Baby's First Christmas Personalized Ornaments

We very well remember the excitement and quiet bliss of our babies' first Christmas. It didn't matter that their main memories would come later in life; it was for ourselves (and the photos, of course) that we were so thrilled. The wonder at being able to introduce tiny little humans to the wonder, joy, and magic that is Christmas. From the trees to the lights, the music and the smells of the season - everything, somehow, is different when you view it through the eyes of a child. Or, perhaps, through the lens of being able to introduce all of that, over the years, to the most innocent among us. As such, we truly enjoy painting and lettering Custom, Personalized Baby's First Christmas Ornaments.

Personalized Baby's First Christmas Stocking Ornament

Buffalo check custom hand painted baby's first Christmas personalized ornament

Pink and gold hand painted baby's first Christmas personalized ornament

These ornaments represent so many wonderful things for us. The sweet memories of our own kids as they have grown... From cutting Christmas trees to baking holiday sweets, the joy of watching them open a gift and watching their excitement when they are able to give something to someone else. Those play times in the snow, and those cozy moments sipping hot chocolate under a blanket and staring off into the depths of the glowing Christmas tree lights.

Special Delivery Baby's First Christmas Personalized Ornament

Baby Bear Personalized Boy Christmas Ornament

Baby Bear Personalized Girl Christmas Ornament

Red Baby Bodysuit Personalized Ornament

So, with each personalized, hand painted ornament that we have the privilege of painting, these memories come flooding back. Which means that throughout the Christmas season, we're able to relive all those moments in our hearts, again and again. We are truly blessed.

Baby Buggy Personalized Baby's First Christmas Ornament

Cute hippo personalized hand painted Christmas ornament

Baby Elephant Personalized Christmas Ornament

Would you be willing to trust us to paint your child's Baby's First Christmas Ornament this year? We'd truly be honored. All of our ornaments can be customized for color, and personalized with date and name. They come in a box to keep them safe, and they make a perfect new parent gift. Don't wait, because these do take a little time!

Hand painted ornaments come in a gift box at The Weed Patch

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5 Country Primitive Christmas Decorations for your Holiday Home

One thing we know about our customers is that you all LOVE Country Primitive Christmas Decorations! One of the truly beautiful things about primitive christmas is that it can blend in with just about any style home. And whether you're looking for Primitive Christmas Ornaments or Primitive Christmas Stockings and Tree Skirts (or anything in between), we've got you covered! Let's take a look at a few examples - but you can head over to our website for a full selection of products to Help Make Your House a Cozy Christmas Home!

Number 1.

Burgundy Check Primitive Christmas Stocking

Holly Berry Jute Primitive Christmas Tree Skirt

First up, Primitive Christmas Stockings and Primitive Christmas Tree Skirts. Because, after all, the Christmas Tree and Stockings tend to be a centerpiece in every home during the holidays. The amazing colors and lights, the beautiful ornaments, and the memories of warm and cozy times together ... but if you don't have a tree skirt your tree can feel "unfinished". And whether you coordinate your Christmas stockings with your tree skirt or not doesn't REALLY matter (we've seen both ways look spectacular!) as long as you have one for everybody in your family!

Number 2.

Snowflake Primitive Christmas Ornaments

Primitive Snowman Christmas Ornament

Primitive stuffed snowman, moose, and santa Christmas ornaments

Next, you can't have a primitive christmas tree without having primitive christmas ornaments! And we have SO many to choose from it's hard to know where to start. From tin to stuffed, hand painted wood slices and folk art peg dolls to miniature ornaments perfect for your tiny tree and everything in between...Follow the link to check out all the options!

Number 3.

Blossom Bucket Primitive Snowman - Snowflakes are Kisses From Heaven

David Harden Light of Mine Primitive Santa Figurine

Third, we KNOW you have hutches, shelves, or a mantle that desperately need some primitive christmas figurines to fill in your cozy home. Whether you're seeking Blossom Bucket (and we know you are) or true, handmade folk art we know you'll find something perfect to fill in that little empty space.

