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Suprising Source for Affordable Last Minute Gifts-FastFrame

FastFrame — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:25:05 +0000

You don’t normally think of a custom picture framing shop as a great location for affordable, last minute gifts. But, visit FastFrame at 117 S. Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland, and you’ll be surprised.

For the ladies on your list, you’ll find Anju art jewelry with necklace and earring sets for only $25. Cuff bracelets are only $20. There’s a story behind this jewelry and it’s not mass produced in China!

From the Siam Women’s Co-op, you can enjoy the Twice Rice bags made from recycled rice or sugar bags – again – nothing mass produced here and your purchase helps support a wonderful cause. Pick from one of many styles and designs featuring the great art found on these sugar and rice labels. Prices start at $12.

High-quality photo albums featuring “flex pages” for 4″ x 6″ or 5″ x 7″ photos are a favorite for only $20. And, as a bonus,they come with a gift certificate for custom framing. So, it’s almost like getting the album for free!

You’ve just got to see the prints of Rob Smith, Jr. cartoon characters – Florida’s native beasties! These fun, colorful prints are only $15! The photos don’t do them justice!

Come visit us Friday, December 23rd from 10 am until 6 pm, and Saturday, Christmas Eve, from 10 am until at least Noon! (Probably later depending on traffic!)

As Julie says, make sure your gifts say, “You are special; not, Blue Light special!”

FastFrame

117 S Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland between Main & Lemon

863-688-5251

www.fastframelakeland.com

Great Unique Gifts at the Curb Market

Becky Abel — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:12:44 +0000

Stop by the Downtown Curb Market on Saturdays (8-2) and Wednesdays (11-2) to find unique handmade, home grown items for anyone on your gift list offered by local business people at our Market. We have a few of our beautiful poinsettias left – especially the hanging baskets. We’ll sell them to you for the reduced price of $10 or make Jim an offer! We’ll be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, but open the 14th, 17th and 21st of December! Read our most recent newsletter here.

Just in at Brooke Pottery: Fused Glass Pottery

Brooke Pottery — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:23:50 +0000

Fused Glass and Pottery Bowl

Bowl detail, fused glass center

Blue Plate and Serving Bowls

New arrivals at Brooke Pottery include uncommonly beautiful fused glass and clay works by Minnesota potter Kerry Brooks. A founder of Dock 6, a collective of potters in Minneapolis formed in the late 1990′s, Brooks has been working with clay for over 20 years. Kerry’s masterful feel for clay is obvious in the playful forms and colorful mix of textured glazes of her high-fired stoneware. Hurry in to see the new collection of dinnerware, baking dishes, serving pieces and coasters at Brooke Pottery. It’s been turning heads all week, with several pieces already headed out the door! Note: While all Dock 6 Pottery is food safe, only the solid pottery pieces may be used in the microwave, oven and dishwasher. Pieces incorporating fused glass are appropriate for dry foods and must be hand-washed.

Remember, June 4 is First Friday Downtown and BrookePottery will be open late from 6-9 PM. Come join us for “Bicycle Night.” Lakeland residents will show off their “unusual” bikes on the street between Brooke Pottery and Mitchell’s, while Red Tail Racing performs bike stunts on the south end of Kentucky.

Just in at Brooke Pottery: Bright Summer Colors

Brooke Pottery — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:20:13 +0000

Just in this week: bright and cheerful serving pieces by Double Creek Pottery. Choose from serving trays, bowls, wine coolers, teapots, vases, whimsical clocks, and keepsake boxes. The Red Poppy design on a goldenrod and purple background is a real customer favorite. We’re also happy to share with you this summer the new Blue Heron design- currently available as an 11″ triangular plate, 15″ rectangular tray, or 12″ serving bowl.

Far Left: Red Poppy Collection

Left: Blue Heron bowl and tray

Double Creek Pottery is handmade in Central Florida by the Barwick Family. With over 38 years of experience, Double Creek’s impressionistic pastel pottery has delighted customers all over the world. Double Creek Pottery is food safe, but should be hand washed. The unique glaze looks similar to delicate charcoal pastel drawings, yet it is durable enough for oils and salad dressings. Beauty and function all in one! Double Creek is one of the many Florida artists at Brooke Pottery. We make it fun and easy to shop locally. so let us help you find the perfect gift.

New arrivals at Brooke Pottery!

This Just In: Eco-friendly Stuffed Animals

Brooke Pottery — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:59:14 +0000

New Zoo Cubes at Brooke Pottery

Adding a bright splash of color to the Brooke Pottery toy section this week is the wildly cute collection of patchwork animals by Cate and Levi. Bright and whimsical, each stuffed animal is has a personality all its own; in fact, no two will ever be the same because they are handcrafted from recycled wool sweaters. Canadian artist Josh Title began making his heartfelt animals as a new dad, and today his studio employs a team of seven craftspeople. Together they create beautiful, heirloom quality toys that by design are also very eco-friendly.

Hand puppets: bear, cat, cow, dog, frog, moose, parrot, walrus – $37 ea.

Pillow Pals: alligator, dog, hippo, sheep, walrus – $49 ea.

Stuffed Animals: crocodile, dog, flamingo, frog, turtle – $63-$98.

Zoo Cubes: dog, giraffe, monkey, moose – $37 ea.

Looking for a very special gift? Something handmade? Eco-friendly alternatives? Then come visit Brooke Pottery. We’re the gift store you’ve been looking for. Open 9-6 weekdays, 9-5 Sat. and 12-5 Sun.

