New Items for the Holidays 2014

NEW ITEMS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – 2014

FROM THE POTTING SHED, INC.

For years, Mrs. Claus stood in the background while we introduced variation after variation of her loving husband. Then, two years ago, Mrs. Santa stepped forward to join Kringle in our yearly introductions. This Spring, Claus came to us with an inspiring “selfie” of him coaxing a smooch from “the Mrs.” under a sprig of mistletoe. He asked us if we could come up with a pottery rendition of that passionate pause for our 2014 Annual Santa. To the left and below, you see Santa, as we designed him, at his wonderfully detailed, romantically attentive best!

H-190

Kissin’ Claus:

8” Tall X 7.5” Wide

$195.00

Every year, Santa rounds up a loyal herd of his coursers to propel his sleigh across the globe, delivering presents to one and all. For the last few years, we have highlighted his herd of fleet-footed fliers – two at a time. This year, we have reached the end of his more commonly known friends of flight. To the left “Blitzen”, adorned with a “sadle” of holly leaves and berries, stands readied to dash from rooftop to rooftop.

Below, is “Olive” one of the lesser known of Santa’s “Faithful Fleet”. Behind the scene, back at the North Pole, Olive is in charge of Local #402 the union that represents ALL OF (get it??) the other reindeer. At Christmas time, she gets to don the olive branch necklace and brings recognition to all of the reindeer “subs” that wait their turn to propel the Jolly Old Elf on his night before Christmas “Tour Du Monde”!

All prior reindeer are still available for ordering. Call for more info.

H-194

“Blitzen”

7.5” Tall X 6.5” Long

$58.00

H-195

“Olive”

7.5” Tall X 6.5” Long

$58.00

× H-203

Dustin’ The Medium Sized Snowman

7.5” Tall

$85.00

As far as historians can decipher, the snowman dates back to 1380. The Potting Shed’s “fellows of flake” date more modestly to the 1990’s. Our experience, with the introduction of snowmen, has given us a real appreciation for the enduring ability of a snowman to radiate the best of the Fall, Holiday and Winter seasons!

In 1991, we threw caution to the wind and decided to try our primarily blue & white products in the traditionally red & green holiday marketplace. We timidly added our H-07 (Topper) snowman into our introductions for the Christmas season 1991. Helped by a placement in the Horchow (Dallas, TX.) gift catalog for that season, more than 2700 of the H-07 snowmen worked their way into the hands of delighted customers. Over the years since then, we have released more than 55 different snowmen, snowgals, snowbabes and snowman-based items, to spark the holiday decorating by customers in cold climes and warm! Most all of these products are still in production and can be ordered for your holiday season decorating.

See them all at: http://shop.harelooms.ieasysite.com/category_v3.aspx?categoryID=72!

This year, we are hoping to satisfy as many “Snowman-o-philes” as we can. We have added a small hanging snowman ornament, a medium sized cousin and a large “super-sized” version for eye-grabbing displays.

H-202

“Smokey” The Super-Sized Snowman

11.5” Tall

$175.00

H-16

“Stubby” The Mini Snowman

3.0” Tall

$24.00

Over the past year, we have had numerous customer requests for a “Christmas Plate”. Thanks for the suggestions!

Tradition is a very basic fiber in the “fabric” of Christmas! We have seen that, ourselves, with our annual Limited Edition Santas. We introduced the first Santa for Christmas 1992 never thinking that it would garner the number of avid collectors that they have! And now, we hope to engender a similar tradition that reflects the years that family and friends have celebrated Christmas together!

Following is a selection of three variations on the theme - for 2014. We start with our own Christmas oriented pattern - The Winterberry pattern - designed by our lead artist Kathie Rosko. Following that is a plate with our own rendition of the Dedham Bunny. Finally, is a plate with our best interpretation of the pattern originally done by The Dedham Pottery in the early 1900’s.

H-228

2014 Christmas Plate W/The Potting

Shed’s Winterberry Pattern

8.5” Diameter

$70.00

H-226

2014 Christmas Plate

W/The Potting Shed’s

Dedham Bunny Pattern

8.5” Diameter

$65.00

H-227

2014 Christmas Plate W/The

Original Dedham Bunny Pattern

8.5” Diameter

$100.00

Twice each year we add to our offering of what we refer to as our Design Series plates. Each offering highlights one of the original Dedham Pottery patterns. This season we honor all of you grape lovers and oenophilias with The Dedham Pottery’s Wild Grape Pattern

DS-19

Fall 2014 Design Series Plate

W/ Original Dedham Grape Pattern

5.25” Diameter

$42.50

Salt & Pepper Sets have always been a popular item in our line! We discovered this mold hidden in our mold storage area and loved the shape! They have an ample capacity for those with a spicy appetite.

