Jewels of the Elements

Check out this new website featuring beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets: Jewels of the Elements

Jewels of the Elements features elegant, hand crafted jewelry inspired by the natural elements. Reveal your natural side and let the essence of Moon and Earth come alive through the creations of my custom jewelry.

The pieces are made up of a combination of semi-precious stones and gems, wooden beads, shells, pearls, ceramic beads, glass beads, hand crafted silver spirals, and much more.

They are available in a variety of Elemental Collections, inspired by different realms of Nature and Earth, such as; Origins of Autumn, Wind Crystals, Moon Drops.

Some of my favorites are the jasper earrings, autumnal equinox necklace and the turquoise pieces.

 

 

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Twelve Scottish Claymores
Eleven Scottish Sporrans
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

16th Century Scottish Claymore replica. The total length is 54", the stainless steel, double-edged blade is 39" long. The black Leather Scabbard is included.

We also have basket hilt swords and celtic short shorts, as well as dirks and knives. All Swords are here!

Happy Holidays from darachweb!

 

Holiday Shipping

To ensure your holiday packages arrive before December 24, please place your orders by December 17th. This apply only to in-stock items shipped to physical addresses within the United States.

The Eleventh Day of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Eleven Scottish Sporrans
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

The sporran is an essential piece of Highland dress that accompanies a Scotsman's kilt. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for 'purse'.

In early years kilts were a very basic garment that required no tailoring and were generally a single piece of tartan cloth wrapped around the body. The kilt had no pockets and out of necessity the Highlanders carried a small pouch, usually suspended from a belt. This pouch became the sporran as we know it today.

We have 9 different designs that range in price from $15.00 to $25.00. Most sporrans are leather or cowhide, and a belt is included.
All Sporrans are here!

 

The Tenth Day of Christmas

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

A soft, warm fleece blanket 50"x60". Excellent as a blanket, a bedspread, a throw on a couch or chair, car blanket, or in a college dorm, tons of uses! Each blanket comes in a reusable, zippered plastic bag. Also available in Scottish Lion Rampant, Scotland St Andrews, Ireland, Union Jack, England St George Cross and USA.

All Fleece Blankets are here!

 

The Ninth Day of Christmas

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

These roomy Tote Bags are 15" by 15" by 3" canvas, with canvas handles. The design is on both sides. Also available in Scottish Lion Rampant, Scotland St Andrews, Ireland and Wales.

All Tote Bags are here!

 

The Eighth Day of Christmas

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

Lanyard is 30" long, the detachable strap is 5" long. There is a bolt snap to hold keys, and a detachable cell phone or badge connector. Also available in Scottish Lion Rampant or St Andrews, Union Jack, England St George and USA.
All Lanyards are here!

 

St. Andrew's Day

November 30th is St. Andrew's Day! This is the feast day of Saint Andrew.

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Day (Scottish Gaelic: Latha Naomh Anndra) is Scotland's official national day.

We'll have a wee drink of whisky and a toast to St Andrew!

 

The Seventh Day of Christmas

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

Embroidered cloth Patch of the England St George Flag. The patch can be ironed or sewn on. Many other flag patches also available. Rectangular and shield-shaped patches.
All Patches are here!

 

The Sixth Day of Christmas

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

Sturdy wooden swords that are great as replicas for display, play or practice. Pirate swords, Excalibur, claymore!
Wooden Swords are here!

 

The Fifth Day of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

The Fairy Ring is used by fairies to identify humans with a "touch of fae" (those having super natural or magical abilities). On such a person the stones on the ring will glow, but the glow is visible only to fairies.
Fairy Rings are here!

 

The Fourth Day of Christmas

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

Standard USA size metal license plate, with four mounting holes. Available in Scottish Lion Rampant, Irish Tricolor, UK, St George flag and more!
All License Plates are here!

