - Willard -Bettsville - Bloomville - Tiffin - The Picket Fence 16 Park St. Willard, OH 419-933-7600 Open Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 Holiday Open House November 12 & 13 We are filled with snowmen, wreaths , garlands, Santas and lots of prints , shelves , folkart furniture, rugs , curtains , lamps & shades and candles galore... Great gift ideas and looks for your holiday decorating. The Door Mouse A Country Quilt & Gift Shop Over 14,000 Bolts of Cotton Calico, Quilt Books, Patterns & Supplies Many Classes Available - Call for Info Check out our new Progressive Quilt - TRIP TO THE ALTAR starting in November. Year-end Clearance - Dec 26-30 Closed for the holidays - Dec 24-25-31 & Jan 1 Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-5 • Wed 10-8 Fri & Sat 10-5 • Last Sun of Month 12-5 email: thedoormouse@frontier.com web: www.thedoormouse.com 5047 West S. R. 12 • P. O. Box 455 • Bettsville, Ohio 44815 419-986-5667 The Door Mouse is Located Two Miles West of Bettsville Something Special (A Street of Shoppes) 2800 S. SR 100 Tiffin, OH 419-448-8560 Christmas Open House Nov 19 & 20 Donna Sharp Purses • Viva Beads Hours: Pet Collars & Signatures Mon-Fri 10-5:30 CrossRoad & Woodwick Candles, Sat 10-4 Reed Defusers & Room Sprays Fresh & Silk Floral Arrangements streetofshops.blogspot.com Full Service Florist •Antiques Primitive Crossroads Craft Barn 1201 New Washington Road, Bloomville 419-284-3106 ours: Reg H 5 un 10Tues-S Christmas Open House Nov 26, 8am-7pm & Nov 27 & 28, 10am-5pm 10% Off Storewide During open House! Refreshments-free gift with purchase of $40 or more! Lots of great new christmas merchanise! We’ Now Offering Custom Made Curtains with covme Expandede se 200 Fabrics to choose from! new bu e our ildings ! Handmade Furniture & Shelves - Framed Prints Hand Painted Signs - Lighting - Soy Candles - Rag Rugs Braided Rugs - Rag Dolls - Lap Quilts - Lamp Shades Berry Garlands - Americana - Saltbox - Farm Northwoods Curtains Wooden Plates - Treenware A Little Village at the Crossroads Primitive Crossroads Craft Barn which is located just outside of Bloomville, Ohio, is owned by Angie Weisenauer. She first opened the shop in 2006 in the building on the corner of New Washington and Miller Roads ini Crawford County, which was a Freewill Baptist Church in the early 1800’s. special order braided and rag rugs, lighting and upholstered Early American furniture. All types of decor - from Americana to Northwoods, Saltbox to Farm - are represented. A large selection of textiles is available with everything from tea towels, tablecloths, shower curtains, rugs and quilts. A Christmas Open House is being planned for the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 26, 27 & 28. On Friday, the shops will be open Boy, if those walls could talk! Stories would include the tale of Angie and her from 8am to 7pm and on Saturday & Sunday, they will be open regular family and friends stocking the building hours of 10am to 5pm. They will be offering 10 percent off storewide on these three days and shoppers will receive a free gift with a purchase of $40 to the rafters with wonderful or more! It’ll certainly be worth the trip and a lot of fun to see all the new merchandise for the primitive/ country shopper. Stories of how Angie and her Christmas merchandise. husband Dwight moved an old 1930’s Primitive Crossroads Craft Barn is located at 1201 New Washington Road, creamery building two miles down the just outside of Bloomville. Call the shop for directions at 419-284-3106. road from Lykens, Ohio, to set alongside Regular shop hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5pm. the church, and how she eventually Be sure to allow plenty of time for your visit to this collection of shops in moved in an old granary, which she purchased for very little, from the country. There’s plenty to enjoy and Angie and her staff love to tell the Sycamore, to complete (?) her little village of shops at the crossroads. tales of how the “village” was put together. You may even want to sit and These three buildings are packed full of wonderful merchandise, including enjoy the day on the porch rockers out front! textiles, handmade wooden shelves and furniture, framed prints, hand painted signs, lighting, and soy and specialty candles. Angie has created an area to sit and select from over 200 fabrics for custom made curtains, 30 The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 Southeast Ohio - Wheelersburg -Chillicothe - Wallpaper and More 723 West Street • Piketon 740-289-1221 Stop in and check out our wide variety of: Wallpaper & Border Christmas Open House Now Carrying Folk Art by David Nov 20, 10am-4pm Primitive Country Items Picture Signing by David Harden, 12-2 Barn Stars McCalls Candles Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Linens, Curtains & Valances Sat 10-3, Sun - closed Park Designs Americana Items Much More! Visit our website www.mycountrydecor.com Word search solution - from page 29 Chillicothe Craft Mall We offer unique crafts & gifts for every occasion! 