SP-13WB

“Groovey” Salt & Pepper Set

W/Winterberry Pattern

3.25” High

$45.00/Pr.

SP-13D

“Groovey” Salt & Peper Set

Dedham Bunny Pattern

3.25” High

$45.00/Pr

If you, or someone that you know, has added a new member to the family, either the dated baby shoe or Santa’s boot is a classic, lifelong memento.

Mc-27D

Dated Baby’s Shoe

2” High X 3.75” Long

$35.00

H-117WB

Dated Winterberry Pattern

Santa’s Boot

3.0” High X 3.25” Long

$35.00

One of the strongest Christmas traditions in the Starr household has always been decorating the tree. The key element - the ornaments that we use for decoration. With the last name of Starr, you can probably guess what configuration is most prominent on our tree!

Each year we look for new star shaped ornaments to add to our collection. For your decorating pleasure, we are offering a variety of 2014 ornaments to satisfy everything from dog lovers to new home owners. We even added an airplane with Santa at the helm in honor of my brother who retires from Delta this November after almost 40 years of flying!

Small Bunny Tree Hangers

H-191 H-193 H-192

Mother Sm. Laying Sm Sitting

Bunny Bunny Bunny

Hanger Hanger Hanger

2” H 1.5” H 1.0” H

$21.00 $17.00 $17.00

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H-184

“Carol” The Christmas

Caroling Mouse

1.75” High

$32.00

“Carol” snuck into this section! She is, typically, not a hanger but we will gladly make her one if you so desire. Let us know when you order.

H-219

“Kitty Christmas” Hanging Ornament

2.75” High

$27.50

H-206

Christmas Tree Hanging Ornament

2.0” Tall

$28.00

H-218

Holiday Hound Hanging Ornament

2.75” Tall

$28.00

H-221

“Lucky” The Trumpeting Elephant Ornament

2.25” Tall

$30

H-223

Personalized Santa Airlines Ornament

3” Long

$32.00

H-222

Personalized Holiday Household Ornament

2.75” Tall

(limit 12 Letters)

$35.00

H-238

Personalized Santa’s Sleigh Hanging Ornamnet

2” High X 3” Long

$29.00

H-224

Christmas Bulb Hanging Ornament

2.75” Tall

$28.00

H-196

Annual Round Hanging Ornament

W/Original Dedham Magnolia Pattern

3.5” Diameter

$48.00

H-213

Hanging Bunny Ornament W/Scarf

2.25” High X 3” Long

$26.00

H-214

Hanging Bunny Ornament W/Garland

2.25” High X 3” Long

$26.00

H-216

Hanging Bunny Ornament W/Holly Spray

2.25” High X 3” Long

$26.00

H-229

Mini Snowman Ornament

3” Tall

$28.00

MC-186

Mother’s “Birth Heart” Hanger

3” Tall

$29.00

Mc-187

Father’s “Birth Heart” Hanger

3” Tall

$29.00

Yes, yes, we are well aware that the Wedding Season is generally understood to start in Spring and run through the summer months! There are, however, those HEARTY couples who just can’t wait. Daring to go head-to-head with what mother nature might serve up as frigid weather, willing to risk competition from Holiday obligations and poo-pooing the distraction of “Super Sunday”, the adventurous couple selects the Winter months to say their Nuptials, to take the leap, to tie the knot – to get married. For them, we offer three sets of Wedding Couples to highlight this Winter’s Wedding Season! Any one of the sets is an imaginative embellishment to the wedding cake and/or a lifelong memento of the wedding day!

WMC-1 & WMC-2

Medium Sized Wedding Couple

3.5” Tall

70.00/Couple

INFAMOUS

AN-30 & AN-31

Petite Wedding Couple

1.5” Tall

$55.00/Couple

WMC-3 & WMC-4

Large Sized Wedding Couple

7” Tall

$95.00/Couple

Please order early, especially seasonal orders, to ensure timely delivery!

Thanks very much for your interest in The Potting Shed and for your much appreciated past, present and, hopefully, future patronage of our products!

We hope that 2014 has been a happy, healthy and prosperous year for you, your family and your friends!

Our best to you for more of the same in

2015!

Rob Starr & The Entire Potting Shed Staff