Sorry we disappointed you with CA Polish Pottery

In October we ordered the items that are listed in our last post directly by phone from Gloria at Zanger Company.  She is one of two authorized distributors in the USA.  We were told by her that it should ship in two weeks.  When we called after three weeks we were again told “two weeks”.  This nonsense went on until we talked to Gloria herself on the 16th of December.  She told us that “she did not have the inventory for our order” and that she had “quality issues”.  

We’re sorry that in ten years of trying to sell this excellent stoneware we have had nothing but continuing problems with the only two USA distributors.  In all our 40 years of retail experience we have never run into distributors like these.   We are writing to the company in Poland to see if they would be willing to have another avenue for availability to us that makes sense and where we can get their products.  The CA stoneware we show as “In Stock” on our website was hand selected by us and is top notch in quality.

In the mean time we have ordered products from the Zaklady factory in Poland and these are on the way and should be here shortly.  We’ll post a notice on the home page when we have them.

 

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New Order of CA Polish Stoneware on the way !

 We’re expecting a new shipment of

  CA Signature Polish Stoneware

   very soon !

  Included will be:

     Large & Medium Round Mugs, Soup Mugs, Ceral and Soup Bowls, Salad Plates

    Small Dessert / Candy Dishes #17′s & 23′s, Large napkin holders,

    Lotion / Liquid Soap dispensers, Large Oval Platters, Butter Dishes, 

   Spoons (Jam & Sugar), spreaders, Large, Medium & Small Tea Pots

 

We’ll post the arrival on our home page when the pottery is received

Old Barn Wood Gets a New Life

This is the Before Picture

We have been moving more into home decor / furniture at the request of our customers.  Having lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania previously and having spent 35 years with the crafts people we have found many Amish cottage industries making very high quality furniture for generations.  Here’s a great example shown below

We have now a source of hand crafted furniture made from 160+ years old barns.  The barns are demolished and the woods from the side, beams and even floors are saved and reused to make this very rustic natural furniture.  The wood has the worm holes, the coloring from wrought iron nails, marks from wagon wheels, weathering, etc.   But the best relationship we have found is Ben Lantz, a wonderful Amish craftsman who specializes in finishing woodworks from fine cabinets to these rustic barnwood tables and furniture.  Ben can match any color stain or paint and like all of our Amish craftsmen he takes exacting pains to do the best job he can.

Here’s the before and after pictures of the table top.  The tables come up to eight feet in length and the tops are available 1″ or 2″ thick.

Here’s our link to the page  http://www.amerheritage.com/salespages/furniture/barnwood/Old%20Barnwood%20Furniture.htm

This is the After Picture

Beauville French Table Linens Announces Price Increases

Beauville maker of Fine French Table Linens has announced a price increase due to the continued rising cost of raw cotton due to problems around the world for supplies and the falling value of the American Dollar.

These increases will go into effect March 28th.  If you are thinking about a new tablecloth and napkins for Easter or Passover or just something to brighten your Spring or Summer table don’t wait!  The prices on our website (the lowest you’ll find) will be valid through March 27th.  Call us – we’ll get your linens to you for Easter / Passover.

Here’s the direct link to our Beauville pages:

http://www.amerheritage.com/salespages/linens/beauville/beauvilletablelinens2.htm

Don’t forget we also sell Garnier-Thiebaut French Table and Bed Linens and Ulster Fine Hand Made Irish Linens

Plant These in Your Spring Garden !

From Kitras Glass come Enchanted Toadstools

Available in Large (15″H), Medium (11″H) and Small (9″H)

Enchanted Toadstoods

Here’s the direct link for more info & prices

http://www.amerheritage.com/salespages/glass/kitras/kitrasglass3.htm#Enchanted_Toadstools_

Kitras introduces New “Trees of Life’s Pathways” Globes

For the Spring Steven Kitras Glass has introduced Six New “Tree” Designs
The Group is called “Pathways”
and includes Titles:

Freedom – Rebirth – Passion – Happiness – Giving – Creativity

Available in 6″ Wide with Gift Box for $ 41.50 and 10″ Wide for $ 94.50

In Stock Today

Save ! Canister Set Sales – Crosby & Taylor

Tin Woodsman (now Crosby & Taylor) Canister Sets

As seen on the Paula Deen Food Network Show and as one of Paula’s Picks for Holiday Gifts this year.

Available in Pistachio, Butter Pecan, Whip Cream and in Limited Quantities the new Blackberry (see below)

Regular Price for the Set is $ 235…

We’ll give you a choice of a matching Garlic Jar or Salt Pot – FREE !

A $ 35 value for the Garlic jar or $ 40 for the Salt Pot

Limited Time & Limited to Sets on Hand except Blackberry – See Selection on our web page http://www.amerheritage.com/salespages/gourmet/tinwoodsmanpewter/tinwoodsmansales2.htm

Twice Blessed !

Meet Elizabeth !

From Far Point Collie Rescue

Elizabeth has joined our family on Sunday, July 11

she joins our Sheltie Ruby who came to us almost four weeks ago.

Both are with us at the store every day.

Meet Ruby ! – Sue is Smiling Again !

Here’s the Rubester !

She is four years old and is from the wonderful folks at

http://www.ncsr-md.org

Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue and especially her Foster Parents, Gerrie and Dave who last week had seven Sheltie’s running around. These are great people. Ruby is wonderful !   We’ve had her a week and she loves being in the shop with us.  She’s a little shy about meeting the customers (only when Dad says OK).  Now Mom’s got someone to brush again.   This is a great little dog!

Ruby loves to run up and down stairs and follow the Dad around everywhere.  Loves to play ball in the house, in the store and in the yard.

Thanks for this blessing !

If A Dog Was the Teacher

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be
pure ecstasy.
When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing
and pout…run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently

Still Looking

As our readers & visitors know we lost out beloved Katie, (that’s her with momma Susan in the picture)  a few months ago.  Life has been a real drag since.   But things are looking up,  we saw a very nice doggie on a rescue site and they are arranging for a visit.  We’ll keep you posted.  It’s the first time Sue has smiled in months.

I’m putting a link into a great newsletter from Mike Mifflin of the Greater Illinois Collie Rescue.  Mike writes a great column called “Herd it at the Water Bowl”.  Read it, it will make you smile.  It shows what great dogs these collies are.

Take care and thanks to all of you for your support.

http://www.collierescue.org/waterbowl/fall-2004.htm