SHELL BEACH – This just in, the Alcove Unique Gifts has just been awarded the 2008 Holiday Decorating Award for the second year in a row.

Pictured left to right Julie, Dotte, Chelesa

The shop was all done up in lights, gingerbread houses, displays of Byers Choice characters, Dolls, Bears and unique gifts from around the world.

Ring around the Rosie, Heidi Plusczok New 2009 Collection

Heidi Plusczok’s?2009 theme is “Ring around the Rosie” which makes a connecton between past and present through the game and unite different cultures, continents — a peaceful coexistance.

With over?20 new dolls this is Heidi’s largest collection ever. The collection is divided into five groups each being unique with their own backgrounds and character.

“…my new collection reflects the idea of peaceful coexistance.”

The First group is a group of children from the 1850’s with beautiful dresses from that time.

The Second group are dressed very romantic and they play “Ring around the Rosie” after church.

The Third group are school children at play in the school yard.

The Forth group is Moroccan dancer called Aimee inspired by the princess Sheherazade with splendid baggy breeches and an embroidered lace over dress.

The last group are two Chinese girls of 12″ in traditional Chinese silk clothing with chinese silk embroidery.

Take a look at these beautiful dolls — soon to arrive in 2009!