Great Colors, Fresh Styles and New Ways to Put it Together

As the first visages of autumn make an appearance in the form of cooler breezes, the Wooden Duck is preparing for the fall season.  

Nic and Zoe for Fall 2010

The Endless Summer is all about transition, and here at the Wooden Duck we have the styles that will take you from late summer into early fall.  Jane Berger, owner of the Wooden Duck, explains that “many customers have a difficult time with this transition season.”  She goes on to say “they are not quite ready to pack away those frilly sleeveless tops and tank tops, but not quite ready to pull out the turtlenecks, sweaters and corduroys”. 

Conrad C Collection for 2010

Jane has the perfect solution to this dilemma, lightweight styles that have started to arrive at the Wooden Duck.  The weather this time of year is unpredictable, cool and damp one day, hot and humid the next.  Transitional lightweight sweaters are your answer, you can layer them over that cute, adorable sundress you haven’t packed away or the turtleneck you just dug out of your fall wardrobe.  

Compliment your new transitional sweaters with the hottest trend for fall, leggings or, if would rather, a nice pair of trouser jeans.  Either way, the Wooden Duck is here to help you put that new wardrobe together.   From transitional tops, sweaters and colorful leggings, to fashionable jewelry, scarves and handbags, the Wooden Duck has the styles for you for the fall season. 

So, stop by the Wooden Duck, where quality and reasonable pricing meet! 

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Phone:  610/584-0124 

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Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday, 11am to 5pm 

Visit us at www.WoodenDuckShoppe.com 

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Byers’ Choice 2010 Mid-Year Carolers

Wow, that’s the one word to describe the new 2010 Mid-Year Byers’ Choice Carolers.  There are 4 new Carolers, each of which is unique in design and colors.          

“Ice Princess”

Our favorite is the Ice Princess (shown on the left). She is attired in a blue velvet gown trimmed with silver lace and silver stars.  On her head is a gold tiara and she is carrying a crystal scepter befitting royalty.  The Polar Bear Club (sold separately) is the perfect accessory to accompany the “Ice Princess”.         

"Virginia"

Virginia O’Hanlon (shown on the right) wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun on whether or not there is a Santa Claus.  The response from veteran newspaper man Francis Church in 1897 has since become the most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies and other editorials, on posters and stamps. Click here to see the entire letter.        

"Old English Santa"

 Elegant and regal in stature, the Old English Santa is a must for those of you that collect Byers’ Choice santas.  Our Old English Santa carries a brass lantern to help guide his way this Yuletide season.  The “Leather Horse” can be purchased separately.             

Last, but certainly not least of the mid-year Carolers  

Gardening Mrs. Claus

 is the Gardening Mrs. Claus.   Attired in her favorite gardening outfit that includes a warm scarf and straw hat.     The pinecones and berries she gathers make the perfect Christmas decorations for her cottage at the North Pole. She is ready to water the poinsettias so that they are ready for the holidays.  A great accessory would be the “Holiday Flower Cart”.     To view the entire line of the 2010 Byers Choice Mid -Year Carolers, click here.           

2010 Redemption Carolers            

2010 Harvest Man and Woman

Just in time for your Fall decorating, the 2010 Harvest Man and Woman is the perfect addition to your Fall Byers Choice display.  The Wooden Duck is excited to offer these Carolers to our customers, pre-orders need to be received no later than September 5th, 2010.  The Wooden Duck will complete the necessary paperwork to send to the Byers’ Choice factory to secure the Carolers for you.
 
Shipping for these Carolers will occur in early October, 2010.  Please, if you pre-order these Carolers, do so on a separate order from other Carolers.

Balance Toys

Balance toys were originally called skyhooks, simple counter-weighted toys which could be set on a shelf or the rim of a table, and set in motion to everyone’s delight and amazement. Articulated balance toys are more popular. Some balance toys come with a “designer” stand integrating it into the overall appearance. The floor stand broadens the scope of this colorful home decor. The design is based on an antique renaissance candle stand. It is hand wrought in iron, distressed, and hand waxed. In a world of disposable gifts, our original AM balance toy designs offer a welcome reprieve. Built to last through the ages. A light touch encourages these toys to rock back and forth. See our collection of Balance Toys at the Wooden Duck Shop

ESC Trading Company

ESC Trading Company is a family business with a simple and effective company philosophy: they license designs from independent artists, reproduce those designs with meticulous quality and detail, market the products nationwide, and distribute them from their warehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

Each licensed artist has been producing his or her designs by hand for many years, but each has chosen to license through us because they would rather be full-time artists than part-time product managers, accountants, and sales mangers.

