Celebrating the Celtic Imagination Midsummer 2008
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Celebrating the Celtic Imagination Midsummer 2008 52 NEW Items! welcome to gaelsong Midsummer 2008 Midsummer night has always been a night for love magic…as the heat of the sun gives way to the cool of the evening, lovers meet in the enchanted air and make merry in song and dance all the night long. It is a time to envision the future and revel in the present. A walk through the dew on midsummer morn brings Colleen Connell, magical rewards, as we delight in the beauty of Founder the new day. At GaelSong, we hope to add beauty and magic to your life. We present beautiful gifts in the Celtic style, made all over the world. Many items we offer are hand-crafted by artisans devoted actual size to keeping traditional Celtic handiwork and design alive. Whether you seek wisdom by reflecting on the past or seek beauty and inspiration in the present, we hope our products will warm and enchant you. NEW! TRINITY KN O T BLOSSOM FAIRY HOUSES … A trinity knot and sparkling gem form an ever-flowering EV E RY W H ERE ! silver blossom on a delicate tendril of silver vine. Discover a world of Framed in sunny 14k gold or moonlight Sterling silver. whimsical habitats constructed from J1037 Trinity Knot Blossom Earrings, sterling $48 natural materials. J2055 Trinity Knot Blossom Pendant, sterling $48 Building diminutive J1042 Trinity Knot Blossom Earrings, houses from found 14k gold and sterling $248 materials (twigs, J2056 Trinity Knot Blossom Pendant, shells, pinecones and 14k gold and sterling $248 such) is a delightful pastime—and a sweet way to invite FLOWER FAIRIES the fairies. Dozens Fairies live among the flowers, often adapting blossoms for their clothing of pictures of fairy dwellings, from cottage and ornaments. These exquisite sculptures bring to three-dimensional life to castle, offer inspiration for creating your own fairy the Flower Fairy illustrations of Victorian painter Cicely Mary Barker. haven. 56 pages, hardcover. Delicately-detailed painting lets these Flower By Barry & Tracy Kane. Fairies bloom anywhere they are planted in your home. Hang them as ornaments M1003 Fairy Houses… with the gold cord, or add them to garden, Everywhere! $14.95 flower arrangements or baskets with the wire pick. Approximately 4" tall. Pick your posy: Cherry Tree, Michaelmas Daisy, Sloe, Willow, Michaelmas Lavender or Periwinkle. See gaelsong.com for Daisy more choices! D2191 Flower Fairy (please specify) $13.95 Sloe Cherry Tree Willow Lavender Periwinkle 2 www.gaelsong.com actual size NEW! SPIRAL A N D SH E LL A smooth silver spiral like the shell of a nautilus joins with iridescent paua shell for a style as compelling as the sea. Sterling silver; pendant on your choice of 16" or 18" silver chain. J1040 Silver & Paua Earrings $32 J2071 Silver & Paua Pendant $32 NEW! TH E BOOK OF CE L T I C V E RS E The Celts have always loved words. They called their earliest bards ‘Carpenters of Song’, and established a tradition which began with the intricate magical poems of Taliesin in the 6th century and continued into our own time. John Matthews, a leading authority on Celtic Even I N G ST AR WI N DO W lore, has chosen the finest works by these Twilight falls. A single star gleams in the deep blue sky, as the poets, and translated many of the oldest for last light fades over the horizon. Swirls of deep twilight blue this volume. In this beautifully presented surround a clear central star on this enchanting stained-glass collection, his selection reflects the unique 1 window. 19 /2" across; comes with hanging hardware. aspects of the Celtic tradition: a love of Gift wrap and rush delivery are not available. nature, and the rich heritage of myth, legend, magic and D9117 Stained Glass Window $168 spirituality that is among the finest in the world. Hardcover, 256 pages. M1031 The Book of Celtic Verse $14.95 NEW! IN IS ÓR NEW! MA C KI nt OSH ROS E S Passionate, The Glasgow Style designs of exuberant, Inis Charles Rennie Mackintosh combine Scottish Ór exudes the tradition with Japanese simplicity in a singular excitement of style that has endured for more than a century. long summer A rose rendered in simple geometric form nights lit by combines with a curving flourish of leaves for a golden sunsets. graceful, artistic ensemble. Lustrous opalescent Rich citrus and roses of inlaid mother-of-pearl come in your neroli top notes, choice of sky blue (shown) fresh green or rose pink. 16" necklet. middle notes of laurel and fig, J2068 Mackintosh Rose Necklet $48 and the warm J1039 Mackintosh Rose Earrings $58 sensuality of spiced