The Easter Bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of colored eggs.

This Limited Edition Mark Roberts Easter Bunny is 12" Tall - $34   

Also Available 24" Bunny - $70

 Nothing seems more Irish than the leprechaun; yet, hiding within the word leprechaun is a word from another language entirely. If we look back beyond Modern Irish Gaelic luprachán and Middle Irish luchrupán to Old Irish luchorp³n, we can see the connection. Luchorp³n is a compound of Old Irish l¿, meaning “small,” and the Old Irish word corp, “body.” Corp is borrowed from Latin corpus. Here is a piece of evidence attesting to the deep influence of Church Latin on the Irish language. Although the word is old in Irish it is fairly new in English, being first recorded in 1604.

This Limited Edition Mark Roberts Top 'o the Mornin' is 9" Tall - $34  

The English word ‘fairy’ comes to us, via the Old French faerie, from the Latin fata, meaning ‘fate’. This means the roots are with the classical Greek Fates, who were believed to control the fate and destiny of the human race. Perhaps this little "Cooking Fairy" will look kindly on the fate of the next meal you prepare! 

This Limited Edition Mark Roberts Cooking Fairy is 10" Tall - $34

Check out the Jewelry  Oh MY MY MONA!!!!

We just got back from NYC and we're never had more jewelry than we have right now!   Nothing like a fun fashion accessory to warm your heart on a cold winter day!

Click on Mona to check out just a few of the necklaces - there are LOTS more necklaces, bracelets and fabulous new earrings in he shop.  (Note to file - Big earrings are back!)