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Joan in Napanoch, NY sent us pictures of her Christmas tree using our products for a western themed holiday. It includes the Grapevine Wreath Western Ornament – Christmas Star, the Woodland Stuffed Heart Christmas Ornament, and the Little Buckaroo Cowboy Christmas Ornament.

A picture of my western tree. Some of the decorations are over 30 years old. The horse hair one is one of my favorites now.

- Joan

Known as the “Lone Star” state, Texas remains an independent republic as a reminder of its struggle for independence from Mexico. This symbolic representation can be found on the state flag as well as the state seal. The simplicity of the star lends itself to be aesthetically pleasing in home decor. Buffalo Trader Online is fixin’ to sell-out of their Western Star Garden Stepping Stone. We love this little garden bauble! What a simply fantastic way to access those hard to reach gardening spots or to add a little somethin’ to your walkway. As sturdy as an ox, this cast iron stepping stone is sure to add some Americana flavor to your dwelling. Or use it as a house ornament or as an embellishment for your bookshelf! But don’t wait too long… these shining stars are heading for discontinuation. Buy’em up while you can!

Howdy everyone!

Join us for the grand opening of our new retail store on Friday, November 11, 2011!

4421 Madison Street, Suite 107
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Enter in-store to win one of three prizes in our drawing on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1pm.

As the holidays are fast approaching, we are delighted to be able to offer this physical location for our customers to find special gifts for family and friends.

Happy Holidays!

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s all about the presentation.” Whether you’re serving down-home delights or a delectable Italian feast, no truer words have been spoken, at least when it comes to dining! Even a simple meal of pasta tossed in olive oil and fresh garlic cloves can become magnificent when served from a beautiful mouth-blown clear glass bowl adorned with hand-placed pewter such as the Arte Italica Tesoro Pewter & Glass Pasta or Soup Bowl. Or perhaps a serving piece from the eternally elegant Tuscan Collection would make a perfect gift for the cowgirls on your shopping list with discerning taste. The Vintage Pewter Large Pitcher for example is so incredibly timeless that it would blend beautifully with a traditional table setting to a contemporary. Or use it as a holiday centerpiece by using it as a vase featuring a hearty bouquet of snow white roses. That’s sure to be a conversation piece!

Buffalo Trader Online is generously offering FREE SHIPPING on all Arte Italica pieces, which are hand crafted by artisans through generations of proud Italian heritage! Each piece receives special handling to prevent damage during shipping and can be conveniently drop-shipped to any address provided within the US and Canada. Take advantage of this incredible offer and Happy Holidays!

School is back in session, Labor Day has come and gone and boys of all ages are suiting up and heading for the football fields. It’s official… Fall is here! Sooner than later, leaves will begin to change color, days will begin to get shorter and the evening air will become crisper.

Buffalo Trader Online is offering some amazing specials on items to get your humble abode autumn-ready. The Large and Small Foiled Decorative Fall Pumpkins would be a clever addition to a table centerpiece offset with some colorful gourds. Or consider donning the front door with the Pumpkin Berry Welcome Slate Plaque. This is sure to give friends and family a down-home welcome. And don’t forget that every room feels cozier with the simple addition of a candle. Buffalo Trader has something for all tastes. Fantastic options include their Pine Scent Pine Cone Candle, the Glitter Berries Pinecone Candle Ring and a great selection of other candles such as the , the Candy Corn tri-color Harvest Candle. Happy Fall Y’all!

Howdy all!

The holidays will be here before we know it. That said, we thought it would be a good thing to talk about the emails we send out during this time. We want you to know how your email address is used to fulfill your order as fast as possible and to give you extra discounts with coupon codes.

The most important reason for having a valid email is to notify you of your order status. A real email address is required to ensure you can be notified if there is a question or issue with your order. No one likes to give out their email address because then the spam comes in. We understand. We hate it, too.

This is the main reason we only send out six promotional HTML emails a year, from September to January. These email offers only go out to people that have created an account on Buffalo Trader Online or submitted their email address in our physical retail store.

The emails contain coupon codes for extra discounts that will not be found on the site. We also do this for our Facebook fans, so get on over there and friend us up for twice the savings! http://www.facebook.com/buffalotraderonline

If you do not wish to receive the HTML emails, just hit the “Safe Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of one of the emails and you are removed before the next mailing.

Be careful not to mark us as spam if you plan on ordering from us, as it may prevent your order emails from reaching you. Entities like AOL, Yahoo, and Hotmail have their own modules in place that will completely block an email from even making it to your junk mail folder if they think it’s spam. It is always best to add the address to your address book to prevent important order information from being lost.

Some mail houses will actually put a block on a URL if too many people mark an email as spam, which is a tremendous feat to have removed. This means that anyone emailing us from the blocked mail house address (i.e. johndoe@aol.com) can’t email us and we can’t email them. Most people don’t realize that by marking an email as spam, it’s actually getting that URL blocked from that entire mail house. The user simply thinks they’re marking it as spam so it goes to their junk mail folder instead of their inbox.