 

The Third Day of Christmas

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

Lightweight, 100% polyester scarf, 60" long and 8 ½" wide. These attractive scarves make a great accessory for any outfit and are machine washable. Also available in Scottish Lion Rampant, Irish Tricolor and Wales flags.
All Scarves are here!

 

The Second Day of Christmas

On the second Day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

The Royal Standard of Scotland, also called the Rampant Lion. The lion has been used as a heraldic device by the Kings of Scotland since William I of Scotland in the 12th century. The Rampant Lion appears to have been used first by Alexander II (1214-1249). The rampant lion stands erect, on it's hind legs, with it's head in profile and forelegs extended.

The National Flag of Scotland is the cross of St. Andrew, also known as the
Saltire. It is said to be one of the oldest national flags of any country. The official use of this flag, as a national emblem, dates from the 16th Century.

We have flags, stickers, blankets, key rings, lanyards, patches, and many more gifts using these two flags! Lion Rampant flags here and St Andrews flags here.

 

The First Day of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson.

On this CD Carl Peterson leads you in singing some of his favorite Christmas songs and carols, and songs for the New Year. Go to the link above to hear samples! Songs include What Child Is This, Deck The Halls, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, The Holly And The Ivy, Auld Lang Syne and many more!

 

Fall Vacation

Our office will be closed from Nov 11 through Nov 20.

We will be reading/answering email while on vacation. You can place orders from our website, but all orders placed during this time will be shipped upon our return.

Thank you for your business and your patience!

 

Fairy Ring

darachweb is delighted to bring you the Fairy Ring. The Fairy Ring is used by fairies to identify humans with a "touch of fae" (those having super natural or magical abilities). On such a person the stones on the ring will glow, but the glow is visible only to fairies.

The ring is an adjustable resin circle with dangly red glass stones that catch the light as you move your hand. Perhaps you too, will be able to catch a glimpse of the glow that the fairies see!

The rings are only $1.19 each, or $1.00 each if you buy 5 or more. They make a great stocking stuffer!

Get your own Fairy Ring!

 

Celtic Nations Sticker

A new item we recently discovered is a "Celtic Nations" sticker. This attractive 3"x5" sticker contains flags of six Celtic nations: Brittany, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland. Only $2.25, click to purchase this sticker.

We also carry t-shirt, sweat shirts, hoodies and other apparel, as well as mugs, steins, tote bags and many other items containing flags of seven Celtic nations at our CafePress Shop.

 

Summer Schedule

Last weekend was spent at the Scottish Festival at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. It was a great weekend. Beautiful weather. Well mostly beautiful! There was brief rain shower Friday afternoon, and a bit of a downpour on Friday night. But we were staying in a condo at the top of Sugar Mountain ski resort (no, not that huge building at the top of the mountain) and were able to watch the storms roll in and out from a nice deck.


The photo shows the Friday morning Sunrise from our condo.


Next week our office will be closed again. From July 17 to July 25. Orders can be placed during this time, but all will be shipped as soon as possible after July 25.

 

Silly Songs Updated!

Carl Peterson's Silly Songs CD has been updated and re-released! With a new cover featuring drawings by John V. Cody, this album includes audience favorites Seven Old Ladies and The Sow, as well as Soldier Soldier with The Drambeauties and many old and new favorites.

You can order the CD from
darachweb
Carl's Web Site
CDBaby

 

New! Sporrans

We are pleased to announce that we now carry a selection of leather sporrans.

The sporran is an essential piece of Highland dress that accompanies a Scotsman's kilt. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for 'purse'.

In early years kilts were a very basic garment that required no tailoring and were generally a single piece of tartan cloth wrapped around the body. The kilt had no pockets and out of necessity the Highlanders carried a small pouch, usually suspended from a belt. This pouch became the sporran as we know it today.

A variety of designs, these sporrans include a chain or leather belt to complete your Highland gear. Browse the collection at Leather Sporrans.

 

St George and Shakespeare

St George's Day is celebrated April 23rd in England, Saint George being the patron saint of England. Many other countries also observe St George's Day on April 23, the traditionally accepted date of Saint George's death in 303 AD.

