Memories of Christmas and The Nutcracker
“When I was a kid we didn’t have much money, so the holidays were never about presents. They were about that peaceful feeling you got when everyday things were made more beautiful. I enjoyed watching the Nutcracker on television and I could be one the girls in those beautiful dresses.” – Sarah Jessica Parker […]
The Story of St. Nick’s “Santa Kong”
In addition to being a co-owner of St. Nick’s, Ira Sealy is also an artist and an “out-of-the-box” entrepreneur. Back in 1994 he drew up plans to have a metal sculpture of Santa Claus constructed and contacted builders to execute his plan while he was at a Market Expo in Dallas, Texas. He reasoned that […]
Pecan Pie Bars-You Won’t Even Miss the Pie
Pecan Pie in a bite size bar! Sometimes we want pie without all the work. These gooey pecan pie bars from Gooseberry Patch Cookbook, Christmas Cookie Jar are extremely simple and so delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. Pecan Pie Bars For the crust: 18-1/2 oz pkg. yellow cake mix, divided 1/2 c. butter, melted […]
Andrea Cammans Adds a Personal Touch at St. Nick’s
Originally from Southern California, Andrea Cammans has now become a longtime Colorado resident who has been working at St. Nick’s for twelve years. She began working as a Seasonal Cashier at a former location in Park Meadows Mall when one of the owners took note of her handwriting. It was elegant and had a distinctive […]
Sweet Treats for the Holidays — or Any Day
St. Nick’s is pleased to carry Holiday Ribbon Candy that is handmade from start to finish. It’s perfect for a delicious indulgence all year — or it makes an ideal stocking stuffer. Made in nearby Fort Collins, it comes from a marvelous Colorado-based company that uses pure ingredients and time-honored methods of producing its delicious […]
You Just Have To See It! Vicke Mahler-Helmer’s House of Collectibles
There are collectors and then there are collectors, people for whom adding pieces to an array of particular designer items is an irresistible pursuit. The latter perfectly describes Vicke Mahler-Helmer, a longtime customer of St. Nick’s. She laughs, “I decorate for Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving the lost holiday.” No doubt. Her home is currently festooned […]
Halloween Trees: Not Just for Christmas Anymore
A Halloween tree might sound like a novelty until you see one glowing in a front window: a black tree strung with orange lights, hung with grinning Jack O’Lanterns, holding court over the candy bowl. Trees stopped being a Christmas-only tradition a while ago, and October may be the month they have the most fun. […]
Department 56 Signing Event With Artist Paul Lundberg
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New Ways to Celebrate The Days of the Dead
Looking for new ways to celebrate the Days of the Dead this year? From October 31 through November 2, many cultures pause to celebrate the entire circle of life by remembering those who have gone before us: All Hallows’ Eve leads into All Saints’ Day on November 1, and Dia de los Muertos reaches its […]
From Fun to Frightening: The D56 Halloween Village
The D56 Halloween Village is what happens when the people behind America’s most beloved Christmas villages decide October deserves the same treatment. Haunted houses with glowing windows, whimsical shops with pun-heavy names, skeletons on swings: Department 56 builds an entire miniature world for the spooky season, and it runs the full range from fun to […]
