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Wishing you
and your family
a happy and safe 4th of July!
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July is a popular month to visit Door County. With a variety of festivities occurring throughout the Peninsula, there is something for everyone (we have listed a few of the activities below). In July, our weather is sunny and comfortable making it a great time visit Door County and the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop! We receive most of our merchandise in June and July, so this is the time of year when we have the best selection for you to choose from!
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Happening this month in Door County......
July 1 - 2 Door County Renaissance Fantasy Faire, Egg Harbor
July 1 Summer Fest & Firework Celebration,
Fish Creek
July 3 Independence Day Celebration &
Fireworks, Egg Harbor
July 4 Independence Day Parade, Egg Harbor
July 4 Independence Day Parade &
Celebration, Baileys Harbor
July 4 Independence Day Celebration &
Fireworks, Gills Rock
July 4 Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks, Washington Island
July 8 - 9 Belgian Days, Brussels
July 12 - 16 Door County Folk Festival, activities throughout Door County
July 22
TANNENBAUM HOLIDAY SHOP ANNUAL PICKLE HUNT
TANNENBAUM HOLIDAY SHOP BOOK SIGNING
July 23 - 29 Door County Plein Air Festival, throughout Door County
July 25 - 31
TANNENBAUM CHRISTMAS IN JULY FACEBOOK CONTEST
July 29 Carlsville Day, Carlsville
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Happening this month at the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop...
 On July 22nd we will be having a book signing with the illustrator of A Door County Night Before Christmas and DeeCee the Door County Freighter, Jan Rasmussen! Jan will be signing books from 11am-2pm.
We are also celebrating Christmas in July with our annual pickle hunt! On July 22nd, we will be hiding 25 special pickles around the store. Find one of the special pickles and you win a prize (one prize per family). Sounds easy right? Stop by the store on July 22nd and show off your pickle hunting skills!
In addition, from July 25th to July 31st we will be having a Facebook contest. Follow us on Facebook to join in the fun!
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Happy Birthday America!
The month of July is when we take time to remember how great our country is and all that our citizens have accomplished. We like to take this time to highlight all the wonderful products that we carry that are made in the United States. If you're looking for your favorite holiday figures you can check out our lines by
Byers Choice Carolers,
Vaillancourt Folk Art, and Ginger Cottages. If you are looking for ornaments, we would suggest
Heart Gifts by Theresa,
Log Cabin Creations, or Glass Eye ornaments. If you are looking for candles or home décor, we have lines by Woodwick candles, Colonial Candles, Second Nature, and Heritage Lace. Many of our books and cards are made in the United States as well. As we celebrate the Fourth of July, it is a great time to feature some of the products that are made right here in the United States. As you read through the newsletter, you will see stars at the top of sections to designate products made in the USA.
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Vaillancourt Santa's
For over 30 years, the Vaillancourt family has been creating these chalkware works of art.
In 1984, Judi Vaillancourt adapted the Victorian art form of chalkware into her own process by pouring liquid chalk into vintage confectionery moulds (including candy, ice cream, and chocolate moulds) and then handpainting the chalkware. Since the 80's the Vaillancourt line has grown and continued to develop charming chalkware Santas and other characters.
We have been lucky to carry these delightful Santas and other characters for many years and each season the collections keep getting better!
 This year, Judi Vaillancourt has created an exclusive Door County Santa!
This is the fifth year we have made an exclusive and we couldn't be more pleased with how he turned out.
This Santa is wearing his Door County coat, which is black with bright red cherries.
He has traded in his bag of toys for a basket full of cherries!
This Santa is perfect for all Vaillancourt collectors or for someone who wants a truly unique Door County memento.
Quantities are limited, so order online or stop by the store today!
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Sympathy Cards
We don't usually talk about our everyday cards, but this year we have some truly special cards that we wanted to highlight. We carry cards for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, and other special occasions, but I wanted to highlight our sympathy cards. There are many times in our lives where we find ourselves struggling and in need of support. This year, Wordy Bird (formally the Cancer Girl cards) has created a line of sympathy and support cards that puts our true thoughts into a card. These cards note how hard it is to know what to say when someone is grieving or struggling, but that regardless we are here to be a source of support. We think there is great value in friendship and letting our friends know that we are there for them in the hard times, even if we can't physically be there or even if we don't know exactly what to say or do. We know these cards may not be the thing you need right now, but we wanted to let you know they are here when you do.
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In need of a snack?
We know from personal experience that sometimes you just need a little snack while you're shopping. For the last couple of years we have carried Abdallah Candies (super yummy) and have our own special blend of Door
 County coffee, but this year we have decided to carry a new line of cranberry treats from Rubi Reds. After all, Wisconsin is one of the largest producers of cranberries. We have chocolate covered cranberries, trail mix, football trays (perfect for a Packer game), and delicious salsa mix. Come check out our new line of treats!
