Of Good Cheer Gift Center
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The days are shorter for those in northern latitudes because of geometry. The Earth's rotation axis is tilted with respect to the 2D plane of how the Earth orbits the Sun. In December, the sun rises and sets at its most southernly position on the horizon and tracks a course lower in the sky than in the high months of summer. As we leave December behind, the sun appears to move northward (though Earth is actually the one moving). It's a good time to pause and reflect about what is going well, what isn't, and what can be done.

This season, the gift center was revised to make the different gift types easier to find and see. There are separate pages for jewelry gifts, card gifts, and monthly calendar stack gifts. New jewelry items tend to be a smaller scale and more restrained in color and style than their more exuberant counterparts in spring and summer.

featured items for winter 2023

Calendar stacks refer to collections of cards, approximately 3.5" x 3.5" square, printed with a unique design for each day of the month. I sampled a variety of cardstock to find one that I liked: a smooth, moderate weight bright white with 30% recycled content. Designs vary, and I draw upon material collected over the decades, including photos, sketches, paintings, collages, general ephmera, and digital media without publication restrictions. I've even been known to scan 3D objects like pine cones and flowers to create interesting designs! There are themed stacks for certain life events like pregnancy, marriage, and grief, and there are options to add-on different kinds of jewelry items. Visit the calendar stacks page for details.

featured items for winter 2023

New this season are the So Charming jewelry gifts. These include a card with watercolor design and a related precious metal charm necklace. For example, the "DIAMOND" card includes a open crystal charm (here in vermeil) with a 14kt gold-fill rolo chain necklace with a good quote from Dolly Parton: "It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world," terrific for a true, tough original in a sea of glass imitations. Works by American artist Joseph Pennell are the feature of the new card package, Pennell for Your Thoughts. Designs include watercolors, colored pastels, and ink drawings of scenic views in early 1900s America and Europe. Card designs are printed on approximately 5"x6.5" heavy cardstock in cream or ivory with designs printed in archival inks for brilliant, lasting color. Matching envelopes included.

featured items for winter 2023

Jewelry designs for the turn of the calendar year include pieces with small, faceted gemstones like Chrome Diopside and necklaces with larger precious metal links with gemstones, like Gilraen. These necklaces bring elegance to simpler attire, perfect for an evening out or party.

featured items for winter 2023

Pendant necklaces, such as Solace, drape nicely over thicker sweaters and under turtle necks and cowl necks for a shining accent with winter wear. Tintagel combines silver and gold in a stunning combination of circular and marquise links.

featured items for winter 2023

The 20 under 30 page has 20 high quality, precious metal jewelry items for under $30, making it possible to share gifts both stylish and economical. For slightly more, the sub 60 page features jewelry with natural semi-precious gemstone pendants in sterling silver for under $60.

For a list of new items, see the New Products page.

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