Shades of Blue

Crochet takes a simple string of yarn and turns it into fabric. This art of taking something simple and turning it into a masterpiece has warmed many bodies and hearts for centuries. Designs can be simple to incredibly intricate lacework that take hours upon...

The Coast Guard is a branch of the U.S. military charged with protecting people at sea. Their duties include searching for and rescuing people. ships and boats in danger at sea. In addition. the Coast Guard serves as law enforcement to protect people from...

Our little Western Bluebird with Clip is a symbol of happiness and fulfillment. as well as a reminder to be grateful for your many blessings! Bluebirds were once quite common. but are becoming more rarely seen. Take a moment to recall the beauty of...

Birds are symbols of happiness and joy. so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing. Then when...

For many. birds are an essential decoration of a Christmas tree. They symbolize joy and happiness. The Christmas cardinal has found a perfect perch to take in the views from atop this Christmas cottage.

Blue Jays are noisy. fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge. which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as harbingers of times when more resourcefulness...

Blue Jays are noisy. fearless and energetic. They are talented in cleverly surviving with the least amount of effort. The crest on their heads symbolizes higher knowledge. which must be focused to be helpful. Blue Jays serve as harbingers in times when more resourcefulness...

The arrival of a baby is one of the most anticipated and wonderful events. With a blue top for a boy. this charming glass Baby Bottle ornament is a cute and long–lasting keepsake to commemorate this special event or baby's first Christmas. From Assortment...

Pasta has been around since the 13th century but it took until the 17th century before it was made using a machine. Today. dried pastas are the base of classic Italian meals around the globe for home chefs who do not have the time...

Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America. making blueberry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling. the pie is often made with a lattice crust. The crust looks like basket weaving with its fancy. sugar frosted...

The individual-sized baked good can be prepared as a sweet treat or a savory snack. This quick bread has been around since the 18th century and remains an American favorite. A blueberry muffin is the perfect sweet treat at breakfast and goes well with...

Stand up paddle boarding originated in Hawaii as an offshoot of surfing and is quickly growing in popularity. It offers accessibility to all kinds of surfers. whether on the ocean waves. lakes. large rivers or canals and provides a great core workout. From Assortment...

As graceful decorations that grow naturally on majestic firs and pine trees. cones were among the first molded glass ornaments made. Cones also were believed to be symbols of motherhood and fertility. so they were given to brides to hang on their Christmas trees....

For centuries. this prize meant you were the best. French knights wore them & the Cordon Bleu was named after them. Later it was awarded to passenger ships with the fastest trans-Atlantic crossing time. And of course. this has been given to winners at...

As graceful decorations that grow naturally on majestic firs and pine trees. cones were among the first molded glass ornaments made. Cones also were believed to be symbols of motherhood and fertility. so they were given to brides to hang on their Christmas trees....

With their brightly colored plumage. engaging behavior. and ability to talk. Parakeets are one of nature's most beautiful and fascinating creatures. In the wild. they are found in lowland tropical forests and are strong flyers who feed on fruits. seeds. nuts. and berries. From...

Birds are symbols of happiness and joy. so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing. Then when...

Jellyfish. or Sea Jellies. are graceful. semitransparent sea creatures known for their brilliant colors. Their bodies are made of 95% water and range in size from 1 inch to 15 feet. Over 200 varieties of jellyfish drift with the water currents and are found...

Cancer. the crab. is the fourth sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign are traditional. sensitive. and nurturing. In ancient Greece. the crab was considered to be sacred. and in many eastern countries they are a good omen. In China the crab...

Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today. nutcrackers are often associated with the Christmas holidays due to their whimsical...