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Custom Santa for Tannenbaum

Since 1987, Tannenbaum Holiday Shop has been one of the largest Vaillancourt Folk Art dealers in the Midwest. It was only a matter of time before Judi Vaillancourt was able to sit down and design an exclusive Santa that depicts the iconic imagery of Sister Bay—the town in which Tannenbaum Holiday Shop currently resides. Using brilliant Read More »

Published Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 in Chalkware, In The Studios.


Christmas Traditions: France

Christmas traditions don’t just change from family to family, but depending on where these traditions were formed, they have a historical representation that might be much differently than you would think. In Northern France, for instance, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th. Children left shoes out the evening before with the hopes that Read More »

Published Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 in Chalkware, In The Studios.


Last in Stock!

Interested in seeing our quickly depleting inventory? We’ve made it easy to see what is close to selling out… check here daily before it’s gone!

Published Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 in Chalkware, In The Studios.


Santa For The Seasons

We believe that Christmas isn’t just a single day of gift giving, but truly a belief of positive attitude and actions. So often the holidays can be a time of stress, with so much work that they are over with before you even are ready for them. For that reason, Judi has always believed in Read More »

Published Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 in Chalkware, Press Releases.


One of a kind Red Father Christmas with Marionette

A one-of-a-kind, this Father Christmas is decorated with magnificent detail. The vibrant red coat, with deep shadows, is synergetic to the green hat and base decorated with holly and ivy. Gold foil is inlayed within the most stunning manner, and the attached (removable) marionette and doll truly deliver a special joy to anyone.   Bring Read More »

Published Thursday, December 13th, 2012 in Chalkware, In The Studios.


Twelve Months of Christmas: November

Santa with Gift Tags — The Santa with Gift Tags combines a traditional American Santa look with the ultimate personalization options to make him your own. With blank gift tags in his hand and on his backpack, you are able to personalize him with names or short messages. The perfect way to celebration traditions with some personality. Read More »

Published Monday, November 5th, 2012 in Chalkware.


Twelve Months of Christmas: July

Santa in Gold Coat  Introduced as an exclusive for Nordstrom stores for the 2011 Christmas season, the Santa in Gold Coat (VFA Nr. 11075) is now available in the Vaillancourt Folk Art Chalkware line this year! This Santa is in a gold foiled coat that has been embellished with the subtle floral patterns of holly and Read More »

Published Saturday, June 30th, 2012 in Chalkware.


Noah’s Ark Clubs

Sorry, this club is sold out! In 1987, Judi Vaillancourt created 25 Noah’s Arks with a selection of hand painted Chalkware animals. The Noah’s Arks with this first collection—hand carved by a local artisan—sold out quickly and some have been seen on the secondary market for $3,000. Today, we are happy to announce two new Read More »

Published Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 in Chalkware, Press Releases.
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