The 7th Day: Drink Up, It's The Holidays!

$24 $19.20

Wine. Nearly all of the growns on your list love it, and a few of them may even consider themselves aficionados. These two nifty little gadgets are great stocking-stuffers. The Vinoglobe does the job of the decanter (unveils the full flavor by aerating the wine) with the advantage of taking up about one tenth of the storage space. (Anyone living in New York City on your list?) Plus, it looks – let me quote Prince (who I saw last night, along with a lot of New Jersey fans dressed in purple, yes, it was ah-MAY-zing) Cee-Oh-Oh-eL and is hard to find.

One Fish, Two Fish, Wood and Brushed Forged Steel Fish. Many wine keys in this world are lousy and annoying, this one works! I have one. 5 easy turns and the cork is out. What more do you want from a corkscrew? Oh, for it to look nice? Special? Well, here you go. You're welcome, enjoy!

$16.95 $13.56

The same 20% Chrismukah rules apply: By one or both of these items and automatically have your name entered (multiple purchases, mean multiple entries) into the Holiday Lottery. On December 21st we will draw three lucky winners who will receive a $50, $100, or $150 gift certificate.

6th Day of Chrismukah Sale is Warm and Fuzzy Inside and Out: WE WILL DONATE 150% OF TODAY'S BLOG PROMOTED SALES TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

Original Unisex Red/Black Plaid
 $36 $28.80

Original Unisex Red $36 $28.80

It is outrageously cold out there, both upstate and down. My ears nearly froze and cracked off while walking Dorothy to the wine store last night. It's time to break out the winter gear for real: the hats, the gloves, the scarves, the boots, the socks, all of it. It's here. (Eek) This is one of my favorite hats. I have it in navy. (Which I guess they don't do any more. Sorry. Don't be mad. Your coat is black anyway, right?) This original wool cap with fold-down ear flaps is legitimately timeless (it's been around since 1903) which makes it legitimately fashionable. It's lined with 100% soft cotton: extra warmth no itchiness. The band can be tied to make minor size adjustments and pulled down for extra ear protection. (Note to self and ears: move this hat from the winter storage box down to the mudroom rotation.)

Unisex Charcoal $36 $28.80

Lady Cap: Winter White $36 $28.80

The lady cap is basically the same, sans fold-down earflaps. The band still pulls down for ear reinforcements, has a comfy ribbed knit insert, and it comes in the dreamy winter-white. There are also original caps for the kiddos in red! Imagine the super cuteness of what I just said. Take a second. Let it soak in. Got it? Good. Cute pie.

Lady Cap: Chocolate $36 $28.80

Lady Cap: Eggplant $36 $28.80

Now that our ears are warm, let's get warm and fuzzy. The Birch Store will donate 150% of the proceeds from today's hat sales to Doctors Without Borders (wait, 150%? yep you read it correctly). So, please buy one for everyone you know with ears. Sizing reference is below, or as always, call or email us and we'll happily walk you through the division of π.

Same rules apply. Every purchase of a Chrismukah Sale item automatically enters you into the Holiday Lottery. On December 21 we will draw 3 lucky winners to receive a $50, $100 or $150 gift certificate to The Birch Store. Happy Holidays and stay warm!

Analog Moments

Alarm clocks. For the most part they conjure up negative feelings, but somehow these little battery-operated friends got me feeling all sappy sentimental today. Bare with me a moment. I was just sitting here, thinking about alarm clocks, about how I don't really use them except when I travel because I make my cellphone do everything and it complies. (I'm hoping by next year it learns to mop). I set my alarm on my phone, and in the morning I press snooze as many times as possible and have generally checked my email, Facebook and Twitter accounts all before getting out of bed. It's too much! Why don't I have one of these sleek little pals waking me up? (Mom, you reading this? Stocking stuffer?) It's the places we go where we surrender our cellphones that lead to some of our best experiences – Keene Valley and Burma come to mind for me – why not be reminded of these places each morning instead of the whirlwind of hubbub and grind? I realize I am turning alarm clocks into nostalgia. It may seem a bit obtuse, especially, when in fact these are highly designed and modern timepieces, but this is how I'm feeling about the matter. It's all about grasping for analog moments in a digital day. Boom.

As it turns out these clocks are uber-modern, designed to last, both aesthetically and functionally .

Some stats:

• Durable ABS thermoplastic construction (THERMOPLASTICS, Mrs. Robinson!)
• The Backlight and snooze functions are motion activated (Just swat at your clock and it reacts.)
• It's analog, but virtually silent. Thanks to German UTS quartz movement (?!)
• Extra-bold classic sans serif Arabic numerals
• The hands and dial are luminous – also motion-activated – so you can seeeeeeeee them when you need to, and won't when you don't.
• 4-step progressive alarm
• Protective acrylic lens, traveling anyone?

Specifications:

• Requires 1 ''AA'' battery (not included)
• Overall dimensions: 3.5'' H x 3'' W
• $28 $22.40

It's the 5th Day of Chrismukah and the same rules apply. Every time you purchase one of our promoted 20% off sale items, your name is automatically entered into the Holiday Lottery. On December 21, we will draw three lucky winners to receive a $50, $100, or $150 gift certificate to The Birch Store. No limit to entries! Happy Holidays!