Number 4.

Feather Tree Jute Primitive Christmas Chair Pad

Holly Berry jute primitive Christmas table runner

Jonathan Plaid Ruffled Primitive Christmas Placemats at The Weed Patch

How about some primitive Christmas linens to set out and bring festive to your kitchen? From chair pads to placemats, table runners to table cloths, kitchen towel ... your kitchen is the heart of your home, and it should simply exude comfort!

Number 5.

Prim Christmas Blessings Woven Throw 60x50

Primitive Christmas Pillow - Farm Truck with Christmas Tree

Finally (for this roundup!), very little brings an entire room together like Primitive Christmas Pillows and Throws. Whether you use them or display them, throws can bring warmth to the room. And throw pillows - well, you know what they say - a good throw pillow can just "make the room"! And we've got plenty for you to choose from!

Have a Country Christmas Primitive Throw Pillow

Creature Carol Primitive Christmas Throw

Christmas Blessings Primitive Christmas Pillow

While you're at it, don't miss shopping some of our other Primitive Christmas Decor categories:

• Primitive Christmas Battery Candles & Candle Holders
• Primitive Christmas Buckets, Boxes, Baskets
• Primitive Christmas Candles & Fragrance
• Primitive Christmas Decorative Plates
• Primitive Christmas Dishes & Ceramics
• Primitive Christmas Dolls
• Primitive Christmas Figurines
• Primitive Christmas Garlands
• Primitive Christmas Lights & Bulbs
• Primitive Christmas Linens
• Primitive Christmas Ornaments
• Primitive Christmas Picks & Floral
• Primitive Christmas Pictures
• Primitive Christmas Pillows & Throws
• Primitive Christmas Rugs & Doormats
• Primitive Christmas Shelf Sitters
• Primitive Christmas Signs
• Primitive Christmas Tree Toppers
• Primitive Christmas Trees
• Primitive Christmas Wall Decor
• Primitive Christmas Wreaths & Candle Rings
• Primitive Decorative Balls & Bowl Fillers
• Primitive Stockings & Tree Skirts

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Personalized, Hand Painted Wood Slice Folk Art Christmas Ornaments!

Now that Halloween 2019 is officially over... We know that so many of you absolutely LOVE Christmas - we have some fantastic Fall and Thanksgiving goodies to show you, but first - let's talk the beauty of handmade!

We're so excited to have our very own line of handmade ornaments and folk art decor. These items are sold exclusively on our various websites, so you won't find them anywhere else. If you're looking for a unique gift this holiday season, then you definitely need to browse our hand painted ornaments and gifts.

For us, handmade means means following our passion and using our talents. Handmade items are a labor of love, and no small amount of skill (Janene's, not mine...). She has worked over the last several years, lettering every day, to become proficient in hand lettering.

For our wood slice ornaments, we source the material locally - thankfully we live in the forest... We find, cut, dry, and sand all our own slices. Once they're prepared, then Janene does her magic. We have an entire line of hand painted, hand lettered personalized handmade wood slice Christmas ornaments (and other holidays, too!)

From family Christmas ornaments - Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Grandpa, Grandma .... or we can letter whatever you want! Do you have an insane Auntie with a particularly creative nickname? Yup, we can do that!

Because Janene hand letters everything, we don't use vinyl (so it won't peel off) and we don't use stencils - so we're constrained by anything but your imagination (and the size of the ornament, of course!)

Want to customize the color? Yup, we can do that. From a solid background color to a color gradient – to the amazing Buffalo Check Personalize Ornament – we even have one that is a Baby’s First Christmas Personalized Ornament – the perfect keepsake for your little one. If buffalo check isn’t your thing, we certainly have some beautiful other baby’s first ornaments to choose from.

