Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone!
Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous year!
It's out with the old and in with the new at the store for another week yet - Christmas clearance is out until Saturday - New things are starting to trickle in!! Look for our new owl paperweights - very cool (no picture yet - no camera yet......soon, sooon!!!) Enjoy your day!

Christmas Clearance Sale

So, you need to update some decorations? Well, we're here to help! Now, before you think I'm going to tell you to get rid of your grandmothers ornaments, and the ornaments you've been getting since you were a kid, let me explain! NEVER get rid of those ornaments!! I've got two trees just full of them - the old nativity - you can leave that too!! What I'm talking about are some updates - pick up some new greenery, wreaths, and arrangements. How about some new ornaments to pass on the tradition next year? Don't forget about next years gifts - hostess gifts, teacher gifts, and things to have on hand "just in case"! Why should you be thinking this? Well, the first big reason is that - everything is out and still fresh in your mind! This way, next year you won't say "I'm not sure what I have, I'll have to wait until I bring it down" (Karrie and I always say this!!)
The second big reason? There's a sale - a pretty big sale at The Summer Kitchen!
Take 40% - 80% off Christmas items, along with some everyday things on the clearance table, Today thru January 5th. After January 5th - they'll all be packed away for next year's sale - so hurry in!

Glory!

"Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth
Ye who sang creations story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth

Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ the new-born king

Shepherds in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant light.
Sages leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar.
Seek the great desire of nations,
Ye have seen his natal star.
Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear
Suddenly the Lord descending
In his temple shall appear."


When I think of Christmas - and the wonder of it all, I always think just how awesome it had to be to be the few privileged that got to see the angels sing. Can you even fathom it?

Merry Christmas everyone! God Bless you all in the coming year. Thank you so much for all of your business and friendships - we treasure you all!
Love,
Karla and Karrie

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angle of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you; You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly hosts appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests"
Luke 2: 8-14

Our 10 top picks

Well, it's the last week before Christmas! Can we rewind and go back a week? I wish it was that easy! I think December needs to have that one extra week for everyone to be able to relax, do some baking and visiting friends - and that would be the only thing allowed!!
Well, it's not going to happen, so I guess we'll just deal with the time constraints, and get that baking and visiting done with the time we have left!!

Sister sale was a blast,even with the blast from mother nature!! You'll see that we cancelled the Liberty Center Tea Party, and have rescheduled it for Sunday, January 20th at 2:30pm. Let's hope for no ice storms! We'd like to congratulate Pat Good for winning the $100 gift certificate - hip hip hurray!!


How about our doggies here? Our good friend Connie sent us these pictures of the cute outfits made for her Yorkie "niece" and "nephew". I guess Emma was not as excited for her Auntie's outfit as Gus (who looks very proud in wearing her handiwork!!)
Thanks for the pics Connie!!

Now.....the last week of Christmas means there are last minute gifts that need to be bought, so we've come up with some favorites at the store. You must bear with me however, because I've misplaced or lost my camera - and don't know how I will survive!! (guess what's on my Christmas list????)



1. CD's
We love our CD line. The unique packaging really makes everyone pick one up to put in someones stocking - a great gift, and with 3 Christmas and 6 anytime CD's - you'll be able to get one (or more) for everyone on your list!!



2. Bookmarks
We love these unusual bookmarks - they are a great gift for that avid reader - ya, you know the one......the one who has everything - everything except a bookmark like this!! There are 3 assorted styles with a blue ribbon and 3 assorted styles with olive ribbon to choose from.





3. Teas
Oh my!! We do love our tea here at The Summer Kitchen! We just got another shipment of The Summer Kitchen Exclusive Blend. This tea has been flying out of the door since we've introduced it! Add a vintage tea strainer, or a teapot to this for a great gift for that person who loves tea! We have 20+ blends to choose from - there's a favorite for everyone!




4. Bellsnickle Santas
This is the second year we have carried these santas. They are by far the coolest Santas around! If there is someone on your list that collects this patron saint of children - be sure to pick up one to add to their collection!



5. Cookbooks
Our ever-popular books are the Gooseberry Patch's Get-together cookbook, 500 cookies, and 500 cupcakes. We still have a few of our Papa Says books, the Mama Says are sold out - but we'll bring them back next year!!