ESC Trading Company, in partnership with the Wooden Duck appreciate your support and invite you to stay in touch with us as we continue to grow in the years to come.

One of the featured artists for ESC Trading Company is Lori Mitchell. Lori was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Lori has always been inspired by children’s themes and literature, old illustrations and toys.

In 1999 she began making her first paper-mach pieces for the folk art world and has never looked back. Full of whimsy and charm, her characters have won a place in the hearts and collections of folk art enthusiasts worldwide. See our ESC Trading Company line at the Wooden Duck Shop.

Baby Boutique

The Wooden Duck now carries an extensive array of baby items that will make great heartwarming gifts for new parents. Famous lines such as GUND, Stephan Baby and Donna Sharp that feature everything for the baby from lovable teddy bears to exquisite quilts are now available at the Wooden Duck.

KWO German Smokers

Beginning many years ago as a small craftsman’s business, today KWO is one of the leading firms in the production of traditional handmade smoker men. For many decades enthusiastic collectors all over the world have enjoyed the high quality of exclusive design and love of detail that characterize the KWO creations. It was thought that the aromatic incense brought good fortune and blessing to the home and kept away evil spirits. No German home would be complete without at least one smoker!

Two Hundred intricately detailed smoker men make up the KWO collection. They depict the trades, the professions, hobbies and just plain fun filled characters. Their whimsical expressions seem to come to life as they “smoke” the aromatic German Incense, enveloping the room with the rich scent of a fireplace burning – whether you have one or not! Browse through some of them here on our web site. Enjoy! See our fine line of KWO German Smokers at the Wooden Duck Shop.

Patience Brewster

When Patience Brewster decided to switch careers mid-stream, the rest of us were rewarded with the most intriguing bunch of Christmas characters this side of a Tim Burton movie. Moon fairies, cactus cowboys, alligators in high heels … these are the Christmas imaginings of Brewster, who grew up in the oh, so traditional town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Six years ago, this award-winning illustrator (known for such children’s books as The Merbaby and Too Many Puppies) decided to try her hand at something new. Today, from her studio in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Brewster sketches the whimsical characters that are later brought to life as ornaments, candle holders, tree toppers and display figures … all with a twist. Brewster’s flair for color and style are apparent. Crisp, luminous colors bring her pieces to life, while light, wispy trims like feathers and gossamer fine fringe give her creations a lighter-than-air feeling. “I like levity,” explains Brewster. “Not just the levity that exists in humor, but in things that tread lightly on this earth. When the hair is blowing and the feathers are ruffled and flying, that puts a bit of levity and delicacy and magic into the pieces.” See Patience Brewster at the Wooden Duck Shop

Hearts and Ivy Collection

The Hearts and Ivy Collection is meticulously handcrafted in Minneapolis, MN by designer Donna Hamilton (pictured on the left) and a team of 25 women. Working out of a neighorhood studio surrounded by flower gardens, Donna creates her distinctive and charming santas, snowmen and angels from designer fabrics and carefully selected accessories. The Hearts and Ivy Collection began in 1993 with a single angel and now includes over 70 ornament styles designed to add a touch of magic to the holiday season.

All Hearts and Ivy products are proudly handmade in the USA!

Allen Designs Studio

Michelle Allen, the designer behind “Allen Designs Studio”, loves the imperfect, slightly eccentric, witty quality of the world around us. Her hope is that her art will never become so serious that it betrays the uniqueness of this life that inspires her designs. Often if something seems too perfect in her art, she will skew it towards the unrealistic to capture the essence of a whim. Although she has illustrated several gift books and done many original paintings, her passion is to put the fun in function by creating items everybody uses including clocks, picture frames, vases, boxes, and more. See Michelle Allen’s line at the Wooden Duck Shop

Adora Dolls

Adora . . . into your heart and here to stay! The Wooden Duck is delighted to bring the Adora doll collection to our customers. We love dolls, all dolls, and bring them straight from our hearts to yours. If our dolls put a smile on your face then we’ve done our job! We are excited to bring you our amazing and fresh collection of beautiful toddlers, cuddly-cute babies and stunning limited edition dolls from world class artisans. Each full of heart and…… Yours to Adore. The irresistible life-like toddler and baby dolls encourage hours of play… nurturing, sharing and growing together. From their sweet costumes with adorable details to their lovable faces, these heirloom quality dolls are something for everyone to cherish for generations to come. These dolls will surely win your heart! See Adora Dolls at the Wooden Duck Shop