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Wishing you a safe and a happy July 4th!
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July is a fab-u-lous month to spend time in Door County. The weather is great, the cherries are in season, and there are fireworks (and who doesn't like fireworks)! And come July, the Tannenbaum is bursting with new merchandise just waiting for you to take it home. This month we also have our annual pickle hunt and a book signing. So this is definitely the time for a trip to Door County!
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What's happening in Door County this month....
July 4th Celebrations:
Saturday, July 2 Independence Day Cookout, Rock Island
Summer Fest Concert & Fireworks, Fish Creek
Sunday, July 3 35th Annual Dairy Breakfast, Jacksonport
Campfire & S'mores, Sister Bay
Live Music & Fireworks, Egg Harbor
Monday, July 4 1
0am Parade & Festival, Baileys Harbor
1pm Parade & Festival, Egg Harbor
Hairpin 5K Run, Fish Creek
Celebration & Fireworks, Washington Island
Celebration & Fireworks, Gills Rock
Celebration & Fireworks, Sturgeon Bay
Theater - throughout the summer:
July 7-10 Amish Quilt & Craft Show, Jacksonport
July 8-10 Rutabaga Door County Kayak Symposium, Ellison Bay
July 9-10 Belgian Days Festival & Run, Brussels
July 9-10 Door County Wearable Art Show, Sister Bay
July 9 Barn Door Flea & Vintage Day, Ellison Bay
July 13-17 Door County Folk Festival, throughout Door County
July 16 Fly-In Fish Boil & Festival, Washington Island
July 16-17 Door County Triathlon, Egg Harbor
July 21-23 Burning Cow Music Festival, Sturgeon Bay
July 23-31 Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament
July 23 TANNENBAUM ANNUAL PICKLE HUNT & BOOK SIGNING
July 23 Summer Harvest Fest, Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek
July 23-24 All Things Lavender Festival, Washington Island
July 23 Cherry Festival, Seaquist Orchards, Sister Bay
July 23-24 Antique Tractor Show, Ellison Bay
July 24-30 Door County Plein Air Festival, throughout Door County
July 30 2K, 5K & 10K Rec Run, Washington Island
July 30 Carlsville Day, Carlsville
July 30 Belgian Heritage Day, Sturgeon Bay
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Christmas in July
Every month we tell you about some of the upcoming events in Door County, and this month we wanted to tell you about an exciting event happening here at the Tannenbaum. To celebrate Christmas in July, we will be holding our annual pickle hunt and a book signing of A Door County Night Before Christmas.
Many families observe the tradition of hiding a pickle on their tree and the person who finds the pickle gets an extra present for Christmas. Here at the Tannenbaum, we have taken this tradition to a whole new level. One day a year, we hide 25 "special" pickles around the store and if you find one you win a special prize (one prize per family). This year's pickle hunt is scheduled for Saturday July 23rd, 2016. If you are in the area, stop by and see if you are able to find a hidden pickle!
 In addition, we will be having book signing featuring the author of ''A Door County Night before Christmas'' on July 23rd! This would be a great time to start your Christmas shopping by picking up a signed copy of this amazing book. This book takes the traditional Night before Christmas story and gives it a Door County twist. Now, Mom is wearing a Packer scarf, Santa is eating cheese curds, and Santa's sleigh is traveling past Eagle Tower. This book is great for the Door County tourists, collectors of the Night before Christmas, and for all lovers of Christmas books.
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Made in the USA
We always have customers looking for products made in the United States and we strive to provide a wide variety of ornaments and accessories that are made here in the United States. Here are just a few of our favorite vendors who make their products in the U.S.:
Byers Choices Carolers, Woodwick Candles, Colonial Candles, Peggy Karr Glassware, Log Cabin Creations, Abdallah Candies, Alexa's Angels, Burkart, Chase Greeting Cards, Country Christmas Eggs, Door County Coffee and Tea, Heart Gifts by Teresa, Hearts and Ivy, Heritage Lace, Second Nature, Nancy Hoover's houses, and many more. Furthermore, we are continuously expanding our Made in the United States items. Stop in an check them all out!
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Valliancourt
One of our favorite "Made in the USA" companies is Valliancourt and for the
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2016 Exclusive |
last couple of years we have been lucky to work with Valliancourt to design an exclusive Santa decorated with iconic places from around Door County. This year's Santa is a tribute to
Al Johnson's. Santa is walking with a goat and has a picture of the restaurant on his coat. Each piece is signed and numbered. Quantities are limited, so order your piece today! We also have in stock our
very first exclusive featuring the Tannenbaum painted on the front of the Santa figure and Cana Island on the back. Last year's pieces featured
Wilson's with Santa thoroughly enjoying a cherry double dip ice cream cone, and another Santa featuring
Peninsula Park with the lighthouse on the front and Eagle Tower on the back of Santa's coat. All of these great exclusives from Vaillancout are in stock now at Tannenbaum.
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Vote for Santa!
