We have a winner!!!!!! I had my son pick a number between 1 & 21 and he chose #5! Congrats Natalie! Hooray for you!!!!

I also wanted to remind everyone of our Christmas hours. We will be open.....

Monday, Dec 21st-10-8p.m
Tuesday, Dec 22nd-10-8p.m
Wednesday, Dec 23rd-10-8p.m
and
Thursday, Dec 24th-10-3p.m.
CLOSED Christmas Day
Saturday, Dec 26th 10-3p.m.
(50% off all remaining Christmas decor on Sat.)

We will be CLOSED December 27th- January 4th for a little R&R. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 5th.


We also want to take a minute to thank you for all of your loyal support! We love what we do and we couldn't do it without YOU our faithful customers!!!!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We pray each of you will have a healthy and happy 2010 and can't wait to show you what the Backyard has in store!

Merry Christmas and God Bless.....

And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2: 10-11

You can find the cool photo here.

Christmas is FAST approaching and it IS the season of giving, so I figured what better time for a giveaway than now????

All I need you to do, is leave me a comment and you will be entered to win......

1-16 oz candle of your choice

AND

a $50 gift certificate to our store OR our etsy shop.

It's that easy.

Have a great week and good luck!

You can find the photo here.

New Banners....

I hope you made it through the blizzard safely and have dug yourself out. I don't know about you, but I am starting to have cabin fever. Don't get me wrong, I loooooove snow days, but on day 3, I'm ready for the boys to head back to school. My mom took over at the store this week so I could be home with them, so I will be there all next week so she can have a little vacation. Thats just one of the perks of having a business partner.

I wanted to show you some banners that are on there way to us as I type. I am hoping for their arrival tomorow. I only ordered six so don't hesistate if you like one. You know the saying, "You snoooze you loose."

I think they are so different than anything I've seen before. I try really hard to find things like that for you, so you can have unique items in your home!

I hope you are taking time to enjoy the Christmas season!

Remember, we are open Sundays 12-4 thru Christmas only.

It appears that a blizzard is coming!

We have been very blessed so far this season with warm temps, and that has been awesome, BUT, I am soooooo excited for this storm!

Will it or won't it???? That is the guestion.

We have been known to be closed during winter storms as I live out of town and DON'T drive in really bad weather, and my mom doesn't venture out at all when it's slick. I would encourage you to call us at 319-653-5303 during these times before you come out to see us, as we might not be there. This doesn't happen very often, but it does happen.

They are even talking about possible power outages, so I hope you are stocked up on candles! If not, I know where you can get some!

Remember our hours are:

Tues, Wed, and Friday 10-6

Thurs 10-7

Sat 10-3

and

Sunday (through Christmas only) 12-4