6. Caldrea
We love our caldrea - and so do our customers! Our basket sets make the perfect gift for the hostess, your kid's teacher, a hairdresser, and your best friend. Kind on your hands, as well as the environment - you will love to indulge yourself, as well has everyone else!!



7. Willow Tree
We still have a good selection of Willow Tree - thanks to a re-order that came last week. There are a few nativity pieces left, as well as some other figurines. These are lovely, and everyone always oohs and ahhhhhs over them as soon as they unwrap the box!



8. Ring Boxes
Ooo-la-la! These sequined ring boxes have been a hit since we've introduced them this fall. Available in teal and cream, these have been snatched up by everyone, either for themselves, or for a special person in their life!





9. Crimson Berries pottery
This is the prettiest Christmas pottery I've seen in a long time! Any of these pieces would be great to mix and match with existing pottery - or get some of the great serving pieces with a cookbook, or some spreaders! This wouldn't disappoint anyone!





10. Vintage Reproduction Letter Openers
How can you go wrong with these letter openers and some stationary, or a box of museum cards like these Monet ones? What an elegant gift!





Bonus Gift Idea ****** Gift Certificates
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh - hey!
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to get - a Summer Kitchen Gift Certificate

Who really wouldn't want this? Our sign out front says it well:
"Get her a gift certificate for goodness sakes!"

Well, there you have 11 very nice suggestions for those last minute gifts - give us a call if you have any questions! Remember - we gift bag those up nice and pretty for you - making the gift giving as easy as possible!!
Enjoy this time before Christmas!


*Just to let you know the fabulous pictures of the bookmarks, teapot & tea, the Bellsnickle Santas, the Caldrea, the beautiful picture of the letter openers and the picture of the Crimson Berries bowl with cookbook and spreaders was done by my good buddy Michelle White - Thanks Michelle!!! I told her that when we do our catalog someday - she's hired!!

"Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters......."

Well, here it is! It's December, and we hope you all enjoyed "Shop Till You Drop" We heard many positive comments from customers this weekend! Even though the weather didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked it to, we enjoyed seeing many new faces as they traveled from store to store!!
We're gearing up - Sister Sale week is on it's way! You know how Karrie and I LOVE to celebrate sisterhood for this once-a-year "party"!! Just check out all the fun things going on next week!! Oh - Look - - I'm so excited to have figured out how to post clips on from YouTube for you guys!! Check it out below - I had it in my mind to have the "Sisters" clip from White Christmas with Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen for you all (always a great lead in for the Sister Sale), however, when I saw that they had the clip with Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby, I couldn't resist!!!
**Before playing this YouTube clip - turn off the music on the left-hand side!**



Sister Sale Week
Sunday, December 9th 2pm
A Christmas Tea
****POSTPONED DUE TO ICY WEATHER****
MAKE-UP DATE IS SUNDAY, JANUARY 20th at 2PM
Your donation of $15 for the tea will be given to the Liberty Center in Fremont. Enjoy our wonderful four course tea and try 5-6 of our Tea S'il Vous Plait teas, including two of our exclusive blends! Please RSVP by Friday, December 7th.

Monday, December 10th 5pm-8pm
Triple BAP points
One night only!! Come on in and see how much you can save!

Tuesday, December 11th - Saturday, December 15th
Sister Sale begins with 10-30% specials throughout the store! Don't forget to enter to win a $100 gift certificate with your sister or best buddy!!
Take 30% off Christmas items
Take 20% off Lamps, Pictures,Florals, and Purses
Take 10% off Everything else!!!

Friday, December 14th 6:30pm
A Victorian Tea
Join us for a Victorian Tea in the 1904 Queen Anne home in front of the shop. Your donation of $30 will be given to the Golden Bridge Alzheimer's Unit at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. Seating is limited - so make reservations soon!

Saturday, December 15th 10am-2pm
Join us, as Terri Jahna from Vibrant Solutions in Gibsonburg will be giving all of our shoppers chair massage to relieve that holiday stress!! Terri will be giving your donations to the American Cancer Society.

Some people have been asking to give donations for some of the charities above. If you find that you can't make it to some of the benefit teas, or the massage day, and you would like to make a donation, just drop us off a check to whichever charity you'd like, and we will get it to them!

Thanks everyone!! Looking forward to a great sisterly sale!!! Enjoy the clip!