Department 56 & Mark Roberts Signings!

This weekend, November 7th, we’re hosting two talented and creative artists for signings here at the store!

Barbara Lund, a designer of the classic Dickens’ Village series of collectible, lighted houses and accessories, and whose father originated the series many years ago, will be in the store from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to sign Department 56 houses. She will be happy to sign any of the village collection pieces we offer. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dickens’ Village collection.

Candle Shop Anniversary Edition

In addition, our annual Secondary Market sale for retired Department 56 collectibles will be taking place in the courtyard on Saturday and Sunday, November 7th and 8th. We are expecting no fewer than six collectors in the sale, so you’ll see a nice variety of retired pieces – a great time to fill in your personal collection. We’ll be making a donation to the Women’s Care Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, for this event.

Although some people only choose to set up their villages at Christmas, we know many of you proudly keep them on display all year round – and we’d love to have you share photographs with other collectors. When you have time, check out forums.christmasplace.com, where you’ll find a forum on Christmas Village Displays.

Holly Jolly Fairie

Also on Saturday, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., America’s favorite maker of Christmas fairies and elves, Mark Roberts, will be in the store for a signing of his charming collection. In addition to figurines, Mark also offers some very whimsical purses with fairies attached, for those who go all out at Christmas time.