May 1-2 - Self-Guided Potters Guild Tour doorcountypottersguild.com

May 22-23 - Spring Art Crawl, Ellison Bay Arts

May 29 - Jacksonport Lake to Lake Race, jacksonport.net

Local Farmers Markets starting May 16th:

Baileys Harbor - Sundays

Jacksonport - Tuesdays

Egg Harbor - Fridays

We are excited to be extending our hours and will now be open 7 days a week. We would like to remind you that masks (covering your nose and mouth) are still required for anyone over the age of 5 years old in the store. We know that some individuals have difficulty wearing masks and would ask that if it is not possible for you to wear a mask to please postpone your trip or shop online. We are hopeful that as the vaccination rates continue to increase we will be able to roll back restrictions soon, but currently we are still enforcing the mask policy.

Also as a reminder, our public bathroom is currently closed, please make sure to plan accordingly (especially for our littlest shoppers)!

We have so many wonderful gifts that are perfect for mothers, grandmothers, and all the special women in your life. One of the favorite collections for gifting is Willow Tree. Susan Lordi hand carves the original and then replicas are made from the caste of the original carvings. Each piece is individually painted by hand. Rather than painting faces, expression is revealed through gestures, leaving these pieces to be open to interpretation and to represent the many memories or feelings that we all experience. Some of the female pieces are "Loving my Mother," "Grandmother," and "Home Figurine." We also have pieces for your sisters and girlfriends (and some for dad too). These figurines are painted in creams, ivory, tan, and brown tones that can go with any décor.

In the last year, we know many people have been staying close to home, but we (as many of you are) are hopeful that things will change soon and that more travel will commence. With that in mind, a great gift for the woman in your life is our Travel Sets by Thymes. Each set includes a body lotion, body wash, and hand cream. We carry three different fragrances: Kimono Rose, Lavender, and Neroli Sol. Whether you are just heading to your cabin in Door County, taking a road trip, or just enjoying a little staycation, these travel sets will add a little luxury to your getaway. Why not remind mom that she is worth a little indulging?

We often spend time talking about our children's books, but we are excited to talk about a new novel, Quilters of the Door. This novel tells the story of Claire Stewart, a new resident of the county, who joins a prestigious small quilting club when her best friend moves away. Claire is a watercolor quilt artist, and the beauty of Door County captivates her right away. Claire's new friends and her quilt group provide fun, but it's the man with the red scarf who intrigues her. As she grows more comfortable after escaping a bad relationship, new ideas and surprises abound as friendships, quilting, and her love life all change for the better. With the story being set in Door County, author Ann Hazelwood includes many of your favorite Door County locations, including the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop! This is the first book in a series (the second and third books are coming out later this year). This book is a lovely read and great for anyone who has imagined what it might be like to move to Door County.

We continue to get in new Byers Choice Carolers everyday. it is so much fun to open the boxes and see the different carolers. In this newsletter, we want to highlight our Colonial Carolers. In this set there is a Man, Woman, Girl, and Boy. This year's colonial collection is all dressed in blue. The Colonial Man is dressed in a white shirt with a navy coat, and dark blue knickers. The Colonial Woman is dressed in a light blue dress with a blue and cream coat. She is carrying a berry wreath. The Colonial Girl is dressed a light and dark blue striped dress with a white apron and a green scarf. Finally, the Colonial Boy is wearing a white shirt, blue vest, and blue knickers. What is great about this collection is the versatility of it. Because it is a collection of blue hues it is perfect for the summer and Independence Day, but it will blend in perfectly with a fall or winter display as well.

We have started to get the new Dept. 56 Villages! This month we wanted to highlight the pieces from the North Pole Village Collection.

Tucked into many stockings on Christmas morning are packages of brand new Crayola Crayons -- each stands tall with their perfect tips waiting for youngsters to let the creativity and imaginations fill pages of color for hours of fun! Of course these popular crayons would have their own factory in the North Pole, Crayola Crayon Factory. This factory features a large blue crayon entrance with smaller crayons lining the the door and adorn other parts of the building.

Gingerbread is one of Santa's favorite cookie flavors and both he and Mrs. Claus love to visit the "Gingerbread Cookie Windmill" with its rotating cookie blades and decorative trim that looks just like a gingerbread cookie -- almost good enough to eat! We also have fun gingerbread accessories to complete your village look.

With little grandchildren running around, we have been reminded how great Mickey Mouse is. Of course our grandchildren are not the only ones into Mickey Mouse and his friends, so Santa needs a special shop, Mickey's Stuffed Animals, to make and stuff his famous Disney plush toys! A giant Mickey plush toy oversees the operation where elves cheerfully sew millions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and all the happy Disney characters with soft plush stuffing!

There's no mistaking what goes on here at the North Pole. Elves need lots of mittens to keep their hands warms and dry, so Nana's Knit Mittens is working day and night. This mitten factory is shaped like the classic red knit mittens we all think of when winter arrives. There are knitting needles by the door and a ball of yarn in the front yard.

Nutcrackers date back to at least the 17th century when they first were made in Germany. Many were carved to resemble a soldier, or a king. Each year, Santa's team creates impeccable nutcrackers and the North Pole Nutcracker Factory is much the same. With a large nutcracker standing at the door, dressed in a red coat and black pants. The windows and doors of the factory are adorned in green garland for the the holidays.

In case you didn't know pizza is one of elves favorite foods and at the North Pole the best place for pizza is North Pole Polar Pizza. With a colorful "stone" pizza oven out front, a colorful flag with a nod to Italy, and a pizza slice hanging sign just outside the door, this place is so inviting we all will be wanting to visit.

Did you know that Door County has 11 Lighthouses? Most were built in the 1800s and can still be visited today. There is even a Door County Lighthouse festival that takes place twice a year. The Spring Lighthouse festival takes place on June 11-13th. The Festival weekends include land-based, boat, and adventure tours that together reach all eleven of the treasured lighthouses of Door County. Many of the tour excursions are unique to the Lighthouse Festival weekends, and provide visitors exclusive access to several lighthouses not typically open to the public, including Chambers Island Lighthouse, Plum Island Range Lights, and the Sherwood Point Lighthouse. You can visit the Maritime Museum's Website here for more information.

Along with this, we thought this month we would highlight some of our books featuring lighthouses. The first one is The Lighthouse Mouse. This book is about Walter Duclon, who lived at the lighthouse with his family and pet mouse, Max. One day, Walter finds himself home alone and relies on Max to help him light the lantern at the top of the lighthouse. Filled with pictures of the interior of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, this book is a great addition to any children's library.

The Second lighthouse book is Baileys Harbor Range Lights Rascal. This book tells the story of Willie and Charlie Larson who lived at the Baileys Harbor Range Lights from 1882-1888. Their father, Captain George Larson, was the Lighthouse Keeper. In this book, the boys find an injured crow they name “Rascal,” who follows the boys activities and becomes an important part of their adventures in Baileys Harbor.  This fictitious tale takes our readers back to the 1880’s in Baileys Harbor and is a fun adventure with a happy ending.

The winner of this month's newsletter gift certificate is Janice Weinfurt....Congratulations!

We are so excited for the month of May and all of the new merchandise. We hope that your spring shopping will include a stop at the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop or a visit to our website!

We'll be waiting for you!

Sue Ann and Ron Flittner