“Mid-Century Modern Santa ” OOAK ornament, inspired by MCM style. This kitschy fellow has a blue Merino wool felt coat and hat, hand-sewn and appliquéd, wool felt gray trousers. He holds a silver tinseled tree. Hand-painted face, silk ribbon hanger, leather Christmas Cove brand tag.

“Christmas in Connecticut” OOAK ornament, inspired by the 1945 film of the same name. He has a coat of vintage 1940’s plaid wool, trousers and hat of upcycled red herringbone wool and he holds a bottle brush tree. Hand-painted face, silk ribbon hanger, leather Christmas Cove brand tag.

I dream about colors just like Hush and Brush…”Red tables and yellow chairs, black trees with golden pears”. The “Margaret Wise Brown” coat ornament of Merino wool felt, with appliqué and embroidery in wool and cotton. Author of The Color Kittens and Goodnight Moon.

“Santa in Giverny“ One-of-a-kind ornament, inspired by Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series. The coat and hat are sewn from Australian handmade and dyed blue wool felt, hand-embroidered with silk and cotton fibers, metal buttons.

“Tomtenisse” OOAK ornament, inspired by Nordic Folklore. This jolly fellow is sewn from merino wool felt, hand-embroidered brilliant blue coat, and he holds a bottle brush tree. Hand-painted face, gray trousers and red hat, silk ribbon hanger, leather Christmas Cove brand tag. Not a toy.

Beautiful full day-2 at the Corn Hill Arts Festival in Rochester, NY.

The weather this weekend looks just lovely. If you’re in the Rochester, NY area, stop by. Christmas Cove is will be there on Cornhill Place. cornhillartsfestival.com

Handwashing is the single most effective, cheapest, and easiest defense against the spread of germs and infectious diseases. It prevents nearly 30% of diarrhea-related illnesses and about 20% of respiratory infections, ultimately helping curb global antibiotic resistance.

White Flag by Jasper Johns (1955) Jasper Johns (b. 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.

“Belinda Cratchit” OOAK ornament named for the 2nd oldest daughter of Bob Cratchit. Merino wool felt gown, hand-embroidered with Bad Sheep Yarn “Christmas Carol”, silk ribbon hanger, cashmere fibers, hand-painted face, and leather brand tag. She was “brave in ribbons”.

Christ. What a ridiculous waste of $ and resources. This is poor leadership and energy policy in real time.

Named for the kami (deity or spirit) of Mount Fuji and all the volcanos in Japanese mythology. Her symbol is the cherry blossom.

“Konohanasakuya-hime” OOAK coat ornament, hand embroidered with Weeks Dye Works, Simply Shaker, and CGT cotton fibers, Swarovski crystal buttons, silk ribbon, and leather brand tag.

Named for Olympic skater Peggy Fleming, 1968 gold medalist, and breast cancer advocate .

“Peggy Gale Fleming” OOAK Merino wool felt coat ornament, hand-sewn, embroidered, and appliquéd, Japanese lace, silk, wool, and cotton fibers, metal buttons, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, and leather brand tag.

Named for Mikayla Anne Raines (1995 – 2025), American animal rescuer, wildlife rehabilitator, founder and CEO of Minnesota's SaveAFox Rescue, a nonprofit animal sanctuary.

“Mikayla” OOAK coat ornament hand-sewn from Harris Tweed wool, side seam pockets lined in vintage wool, metal Fox buttons, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, Merino wool felt buttons , and leather brand tag.

“Moira Michelle McGillicuddy” OOAK Merino wool felt coat ornament, hand embroidered with Bad Sheep Yarn “Sidewalk Chalk”, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, leather brand tag. Named for my dearest childhood friend, as we celebrate 50 years of friendship.

Named for Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker, (born 1944-), American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, for her novel “The Color Purple.”

“Alice Walker “ OOAK coat ornament hand-sewn and appliquéd in Merino wool felt, side seam pockets, metal buttons, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, and leather brand tag.

“Kathryn Priscilla Beaumont” OOAK coat ornament hand-sewn from Merino wool felt fused with Rifle Paper fabric, metal buttons, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, Peter Pan collar, and leather brand tag.

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943), was an author, illustrator, breeder of Herdwick sheep, and conservationist. In 1903 Peter Rabbit became the first licensed fictional character. 2/3

“Beatrix Potter” Merino wool felt coat ornament, hand-embroidered with Bad Sheep Yarn “Baby Carrots”, glass leaf bead buttons, silk ribbon hanger and mitten keeper string, leather brand tag. 1/3

Mabel George was the Children’s Books Head, 1956-74, for Oxford University Press. She fully supported painter and children’s book illustrator Brian Wildsmith’s work, encouraging his riotous use of color, as seen in the Hansel and Gretel poster (1970), which inspired this bold and radiant fabric.

“Mabel George” OOAK hand-sewn coat ornament of Merino wool felt fused with Liberty of London organic cotton fabric, “Gem Jive C”, Brian Wildsmith collection, metal buttons, side seam pockets, Merino wool felt collar, silk ribbon hanger, and leather brand tag.