What our customers do with our products...

The Whitehurst Company, LLC is proud to say that we have such talented customers... They range from individual customers to Florists, Garden Centers, Gift Shops, Painters/Artists, Decorators and Event Planners and so many more.  Here are a few examples of how our customers use our products~

Neighborhood Display

Camille Suzanne

Thelma Hamilton Designs

Holiday Office Christmas Gift with logo on printed ribbon

Detroit Garden Works

Outside Porch Idea

Holiday Open House at Country Club

Meme Hill Studio, Rochester, NY ~ ornament creations

Holiday Open House - Country Club

Art and Whimsy Fundraiser for the Arts and  Breast Cancer

Stacy K Floral Shop~ Rochester, NY

Natalie Sarabella Mardi Gras Ornament

Customers coffee table display

These are just some of the beautiful images that our customers have shared with us.  
If you have an image of our products in action, please send it along and we will be happy to post it.

Happy Holidays!

~Kirsten 

Last Minute Halloween Decorations

via Pottery Barn

Break out the Christmas Ornaments.. why keep them in storage?.. create a tray in the foyer or as a centerpiece...

via BHG

via The Seasonal Home

From our friends at A Seasonal Home... they suggest taking a styrofoam wreath, add black toothpicks and hot glue small glass ornaments and add a bow... wah-lah... 

Unless I come across some other GREAT examples of decorating for Halloween... I promise I am going to move on to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Our first container is coming in tomorrow and we will be crazy getting out the most anticipated orders to all our customers over the next few days.  Then my mind will be 100% Christmas-thinking....Be aware... Christmas is only 66 days away!  Lots to do!

On October 31, 2011 ~  we are going to be launching a Holiday Display Contest using The Whitehurst Company's products.  Stay tuned for more details... very exciting stuff!!!

Have a great weekend!

~Kirsten



Decorating for Halloween... some ideas!

More great ways to use glass ornaments, this time at Halloween!  

Why just decorate trees at Christmas, pull one out for every holiday!  Here are some great examples, from three of my blogging friends.  Make sure to visit their sites for great ways to decorate ALL year long!

via The Seasonal Home

Visit www.theseasonalhome.com for more great ideas and beyond!

via Camille Suzanne

via The Decorated Tree

Visit www.thedecoratedtree.blogspot.com for great tabletop decorating ideas and inspiration!

Customize to your personal color scheme...  use the traditional colors of the Holiday or your unique color combination that matches your decor.  And, of course, you can always do this using solid colored glass ornaments. ;)

More ideas to come....

Enjoy,

~Kirsten

Eye Candy!

~ Our latest Sample Box ~

The largest selection of solid colored glass..... 115 colors.  

Our colors come in 3 finishes.....Shiny, Matte and Pearl

and 9 sizes..... 1 1/4 inch up to a 7 inch glass ball

Our sample box is available for $35.00 to wholesale buyers.  It comes in a beautiful red box with a gorgeous ribbon to present it with.  Perfect as a gift and/or as a sample box.

See our website at www.thewhitehurstcompany.com, email us at info@thewhitehurstcompany.com or call us at 585-473-4790.

~Glass ornaments are a simple and elegant way to dress up any space any time of year.  A spur of the moment splash of color for any empty spot.~

In addition, we carry nutcrackers of all kinds (traditional and whimsical), ornaments and we are welcoming back Zim's The Elves Themselves. Call us for our current summer specials!

Have a great day!

~Kirsten

Happy Memorial Day!

 "Today we celebrate, our country, the United States of America, and all who have served our country to keep us safe."

This was my speel this morning to my 3 girls~ ages 7, 9, and 10.  They think today means the beginning of summer, "shorts weather", cake and pop for the day.  Oh, and a day off from school.  This actually has been a 4 day weekend of picnics and red, white and blue.  And everyday, we are trying to take a moment to think of all those who have served us and our country. 



Waterloo, a short car ride from Rochester, NY





Do you have this cake too on Memorial Day?  We do and it is delicious!



There are many ways to decorate and celebrate for the holiday!   

~Use a glass bowl as a centerpiece and fill with glass balls in Red, White and Blue.  A simple and easy way to show your colors. 

~Visit some of your favorite blogs for ideas and delicious recipes for the holiday picnics you will be attending.

~Send a note to a member of our Armed Services and say "Thank you" for their dedication and sacrifice.

