We are getting to the end of our stock of pumpkin and simmered cider fragrances. These two delightful fragrances are great for fall. They both have hints of different spices which makes a home feel warm and inviting on these colder days. In the pumpkin fragrance we have a few candles, the large diffuser, and the room spray available. In the simmered cider we have a few candles, small diffusers, and refills of the diffuser oil left. We are not expecting these items to last long so make sure you order your favorites today!

In the past we have talked about many of Jim Shore's pieces, from Santas and Snowmen to Disney characters and the Grinch. This newsletter we wanted to share about some sweet little animal characters.

We have three Mini Figurines featuring animals from the forest: a fox, a squirrel, and a chipmunk. These beautiful figurines feature soft colors in the traditional Jim Shore quilt patterns. They have adorable faces that just make us smile. We have had these forest friends up in the fall section, but we think they are so versatile that they could stay out all year long.

We have mugs in stock this season, some that are funnier and some that are inspirational. One of our favorites is the Three Wise Men. Of course, this mug is referring to a girlfriend's three wise men: a hairdresser, a jeweler, and a bartender. We think these people may be able to help solve all of your problems or at least make you feel a little better about the days to come! At under $15 it is a great gift!

We thought we would continue this newsletter by talking about other merchandise that makes us smile..... our towels. This year, we have outdone ourselves with getting sassy towels to liven-up any kitchen or bathroom. We have enjoyed watching our customers stand by our wall of towels laughing to themselves as they read each one. One of our favorite collections is our gingerbread collection. These towels feature a classic looking gingerbread cookie saying all the things we think about during the holidays. Some of our favorite sayings include: "The Grinch is my Spirit Animal" or "I'm one plum pudding away from a Yuletide meltdown." Towels are an easy way to have a little fun this holiday season and add a little sass to your home.

It is hard to believe that there is less than 2 months left till 2023. It seems like we just got used to writing 2022. With the new year means you need a new calendar. We have gotten in a new shipment of David Wilkinson's 2023 calendar. David is an amazing local photographer, who specializes in taking pictures of all the natural beauty and wonder of Door County. Then he takes his beautiful photographs and puts them in a calendar, so you can enjoy them all year round!

We have always carried a large selection of nativity scenes. While most nativity scenes include Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the wisemen, and maybe some animals and shepherd, our Fontanini nativity set allows you the opportunity to create your own Bethlehem, complete with many of the people mentioned in the bible.

There is still time to order your advent calendar and be ready to count down to Christmas. We are definitely getting down to the end, but we still have many of your favorite calendars. We have a couple styles of our Byers Choice wooden calendar that makes for a wonderful keepsake year after year. We have our advent calendar filled with puzzles, allowing you to complete a different puzzle everyday. We have our advent calendar filled with resin ornaments in a sweet child-friendly designs. We also have our popular sticker countdown decals in Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

We have carried books for years, but this year we are trying something new and are carrying bookmarks. We know that bookmarks are not new, but when we saw these ones at market last spring, we couldn't help ourselves. First we have Book-Tails, which are plush bespectacled animal bookmarks. We have them available in five different styles (e.g. cat, corgi, dragon, rabbit, and a sloth).

We also have Teethmarks, which feature animals "biting" your page to save your place. These bookmarks come in five styles as well.... a bat, bear, hippo, t-rex, and a wolf. What a fun way for you to save your place. At just under $13 they make for a wonderful stocking stuffer.

This month we wanted to talk about J.P. Jordan's new book, Numbers Game. At a fundraiser in his honor, Senator Anthony Hecht is invited to a private room by a young, auburn-haired beauty. Minutes later, the politician dies of an apparent heart attack, but when police arrive, they discover the man's forehead has been marked with the number seven. And, his female friend has disappeared.

This month’s winner of a gift certificate to the store is ... Penny Werner! Congratulations!

We often get questions about “how do I win a gift certificate” and there are two ways. First just by being signed up for our newsletter you are automatically put in a drawing every month to win a gift certificate. Second, we have contests on our Facebook page. These contests are sprinkled throughout the year, so be on the lookout 😊

As we move thru the month of November it is a great time to get excited for the holidays. We are open every day from 10am-5pm. You are also welcome to call in your order or order from our website! Please note, that the last day for ordering to make sure your items arrive by Thanksgiving is Friday, November 18th. We will also be closed on November 23-24th to allow our employees time to celebrate the holiday with their families.

We’ll be waiting for you!

Sue Ann and Ron Flittner