It is our goal to keep our customers, not drive them away. Your personal information will never be shared or sold. No one likes a spammer, period. We want you to know what to expect from us so there is no question about what we are doing with your information. If you have any questions, please visit our Support page for all contact information.

Lapis Lazuli is a very rich blue (almost purple) stone used for centuries by the Egyptians for medicinal purposes and cosmetics when ground. Romans actually used lapis as an aphrodisiac! In the middle Ages, the ground powder when mixed with milk was used to cure ulcers and was believed to maintain a healthy skeletal system when worn. When worn around the neck, Blue Lapis is said to energize the throat chakra and when placed over the brow, is said to induce a heightened level of awareness.

Aside from all of the healthy folklore and legends about this stunningly beautiful blue stone, it’s simply beautiful! Buffalo Trader Online offers substantial and gorgeous pieces set in sterling silver that would compliment any ensemble. Their Sterling Silver and Large Blue Lapis Necklace Pendant is not only made of the finest quality Lapis Lazuli and .925 sterling silver, but would make quite a stunning gift for someone special. Or for a different kind of ‘blue-tiful’ bold, try their Sterling Silver Faceted Blue Lapis French Wire Earrings.

In the history of American travel, vintage trunks not were not only used as a functional item for clothing and valuables, they also became an implication of status and recognition. The earliest American trunks date back to the 1600′s and were made of primitive materials such as wood and hides. As the craftsmanship of trunk making developed, finer leathers began to cover the entire wooden frame and were adorned with brass tacks. Linings such as printed papers and old newspapers became the norm as well. In the mid 1800′s ‘gold rush’ trunks became popular. These trunks had iron bands with large brass studs or ‘buttons,’ resembling gold nuggets. Styles such as the ‘stagecoach’ trunk or the ‘Jenny Lind,’ named after the famous singer who toured in America in the 1850′s, became largely popular.

We all know that today’s travel has changed significantly in every way including luggage which is now designed for practicality and much less so for ornamentation. However, Buffalo Trader Online offers the perfect opportunity to recapture essence of vintage travel. Their Antique Wood and Silver Embossed Decorative Trunks come in a set of 2, are the perfect sizes and will add a nostalgic whimsy to any decor. Place on a the floor beside a lounge chair to hold magazines, on a bookcase amidst family photos or even prop open in your bathroom as a holding mechanism for guest towels and bath tissue!

Commonly and inaccurately called ‘buffalo’, the American Bison is a member of the bovine family. Once symbolic of the Great Plains, these formidable beasts are vegetarians, grazing mostly on plains grasses, shrubs, herbs and twigs. Standing up to 6.5 feet tall and weighing up to a ton, bison are still relatively quick and agile. They can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour!

Bison were critical to the survival of the Indian societies during the 19th century. Over 50 million were killed for their lean meat and thick fur, which is so well insulated that snow can settle on its back without melting. The bison population has rebounded and today over 200,000 live on preserves and ranches where they are raised for their delicious meat. It has been indicated that bison may one day replace the cow industry.

Denny Karchner pays tribute to this noble mammal in his piece titled “Honoring the Dead” Karchner brilliantly captures the somber pride of a bison returning to the bones of a ‘fallen’ relative to pay respects. This oil depicts the essence of the reverence we share with our fellow beings…

The Italians are known for a variety of amazing cultural donations in the realms of culinary, music and most notably, fine art. Artists like Giotto, Donatello and da Vinci all hailed from the great city of Florence, Italy as did our beloved Michelangelo. In the autumn of 1504, Florentines were witness to what is known today as one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance. Michelangelo’s David finally reached its destination at the Piazza della Signoria after some four days of carefully attentive transporting from the artist’s studio.

The 17-foot depiction of King David of the Old Testament was sculpted entirely of a solid piece of marble. Although spectacular, solid marble was a more costly option for artists. Fortunately, for Florentine artists, one of the most well known alabaster quarries lay accessible to their city. True alabaster is a soft, fine-grained form of gypsum that is easily carved. Ranging in colors from whites to pinks, alabaster is slightly translucent and can be made as hard as marble when subjected to intense heat. This was also used to make vases and lamp bases as well as statues and decorative interiors. Because of the fine quality of the alabaster mined in this region, Italian alabaster is also known as ‘Florentine marble’.

Buffalo Trader Online is proud to offer some beautifully crafted pieces inspired by Florentine alabaster. Meaning “bright” in Italian, the Splendore collection by Arte Italica features handmade glass pieces trimmed in extraordinary pewter beading. Enjoy the Splendore Pewter Bead Rimmed Round Platter as a stunning service piece or relish in the simplicity of the Splendore Glass and Pewter Vase. For those who prefer to observe fine Italian craftsmanship on a more daily basis, BTO also offers the entire Splendore collection for bath!