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David Frykman's Silent Night
We are still taking orders for the David Frykman exclusive,
Silent Night! We expect to receive them this month. This lovely piece shows Santa and Mrs. Claus holding
 candles and singing. This is the first Tannenbaum exclusive that has featured Mrs. Claus and we are pleased with this beautiful couple. We are also excited to have a collection of new Frykman ornaments. There are three styles to choose from: reindeer, Santa, and polar bear. Buy your favorite or get all three to make a statement on your tree. And as always, all the Santa figurines will be personally signed by David Frykman and numbered.
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Who is ready for football?
 Okay, we know that it is still a little early for football season, but we have just received some of our Packer ornaments for the year (and we expected to get more in July). From stockings and sweatshirts to stadium chairs and high heels, we have Packer ornaments for every fan. We have do other teams too!
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Hand Carved Russian Santas and Nesting Dolls
We have s
 tarted to receive many hand carved Russian Santas and nesting dolls. This year we have so many exciting new pieces. We have Santas carrying bags of toys, walking sticks, or bird houses. We also have Santas with exquisite scenes painted on their coats (e.g. images of a country Christmas, children playing, and snowmen). The nesting dolls also feature unique images. There are some with stories (e.g. Nutcracker ballet) where as others are classic childhood characters (e.g. the characters from Winnie the Pooh). Each one of these pieces are hand-carved and hand-painted pieces. Often, we only carrying one of each item, so when it is gone, it's gone. Visit our website to see all the newest Russian Santas and nesting dolls.
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Stony Creek
 A few months ago, we mentioned our Spring line of lite up vases by Stony Creek, this month we would like to let you know that we have received our winter vases! This years' winter collection features birds, snowmen, and winter scenes. There are some vases with vibrant cardinals and chickadees and others with jolly snowman. The winter scene vases features farms, peaceful trees, and curious woodland animals. These vases the perfect accessory to leave out all winter!
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Alpine Village
What could be more enchanting than spending the holidays at a charming A-frame cottage in the Bavarian Alps? Each year, the Alpspitze region of
Germany attracts winter visitors to enjoy fresh snow
and majestic mountain vistas. This Bavarian Cottage has garlands and bows trimming the eves, while window boxes overflowing with winter pines welcome guests. Snowshoe up, come inside, and enjoy the warm fire at the fieldstone hearth. To complete this Bavarian scene, Friendly Welcome Home, a d
elightful kitten extends a warm greeting to our shopper returning from the market.
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The Alpine Village has also added a new Children's Nativity accessory piece. The regi
ons of Germany have long been known for acting recounts of well known b
ible stories, for example, the famous Oberammergau Passion Play. On a mu
ch smaller scale, these adorable children get some assistance from their teacher while recreating the Nativity scene.
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New England Village
Just over 100 years ago ice companies were commonplace in northern communities with access to clean lake or river water. In the winter months, once the water froze, blocks were cut from the ice and  transported to warehouses to be kept insulated for use year round. Until the spread of home refrigeration by the 1930's, many homes used ice boxes, which kept food cold with large ice blocks delivered to directly to the door. Wenham Lake Ice Company has ice cubes sitting on a convey belt being loaded into the building. The company tools are depicted on the front of the building and has a light covering of snow on the roof and the foot of the building. To accessorize this building is the Wenham Lake Ice Delivery featuring a horse drawn cart carrying blocks of ice.
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Inspired by perhaps one of the most famous American paintings "American Gothic" by Grant Wood, this set includes the well know farm couple. Grant Wood used sketches and photos of a small home in Eldon, Iowa. Designed in the Carpenter Gothic architectural style, the house was built in the 1880s. Today, as a museum attraction, over 15,000 annual visitors stop in Eldon, to pose for images in front of the iconic window.
Set of 2 includes accessory couple.
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Tannenbaum's Reading Corner...... A Door County Night Before Christmas
A Door County Night Before Christmas is a local twist on the classic. This charming story is filled with many fun-filled facts common in Door County. It recounts what Santa probably does while traveling through Door County on Christmas Eve - from going to Washington Island to viewing Cana Island and the Eagle Tower and munching on cheese curds. To top it off the back of the book includes interesting information about Door County.
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We're Hiring!
Would you like to have a reason to spend more time at our store? We are looking for extra help this summer and into the fall. We offer flexible scheduling (including summer or part-time positions) and an employee discount. For more information contact Ron at ron@tannenbaumholidayshop.com.
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This month's winner of a $50 gift certificate is.......
Susie Dirkmann. Congratulations!
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We have made it to the heart of summer! We know that July is a popular month to visit Door County. The beautiful weather makes it an ideal time to enjoy all the great activities that Door County to offer. With our beautiful sunny days, it is the perfect time to plan your vacation and to find your way to the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop! We are open everyday from 10am to 5pm. We will be waiting for you!
Sue Ann and Ron Flittner
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