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September is a wonderful month to spend in Door County. The weather is cooling down, but it is still pleasant to be outside. With kids back in school, September is a little quieter than August which makes it a great time to enjoy the fall activities without the crowds. We know many of our customers start to think about their favorite fall holidays and while we love all of our Christmas items, we do have a large selection of Halloween and Thanksgiving items. So for this newsletter we decided to focus on some of our fun Halloween ornaments and decor.
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Happening in Door County this month.....
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Sept 2-4 Sister Bay Marina Fest, Sister Bay
Sept 2 American Legion Fish Boil, Washington Island
Sept 2 Gill's Rock Artfest
Sept 9-10 Ephraim Vintage Hill Climb & Concours' d'Elegance
Sept 9 Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament
Sept 9 Schopf's Corn Fest, Carlsville
Sept 15-16 von Stiehl Winery Wet Whistle Wine Fest, Algoma
Sept 16 Peninsula Century Fall Challenge, Sister Bay
Sept 16 Egg Harbor AleFest
Sept 22-24 Washington Island Literary Festival
Sept 22-24 Fish Creek Inside Outside Sales
Sept 23-24 Autumnfest, Classic Auto Show & Hey Hey 5K, Baileys Harbor
Sept 30 Epic Door County Treasure Hunt, Write On Door County, Fish Creek
Sept 30 Door County Wearable Art Show, Sister Bay
Sept 30 Peninsula State Park Fundraiser, Fish Creek
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Halloween Ginger Cottages
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In August, we mentioned out Ginger Cottage collection. Well, we left out a few and wanted to take time to tell you about them now. For the first year we have Halloween pieces! These fun little houses are full of the same unique detailing as the winter houses. Between the
Haunted Mansion,
Funhouse,
Cemetery,
Pumpkin Patch, and
Barn O’Bats, you can make a memorable display. We even have
trees, risers, and lights to complete your Halloween scene.
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For all our Halloween enthusiasts, your home is not complete without our
Halloween broom. This 47” tall, motion activated broom moves and cackles whenever someone walks by it. It’s great for amusing or scaring people and small animals. You can even turn the sound off for an unannounced encounter. Check out our video to see the broom in action and order yours today!
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We interrupt this newsletter on Halloween to remind you that it is FOOTBALL SEASON! We know that every Packer fan wants to have a special ornament (or two) on their tree showing their Packer pride. We carry a wide variety of ornaments from footballs and helmets to high heel shoes and stadium seats. And in case you know someone who roots for a different team, we have them covered too (well at least for teams in the Midwest). We have a vast selection of collegiate and professional sports ornaments, so there is something here for every sports fan.
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Halloween Byers Choice Carolers
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This year Byers Choice has added three new Halloween Carolers! There is the
Witch Woman, who is wearing a solid back top and a black moon and star mesh over a white skirt. She has on a classic black hat and a mask. This witch is holding a pumpkin and is ready for the party! There are two Halloween kids too. A
little gypsy girl, who is wearing a red dress is with black lace holding an orb. A
little boy is dressed as the Devil in his black outfit and red cape. He is holding a pumpkin. To complete your Halloween scene there are the classic black
cats and
dogs with brooms and black hats and a
Halloween table with mirror ball.
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David Frykman's Silent Night
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We have received our shipment of David Frykman’s exclusive Santa,
Silent Night. This year’s David Frykman has proven to be one of our most popular exclusives. For the first time our exclusive Santa has featured his favorite lady, Mrs. Claus. Wearing traditional red clothing and carrying candles, Mr. and Mrs. Claus are ready for some caroling out in the snow. As always, these pieces are signed by David and numbered.
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Each year, the neighbors on Trick-or-Treat Lane try to outdo each other with a full complement of themed outdoor decorations. At the
Skeleton House, the creepy, boney figures are taking over. Skeletons in the window and skulls peeking from the brightly lit hedge add to the giant impact of oversized skeletons climbing this charming craftsmen styled home. Not to worry, these skellies won’t keep kids from stopping for candy. To coordinate with this house, Dept. 56 developed two amusing accessory pieces.
Trick or Treating on the Lane
features a mom and doggie, dressed as skeletons, passing out treats to the neighborhood kiddies.
Scary Skeleton Stories
features skeletons who agree that the best way to share ghost stories is with a lit flashlight under the chin!
