With the strength of an eagle, God promised to restore Israel (Isaiah 40:31).  The eagle, one of our national images, is a sign of life and strength.  2016 has been a good year for Sherry and I and we look forward to 2017.

Our wish to all of you in 2017 is the strength of an eagle and that you may find the strength of God, through His Holy Spirit of peace, joy and love.

Yesterday, in part, was spent on web-site maintenance and improving access to our on-line store, adding credit card payment options and new store-wide discounts.  As an avid do-it-yourselfer, it is fun to learn how to do new things.  My hat off to good web-site designers and the work that they do. 

Soon we will be off to Lake Havasu City, Arizona for the Renaissance Faire and the Balloon Festival the week following.  This will be the first of six shows in Arizona for January and early February.  Happy New Year!

The smell of cedar, the beautiful grain and colors of the wood, metal hinges and clasp with matching lock and key make a great base for this majestic dragon to perch.  A box for any treasure comes in three sizes. 

If it were your box, what would you want to see on top?  Let us know and we will try to match it for you.  Some suggestions:  fairy, butterfly, dragonfly, wizard, hummingbird.  Prices range from $19 to $49 and are available without figurine.  Pictures here is the medium box.  Look for this item to appear in our on-line store soon!

My Uncle Dan had salvaged this window from a home being demolished many years ago in my home town of Westfield, New Jersey.  Sherry’s passion for stained glass allows her to better appreciate this window she saw stored in their garage.  They surprised us with the window as a gift a few years ago.  It hangs on our deck and this is the view looking east.  We enjoy it every day.  Dozens of pieces of glass make up this work of art.  Can you count how many?

At this time of year we are reminded, among other things, of family.  We treasure the window, given us as a gift, more special because of the givers:  I treasure knowing my Aunt Rosemary and Uncle Dan and the many holiday memories that included them. 

Sherry and I would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.  You all are part of our extended family and part of the reason we do this.  Thank you.