Mom's Mitten Tree....

It was to be a simple Christmas we decided....
Our first Christmas without Mom....
Things are different this year...
And I came upon a pair of Mom's sweet little mittens.  And then another pair and yet another...
Over the many years of knitting these precious ornaments the sizes changed. "I love the little ones" Mom would say....I agreed at the time but now for some reason the larger ones have tugged at my heart...maybe because there is more of "Mom" in them..... 
They needed a place to gather this year...all the various shapes, sizes, and colors of Mom's mittens.
A petite tree in a big old crock....Perfect....
And they make me smile every time I gaze at the tree. For they are memories....memories of picking out the perfect yarn,memories of watching Mom's collection grow in a her blue oval box, memories of finding just the right place in the store for them, memories of our customers being so excited to purchase them because Mom knit them. And Mom would smile when they did....for so many years.....
The Love and Memories behind these mittens will never go away. Ever....
They live forever in our hearts....

Always remember that memories are made daily....
Each day brings forth something to treasure....
Our Christmas gifts sit on this dear little tree this year.
And there couldn't be any better gifts....
Standing just three feet tall...it's the Grandest tree of all....

Merry Christmas Mom....
We miss you, and we know that you are with us....
In every memory we have...in all the love that we keep in our hearts...


Merry Memory making to all this Christmas Season......

The Holiday Table...



Traditional Homespun Table Coverings.
100 % Cotton. 
Made in the Mountains of Vermont with the finest USA grown cotton.
These reversible, hand fringed table coverings are sure to make your Holiday Table warm and inviting.
Simply beautiful...



Over the years Old and Everlasting has been known for having a charming selection of tablecloths. These woven cloths have fast become our favorite around here!

It's a line that we have always been able to count on for it's excellent QUALITY,pleasing color selection,and super fast delivery. That's a winning combination for us and our customers! 

So many colors to choose from....

Natural,Sage,Cranberry,Navy,Cinnamon Black,Wedgewood,Red,Evergreen and more....

Many sizes available including oval and round.

~Runners and napkins are also offered to complete the setting~

We are always happy to help in your selection of color and sizes. Due to the natural cotton fiber we suggest sizing up to allow for some shrinkage. If your Holiday Table needs a little something special to dress it up perhaps this would be the perfect thing!
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Stop by Old and Everlasting for your Holiday needs....

We have lots of goodies that you might enjoy!

For your Holiday Table and surroundings we carry...

 Twiggy lights, Holiday Florals,Candles,Napkins, Dip Mixes,Recipe Books, Music,and the most delicious Salsa and Hot Fudge Sauce...

In keeping with the spirit of  Thanksgiving we are forever Thankful for

our customers. You give us purpose, bring us friendship and laughter,and we are always mindful of your faithful support of Old and Everlasting.

COOKIES for you!

Just in case you missed our Christmas Days

celebration at Old and Everlasting...

The spirit of Christmas filled the air as cheerful shoppers enjoyed themselves. Good shopping,good conversations, and good cookie sampling took place! The store will continue to be filled with a wonderful selection of goods for Holiday gift giving and charming trimmings of the season.

We are OPEN ~Wednesday thru Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4.

*We happily welcome you to visit this holiday season*

 And just in case you missed tasting these famous cookies baked by my cousin Kathy....

 Here are the recipes that she so graciously shared with us. She whips them up with such talent and ease.And they are amazingly yummy! And as she always tells us she removes the calories from the recipes. (-:

Thank you dear Kathy for your many hours of baking perfection!

Enjoy!

Doesn't it seem like you could reach right in and grab one...or maybe two...

*CHOCOLATE FILLED COOKIES*

Dough- 1/2 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup shortening (Crisco)

1/3 cup milk

Mix together well. Add one beaten egg and one teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.

Blend together- 3 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Add to wet ingredients. Mix well.

Divide dough into 4 parts for two 9 by 13 cake pans (or 5 parts for rolled cookies). Roll out between two pieces waxed paper to 1/8 inch thick. Place in pan and trim to fit.

Filling- 1  12 oz pkg semi sweet chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Melt chips over low heat,add milk and mix well. Stir in nuts until well blended. Spread half of the mixture on each pan of dough. (if making pinwheel style spread 1/5 of mixture on each dough square and roll up lengthwise).  Add top layer of rolled out dough. Brush top with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle on additional nuts. Bake 375 degrees 10-15 minutes for flat pan (or 15-20 minutes for rolled pinwheel cookies) or until golden brown. Let cool completely and cut to desired size.

*PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP DROPS*

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin

2 cups (12oz) semi sweet chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl,cream together butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour,oats,baking soda,cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop by tablespoonful two inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. *For smaller cookies use a teaspoon and adjust baking time.