 If you are having a hard time deciding who to vote for, we would suggest considering voting for Santa. Earlier this year, we told you about the Byers Choice political boy and girl and their quest to elect Santa. This month we have received our shipment of Byers Choice Patriotic Santa. This special Santa is wearing a red and white stripped hat and coat. He has navy pants with stars and is holding two signs. Consider stopping by today to pick up everyone's favorite candidate!
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Add a little ambiance to your home
This year, we have expanded our selection of Stony Creek lit vases. These
 vases are beautifully painted and are lit from the inside. This year in addition to having vases with Christmas and winter scenes, we have added fall and Halloween designs. The vases range from 3.25" to 15.5" tall. These vases are one of our favorite ways of adding a little decorative light to a dark space. Most patterns are available in 3 different sizes and 3 different versions. Plenty to choose from for your home.
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Our baby section is bursting at the seams....
Since the birth of our first granddaughter, we have seen a continual growth in our baby section. While we still have a plethora of "my first Christmas" ornaments and new baby gift sets, we also have other gifts for new parents. Some of our favorites are:
- Picture frames with sweet sayings such as "Twins Twice the smiles, Twice the love", "Worth the Wait"and "1st Round Draft Pick."
- Piggy banks
- Children's books such as "On the Night You Were Born"
In addition, we have brought in a variety of new soft stuff animals from Mudpie and Demdaco, including a musical bumble bee, a cuddly giraffe, and a pretty hippo. So if there is a new baby in your life we have you covered for fun gifts.
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Mark Robert's Elves and Fairies
 We are excited to announce that we have received this year's Mark Robert's Elves and Fairies! This year we have a large selection of elves and fairies in three different sizes. All of them feature sincere faces, vibrant coats, and perfectly detailed accessories. These details of their exquisite fabrics and elaborate accessories really set these fairies apart from all others. We also have coordinating stands to help you display your elves and fairies around your home although they are always free to fly around. Remember another special feature with the Mark Robert fairies is how they can be posed for any situation like hanging on your banister, or chandelier, or hide them on a shelf or in your Christmas tree. Of course they always can snuggle with a nice bottle of wine! Your ideas can be endless. Stop in and check them all out.
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Egyptian Glass
We have some collections that everyone knows by name (e.g. Christopher Radko) and then we have some collections that you may not know by name, but have seen them in the store and enjoyed. One of those brands is Egyptian Glass. Egyptian Glass ornaments are hand blown glass ornaments which result in each piece having its own unique look. These glass ornaments come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes and all are handcrafted by Egyptian glass artists using German pyrex glass and accented with 24 karat gold trim.
This is Egyptian Museum's 15th year in business and we congratulate them on their continued success in offering the highest quality of Egyptian glass products.
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Peggy Karr Glassware
 It is with heavy hearts that we must inform you that Peggy Karr Glassware will be going out of business. For over 10 years, we have been carrying Peggy Karr plates. All made in the USA. These glass plates are beautifully designed and can be used for serving and decoration and are dish washer safe. Some of the new styles include nativity scenes, "Bethlehem" and "Silent Night" patterns, "Snowy Night" winter trees, fall "Autumn Leaves," flowers and a new design "Chickadee and Holly". Our last shipment has just arrived so please check out the pieces.
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New England Village
The
Nantucket Tulips and Garden piece displays a delightful windmill that has
 been perfectly converted to a garden store, offering the people of Nantucket the best selection of bulbs, winter greens, and indoor plants during this holiday season. Sculpted porcelain plants, beautiful graphic signage, tiny garden tools, and a winter sleigh filled with holly add charm to this historic shingle architecture. While the inside of the windmill has been converted, the vanes of the windmill still run to add extra charm to this enchanting piece. The
First Taste of Spring is a wonderful accessory that compliments the windmill garden. It showcases a street vendor selling marigolds from his stand.
 A Victorian style home makes the perfect backdrop for
Calico Quilts. This shop is filled with a wide selection of fabric, tools, and finished goods. Repeating squares decorate the features of the shop while beautiful quilts hang from the railings of the porch. Decorative medallions adorn the window hoods and oversized turn porch columns. In addition, there are bins of material scraps around the side of the building. And every quilt shop needs a quilt maker,
Ms. Quilt Town, showcases our quilt maker displaying her latest creation to a customer.
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The Tannenbaum Reading Corner
This month's featured book is
Good Morning, Door County by Ann Heyes,
 from Baileys Harbor. This children's book tells the story of some of the wonderful things to do and see in Door County. From taking boat rides, to eating ice cream, and camping in Peninsula Park, this book can be a wonderful reminder of your trip to Door County and all of the fun things waiting for you on your next visit.
All of our copies have been hand signed by the author.
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This month's winner of a $50 gift certificate is....
Marianne Woock. Congratulations!
July is a great month to visit Door County and the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop. There is so much happening in the county and in the store. You can come for the comfortable weather and enjoy the activities in the store. As always, we look forward to your visits.
Sue Ann and Ron Flittner
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