Want to have a piece of custom folk art? Yeah, Janene can do that too! From a super fun “bacon and egg” personalized ornament to an Americana ornament, an apple ornament perfect for that Christmas teacher gift, personalized sports ornaments – baseball, basketball, soccer… To straight up art – bumblebee personalized ornaments, a “love ewe” with a primitive sheep, chicken ornaments, saltbox houses – and if we don’t have it, reach out because we can paint it!

The catch, of course, is time. Don't wait - the holidays always see us busy painting around the clock, and if you wait too long we won't be able to get yours done and out the door in time for you to receive it by when you need it.

In an upcoming blog post, we'll introduce you to our hand painted laser cut shape ornaments - another beautiful personalized ornament option for your Christmas gifting needs! We've got a detailed post coming, but if you just can't wait to see what your personalized gift options are, you can start browsing here: Personalized Hand Painted Wooden Christmas Ornaments

We also hand paint peg dolls - they can be shelf sitters or ornaments, and many of them can be personalized with a name. If you can't wait for the post on it - you can browse them here: Hand Painted Folk Art Peg Dolls and Ornaments

Cranberry Muffins

Yesterday on Instagram, I commented that here in the Pacific Northwest, we don't typically get to enjoy snow, so we decorate with snowy things indoors, and practice a little hygge.  This weekend, our hygge has been all about muffins.  Yesterday, we made applesauce muffins, from one of my mom's very old, very worn recipe cards (you know the kind).  Those applesauce muffins are the first thing I ever baked, and I made them several times during my high school years.  I took the recipe with me when I went to college, only to discover I'd forgotten to write down how much flour to use, so I never made them.  I don't think I've made or eaten them since I was a teenager, so they were a real treat.  I forgot to take photos of them though, sadly.  Tomorrow I'll pull out the recipe anyway and share it with you, if you'd like.

Today, however, we wanted cranberries.  Our freezer is full of cranberries, as I stock up every winter so I can enjoy them all year long.  I don't know if they can be found all over the country, but at least here in Washington state they are prolific, as we have cranberry bogs along our coastline and we are home to Ocean Spray.  This was a Taste of Home recipe, which I am mixed about sometimes.  I love the old fashioned recipes you can find in Taste of Home, but I stopped getting the magazine years ago, as I felt the recipes involved too much salt, too much sugar, and too many cans of this and that.  I like food made of food.  That was years ago now, and recipes (cooking in general) I've noticed has changed a bit, as the demand for whole food cooking is rising, so I really need to revisit Taste of Home.

Anyway, I digress.  The point is, I found this recipe via Taste of Home, and it looked pretty good.  There's only a half a cup of sugar in the entire recipe, and lots of yummy cranberries.  It makes 12 muffins, or you can double it if you have lots of mouths to feed.  Or you just want to eat muffins all day, which is what I did when we made these.  They are not very sweet at all, so they're great with coffee or tea for a light breakfast.  The recipe calls for lemon zest, but orange zest would be good too.  I actually couldn't taste the zest at all, so I think it is more a flavor enhancer rather than adding actual lemon flavor.  You probably could just a teaspoon of vanilla if you don't have any fruit to zest.

The only thing I might change when we make them again is to add more cranberries.  I think the amount stated in the recipe is perfectly adequate, but we loooooove cranberries, so I think I'll try adding a half a cup more than what it calls for.

I will share one of my tips for great muffins.  A lot of people use a mixer when making quick breads, but in my opinion this is not only unnecessary and extra work, you run the risk of tough muffins because of over-mixing.  It is very very easy to overmix, most especially with a mixer.  Quick breads don't need a mixer.  Just grab a rubber spatula and fold/stir until the wet and dry ingredients are just blended.  It will take you far more time to get your mixer set up and cleaned up afterwards than it will for you to just stir the batter by hand.