St George Gift Items

William Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, aged 52. But what fun would that be if there was no controversy? It appears that the 23 April date is based on the Old Style, or Julian calendar, of Shakepeare's time. According to the Gregorian calendar, used today, the date of Shakespeare's death would actually be 3 May 1616.

Death--the last sleep? No, it is the final awakening.
--Walter Scott

 

Silly Songs

Our latest addition to CDBaby is Carl Peterson's Silly Songs. This a great collection of songs to make you smile, chuckle, giggle and laugh out loud.

Live versions of favorites Seven Old Ladies and The Sow. Try not to laugh along with My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean and The Laughing Policeman.

Brighten up your day with these and many more at CDBaby. You can download individual songs, or the whole CD.

 

New Ireland License Plate

Just in, a license plate with the Ireland and USA flags! This is a standard US sized, metal license plate with four mounting holes. You can find it Here.

The St Andrew's Flag Fleece Blankets are back in stock! You can purchase this great blanket Here. The blanket is a lightweight polyester fleece, 50" by 60", soft and warm.

Don't forget our St Patrick's Day coupon! Enter the coupon code IRISH17 for 17% off your order (excluding shipping). The coupon is valid until March 31st.

 

New Coupon!

In honor of St Patrick's Day this coupon will take 17% off any order from darachweb (excluding shipping).

The coupon code is IRISH17 and is valid until March 31st.

Faith and begorrah don't miss out on this one!

Irish flags and flag gifts at here!

 

Happy Valentine's Day

Our 15% coupon expires February 16th! Get 15% off your entire order (excluding shipping) by entering the coupon code THIRTY10.

 

Love Songs

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Don't miss Carl Peterson's Scottish Love Songs. This CD has the most beautiful love songs that ever came out of Scotland. Including Lizzie Lindsay, Annie Laurie, The Rose of Allandale and 11 more.

Will ye gang tae the highlands, Leezie Lindsay,
Will ye gang tae the highlands wi' me
Will ye gang tae the highlands, Leezie Lindsay
My bride and my darling tae be.

There's dancing and joy in the heilands,
There's piping and gladness and glee.
For MacDonald has brought home Leezie Lindsay,
His bride and his darlin' to be.

Listen to samples and order the cd Scottish Love Songs.

We're still offering 15% off your order total (excluding shipping) until February 16th. Just enter this coupon code: THIRTY10 when you check out, for the discount.

 

Happy Birthday, Robert Burns!

January 25th is the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
A toast to the immortal memory:
Here's tae us - wha's like us? Gae few - and they're aw deid!

 

Burns / Valentine Coupon

Robert Burns was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. During his short life he wrote over 300 poems and song lyrics. He wrote love songs such as My Love is like a Red Red Rose and Flow Gently Sweet Afton.

February 14th is St Valentine's Day. In many countries, this is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other.

To celebrate these two Romantic events we're offering 15% off your order total (excluding shipping) until February 16th. Just enter this coupon code: THIRTY10 when you check out, for the discount.

 

UK Blankets are Here!

The Union Jack Fleece Blankets are finally back in! They are on the way to our shop. We are once again taking orders for the UK Blankets and will ship them out as soon as they are here, which should be no later than January 21, 2010.

You can order the blankets from either of these pages:
Union Jack Stuff
Fleece Blankets

 

Download Christmas Music

OK, so we were a bit late getting this out but here it is! Carl Peterson's We Wish You A Merry Christmas and a Guid New Year CD is now available on CBBaby. You can download individual songs or the whole album. Great traditional carols such as Silent Night, The Holly and the Ivy, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, A-Soaling and many more. Also these songs for the new year: A Guid New Year, Here's Tae The Year That's Awa' and Auld Lang Syne.

In plenty of time for Christmas 2010! Hey, we're not late, we're early!

 

Happy New Year!

Best wishes to everyone for a joyful, healthy and blessed 2010!