*SNICKERDOODLES*

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix butter,shortening,sugar,and eggs. Blend in flour,cream of tartar,baking soda, and salt.

Shape dough by rounded teaspoon into balls.

Mix together 2 Tablespoons Sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased pan. Bake in 400 degree oven 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove from pan immediately.

Hope you enjoy these recipies my friends. It's a busy holiday season ahead! Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching. May yours be filled with all the things that you love...

Have fun baking,shopping, wrapping,decorating,and spending time with family and friends.

Fa la la la la la la la la.....

The Story of Inge- Glas and Friendship...

In Keeping with Tradition here at Old and Everlasting it was time to begin the task of decorating our Christmas trees. In came the trees,lights,and an ample dose of energy to achieve this mission.
There is always much excitement that goes along with this job as we imagine the
 Sparkling masterpiece when it is completed.





It truly is a labor of  Love to place each glass ornament in it's proper place on the trees and assorted containers for our Old and Everlasting customers.
This year I happened to wonder how many years we have been enjoying these very special Inge -Glas ornaments from Germany. And how many years have we tackled this job with the anticipation of the ooh's and ah's from our customers as they discovered the trees dressed in these enchanting glass ornaments.

So off I went to check my records. I was surprised at how many years have gone by...
I do remember that Christmas season in 1994 that we first introduced the Inge- Glas Christmas ornaments (known as Old World back then).
But there is more to the story....
And more to come about the history of Inge Glas also....it's time for the story of
Friendship....
There have been so many wonderful friends that have helped at the store over these 22 years... each and every season.
 This story is about  Shirley. Our very special friend who has for each of the 17 years decorated our Inge Glas Christmas Trees. Each year with such loyalty and a genuine joy in her heart.
Bless her dear heart for always wanting to do that for us.The Old and Everlasting trees decorated by Shirley are always quite amazing. If the Inge- Glas ornaments could talk they would thank her for finding the most perfect spot to showcase their beauty.
We thank you for your friendship and your dedication Shirl...

And we Love You for your very big Heart...even if you are a bit camera shy....(-:




And now about the History...
Yesterdays craftsmanship,today's treasures, and tomorrow's heirlooms....
" Inge- Glas is a family operated business dating back to the 1500's in Germany that has been handcrafting glass ornaments with skills that have been passed down for generations. All ornaments are capped with the 5-Point Star Crown that is recognized worldwide as the symbol of authentic Inge-Glas craftsmanship as well as German tradition and quality."

Old and Everlasting  is an authorized Retailer of these glass blown hand painted ornaments from Germany.
These quality ornaments made from Antique moulds are fun to collect and pass down from generation to generation.



 Enjoy  the spirit of Christmas and Friendship
 at Old and Everlasting...
We look forward to seeing you this upcoming holiday season....

Ta Da!!!!!!

Our Mom....

Our Precious Gift....

We lost our special Mom Helen on August 12th,2010

Mom was a very important part of Old and Everlasting....

Right from the very start she was working with us and enjoying every part of this business. She brought such joy to us and everyone that visited the store.

Perhaps over the years you purchased a pair of sweet little mitten ornaments at Christmas Time...if you did, treasure them always...they were knit by Mom with lots of love.

I wanted to share with you a poem that I wrote....

We Always Knew....

We always knew how special she was,

her love could move the earth.

Her strength, her smile, her heart of Gold

were gifts to us from birth.

And now we know that she'll be here

beside us every day.

Her sweet and loving presence

will guide us along the way.

Our love for you is forever in our hearts Mom.

We will move forward each and every day with all the gifts that you gave us.

Thank you God for this strong,loving and selfless woman that we were blessed to call our "Mom"

Always Accessorize....

One of Pearls amusing qualities.....
Turn your head and off she goes with just about anything....a placemat, napkin, cell phone, shoes, socks etc. This time she decided to run off with Mom's purse!

How could you not SMILE? (-:

Enjoy your Monday and we'll be back soon....

New and Everlasting....

Since this is the beginning of our blog, we thought this picture was most appropriate. We spotted this nest just outside the back door at the store. Mrs Robin certainly picked a pretty place to nest! We wonder if she was aware of her surroundings....

As we begin our blog we are reminded of all the blessings that we are given each day. There are so many if we just look for them. This sweet nest made us smile and gave us hope for the day. For each day is new with hope...new beginnings....possibilities....

We look forward to sharing with all of you what brings us joy here at Old and Everlasting.
It could be some new arrivals at the store, a yummy recipe, a photo of our Doodles, or just a quiet thought for the day. Whatever it is we hope you enjoy your time spent here or with us at the store. It truly is a labor of love...

Stay tuned for pictures of our doodles. They are much too busy to be at the store so we will be back soon with a proper introduction to Miss Pearl and Miss Ellie. Not to be missed....

Welcome!

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