No...not shopping FOR underwear...
You can now shop IN your underwear!

ONLINE SHOPPING IS HERE!!


SHOP ANYTIME, DAY OR NIGHT, AT HAMMERTOWN

Shop by category or just check out Joan's Picks for the perfect gift and you'll have it in no time. 

coupon iconWe're also excited to announce we've launched a brand new way of "gifting local". 

Hammertown has joined with other local businesses in Millerton & Pine Plains to offer you a new and unique way of supporting your local merchants.  Click here to read all about it!



After you've gotten dressed, there are lots of things to do in and around Hammertown this week.  And, don't forget to check the Calendar Section on our website to see a full listing of all upcoming events!


LADIES NIGHT SHOPPING THIS FRIDAY (12/11)

Now, this is the way to shop for the holidays.  No traffic, no noise, no pushing and shoving -- NO MALLS.  And, save 10-15% storewide! (sale excludes already discounted items).
Also at the Barn on Friday evening AND all day Saturday - clothing from wonderful local designer, Annie Walwyn- Jones.  Beautiful dresses, skirts, scarves, pants, hats & more.  Great for gift-giving!
So call your girlfriends, leave the guys at home and make an evening of it.  We'll be serving prosecco and hors d'ouvres to make it all especially festive! Click here for more...
VOTE FOR YOUR LOCAL "BEST OF" HEROES...DEADLINE IS TODAY, DEC. 11TH!

We know this is short notice but Edible Hudson Valley Magazine is asking for your vote in naming 2010 LOCAL HERO AWARDS.  Visit the link below to vote for your "Best Of" favorites
in the following categories:
  • FARM/FARMER
  • CHEF/RESTAURANT
  • FOOD ARTISAN
  • BEVERAGE ARTISAN
  • NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
and forward to a friend.
 
Winners will be announced in the Spring 2010 issue of Edible Hudson Valley.

coupon iconBIG TURNOUT FOR ARTIST'S RECEPTION FOR PAINTER, BETZIE BENDIS

There was a great turnout last Friday night for artist, Betzie Bendis, in our Rhinebeck Gallery.  Her lush and colorful work put everyone in a joyous mood.

Click here to see a few photos of the event.

THIS WEEK'S GIFT PICK: GRAPHITE SCULPTURE...ART THE WRITES!

I discovered these incredibly beautiful sculptural graphite pencils two years ago and they are just beginning to show up at design and museum shops across the country.  They are made by San Francisco artist, Angelio Batle, who creates these works of art from a graphite composition. A wonderful, thoughtful and purposeful gift...for the artist, for the "creative" type, or for the ordinary doodler.  Click here to see all the designs we carry.
jack russellsHAMMERTOWN...WHERE WE DON'T FORGET YOUR PET!

We got this adorable picture from one of our human customers.  They bought this fantastic kilim rug ottoman as a gift for their lucky Jack Russells!  Looks like they're enjoying it.

We LOVE seeing your four-legged friends enjoying their gifts from Hammertown.

Send us your photos and we'll post them on our website!

Read more...
THREE HOLIDAY RECIPES FOR YOURSELF
OR FOR "EDIBLE GIVING"

We're still looking for "heirloom recipes" for our website -- especially this month for holiday meals and gifts.  You know, those old favorite fabulous family recipes that are scribbled on an index card or written in the back of a cookbook.  If we use it on our blog you'll get a $25.00 Hammertown Gift Card. 


MINI CHOCOLATE TORTA CAPRESE

This dessert comes from my own recipe file.  It's from Lidia Bastianich, a regular contributor on PBS cooking shows, and restaurateur.
GIFT IDEA:  Wrap the little flourless cakes in cellophane bags tied up with a bold bow with the recipe attached.  What could be better?  If time allows, I'm going to give it a try this year!  Click here for the recipe.










OLD-FASHIONED BOILED RAISIN CAKE

This 19th century "heirloom recipe" is from the kitchen of Emogene Barrett Chase, the grandmother of local dairy farmer, Barry Chase.  Emogene was raised on Skunk's Misery Road before she moved to Pine Plains.
Barry and his wife, Rosey, make this favorite family (and friend) recipe every Christmas and it is absolutely delicious. Click here to get it.







HEIDI'S HOLIDAY RUGELACH

Here's another idea for a "Non-denominational" treat for Holiday Gift-Giving.  Who doesn't love rugelach!?

This wonderful recipe is from my wonderful friend, Heidi.

Get it by clicking here.
                         

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HERE ARE JUST
A FEW OF JOAN'S NEW MARK-DOWNS!!                                   
GREAT BARGAINS
ARE JUST CLICK AWAY...



  • Lee Industries Sami Chair in Nubby Sand
    Sugg. Retail: $985 down to $599 NOW $450

  • Martene Chair in Gavin Dark Taupe
    Sugg: Retail: $1,430 down to $715  NOW $599
  • Lee Industries Lillie Chair in Belize Natural & Belize Flax
    Suggested Retail: $1,974  down to $987  NOW $699

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coupon icon MONEY SAVING MONTHLY COUPONS

  Save 15% - 20% on our most popular
  merchandise!  Click here.
 
COUPONS CANNOT BE USED WITH OTHER DISCOUNT OFFERS

NEW HOLIDAY HOURS
FOR ALL HAMMERTOWN STORES
See you soon!

Joan