~Drop off dinner or a special dessert to a family who has a husband, wife, brother, sister in the service and thank them for their sacrifice.

There are numerous ways to show your gratitude and  celebrate the beautiful day and unofficial start to the summer!

Happy Memorial Day!

~Kirsten

Our Guest Blogger of the Week - Natalie Sarabella

 Fa La La and Hi to all......

My name is Natalie Sarabella. 

I have been creating my designer ornaments since 1994.  As many of my friends and fans know, I have created a new line of fun and affordable ornaments.  

My most favorite, and the newest to the line, are my Bauble Heads that are available at The Whitehurst Company, LLC.

There are several different baubles that come from all different walks of life.  They are the perfect "Girlfriend Gift" for birthdays, special accomplishments and achievements, hostess gifts, etc.  for all the special women in our lives.  May has brought so many things.  First, of course, was my Birthday.  I say that with a smile.  And, of course, we all know the armed forces have put to rest the search and capture of our #1 enemy.   Therefore, I am celebrating with featuring the "OUR HERo" as the "FAV Of The Month".  She is the GI that is dedicated to all of our soldiers both Men and Women.  I also have a "HE-ro" version as well as the cleverly named "HERo".   So, let's all salute the USA and all our soldiers for keeping us safe.

Below, are my "Diva's" that are also very popular.  Keep checking in as I will give my friends and fans a monthly update and a featured Baublehead.  I would love to hear from my collectors, so write to me here and let's get a Q & A going.  Be the first to know "What's New".

for more infomation about my products, please visit www.thewhitehurstcompany.com

Our Guest Blogger - Thelma Hamilton Designs

Thelma of Thelma L. Hamilton Designs

 www.thelmalhamilton.com

 Hello, my name is Thelma of Thelma L.Hamilton Designs.

I have been painting ornaments for almost 25 years now.  I have a regular line of ornaments I paint with personalization for my website, fundraisers and Etsy customers.  However, sometimes I do have requests to paint "One of A Kind" ornaments.  This can be very interesting!  My special requests have included pictures of people's homes and businesses on the ornaments. (This is a challenge as the houses are straight lined and the ornaments are round).  My most interesting special request so far has been to paint a picture of Flying Monkeys for a someone's boss.

The most rewarding ornaments I have painted have been for fund raising.  Missionary groups that have traveled to South America, Libraries have requested paintings of books, adult care and day care facilities have also benefited from the sales of my ornaments.  I have sold ornaments that have been shipped to Paris, Vienna, Scotland, Argentina, Germany, Japan and Canada to name a few.

I am blessed to have found The Whitehurst Company.  The ornaments they provide me to paint on are of amazing quality and that has allowed my business to grow and flourish for almost 25 years.

Please visit me at www.thelmalhamilton.com and enjoy!

Update on our Art & Whimsy Fundraiser

Our glass ornaments (two shades of pink) were embellished with ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness.   These ornaments were sold at a local fundraiser for The Pluta Cancer Center.

This display is very versatile and can be used for any occasion or holiday.  Enjoy this display in shades of blues and greens for the Summer/orange, black and browns for the Fall and greens and reds for Holiday months.  Or a long lasting display is to match the colors to the decor in your dining room or living room and place on your buffet table.  Keep it fresh with colors of the season.

Have a great night!

~Kirsten

Happy Fat Tuesday! - Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras! Pick out your craziest colors and boas, play your favorite Jazz music very loud and cook up some good old fashioned creole for dinner......

Below is our version of a Lady at Mardi Gras created by Natalie Sarabella as a Baublehead for The Whitehurst Company. She is ready to join in the parade!

All the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of New Orleans are at its height today along Bourbon Street. We had the fun of visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras awhile ago and saw some VERY interesting things!

The outdoor street bands playing Jazz were great... along with some other sites that may not be appropriate for this blog...but, either way... what a festive place to be.

Many of our customers purchase the Mardi Gras colors to decorate with for the holiday...this order came in last week and I am sure it was for Mardi Gras. Greens, Orange, Purples and Pinks are among the favorites...




A friend of mine, Darryl Moland of The Decorated Tree blog (http://www.thedecoratedtree.blogspot.com/) created this beautiful tree with very festive colors...check in on his blog and see his beautiful creations....

The possibilities are endless and the colors are so vibrant today for Mardi Gras!

Enjoy your evening of celebration!

~Kirsten