AMERICAN HARVEST

VOTE VOTE VOTE FOR OUR GINGERBREAD HOUSE

We have been entered into a contest that is sponsored by Michael's Craft Store.  That's right, our 8 foot by 6 foot hanging GingerBread House needs your vote.  April K. spent countless hours and days making this beauty.  No other store that we are aware of goes to the extreme in decorating like us!  So PLEASE click on the link below and vote for us.  To vote you will need to move your mouse cursor across the five snowmen, watch them turn red, then click your mouse.  To see that your vote was tabulated, click your refresh button.  I know that all of you will want to give us a 5 snowman vote!!!!!

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Thanks,

Sharon, Rodger and April

2009 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE PICTURES

"Why do you go to all that trouble of decorating your store, just put the merchandise out on a shelf and they'll buy it?"  "How can you afford to be closed for a whole week to get ready for your Open House?"  We are asked these two questions over and over again by other store owners.  Our response is always the same, "We do not want to disappoint our loyal friends.  Anyone can host an open house, but ours is special, just like our customers."

With sincere appreciation to our loyal customers, who have become family and friends to us these past thirteen years, Rodger and I thank you for your love and support.

Sharon is handing out Christmas donuts to our customers who stood in line (some for hours) for our Christmas Open House.  Yes, that is a halo hovering above her head!

 This beautiful Nicol Sayre doll is framed in an array of vintage trims, fabrics and dresden.

  Vintage flowers, holly and trims adorn this composition doll head.

Vintage Christmas items peek out from antique cabinets throughout the store.

 

 

These foil Santas are reproductions made from chocolate molds.

 

This is a Dee Foust original Snowman beautifully costumed.

Alan's clever designs put a smile on everyone's face.

 

Susan created Holiday dolls that fit every themed section of our store.

 

This is one of Debbee Thibault's newest Christmas creations.

We hope that you can visit us at the store this holiday season.  If you live too far away, give us a call and we'll personally help you shop over the phone!  Don't forget to view our website as changes are coming soon. 

www.americanharvestinc.com

925-485-1577

DREAMS COME TRUE AT AMERICAN HARVEST'S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 2009

American Harvest is celebrating our 13th Annual Christmas Open House this weekend.  Hundreds of hours have gone into the planning and executing of this year's theme.  I am so happy to have wonderful and creative people in the American Harvest's Family of Artists.  I am inspired by their attention to detail and their thoughtful interpretation of their art.  With sincere appreciation, I dedicate this post to Nicol, Susan, Dee, Debbee, Jan, Debi, Ingrid, Sherri, and Rhonda, all of whom created fabulous items for our Christmas Open House.  Also, my wonderful friend, April, deserves unbridled praise for her creative design of our Ginger Bread House above our office.  So thank you to all of you for making American Harvest a shop where "Dreams Come True."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season and hoping that all your dreams come true!

CHRISTMAS 2009 PREPARATIONS

    All of us at American Harvest have been working nonstop in our preparations for Christmas 2009.  I have been creating many vintage inspired holiday decorations, Rodger has been refinishing antiques, April is placing final details on our office themed decor, Jan is creating fabulous paper ornaments, and  Laura is doing some last minute pricing and keeping us fed with her scrumptious sconces (thank goodness for our working bees).  Our Christmas Open House is so close that I can almost hear reindeer prancing on the roof!

So here is a sneak peek at a few of the items that we will bring into the store soon.

Vintage Santas waiting patiently to be placed in their displays.

Vintage Junior Snow Patrol Skis, perfect gift for your cabin.

Vintage Christmas ornaments just waiting to be hung on the tree.

Fun books for all ages.

One of Sharon's creations made with vintage materials.

Here is an antique purse and vintage hat, a little German doll is peeking underneath.

He is getting ready too.....so be good for goodness sake!

The 13th Annual Christmas Open House at American Harvest

Saturday, November 7th   10-5pm

Sunday, November 8th      11-5pm

We will be closed from November 2-6 to prepare for the Open House.

AN EVENING WITH NICOL SAYRE, SEPT. 11, 2009

American Harvest invites you to.....

AN EVENING WITH NICOL SAYRE

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, 7-9p.m.

Nicol will be featuring her Autumn and Halloween dolls.  Each doll is beautifully detailed with vintage materials and inspired hand painting.

Hors d'oeuvres and sparkling beverages will be served.  We hope to see you at American Harvest for this enchanting evening of magical dolls, a special drawing and festive treats.

American Harvest

438 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

925-485-1577

MALEFICENT AND JACK SKELLINGTON AT AMERICAN HARVEST'S FORBIDDEN CASTLE

The Forbidden Castle "celebrities" were are a huge hit at American Harvest last Saturday.  We had hinted that we would have "celebrities" at our Halloween party.  So many people tried to guess who they would be.  No one guessed Maleficent and Jack Skellington.  Little and big kids loved having their pictures taken with our guests!  Thanks to John and Lona for working so hard and staying well past their designated time!

 

 

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE FORBIDDEN CASTLE OPENED

As we lifted the shades of our windows, a crowd drew near to American Harvest to see the Forbidden Castle.  Smiles were only outshined by the ooohs and aaahs of passerbys.  We heard....let's come back when they open tomorrow morning...we don't have a store like this where I'm from....what the heck is this store?  Here is what they could see as they looked through the windows of the Forbidden Castle.
 

 

 

 

 

FORBIDDEN CASTLE AWAITS YOU

Enter if you dare into the Forbidden Castle at American Harvest on Saturday, August 22nd.  The drawbridge will open at 10am.  Here is a sneak peak.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORBIDDEN CASTLE AT AMERICAN HARVEST

You are invited to a Forbidden Castle Halloween party at American Harvest.  This picture will unlock the drawbridge for entrance to eerie decor and ghoulish delights.

Secret chambers will be filled with magical and spellbinding offerings.  Special guests will greet you with wicked warnings.  Bring your camera if you want to capture your spirit with these frightful "celebrities".

Dungeons, gargoyles and skeletons...OH MY!

Bats, Cauldrons and Haunted Spinning Wheels await your arrival.  There will be candelabras to light your way through the dark, cold corridors of the Forbidden Castle.

Castle gates will creak open at 10am on Saturday, August 22nd.

The above artwork was created by Ingrid Pomeroy.  Find more of her enchanting creations within the castle walls at American Harvest.  Please do not use or alter the Forbidden Castle artwork by Ingrid.  It was created solely for the use of Ingrid and American Harvest.

DEBBEE THIBAULT SIGNING EVENT 2009

American Harvest
invites you to...
An Evening with Debbee Thibault
Friday, May 8, 2009, 5 - 9 p.m.

Debbee will be featuring
One of a kind color changes,
retired pieces and her
new Spring line.

In addition, we will be introducing
Debbee's incredible line of artist jewelry.

This is an event you will not want to miss!

American Harvest's "Spring Fling"
promises food, fun, prizes and
delightful stories by Debbee!