674 N. High Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 740-779-3434 Christmas Open House Nov 26 & 27 - Door Prize - Refreshments Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-5, Sun 12:30-5 chillicothecraftmall.com • showcases over 70 crafts people • one-of-a-kind gifts • handcrafted items • now accepting new vendors ohiocountryregister.com 31 - Belpre - Cambridge New Simply Country Books It's been six years since Judy Condon wrote her first book, Country on a Shoestring, and there seems to be no end in sight for the “simply country” book series. Judy's books have become collector items and everyone is collecting the entire series! Last September, Judy's holiday book for 2010, Simple Greens, became number twelve and it, like the other eleven, is selling out fast.. Judy's books have created a forum for country collectors and are filled with page after page of color photographs. . Judy's next book, The Country Life, will be available at the end of November. She has five books planned in 2011. The first in February, Simply Country Gardens, will be a book containing over 550 photographs of just country gardens. In May, The Spirit of Country will be available, The Joy of Country in July, Holidays at a Country Home in September and A Touch of Country in November. Look for Judy's books in your favorite country shop or visit her website www.marshhomesteadantiques.com for more information. The toll free number for ordering is 877-381-6682 or order online. Neff's Country Loft and Quilt Shop a Country Store and a Quilt Shop Browse and enjoy shopping in our unique country atmosphere where you will be inspired by our country accents & displays Rowe Pottery Certified Dealer Redware & Pottery Primitive Folk Art Custom Framing Moda Fabrics - over 2000 bolts Hinterberg Dealer Wools Classes Primitive Stitching Punch Needle Embroidery 2514 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714 Phone/Fax 740-423-1965 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 Wines - Loose Teas - Coffees Light Lunch & Dinner Desserts - Regular and Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea by Appointment Gifts and Custom Made Gift Baskets Winemaking Supplies & On-Premise Winery Complete form and mail to: Ohio Country Register, PO Box 37, Cable, Ohio 43009, by Dec 1, 2010. Entry form must be received by Dec 1, 2010. One winner will be selected from the entries received. Winner will be notified by phone and announced in the Jan/Feb issue of the Ohio Country Register. e-mail: neffscountryloft@sbcglobal.net Winery/Tea Room “The Country Life” Book Entry Form Name:______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City:______________________State: ___ Zip______ Phone No.___________________________________ web site:www.neffscountryloft.com Check our Website for Directions, Hours & Events 1816 Washington Blvd, Belpre, Oh 866-979-TEAS www.unicornwineguild.com Letters to Santa www.greetingsfromsanta.com www.claus.com www.northpole.com 32 Bring this ad in for a Special Christmas Gift! We will be closed Nov 25-27 & Dec 24-Jan 2. The Country Register, Nov/Dec 2010 - Wheelersburg Finding YOUR Design Style by Julie Fergus Instead of trying to duplicate someone else's elegant interior, create a list of the things that are important to making your life easier, functional, attractive and a reflection of YOU! Do away with the fantasy of holiday dinners served at a ten-foot farm table if you don't have room for a ten-foot table. Let go of the thought of white-on-white decor if your house is teeming with kids and pets. The first rule of home decorating is to know YOURSELF! Make your home accommodate your real everyday life. HOW TO DO IT: Take a realistic view of how you and your family use your house - every day, not just on holidays or when company is coming - everyday! Don't buy anything unless it meets your functional needs first. Organize! Throw out what you don't need. Keep what defines you. The Robin’s Nest 430 Center St, Wheelersburg, OH 740-574-6565 Holiday Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm Nov 13 to Dec 23 christmas, christmas & more christmas! Let us help make your home all warm and cozy this holiday season! We have beautiful trees, ornaments, wreaths, garlands, snowmen, santas, and more snowmen, plus some really unique gift and passing