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Visit our store, call us, email us or order online using Coupon Code TOM19 to alert us that you want your purchases signed by Department 56 Artist, Tom Bates. Renowned village designer, Tom Bates will be in-store on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 11am to 3pm to sign your same day or pre-ordered purchases. Order today to ensure your spot in line!

William Glen is thrilled to introduced a young man from East Texas who is saving money for his college tuition by hand-turning and hand-crafting pens, razors, stylus and more. His craftsmanship is self taught and the results are simply amazing!

WÜSTHOF precision forged knives are goods of only the highest quality. Painstakingly manufactured these knives are pure fun to work with and will turn even the preparation of a dish into a culinary pleasure.

In much the same way my father, Bill Snyder, and his business partner, Glen Forbes, built their business, Christopher Radko started his vision for a company that offered the festive holiday heirlooms his family lost.

Each year since it's beginning, Department 56 has announced the retirement of certain pieces to make room for new and wonderful ideas and creations.

In Paris, stands on every street corner make these beautiful thin pancakes and serve them up with savory filings, sweet sauces or just simply with butter and sugar. And maybe a squeeze of lemon.

If you've ever stumbled into tiny bakeries that are upping the ante with seriously creative herb/floral/crème/dessert combinations, then you know the sweet delight of the macaron. In addition, the stunning colors and presentation proffer to the eyes the same joy that the nose and mouth will savor. To the tiny yet mighty macaron, we say, Yes! Please!

A tablecloth that hangs 6 to 10 inches over the edge of your table is ideal for casual dining, while a tablecloth that hangs 30 inches over the edge of your table, brushing the floor, is ideal for very formal occasions.

Today we finished up the second in a string of shows for the Winter 2018 show season. Tomorrow we leave Dallas behind for Los Angeles even after having already worked Atlanta and with Las Vegas on the horizon.

Every year Department 56 retires some of their intricately detailed collectibles. From Villages to Snow Babies and more, we have the first look at the 2017 retirements for Department 56 Villages, Cross Product, Snow Babies and Possible Dreams Figures.

Back in 1981 Bill Snyder and Glen Forbes formed a partnership with Irv and Julie Keller, owners of Keller's of Modesto, to create an import company known at Christmas Ornaments LTD. Together they leveraged their buying power along with over a dozen independent store who comprised the William Glen Catalog Association, to purchase mouth-blown, hand-painted glass Christmas ornaments from West Germany.

Bill Snyder was always very proud of the service his gift registrars provided. We try in every way to emulate his customer service standards and with improved technology we can now offer similar service and satisfaction through our Gift Registry & Wishlist options.