CRANBERRY MUFFINS

1 cup (or more!) fresh cranberries, chopped a little bit

8 tablespoons sugar, divided

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

3/4 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest, optional

Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Directions:

1. Stir 2 Tb of sugar into the cranberries, and set aside.
2. Mix dry ingredients
3. Mix wet ingredients
4. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and stir by hand just until moistened. Fold in berries and zest.
5. Fill 12 lightly greased standard muffin cups. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake at 400° for 18, or until tester comes out clean, and muffins are starting to brown and pull away from the sides of the pan.

Let cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and set on a rack to cool completely. Alternatively, you can be impatient and stuff your face while they’re piping hot like we did.  Makes 12 muffins.

Enjoy!

K & K Arrows for Fall & Christmas - Available now!

Folks, that small window of time has arrived - we have our first run of K & K Arrow Replacements for Fall & Christmas available for special order now!  Only a few designs of each are available, and as is typical for this supplier, we have no clue when and if they'll be available again, so if you're thinking of getting one for the season, I highly recommend not waiting!  There aren't many things I will say that about, as I don't like to add any pressure to your shopping experience.  I make the exception for K & K Arrows, because the supplier is notoriously unpredictable with their stock availability - I can't recall the last time we actually had a number of seasonal arrows available AT THE TIME of the actual season!

Here are a few example of what's available now:

Family and Friends LED Rustic Pumpkin Arrow Replacement - This one is extra fun because it lights up!  The neutral colors are really great for the farm house fall look.

Scarecrow Arrow Replacement - The scarecrow is a popular choice, as you can put it out now at the end of summer, and keep it up all through fall until Christmas.

Turkey Arrow Replacement - I will say it is very rare to find the turkey available in the fall.  This guy is really pretty and vintage looking.


Orange Pumpkin Arrow Replacement - This is for the Orange version of the pumpkin (there's a mustard one as well, though not available yet this year), which is the most popular in our experience.

Illuminating Jack-O-Lantern Arrow Replacement - This Jack o'Lantern was new a few years ago, and was super popular - we didn't realize it at the time (the face is cute in and of itself!), but the box opens up and there's a candle cup inside for you to put an LED taper candle for some spooky lighting!

Snowman Birdhouse Arrow Replacement - There are some Christmas arrows available right now, I'm highlighting this snowman as it is a new one for us.  He doubles as a little birdhouse!


Snowflake Arrow Replacement - This snowflake has been around for a while, but with aaaaallllll the Christmas choices, this has always been the most popular.  It is simple, pretty, elegant, goes with just about any decorating style, and it can stay up past Christmas until the late winter holidays begin.

Pineapple Arrow Replacement - I know, I know, this one isn't a fall or Christmas design.  I am including it in this announcement however, because it has been super popular this year.  Every time it becomes available, it is oversold (and in fact a few of you have been waiting patiently for yours - yay, it will be here soon!).  If you've had your eye on a pineapple, now is your moment!

 

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We also currently have available all 3 choices of the arrow portion itself - the original black, the white version for those of you that prefer something lighter in your home, and the newer barnwood option, which looks great in a modern country farmhouse style home.

A quick note on shipping - it's a little tricky with these.  The arrows are oversized, and most of them are quite heavy.  Shipping cost is based on box dimensions, weight, and how far away it is shipping from us here in western Washington state.  Shipping is set based on the purchase of a single arrow, so if you purchase multiple arrows, you'll probably see a refund of the shipping difference after we pack and ship your box, especially if you live closer to where we are.  We do refund shipping overages on these arrows.

 

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Shop all K & K Arrow Replacements here.

Let us know if you have any questions about our K & K Arrow Replacements, and happy shopping! :)

Winter’s Light Series - Hand-Poured Soy Candles (Cloved Cranberry)

Continuing with our Winter’s Light Series (read about it here), today I am introducing our next Soy Candle fragrance….Cloved Cranberry!