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Inevitably, flying across the October sky will result in the loss of one’s magical hat. Where do the Sisters of Witch Hollow find their fashionable replacements? At
Hattie’s Hat Shop, of course! Draped in an elegant black net, selections of high-end pointy topped head coverings are offered inside. Or, for a quick fix, shop at the convenient “fly through” window at the side. Black light LEDs and roof top lanterns create a spell-casting lit effect. To complete your hat shop, get
Hattie's Hats Custom Fitted
, which features Hattie, herself providing proper style and fit to assure the most comfortable hat for any witch.
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The most horrifying place on Halloween night is the cemetery next to the Haunted Church. Gazzloe, the groundkeeper, has been busy this October. His cemetery shed (
Haunted Cemetery Shed) holds tools, a wheelbarrow, coffins, headstones, and decorative flowers, used as the grounds are prepared. The green glow from within is creepy enough to keep trespassers at bay. Halloween, or ‘All Hallows Eve’, stems from century old traditions when Europeans would pray for lost souls on the final day of October. Your cemetery scene would not be complete without a ghost and gravedigger.
Lit Graveyard Ghost
shows a ghost coming up from the grave.
Scary Gravedigger is out with his lantern and shove ready to dig up the ground in the middle of the night.
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The
Bat’s Motel may not be the most welcoming place in town, but if you don’t mind dirty sheets or sleeping next to a crime scene, you’re sure to take comfort here. Just turn on the black and white TV to drown out the sound of fluttering bats making their nightly escape from the attic. Rusty old chairs, bed bugs, and a keep out sign, assure that the Bat’s Motel will have plenty of vacancies upon your arrival. Every motel needs to have guest,
The Makings for a Sordid Evening
, shows two porters carry a large traveling truck, the contents of which contain something with several protruding tentacles.
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Horror movies of pop culture have left us with a deep impression that a deranged hermit with a chainsaw will terrorize the whole community. Welcome, Lefty and
Lefty’s Chain Saw Repair and Studio. He’s really very harmless, and just has a strange way of expressing his art, tree trunk and stump carvings. Several different types of power saws conveniently hang from the eves, while handsaws, chisels and axes are stored beneath the windows. Inside, under an eerie red light, Lefty spends his nights repairing chainsaws for others. For outside your studio you can get
Lefty’s Passion, showing Lefty in action carving his newest creation.
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Vultures, crows, bats, and ravens are just some of the flying creatures that await adoption at
Poe’s Perch Aviary. However, this group of feathered friends is in no hurry to leave. Their episodes of escape via the open balcony door are short-lived, with a most assured return by dinner time. Looking for something less traditional, Poe will try to capture a flying eyeball for you in time for Halloween. Building features scary bird sounds and animated flying creatures.
Fortunato The Vulture Trainer
is the coordinating accessory pieced
. This piece shows an animated vulture taking cues from Fortunato.
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Tannenbaum Holiday Shop's Reading Corner
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This month's book is
Biscuit visits the Pumpkin Patch. This book is about a sweet dog going to pick out a pumpkin. Along the way Biscuit makes a few new friends. This board book is the perfect gift for young children who are just learning about all the fun of Halloween.
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Every month we direct you to our website to have your favorite items shipped directly to you, but did you know that you can purchase items in the store and have them shipped? We often have customers who find themselves trying to decide which items to get (or pass on) because of the size of their car (or bike), but we want you to know that we are happy to ship items that may not fit in your car or may be too fragile to travel on a plane. When checking out just ask our associates about the cost of shipping your items home. We are also happy to wait a few days before shipping your purchases to ensure you have returned from your vacation.
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We are so grateful to everyone who posts such lovely pictures of our store on the #TannenbaumHolidayShop. It is always so much fun to see the different viewpoints. On our own Instagram account, we are always posting new pictures of the store and trees. Follow us today to stay up to date on our latest collections.
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The winner of a $50 gift certificate....
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This month's winner of a $50 gift certificate is.....
Cheryl Novofny. Congratulations!
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With its cooling temperatures, September is a wonderful month to visit Door County. There are still plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy and your favorite store, the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop, is open seven days a week!
We'll be waiting for you!
Sue Ann and Ron Flittner
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Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
11054 Highway 42 Sister Bay, WI 54234
920-854-5004
www.tannenbaumholidayshop.com
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