woody base notes of cedar, oakmoss actual size and cinnamon. Made in Ireland. H2002 Inis Ór Eau de Parfum spray, 50 ml $42 H2003 Inis ´Ór Body Lotion, 200 ml $25 H2004 Gift Set (50 ml perfume, 100 ml lotion in a presentation box) $55 Toll-free 1-800-205-5790 3 NEW! TH E UNE xp E C TED GI F T EXCLUSIVE! The vivid color of coral is an unexpected gift from the sea. The dramatic sunset tone paired with silver trinity knots reflects the timeless allure of the sea. Sterling silver; pendant on 18" chain. J1038 Coral and Silver Knot Earrings $32 J2062 Coral and Silver Knot Pendant $38 Sunrise actual size CELTI C FLING Meadow Sunrise Wild Rose Fling this silky jacquard Mountain Mist Twilight wrap around your shoulders and— voila!—a fresh approach to Celtic design with classic appeal. Drapes with soft folds that shine in the sun and glow by lamplight. In your choice of five radiant colorways. Acrylic, 76" x 26". Dry clean. Made in France. B3063 Celtic Fling Wrap $58 actual size NEW! WILD HOR S E S EXCLUSIVE! Celts ancient and modern alike value horses for their strength, speed, and beauty. They signify voyages into the vast regions of both inner and outer worlds. The grace of the horse in motion is captured in sterling silver with amethyst or garnet gemstone; pendant PUT A SONG IN YOUR HEART on 18" chain. Made in USA. An airy heart soars on a breeze like a joyful song, J2061 Horse Pendant $48 bearing a trinity knot with a message of forever. J1043 Horse Earrings $42 Sterling silver pendant on 18" chain and matching J8006 Horse Watch actual size earrings will gladden any heart. S (6"), M (61/2"), L (7") J1345 Heart Trinity Knot Earrings $20 $118 J2038 Heart Trinity Knot Pendant $32 4 www.gaelsong.com Seafoam actual size ALL OF LOVE ’S DIMENSIONS Three different shades of gold—rose, white and yellow—add a new dimension to the actual size trinity knot. With white gold for devotion, rose for true love and yellow for passion, these speak to the dimensions of the spirit. 14k gold. Made in Ireland. J1655 Studs $148 J1656 Drop Earrings $178 J2670 Pendant, on 18" gold chain $178 Dune EXCLUSIVE! SE A A N D SKY NEW! A MOMENT IN TIME Light dancing on the waves, shifting A curious sparrow alights on a patterns of the sand—the same beach looks branch, a fleeting moment to be different every day. In this sterling silver treasured forever. Adorn your suite, iridescent shell inlay changes colors as home with this lively sparrow you move. Pendant on 18" chain reverses to candleholder. Cast iron with 1 solid silver. Choose Seafoam or Dune. marble base. 10 /2" high. J2224 Seashore Pendant $48 Candle not included. J1032 Seashore Earrings $45 D6702 Sparrow J5014 Seashore Bangle $98 Candleholder $48 EXCLUSIVE! PU TTIN ’ ON THE DOG Unleash the Celt in every dog! From Irish Setter to Yorkshire Terrier, any dog will look its best with a Celtic knot collar and lead. Sturdy nylon woven collar is available in three sizes: S (10-14"), M (14-20"), L (18-28"). Matching lead is 60" long. Made in USA. B9019 Celtic Dog Collar (please specify size) $12 B9020 Celtic Dog Lead $18 Toll-free 1-800-205-5790 5 EXCLUSIVE! HEROIC GEMS In centuries past, explorers sailed the world, seeking gems and precious metals fit for royalty. Celebrate the age of heroes with this garnet and silver set. The uncommonly large, spectacular deep-red garnet gemstone, surrounded by silver knotwork, adds a noble touch to any ensemble. Sterling silver; pendant on 18" chain. J2002 Heroic Pendant $68 actual size J1357 Heroic Earrings $36 SAVE $10! Buy both for $94 Chi Rho LORD ’S PRAYER IN GAELIC Ar n-Athair, atá ar neamh … The rhythm is unmistakable, no matter the language. The Lord’s Prayer, as recited in Gaelic, lettered in time-honored illuminated style. Print of a hand-lettered illumination on vellum, signed and sealed by artist Kevin Dillon. Double- matted and framed under glass in rustic pine 1 1 with Celtic Cross design. 11 /4 " x 13 /4"; or unframed, 8" x 10". Also available as a scroll, 1 NEW! Quonium 9 /4" x 12" (not shown). D1031 Lord’s Prayer in Gaelic, framed $72 HANDSTITC H ED JOURNALS Four D1032 Lord’s Prayer in Gaelic, unframed $28 The Book of Kells, painstakingly Evangelists Iudæa D1095 Lord’s Prayer in Gaelic, scroll $42 crafted by medieval Irish monks, has been an inspiration both spiritual and artistic for centuries. Let the art of the Book of Kells inspire your musings in these 128-page journals. 7" x 9", lined, smooth cream archival paper. Handstitched coptic binding, a style developed by 4th century Christians in Egypt, allows the journal to open perfectly flat. A unique accordion-style 7 memento pouch is mounted inside the back cover.