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You Can’t Go Wrong with a Sweater
by admin on Dec.12, 2013, under Quick Deals!, Shop@RoseCottage
Set aside all the jokes about some of the strange sweaters people have received as Christmas gifts and remember that as a gift itself, you really can’t go wrong with a sweater.
Below are some of my favorites. Made to last a lifetime…
UPDATE: Just In – Free Shipping extended to December 15, 2013!
Tiwanaku Textiles Alpaca Sweater
On sale now for $129.99 (normally $179!)
In the Bolivian high plains, amid the snowcapped Andes, the pre-Inca Tiwanaku culture thrived for more than 500 years. So far only a fraction of the civilization’s ruins have been excavated, yet it has yielded some of the earliest and more remarkably well-preserved textiles found in the Americas. Their art features highly abstracted figures, that originally expressed real places, animals, or cultural events but over time became icons with symbolic meaning. The high degree of abstraction in the art of Tiwanaku has inspired several art historians to compare their art to modern abstract movements, including Cubism. The intricate, interlocked geometric patterns on this alpaca fiber sweater are adapted from woven Tiwanaku tunics made around 500 A.D.
Two color options: Red or Black. Price: $175.
This geometric sweater is a fine example of the 3,500-year-old alpaca wool tradition of the Andes. In La Paz, Aymara artisans work with patterns that have belonged to their culture for millennia. More than 20 shades of superfine alpaca wool blend in a generously sized, cool-weather highland pullover handmade from the most insulating natural material on Earth.
Hard to find this sweater at a lower price than $189!
Indigenous Bolivian craftsman translate grecas—repeating geometric patterns—from the traditional garments of the Tarabuco region in this 3/4-zip pullover. The design is an interpretation of barroco mestizo style, in which indigenous and Spanish cultures have struck an aesthetic balance. This lightweight and cozy 100% alpaca sweater is hand knit by artisans in Bolivia.
And back with one of my personal favorites…
Available in either Olive or Navy and priced for Christmas at $139!
Part of standard-issue military wear during WWII, sweaters like this olive wool pullover were popular among servicemen for comfort, durability, and easy pullover warmth. The shawl-collar style buttons up to cut the cold just as it did onboard aircraft carriers in the ’40s. Cotton twill canvas-reinforced elbows add durability. Imported.
Save on these and hundreds of other unique gift options at National Geographic Online!
Free Shipping, No Minimum, Today Only!
by admin on Dec.11, 2013, under Quick Deals!, Shop@RoseCottage
Just got the word from National Geographic’s online store…free shipping with NO minimum purchase…
TODAY ONLY!
Sweaters, maps, gift items, etc., etc. Take advantage of this one day offer!
Black Friday Shopping Online – And Turkey Leftovers
by admin on Nov.29, 2013, under Quick Deals!, Shop@RoseCottage
I’m not leaving my home today but I’m just like everyone else and want to take advantage of any deals on this now somewhat notorious shopping day! I’m sharing some links below that are to web sites with good values, or free shipping, and that have great products for your shopping list requirements. Have fun, stay home, save money – and plan on a nap early afternoon!!
Many specials for today or for this weekend only are only advertised on the merchant’s web site so don’t be afraid to click through to look for extras…
++ 10% OFF any order at Exterior-Accents.com! Click here to get 10% OFF
++ Win $250 Duncraft Shopping Spree – Enter here at duncraft.com.
++ Save as much as 70% on select National Geographic merchandise!
++ Direct Garden Decor; Garden & Indoor Fountains
++ Nature Hills Nursery Weekly Specials
Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I’ll be posting a photo of my Turkey Day Paperwhite blooms a bit later this morning. I love it when plans come together!!
Black Friday Options
by admin on Nov.23, 2013, under Quick Deals!, Shop@RoseCottage
I don’t do Black Friday. I detest shopping, crowds, noise, and the forced “gaiety” of this retail-focused shopping event. No one ever looks very happy about being out there at zero-dark-thirty being pushed and shoved amongst the masses.
No thanks.
You can find plenty of “deals” on line – without leaving your home, or your family, this holiday season. Here are a few unique and inexpensive gift ideas…
FREE SHIPPING on orders placed by 11/25/2013!
Under $20…
Designed with a humorous twist, this high-quality shirt is made of heavy-weight, preshrunk 100% cotton. Includes a tag with information about cheetahs.
I got one of these for one of my nephews last Christmas and it was very well received!
Available in Adult and Child Sizes.
Under $30…
National Geographic: The Best of 125 Years 2-DVD Set
You can’t go wrong with this gift!
National Geographic celebrates 125 years of amazing exploration and memorable moments with this 2-disc set featuring some of the most memorable and beloved television specials.
From headline-making discoveries to intimate human portraits, Best of 125 Years features unforgettable stories and explorations that not only captured our imaginations, but that still inspire us today.
Programs include Exploring New Frontiers: National Geographic at 125, Incredible Human Machine, Gorilla, Search For the Afghan Girl, and Secrets of the Titanic.
Under $40…
How cool would this be to get as a gift? You’ll need to order this one no later than December 9, 2013 for timely delivery.
This unique jigsaw puzzle lets you discover even more about the areas you know well. Your journey starts with a house-shaped center piece and grows, one “ah-ha!” moment at a time, into a six-by-four-mile topographic map.
Streams and roads, forests and lakes reveal themselves as your 400-piece puzzle takes shape, resulting in a distinctive perspective on the places that mean the most to you. Specify recipient’s full U.S. address, including street number and name, city, state, and zip code.
Hundreds of unique gift ideas waiting for you a National Geographic Online…
Hummingbirds are gone but…
by admin on Oct.07, 2013, under Favorites, Quick Deals!
No rest for the weary birdwatcher! My feeders are packed with birds at the moment – Wrens, Cardinals, Nuthatch, Chicadees – and a few new visitors I haven’t identified just yet. Here’s a little help for your Fall and Winter 2013 shopping season:
Win $250 Duncraft Shopping Spree
And where DO Hummingbirds go?
Here’s some good info: Hummingbird Migration
