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

Friday, December 2, 6:00 – 9:00pm

Downtown continues the holiday festivities with a “Cookies and Carols” theme at the December First Friday.  Come down and enjoy holiday music and entertainment, visits with Santa and so much more.

Plus, it’s a great time to work on that holiday shopping list as shops are open late.  Don’t forget to stop and get a little something – or a big something – to eat at one of Downtown’s fabulous restaurants.  Maybe you’ll pick up an idea or two  for your holiday party.

Merchant Specials:

• Lloyd’s of Lakeland - 20% off one item over $20
• Home Essentials - 20% off one regularly priced item
• Traditions Unlimited - $5 off total purchase of $25 or more
• Bay Street Bistro - Free dessert with each purchased entrée
• Mitchell’s Coffee House - Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate. One drawing per hour, 6-9pm.
• Black Swan - Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate
• Brooke Pottery - $5 off purchases of $25 or more
• Arts on the Park - Artists Showcase Holiday Market
• Explorations V Children’s Museum - Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Museum
• Fresco’s - Gingerbread cookies

Performances by:

• Berkley Charter Elementary
• Blake Academy
• George Jenkins High School
• Kingsford Elementary
• Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
• Longbow Family
• Sikes Elementary
• South McKeel Academy
• Suzuki Strings

November 29th, 6:00 PM -9:00 PM

Entering our third decade, this annual event in Downtown Lakeland celebrates the holidays with shopping, dining, music,  horse-drawn wagon rides and more!

Entertaining Specials:

• Lloyd’s of Lakeland – 20% off one item over $20
• My Cottage Garden - Tea samples
• Home Essentials – 20% off one regularly priced item
• Studio 323 – refreshment tent
• Traditions Unlimited - $5 off total purchase of $25 or more
• Rafa Natural – Free votive candle with purchase of $10 or more
• Bay Street Bistro – Free dessert with each purchased entrée
• Mitchell’s Coffee House – Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate.
• Black Swan – Purchase gets your name in a drawing for a gift certificate
• Peacock Antiques – Stop in for refreshments
• Reflection of the Past – 20% off Storewide Sale
• The Strand –  Stop in for refreshments
• Brooke Pottery –  $5 off total purchase of $25 or more
• Arts on the Park – Artists Showcase Holiday Market
• Explorations V Children’s Museum – Free admission with Museum Store purchase of at least $5 per person (Note: Each person must make a purchase in order to receive free admission); 15 month Family Membership for the price of 12 months
• Tougie Baby – Pictures with Santa
• Fresco’s – Gingerbread cookies
• The General Store – Free children’s craft activity and local authors signing books
• Paint Along Studios –  Create a 10 inch x 10 inch  painting of a Christmas Ornament for $7.50 per person. Two classes: one at 6:00pm and one at 8:00pm. Sign up in advance here or first come, first serve night of event.
• Fast Frame –  Photos with The Grinch taken by Maddi Leigh Photography for a fee, or bring your own camera for no cost photo
• Main Street Creamery - Hot Chocolate and Hot Christmas Punch
• Black & Brew Coffee House - Folk & Americana music by Wood & Bronze, and 2 for 1 house wines.
• Linkster’s Tap Room – Mention the Walkabout when you order your first drink and get your second drink free.
• Nathan’s Men’s Store –  Free cap (while they last) with the purchase of any Tommy Bahama shirt or jeans. $10 gift certificate with purchase of $100 or more. Neckties 33% off.
• Geo. L. Gaines Jewelers – 20% off one regularly priced item. Stop in for light refreshments.

An example of a Christmas Card offered by C.E. Design Co.

• C.E. Design Co. –  Buy one of our modern, vintage inspired designed cards, pull together for a free photo, and have an exceptionally creative card ready for mailing to friends and family in time for the Holidays.
• Wing Chun Martial Arts Downtown Kung Fu Academy –  Two people train for the price of one OR purchase a $50 gift card and receive $200 in training (includes classes and one individual session)
• Historic Lakeland - Lakeland-themed Holiday ornaments

Performances by:

• Berkley Charter Elementary
• Calvary Chapel
• Citrus Lakes Chorus
• Eagle Lake Elementary
• Longbow Family
• The Salvation Army
• Suzuki Strings
• Wing Chun Martial Arts Downtown Kung Fu Academy

Carriage Rides:

Sponsored by GrayRobinson, P.A.

• Carriage Point 1 – Corner of Main and Tennessee: Picks up a group and travels Tennessee Avenue to Pine Street, then drops group off at the corner of Pine Street and Kentucky Avenue.
• Carriage Point 1 – Corner of Pine and Kentucky: Picks up a group and travels Kentucky Avenue to Main Street, then drops group off at the corner of Main Street and Tennessee Avenue.

It’s that time again! The Annual Dr. Scissorhands Pumpkin Carving Exhibition is this Saturday. Eight local doctors – surgeons, cancer specialists, a veterinarian: come see what they create! The carving begins at 9:30 and the auction is at 11. We’ll have a costume contest at 10:45, kids’ crafts, the bloodmobile, swag from Peace River Center, poinsettia pre-order table, Hall Communications’ staff, and a boatload of our favorite vendors! This year, our vendors are competing for your votes for their best costumes! It is a fun time and we hope YOU join us at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market this Saturday. By the way, we are open every Saturday 8-2 and every Wednesday 11-2, right across from Crispers at the corner of N. Kentucky and E. Pine. See you there!  For more information, visit our website and the event details page. The Farmers Curb Market is a project of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority.

We fell in love with this jewelry at market this spring and are excited to finally share it with you! Tahmi’s new Woven Aster collection features an aster flower cast in relief on top of each glass square, with a woven “fabric” of sterling or gold wire beneath. The result is dazzling. If you are searching for statement jewelry that you can wear time and time again, with any color, Tahmi jewelry is an intriguing choice.

Left: Silver Woven Aster Collection. Pendant, $100. Bracelet, $123. Earrings, $45. Also available in gold.

October Jewelry Sale at Brooke Pottery 6-9 pm during Thursdays on Kentucky! Buy one jewelry item and get one jewelry item 50% off. Also in October, 5% of our jewelry sales will be donated to Komen for the Cure. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so Think Pink!
One intrepid weaver is the source behind Tahmi Jewelry. Iowa artist Tahmi DeSchepper is inspired by ancient textiles and weaving techniques.

Tahmi DeSchepper in her studio

We’ve been quite sad while these fish have been missing from the store, as they have such personality and quirkiness. Each fish has a different expression on its face, and it’s always a joy to uncover each one as we pull it out of its shipping box. We usually try to match each fish with one of our relatives. (“Oh, this one looks just like so-and-so!” Um, please don’t tell so-and-so I said that.)

If you’ve missed out on getting a fish that looks just like one of your relatives, or if you just want to put a smile on your face, please come on down to Brooke Pottery. I’m sure we have a fish for you!

Brooke Pottery is open 9-6 Monday – Friday, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5.