The Fourth Day of Chrismukah means 20% off The Earrings that go with Everything

It's Monday! Ack! Ah, but the Chrismukah sale continues, for six more days! Remember every day we'll be offering a new item at 20% off, and every sale item you purchase automatically enters your name in the Holiday Lottery. On December 21st we will draw three lucky names to receive $50, $100 or $150 gift certificates to The Birch Store. Good times, people, good times!

It's a simple fact of life: a good pair of hoop earrings can get you through a whole lot of outfits. These hoops are better than good. At 1.25" they are the perfect size – a versatile visible statement that doesn't door-knocker your onlookers over the head. The hammered metal is what I love the most about them – it somehow let's people know you are interesting. (Notice the enormo picture I've used – I don't want to cheat you out of the details!) Additionally, being a gold girl I can appreciate the 24K gold plated sterling silver – the look I want, at a price I can stuff my own stocking with. You silver girls are even luckier. 

24K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Hammered Hoops: $50 $40; 

Sterling Silver Hammered Hoops: $39 $31.20

The Third Day of Chrismukah is for THE CRYBABIES

We all have babies in our lives, even if they're not our own, and most of us love babies. They're cute and cuddly even though for the most part they look like little old men. One of my best friends just had a really cute BIG little baby girl. She is French, even though neither of her parents are. I haven't met her yet, but I  love her already. I digress. So, babies, one of their main activities is crying. Moms and dads therefore have a main activity called swaddling. It's a practice that's been around forever (ever seen a painting of the baby Jesus?) and it's all about wrapping the babe up all tight so they feel cozy and secure, plus it keeps them form scratching themselves in the night with their itty bitty fingernails. 

These swaddlers are all made of muslin - a super soft breathable fabric perfect for precious baby skin. They have a multitude of uses including  stroller cover, burp cloth, nursing shield, summertime and tummy time blanket, change table cover, portable crib sheets, to name just a few! Treat those crybabies (and their frazzled parents)!

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Big Star"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Prince Charming"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Mod About Baby"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Alphabits"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Starlight"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 4 pack
"Princess Posie"
$44 $35.20

100% cotton muslin 2 pack
"Camo"
$32.95 $26.36

100% bamboo muslin 3 pack
"Pyara"
$40 $32

100% bamboo muslin 3 pack
"Mela"
$40 $32

10 Days of Chrismukah Sale continues! Each day we will be offering a new item at 20% off. EVERY time you buy a sale item your name is automatically entered into the Holiday Lottery. One December 21, we will draw 3 lucky winners to receive a $50, $100 or $150 gift certificate to The Birch Store. Details here.

On the Second Day of Chrismukuh My True Love Gave to Me...

Our Favorite Gift Soaps!

Lightfoot's Pure Pine Soap is truly amazing. It smells like a fresh pine forest. Men LOVE it. So do women. It's made by the oldest soap manufacturer in the U.S and at one time was only available in private clubs (meow meow). It's all natural and ultra-moisturizing. It has a rich creamy lather, and, because it is a hard milled soap, it lasts a long time in the shower without dissolving or losing it's fresh scent. Use it after you play that game of polo. 

Box of four: $22 $17.60

Want the perfect complexion of a fair Swedish maiden? Apparently the secret lies in a long tradition of eggwhite facials! Who knew? These soaps are worth buying for the packaging  alone,(a real sturdy charmer of a box)

but beyond that, they work wonders. It's all about working up a rich lather and letting it sit on your face for a spell. The egg whites naturally draw out skin impurities and the rose water does the job of moisturizing. Dreamy.

Box of six: $22 $17.60

Yay for the second Day of Chrismukah!Here's how it works, for ten days we will be offering some of our favorite items at 20% off. Each item is on sale for ONE day only, but EVERY time you buy a sale item your name is automatically entered into the Holiday Lottery. On December 21 we will draw 3 lucky names to win a $50, $100 or $150 gift certificate to The Birch Store. Buying multiples? Get multiple entries. Have fun! Happy Holidays!

Our Holiday Gift to You

Hello Friends!

This is it! Remember all of that excitement I was alluding to previously? Well, it's happening now.

Introducing: THE BIRCH STORE TEN DAYS OF CHRISMUKAH

 SALE & LOTTERY!

Starting today, for the next ten days we will be offering a new item each day at 20% off.  Each item will be on sale for ONE day only. Every time you buy a sale item by phone, email or in-store, your name will automatically be entered into the grand Holiday Lottery. On December 21st we will draw 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners who will receive $150, $100, and $50 gift certificates to The Birch Store respectively. It's like an old-school raffle, but instead of buying colorful tickets you buy things you actually want, and ON SALE! Plus, you guys, this blog is pretty new – I'm just saying, the odds are looking pretty good... Shopping, fun, and games! Weeeeeeee!Open 7 days a week 10 am - 5:30 pm

518.576.4561 * thebirchstore@gmail.com

DECEMBER 9,  The first day of Chrismakuh Sale Item is:

(drumroll, please)

THE FABULOUS RABBIT FUR LINED AVIATOR HAT!

(Hooray! Hurrah! Marvel!)

It's cozy, warm and stylish for both the guys and the gals. What more do you want from a winter hat?

Available in six colors for Adults: Buffalo Plaid, Brown Sable, Aubergine, Black, Burnt Orange, and Copper.

The solids are: $32 $25.60 and the Buffalo plaid is: $37.50 $30

And two colors for the kiddos: Pistachio and Burnt Orange 

$32 $25.60

PLease remember the fab head warmers are on sale for ONE day only. A new item will be offered tomorrow.