Join me throughout December for a series of exciting book and ornament signings in Chicago, New York, and Long Island.

Look for my book—the one that musician John Legend had in his hand and that Katie Couric Tweeted about—A Magical Night Before Christmas. It is paired with the 2010 Gund Bloomingdale’s bear. My coordinating trim and ornaments are in all Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide.

I have collaborated with Kathie Lee Gifford on an ornament to benefit The ABC Foundation, an organization creating model programs for vulnerable children and their families designed to permanently break the destructive cycles of abuse, neglect, sickness, and homelessness. Meet Kathie Lee and me at the signing event in New York at Lord & Taylor, December 9th from 6-8PM.

Look for my custom ornaments in Bergdorf Goodman in NYC and my art work from my book A Very New York Christmas as a backdrop in Santa Land at the Plaza Hotel.

Subscribe and get the latest news, updates, and collector’s information on my blog Sketch Upon a Time at http://www.storrings.com/blog/

Give your family and friends a unique holiday gift, signed and personalized for each recipient. I look forward to seeing you at these events:

NOVEMBER: MARK YOUR CALENDAR.

Bloomingdale’s
December 4, Saturday 1-3 PM
Michigan Ave, Chicago

Bloomingdale’s
December 5, Sunday 1-3 PM
Oakbrook Store, Chicago

Lord & Taylor
with Kathie Lee Gifford
December 9, Thursday 6-8PM
New York City

Waldorf Astoria
December 10, Friday 6-8PM
New York City

Bloomingdale’s
December 11, Saturday 1-3PM
Lexington Ave.
New York City

Bloomingdale’s
December 12, Sunday 1-3PM
Huntington Store, Long Island

Bergdorf Goodman
December 18, Saturday 1-5PM
New York City

The Plaza Hotel
December 19, Sunday 11-2PM
New York City

Check out my website http://www.storrings.com/news.html
for the latest times and events.

michael@storrings.com
Blog: http://www.storrings.com/blog/

A Magical Night Before Christmas available at the events or online at http://www1.bloomingdales.com/search/results.ognc?Action=sk&pageid=1&startpos=1&Keyword=michael+storrings&cKey=1&sortOption=*&resultsPerPage=96

A Very New York Christmas available at the events or online at www.amazon.com, www.borders.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com

Ornaments available at the events or online at www.s5a.com, www.bergdorfgoodman.com
or www.bloomingdales.com

Join me throughout November for a series of exciting book and ornament signings in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Tampa.

My new book A Magical Night Before Christmas and coordinating trim and ornaments are in all Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide.

I have collaborated with Candy Spelling on an ornament to benefit The Lange Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned pets. Meet Candy at the signing event in Hollywood, California on November 6 and 7th.

Look for my custom ornaments for Magnon Jewelers in Tampa and Bergdorf Goodman in NYC.

Subscribe and get the latest news, updates, and collector’s information on my blog Sketch Upon a Time, at http://www.storrings.com/blog/

Give your family and friends a unique holiday gift, signed and personalized for each recipient.

I look forward to seeing you at these events:

NOVEMBER: MARK YOUR CALENDAR.

Dee’ s Flowers with Candy Spelling
November 6   6-8PM
November 7  12-2PM
Studio City, CA

Bloomingdale’s
November 10, Wednesday 1-3PM
Century City, CA

Bloomingdale’s
November 11, Thursday 1-3PM
Las Vegas, NV

Bloomingdale’s
November 12, Friday 1-3PM
San Francisco, CA

Magnon Jewelers
Friday, November 19 11-3 PM
Tampa, FL

Bloomingdale’s
November 26, Friday 1-3PM
Lexington Ave.
New York City

Bergdorf Goodman
November 27, Saturday 1-5PM
New York City

Check out my website http://www.storrings.com/news.html
for the latest times and events.

Stay tuned for more events in December!

michael@storrings.com
Blog: http://www.storrings.com/blog/

If you will not be near Hollywood and want it to support the Lange Foundation, ornaments can be ordered by calling 818-769-3000 .

Tampa ornaments can be ordered by calling Magnon Jewelers (813) 872-9374.

A Magical Night Before Christmas available at the events or online at http://www1.bloomingdales.com/search/results.ognc?Action=sk&pageid=1&startpos=1&Keyword=michael+storrings&cKey=1&sortOption=*&resultsPerPage=96

A Very New York Christmas available at the events or online at www.amazon.com, www.borders.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com

Ornaments available at the events or online at www.s5a.com, www.bergdorfgoodman.com
or www.bloomingdales.com

I had a great time at my events on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

In the morning I was at the Waldorf  Astoria- Diana the store manager did a wonderful job  displaying my ornaments and books.  It was a great  time signing books and ornaments.  I met a couple who run  a very  special organization called Gentle Carousel.

They use minature horses as therapy for children and adults in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes,etc.

In the afternoon, my ambassador Posey Pugglesworth joined me at Bergdorf Goodman. We had a great time and Posey made some wonderful new friends. She even met Joy Behar from the View.   It was great to see my friend, artist William Honkanen. He is an amazing artist and does all of the animation work on the Today show.

Until the next sketch!

The sales staff and customers were wonderful and the display of my ornaments was beautiful.

Some highlights included a visit from my assistant Lisa, and signing an ornament for a couple  celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They purchased an ornament to commemorate the event- as I personalized it, I also wrote the number 40 on the taxi cab to make it extra special.

The custom designs are a hit and by the time I left more than half are sold out.

To reserve any before my next signing event call (212) 753-7300 and ask for the holiday shop—and  one of the fantastic sales staff will  be able to help you.

Come and see Posey again on Friday November 27th.

Until the next sketch!

I just  finished giving her a bath and she is now resting for her appearance- she will sport her red Goyard collar with gold bells from  Paris.

I will be signing copies of my book A Very New York Christmas and my ornaments. You must check out  the custom ball I did for them this year. Only 72 produced for 2009 it is surely to become a collector’s piece. It has a gorgeous purple sky and features the store as the backdrop-  a bridge from Central Park with a band playing and skaters  all the way around. The skaters consist of the statue of liberty, shoppers,  women in fur coats, the Bergdorf doorman,  and figures  with  a dog from the old bergdorf shopping bag.

The snowflakes are dotted with Swarowski crystals.

The idea behind the ball was inspired by the movie The Bishop’s Wife (later a contemporary version with Whitney Houston called The Preacher’s Wife). I love that scene when Cary Grant takes the Bishop’s wife skating in the park.

This custom ball was featured in the new Bergdorf Holiday catalog  and retails at $95.00

Also produced in limited quantity is the Bergdorf Dog in  ahat box.

A cute little Bichon Frise holds a Bergdorf bag in its mouth while wearing a cool hat with feather. Only 48 made!Hope to see you there.

Until the next sketch!

It was a fun night- Lord & Taylor had a beautiful set up in their Christmas Department  and was raising money for charity. It was also a pleasure to meet fellow Golden Glow member and ornament designer Melissa Byrne from Jingle Nog  as well as designer Michael Park.

I signed lots of copies of  A Very New York Christmas and the Lord & Taylor custom ornament.

My next event is at Bergdorf Goodman and should be very special as  Posey Pugglesworth will be making her debut as ambassador for the Storrings’ line!  Come and meet us from 1-4 on the 7th floor!

Until the next sketch!