Cloved Cranberry combines the crisp, fruity scent of ripe red cranberries with the warmth and spice of cloves, and a sprinkling of sweet sparkling sugar!  Wonderful for Christmas, of course (this was our best seller in December), but it doesn’t scream “holiday.”  Cloved Cranberry is a nice winter fragrance (our best-selling last month), having the warmth of spice, yet cool and fruity. 

If you didn’t catch the earlier post explaining all about our hand-poured soy candles, here is a recap:

We have been making these for quite a few years now, hand-pouring them in beautiful Union, WA on Hood Canal.  We use 100% soy wax, not a wax blend.  Why soy?  Oh so many reasons.  First off, it makes a wonderful candle.  The wax burns at a lower temperature, so you get a longer burn time with soy over paraffin.  It will also withstand a heavier load of fragrance oil, so they are very highly scented.  We’ve had a single votive candle sitting in our car as an air freshener for going on 5 years now, and it still smells wonderful!  Soy is grown right here in America, so by choosing soy you are supporting American farmers, not to mention using a renewable resource, as paraffin is a petroleum product and not renewable.  If that isn’t enough, you can remove any leftover wax residue in your candles cups with soap and water!  What’s not to love here?

Currently, we are pouring standard-size votives, tealights, and an 8 ounce jar.  We do not use dyes in our wax, so the naturally creamy white color of the wax won’t compete with whatever your decorating palette you may have.  The votives fit in a standard-sized votive cup and will burn 10-15+ hours depending on how long it burns each time you light it (seems to burn longer overall if you keep it lit for a long time).  Tealights come in a clear plastic candle cup which can be placed out by themselves, or within larger hurricane candle holders or jars.  One tiny tealight will scent a whole room, and burn for about 6 hours!

Our jar candles have a classy, vintage-style look with their amber glass and black lids, reminiscent of antique apothecary containers.  Again, total burn time depends on how you light it, but our test candles burn for at least 70 hours (our tests burn on average 75-80 hours, but we say 70 to play it safe!).  Once you’ve burned the candle, the glass jar and lid are reusable for home storage!  Use for craft storage, cotton balls, herbs, vitamins, oil blends or creams, flavored sauces, bath salts, notions – whatever!  If you don’t want to reuse the jar, then please recycle. :)

Cloved Cranberry tealights, votives, and jars are in stock now.  Tune in tomorrow for the next fragrance! :)

Winter’s Light Series - Hand-Poured Soy Candles (Cinnabun)

For us, the beginning of January always starts with some serious nesting - finding homes for our received gifts, tossing out accumulated clutter in the frantic moments of December, cleaning and airing out the house after holiday travels, and trying to enjoy the outdoors and fresh air as much as possible without freezing our noses off.  We try to tuck in as much light here and there to ward January blues, as we’re cozied up inside during the shortest, darkest days of the year.  Candles, little lamps, specialty light bulbs and LED lights are among our top selling items in January/February, so I thought it would be fun to do a blog series to highlight some of our favorites. 

This week I’ll talk about our best-selling soy candles, made right here in western Washington, and introduce once scent each day.

If you are unfamiliar with our soy candles, we have been making these for quite a few years now, hand-pouring them in beautiful Union, WA on Hood Canal.  We use 100% soy wax, not a wax blend.  Why soy?  Oh so many reasons.  First off, it makes a wonderful candle.  The wax burns at a lower temperature, so you get a longer burn time with soy over paraffin.  It will also withstand a heavier load of fragrance oil, so they are very highly scented.  We’ve had a single votive candle sitting in our car as an air freshener for going on 5 years now, and it still smells wonderful!  Soy is grown right here in America, so by choosing soy you are supporting American farmers, not to mention using a renewable resource, as paraffin is a petroleum product and not renewable.  If that isn’t enough, you can remove any leftover wax residue in your candles cups with soap and water!  What’s not to love here?