Purple Hippo Pillow Pal

Animal Hand Puppets

New Clay Art Miniatures at Brooke Pottery

Brooke Pottery — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:07:29 +0000

New at Brooke Pottery are astoundingly beautiful miniatures known as Happy Houses: small buildings handsculpted from terracotta clay and handpainted with rich, vibrant glazes. New England husband and wife team Felix Kniazev and Olga Julinska have been creating brightly colored ceramic arts for nearly 10 years with the mission to delight and wonder viewers. Their “Happy House” series is inspired by “the ancient belief that a little clay house brings luck and fortune to its owner.” Appropriately enough, these clay miniatures are built to fit a tealight within and cast cozy light from the windows. At Brooke Pottery, these artful miniatures are but the first wonders from Art Department that we’ll carry- for spring we’ve ordered fresh “bouquets” of their colorful ceramic flowers!

Pictured above, left to right: Catholic Church, Beach Cabana, Small Suburban Home, and Marie Antoinette’s Cottage, each $113.

Pasta making class Sat. Nov. 14

Home Essentials — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:33:47 +0000

Interested in a Pasta making class?

When: Sat. Nov. 14, 9:30 – 11:30

Where: Home Essentials, 314 N. Kentucky Av.

Reservations: 687-3600

Using the ‘Imperia’ pasta making machines, you will make spaghetti, fettuccini, ravioli, cavatelli.

Take home your fresh pasta!

Cost: $10. per person*

*FREE! With purchase of any machine.

Class Bonus! Free pasta drying rack with purchase of Imperia Pasta Machine and Ravioli Machine.($15. value)

****Thanks to all of you who helped make ‘Festa Vietri’ a success for us this past weekend.

… and the Festa goes on:

Take 15% off all Vietri purchases!

See Vietri’s newest patterns, including ‘Bellezza’,

‘Rosso Vecchio Dot’, & ‘Old St. Nick’.

Pick and choose your perfect holiday collection!

15% off in stock & case pack custom orders.

Sale ends Saturday, November 14.

****Introducing…

Custom Soaps by Ipswitch Bay Soap Company, America’s Finest Cold Processed Soap Manufacturer

A quality unique gift (under $5.!) for: Teachers, Friends & Family, Weddings & Showers, New Baby, just for fun!

Custom label choices are limited only by your imagination!

A blend of 20% Shea Butter combined with pure olive oil, coconut and palm oil in each bar. All Natural ingredients containing dried herbs, natural oxides and ultramarines, pure essential oils and fragrances. Leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. A generous 4oz. bar, made by hand and cured for 4 weeks.

Minimum order: 12 bars per design. Allow 2 weeks delivery.

*** Coming Saturday, November 21^st.: Sample tasty Holiday desserts, including Upside Down Pumpkin Cake in a Tarte Tatin by Emile Henry.

For more information: call Marni or Linda at 687-3600

Brooke Pottery Thanks Polk Educators on First Friday

Brooke Pottery — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:59:25 +0000

Do you know that Brooke Pottery offers a 5% discount to teachers and educators who work for the Polk County Schools? Teachers and educators have worked hard over the past few weeks getting the new school year underway, and Downtown Lakeland applauds this dedication with a “Salute to Educators” theme on First Friday. On Sept. 4, visit Brooke Pottery for these free activities 6-9 PM:

teachers/educators enter the ”Salute to Educators” drawing *

7 PM – awards ceremony for Kid’s Art Ornament Design Contest**

browse handmade works by American artists

enjoy wine & cheese or juice & cookies while you shop

dance along to musical favorites by Hank & Paul

Ian Nicholas Designs are now at Brooke Pottery. Figurative painter Ian Nicholas is from England but now lives and works in Atlanta. In addition to his large scale portraiture, Ian Nicholas also creates original collages of paper and paint. His collages are then reproduced and applied to handpainted boxes, canvas, or glass – transformed into small works of art that make perfect gifts. Come see our selection of Ian Nicholas Designs greeting cards, magnets, art pendant necklaces, wall art and keepsake boxes.

*Salute to Educators Drawing* is open to Polk County teachers and educators. The winner will receive a handpainted pencil box by Ian Nicholas Designs, a $25 Office Depot gift card, and a goodie bag of treats. One entry will be drawn at random on Monday; you do not need to be present to win.

**Awards Presentation for Kids Art Ornament Design Contest at 7 PM**

The voting was tough, but the results are in! On Friday at 7 PM, Kay and Margaret will announce this year’s winning design for Brooke Pottery’s annual holiday ornament. The young artists behind the top three designs will be awarded savings bonds, and the first place design will be made into a clay ornament by The Potters. The ornament debuts Thanksgiving weekend during our Parade of Ornaments and will be for sale throughout the holiday season. We can hardly wait to show off the design!

Adopt A Cat – A Pottery Cat That Is!

Brooke Pottery — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:08:32 +0000

A new batch of cats and kittens has arrived at Brooke Pottery, looking for good homes. This motley crew is none other than the delightful creation of cat lover and clay artist Mary Gates Dewey. Originally from Florida, Mary has spent a lifetime pursuing her passion for ceramics, working in the woods of southeast Ohio and the Appalachian mountains. In 1982, she created her first raku cat, and now cats are the only designs to leave the studio!

The unique markings on these handsculpted clay cats results from the ancient technique of pit firing. After a first kiln firing, the cats are buried in sawdust; smoke from the burning sawdust then creates the beautiful and random color patterns. Each pottery cat has a distinct personality, and many are named by their true life characters. In fact, Mary’s cat Kaygee, or “kiln god”, has inspired many designs over the years as he’s kept a careful watch over the pit firings. Come into Brooke Pottery soon to see all the frisky felines – they are sure to be adopted quickly!