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SPRING OPEN HOUSE 2010 WITH NICOL SAYRE

You are invited to American Harvest’s Spring Open House 2010 with Nicol Sayre on Saturday, March 13th. This event will feature Nicol Sayre’s original dolls. Nicol will be at the shop from 10am-1pm to sign her dolls and meet with you! We will have great new Spring and Easter items for your home. There will be an Easter Basket full of eggs. Inside each egg will be a discount coupon that you can use toward your purchases that day only. Discounts will range from 10% to 40%. (Sorry….the discounts can not be used toward your purchase of Nicol’s dolls.)

FUN TIMES AT AMERICAN HARVEST WITH DEBBEE THIBAULT

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Debbee and Laura are putting finishing touches on the Debbee Display.

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Monique did some last minute dusting.

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Sharon arranged cookies and candy for our guests.

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April moves so fast that it appears that the rest of the world is spinning out of control.

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Bonnie and Roger (first in line again) found great Debbee pieces to add to their collection.

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Karin loves this American Harvest Santa!

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Adora has a great collection of Debbee's Snowmen.

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Bob showing us the "Debbee's" he liked.

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Jann and Joe drove a long way to be at AH with Debbee.

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  Don and Kathy enjoyed their time with Debbee too!

DEBBEE THIBAULT SIGNING CHRISTMAS 2009

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You are invited to

A MAGICAL HOLIDAY EVENING WITH DEBBEE THIBAULT

at

American Harvest

438 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

on Friday, November 20th from 6-9pm

Debbee will be featuring many one-of-a-kind creations made especially for American Harvest customers!

These designs will be very limited and no two exactly alike.  The fun will continue the next day, Saturday, Nov 21st as Debbee will be back at the store to sign her work and tell wonderful stories of inspiration.

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If you haven't seen Debbee's new 2009 Christmas Collection this will be a great opportunity to view them in person.  Also, don't forget that American Harvest has a Debbee Thibault Loyalty Club for in store and online customers.  If you are unaware of the club, please call 925-485-1577 or email this link for details!

info@americanharvestinc.com

2009 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE PICTURES

"Why do you go to all that trouble of decorating your store, just put the merchandise out on a shelf and they'll buy it?"  "How can you afford to be closed for a whole week to get ready for your Open House?"  We are asked these two questions over and over again by other store owners.  Our response is always the same, "We do not want to disappoint our loyal friends.  Anyone can host an open house, but ours is special, just like our customers."

With sincere appreciation to our loyal customers, who have become family and friends to us these past thirteen years, Rodger and I thank you for your love and support.

IMG_0696 Sharon is handing out Christmas donuts to our customers who stood in line (some for hours) for our Christmas Open House.  Yes, that is a halo hovering above her head!

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 This beautiful Nicol Sayre doll is framed in an array of vintage trims, fabrics and dresden.

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  Vintage flowers, holly and trims adorn this composition doll head.

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These foil Santas are reproductions made from chocolate molds.

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This is a Dee Foust original Snowman beautifully costumed.

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Alan's clever designs put a smile on everyone's face.

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Susan created Holiday dolls that fit every themed section of our store.

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This is one of Debbee Thibault's newest Christmas creations.

IMG_0679We hope that you can visit us at the store this holiday season.  If you live too far away, give us a call and we'll personally help you shop over the phone!  Don't forget to view our website as changes are coming soon. 

www.americanharvestinc.com

925-485-1577

DREAMS COME TRUE AT AMERICAN HARVEST’S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 2009

American Harvest is celebrating our 13th Annual Christmas Open House this weekend.  Hundreds of hours have gone into the planning and executing of this year's theme.  I am so happy to have wonderful and creative people in the American Harvest's Family of Artists.  I am inspired by their attention to detail and their thoughtful interpretation of their art.  With sincere appreciation, I dedicate this post to Nicol, Susan, Dee, Debbee, Jan, Debi, Ingrid, Sherri, and Rhonda, all of whom created fabulous items for our Christmas Open House.  Also, my wonderful friend, April, deserves unbridled praise for her creative design of our Ginger Bread House above our office.  So thank you to all of you for making American Harvest a shop where "Dreams Come True."

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Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season and hoping that all your dreams come true!

AN EVENING WITH NICOL SAYRE, SEPT. 11, 2009

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American Harvest invites you to…..

AN EVENING WITH NICOL SAYRE

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, 7-9p.m.

Nicol will be featuring her Autumn and Halloween dolls.  Each doll is beautifully detailed with vintage materials and inspired hand painting.

Hors d'oeuvres and sparkling beverages will be served.  We hope to see you at American Harvest for this enchanting evening of magical dolls, a special drawing and festive treats.

American Harvest

438 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

925-485-1577

DEBBEE THIBAULT SIGNING EVENT 2009

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American Harvest

invites you to…
An Evening with Debbee Thibault
Friday, May 8, 2009, 5 – 9 p.m.

Debbee will be featuring
One of a kind color changes,
retired pieces and her
new Spring line.

In addition, we will be introducing
Debbee's incredible line of artist jewelry.

This is an event you will not want to miss!

American Harvest's "Spring Fling"
promises food, fun, prizes and
delightful stories by Debbee!

SPRINGTIME WITH NICOL SAYRE

We are excited to announce our annual Spring Open House will take place next Saturday, March 14th from 10am-5pm.  Nicol Sayre will be the featured artist again this year.  Her dolls will be available from 10am-1pm. 
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Nicol is one of America's top doll makers.  Her dolls are completely handmade with extraordinary care and exquisite costuming.  Nicol's workmanship is unsurpassed.  You will not want to miss this opportunity to meet her and see her fabulous dolls.  Thanks, Nicol, for being a great friend to us!

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 2008

So sorry that I have not been allowed the time to post new pictures of the Christmas Open House at American Harvest until this morning!  Please enjoy the pictures.
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Just to "shake things up", we added sock Monkeys!

NICOL SAYRE SIGNING, FALL 2008

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This wonderful doll in a theatre by Nicol Sayre will be presented for sale this Saturday, September 6th at American Harvest.  Nicol will be bringing a terrific collection of her dolls to our store.  This talented artist from Pleasanton still amazes everyone with her desirable creations.  Nicol will be at American Harvest from 10am to 2pm.