Currently, we are pouring standard-size votives, tealights, and an 8 ounce jar.  We do not use dyes in our wax, so the naturally creamy white color of the wax won’t compete with whatever your decorating palette you may have.  The votives fit in a standard-sized votive cup and will burn 10-15+ hours depending on how long it burns each time you light it (seems to burn longer overall if you keep it lit for a long time).  Tealights come in a clear plastic candle cup which can be placed out by themselves, or within larger hurricane candle holders or jars.  One tiny tealight will scent a whole room, and burn for about 6 hours!

Our jar candles have a classy, vintage-style look with their amber glass and black lids, reminiscent of antique apothecary containers.  Again, total burn time depends on how you light it, but our test candles burn for at least 70 hours (our tests burn on average 75-80 hours, but we say 70 to play it safe!).  Once you’ve burned the candle, the glass jar and lid are reusable for home storage!  Use for craft storage, cotton balls, herbs, vitamins, oil blends or creams, flavored sauces, bath salts, notions – whatever!  If you don’t want to reuse the jar, then please recycle. :)

Today’s fragrance is Cinnabun, our top-selling year-round fragrance.  Each season has its best-seller, but it is Cinnabun that is a consistent favorite all throughout the year.  The classic spicy warmth of cinnamon and cloves are sweetened up a bit with some vanilla and brown sugar.  Light this one up and folks will be sure that gooey cinnamon buns are baking in your oven!

Cinnabun tealights, votives, and jars are in stock now.  Tune in tomorrow for the next fragrance! :)

Christmas Cupcake Ceramics

I feel like I might never get sick of cupcakes.  I don't actually eat them all that much, I just love how they look.  They're just cute and fun and have lots of room for creativity.  Grassland's Road has a wonderful line of cupcake-themed ceramic, and I just love the Holiday Soiree collection.

Here are some highlights:

Holiday Soiree Cupcake Salt & Pepper Shaker Set, by Grasslands Road

Holiday Soiree Cupcake Box with Candle, by Grasslands Road

Holiday Sweet Soiree Candy Dish, by Grassland's Road

Holiday Sweet Soiree Candy Dish, by Grassland's Road

So much fun cupcake goodness!! :)  See our Gingerbread and Candy Theme under our Christmas Category for other fun holiday-related sweetness!

Dr. Seuss Christmas Ornaments

Hi All!  For those new to us, we are a year-round holiday store, with Christmas in October, Halloween in January, Easter in December....we're pretty much always swimming in all holidays at all times!

Today I want to show you some fun ornaments for you Dr. Seuss fans.  The Grinch, Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs & Ham...these are timeless childhood icons, perfect for a birthday, shower, or Christmas gift.

Here are a few:

Grinch Book Ornament, by Department 56 / Enesco

Hermey with Gift Ornament, by Department 56 / Enesco

Green Eggs & Ham Ornament, by Department 56 / Enesco

Cat in the Hat Ornament, by Department 56 / Enesco

Grinch's Small Heart Grew Water Globe, by Department 56 / Enesco

Cat in the Hat Ornament, by Department 56 / Enesco

Hope you enjoyed this little preview!  Check out our Christmas category for all other Dr. Seuss Christmas ornaments and decor.

Until next time! :)

Last Shipping Day 2014

 

If you've been reading our blog at all, you probably caught that we closed our physical storefront in order to spend more time with the kids during the Christmas (and other holiday) season. We're so excited to actually be able to dedicate some time to family, and friends, over the Christmas season. 

 

Our final day of shipping before Christmas will be Sunday December 21st, 2014.   

 

Our shipping department will be closed the week of Christmas to allow us time with our family.  We will have limited phone hours during this time.

 

Shipping will resume Monday December 29th, with limited phone support hours during the week of the New Years holiday.

 

Please anticipate a delay in shipping during the Holidays.

 

Feel free to place your orders - if the items are in stock and not special order, we'll be doing our best to get them out as fast as possible! Special order items will be ordered and shipped as soon as we receive them. 

 

We WILL have limited phone support hours during this time; this information will be posted on our blog, our website, and our Facebook page.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!