Motto: "We Care About Nature"
Two books on my wish list. You can find them on this web site but unfortunately it is all in Dutch: www.nnbh.com Search the Dutch names.
Both by Wil Huygen:
Gnome Proverbs ISBN 90-242-7882-1 (2003) and
Gnome Cookbook ISBN 90-242-8977-7 (2003)
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| July 13 | Beware of Dreaded Trolls Day |
| July 22 | Gnome Otter-Back Races |
| July 26 | Harmony Day also known as, "Take-a-gnome-to-lunch" Day |
Gnome Devotee G9 has been gnome hunting on Ebay and has found some great gnome fabrics lately as well as unique hand made gnomes. With so many mass marketed gnomes it is wonderful to adopt one of a kind gnomes. They just seem to have more character and unique personalities. Here are a couple of gnomes recently obtained by Gnome Devotee and her comments about them...
| Meet Mr. Wyse,
I thought that name would be very apropos, because he looks so wise and wonderful. He’s made out of something called “sculpey” – which needs to be fired like ceramic. He’s a wonderful one-of-a-kind creation, with a sculpted face and hands that are so dear. You can almost hear him breathing. He’s 17 in. tall, quite incredible, and his glass eyes are a dark, mysterious brown. Boy, is he sharp as a tack ! Whiskers are like a curly sheep wool, and his little legs are precious like a newborn’s. His skin is soft and smooth. (I checked him all over, and he didn’t mind a bit.) His perfectly-shaped ears are superb, and he has a cute chubby bottom. His legs and bottom are covered in one-piece stockings (like pantyhose) made from a very soft, ribbed white material. Attached to his belt is the tiniest leather side purse I’ve ever seen. On HIM, wrinkles look great! Isn’t it amazing how the Gnomes we bring into our homes have wrinkles that enhance their personalities? The more wrinkles, the merrier. We humans don’t want them though! Mr. Wyse has bonded with my bedroom Gnomes – and today he’s bonding with those in the living room. |
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| “Mr. Humble”
That’s the name I gave this fellow. He’s 9 ½ in. tall, made by hand, and his face just about says it all for his humble personality. His ears couldn’t possibly be more adorable! Mr. Humble’s face is a composition. His hat is a felt-like material, clothes are cloth, and his hair is real fur. A heartbeat was unmistakable when I put the palm of my human hand under his precious clasped hands. His eyes truly spoke to me – and his stance is definitely that of a Gnome deep in thought. I hope that, in time, he’ll share a few of those thoughts with me. I would guesstimate that his age is somewhere between that of an older middle-aged Gnome and a young senior citizen Gnome. I don’t know how secretive Gnomes are about their ages. We all know, of course, that it’s very bad manners to ask anyone’s age when we’re actually talking with them. I can only hope, therefore, that Mr. Humble will whisper his age to me as we bond. Gnomes are extremely secretive about most aspects of their lives – especially their language (except for their farewell greeting “Slitzweitz”). They rarely communicate verbally with a human, even if that human is trustworthy. I’ve never heard of a human being invited to join Gnomes gathered in a forest or woodland area. I’m aware of a particularly marvelous little Gnome appearing to a Gnome-lovin’ human friend of mine in a Canadian hotel bedroom. What a wonderful experience, and one that I’d surely welcome at any time, anywhere. I don’t know what country Mr. Humble was born in, but he came through a California estate sale to reach me in Florida. I’ll have to investigate the name on a little tag attached to his hat. GNOME DEVOTEE |
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| Pablo ("Paul") w. the Sculpey face
and hand
The Gnome himself sure is different -- his face and eyes are wonderful. His fingers are so detailed. I could hear his heart beating when I brought the box into the house.
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Check out Gnomeland at www.gnomeland.co.uk to discover some new and exciting gnome features and items. They plan on releasing a new book entitled "Gnomeland" in October 2007. Whether you are interested in older antique gnomes, gnome history or new modern gnomes visit Gnomeland and sign up to receive their newsletters.
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Visit this 'tube' and take a virtual tour of the Gnome Reserve in the UK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIlpa931Z44
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If you look at: www.youtube.com and then put Gnome Reserve in the search box, you should be able to view a recent video that was on English TV about the Gnome Reserve.
There’s a cuckoo clock w. Gnomes in the new Alpenland catalog. 1-800-644-2577 … item 10 ¼ H x 8 ¼ W … item 4965 for $149. Cute Gnomes. I like the one I got a while back from the Cuckoo Kingdom and filed down the Jimmy Durante noses – but this new one is cute and unlike any I’ve seen. Someone may love it ! www.alpenland.us
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“Gnomes Seesaw” – cute guy and gal - # R21-577 for $24.99 in catalog called www.whateverworks.com at 1-800-499-6757 – shipping within the U.S. only. Cute item nicely made. Piece is 12 in. wide and about 8 in. high.
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In Design Toscano at www.DesignToscano.com is the “Black Forest Welcoming Gnome Sculpture” for $45.00, 20 in. tall, and 39.95 if you buy 2. Phone number is 1-800-525-0733 – Item JE-10111601.
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Also from www.DesignToscano.com is a new fellow nicely painted and waving, called “Gnome-in-a-Knot” that you can hang on a tree or on a wall – 15 ½ in. tall -$19.95 and $17.50 if you buy two or more. Item is DB-383051
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Private collector no longer able to keep collection. Over 300 items for sale. I will provide information to anyone interested. Please respond to: gnomes@jalinker.com
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http://www.gardenstatuestudio.com/index.asp check out this web site for some unusual aluminum gnomes.
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Fragrant Gnome Air Freshener for about $3! Check for this item on the Amazon.com web site.
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Mother
Gnome is carrying a baby under each arm. She's a beautiful gnome who would be
happy to come and cheer up any corner of your garden. Glazed inside and out for
extreme weather protetction. Also a great companion for Willard.
Antique All Weather Matt Glazed Finish
Type: Original Sculpture by Candice Kimmel circa 2007 USA Composition: 'Outdoor Safe' Stoneware Pottery Dimensions: 10-1/2" Tall Finish: Maintenance Free Matt Glazed Colors, leave outside all year round. ITEM NUMBER R130
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http://www.moore-stuff.com check out this site on a regular basis. Always new gnomes to be discovered!
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Open up this thumbnail picture of a fantastic Russian lacquer box painted with gnomes recently spotted on Ebay. I sure recognize those characters. Right from the books by Tony Wolf titled the "Th Woodland Folk" series. Reserve on this piece was $250 U.S.
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Another unique item spotted on Ebay!
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This antique shaving mug and brush was spotted on auction too - what a unique item!
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This solar gnome was found on the www.amazon.com auction site for $79.95
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http://www.sunsetshowcase.com/garden-gnomes.html this supplier has Rien Poortvliet style gnomes at discounted prices!
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