party ideas! Christmas Open House Nov 12 & 13, plus Sunday Nov 14! noon-6pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Open Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve 10-3 Have a Plan! Create a theme for the whole house. Prioritize! Start with the room that's most important to you and make it your own. Determine a budget no matter how big or how small. This will define your choices. Take on one room or one problem at a time then move on to the next and the next. If you're not sure of your choices, ask your family and friends for opinions, then do what you think is the best! And remember, many interior designers offer consultations to help steer you in the right direction, so don't hesitate to ask for help. Getting started is the hard part. Getting into it is the fun part. And seeing it finished is pure joy itself! Julie Fergus, ASID, is a nationally published interior designer. Her studio and showroom is located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Julie's clients are primarily in the Lakes Region and Mount Washington Valley, however, she will travel throughout the state and North East. www.JulieFergus.com | www.DesignByMail.com Dec 27 is National Chocolate Day! Life’s Salad Toss into your life: work, pre ssures, sorrow joys, pleasant s, surprises, leis ure, disappointmen ts, birth & dea th. Blend together for a taste trea t: commitment life to God; tha of nkfulness for the day He has given you, enth usiasm for the work we have do; appreciation to for friends wh o give life an enjoyable flav or. Southern Ohio Craft Mall Over 100 Craft & Antique Booths Cake, Candy, Craft & Scrapbooking Supplies Crafters Welcome - Booths Available All Juried Crafts! Meet The Dealers Day! Sat, Dec 4, 11am-4pm Come in & meet the antique dealer & crafters! Open 6 Days A Week Mon. thru Sat. 10-6 Ohio River Road ~ 1499 SR 522 Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694 (740) 574-2218 Directions from 52 West: Take first Wheelersburg exit. Right off exit. 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Send any comments and/or questions to: Barb Moore, Editor & Publisher PO Box 37• Cable, OH 43009 937-652-1157 • FAX 937-484-8963 e-mail ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com City/Page/Shop Map Central Carroll J-9 Columbus H-9 3,6 Miller House Antiques 5 Columbus Marketplace 5 Scott Antique Markets City/Page/Shop Map Northeast Ashland 3 15 15 15 Berlin K-5 Back Door Primitives Country Charm Fabric Shop Olivesburg General Store Parsley Pot M-6 Dublin H-8 Heath K-8 Johnstown J-8 Boardman R-4 London G-9 Canfield O-4 5 Red Rooster Quilts 7 Finders Keepers 6 Timber Tunes 4 Olde Country Shoppe Marion 5 Good Wives Co. Marysville H-6 G-8 4 Primitives & Porcelain 4 Uptown Antiques 4 Uptown Marysville 14 Country Craft Cupboard 14 Country Gatherings 14 Tis The Season 9 Bernina Store & Sew Much 12 The Sampler 3 Western Reserve Antique Copley 13 My Country Heart Cortland 9 Quilting B's Galion N-4 R-3 I-6 17 Keeping Room 34 Shepard's Pie Market Place Mt. 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Walnut Creek J-3 North Lima West Virginia M-4 Milan 31 Wallpaper and More Out of State Wadsworth City/Page/Shop Map Southwest Northeast (con’t) O-6 12 AnnaLouisa's NeedleArts 32 Neffs Country Loft 32 Unicorn Wine Guild City/Page/Shop Map Kensington 11 Days Gone By Southeast A B C D E F G H I J K LM N O P Q R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 34 Gatherings 34 Curiosity Shoppe St. Henry Tiffin B-7 H-4 3 Crystal Traditions 33 Something Special Van Wert B-5 Willard J-4 26 De Shia 33 Picket Fence 3 Leesburg Artisan Folk Fair 25 Crafts, Antiques & Consignments 22 23 23 23 Heart of Country Homespun Blessings Merry Makers Folk Art Show Rustiques 20 Grammy's Collectibles 18 Barn 'n' Bunk Farm Market 22 Kim's Creative Designs 3 St. Mary Church 24 Lin's Stuff 36 North Shore Primitives 3 Show of the Season 19 Benner's Colonial Traditions 19 Waynesville Area Chamber 22 West Liberty Merchants 3,18 West Milton Shoppes 21 Granny's Country Cupboard 21 Old Mill Antiques 3 Black Cat Primitives 17 Country Fabrics 8 Country Crafts From the Heart Thanks for Reading The Ohio Country Register! 11 Pine Cone Gift Shoppe ohiocountryregister.com 35 The Old Crow 1450 N. 21st Street, Newark www.theoldcrowinc.com 740-366-2818 Christmas Open House - Nov 6 & 7 Holiday hours Nov 6-Dec 23 Tues-Wed-Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Trees for SMALL Places Wreaths & Garlands • Gifts for ALL Budgets Battery Operated Pillars & Tapers CrossRoads, Keepers of the Light & Thompson Candles We will gladly help you with gift and decorating ideas! 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