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Wendell August creates the most beautiful heirloom-quality gifts I have ever seen. They are an American company, located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and have been handcrafting each piece since 1923, as America’s oldest forge. Their line includes giftware, jewelry, and entertaining and home accessories. This stunning Dogwood Wall Cross is just one of their many beautiful Christian gifts.Since each piece is handmade, no two items are ever the same. Just look at the detail and artistry in this cross, and how it reflects the light! This old forge fine pewter measures 8 inches by 5/5 inches. The legend holds that the Dogwood tree was once very large and its strong and sturdy wood was used to build the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Because of its role in the crucifixion, it is said that God both cursed and blessed the tree. It was cursed to forever be small, so that it would never grow large enough again for its wood to be used as a cross for a crucifixion. At the same time, however, the tree was blessed so that it would produce beautiful flowers each spring, just in time for Easter.
The most unique part of the legend is that the petals of the dogwood actually form the shape of a cross. Upon close examination, it can be seen that the blooms of the tree always have four petals. And the tips of each of the petals are indented, as if they bear a nail print. There are even colors in the petals that bring to mind the drops of blood that spilled during the crucifixion.
The back of the Dogwood Wall Cross features a hook for easy hanging. I chose a wall between my kitchen and family room to hang this gorgeous piece of art, so it's one of the first things seen when walking into my house. Wendell August offers hundreds of unique and meaningful items for the home, including dishes, servers, trays, platters, trivets, hundreds of lovely jewelry items, plus gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, baby, wedding, retirement, anniversary, holidays, and much more.
Visit www.wendellaugust.com to see all these artisan-made items for yourself! Save 15% on your regular-priced order with this special discount code - PLANETW. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Be sure to enter below to win any item from Wendell August, up to $50 in value!
Wendell August Giveaway!
One winner will be randomly selected to choose any one item from the Wendell August website, up to a $50 value. Giveaway ends at midnight on 5/30/2015. Giveaway is open to US residents, ages 18 and older. Good luck!
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Pretty items! One I like is the Autumn 9 inch Square Tray.
ReplyDeleteIf I won, I might choose this bracelet: Upcycled Hydrangea Monogram Bracelet.
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I picked the Wintersong Aluminum Serving Tray
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Besides loving the cross that you picked out for my daughter in law, I love this Give Us This Day Bread Tray - Aluminum SKU#: 13671705
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely items at Wendell August! One I particularly like is the Dogwood Aluminum Serving Tray.
ReplyDeleteI like the Autumn Acorn Candle Bracelet with Coaster. It is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Lily of the Valley 9 inch square tray!!! ONe of my all time favorite flowers, and they are about ready to bloom at home.
ReplyDeleteI like the Karity Blue Pendant Necklace
ReplyDeletemarypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
I'd love to get that same cross that you show here and I also love the Dogwood Aluminum Serving Tray. They really have a wonderful selection of items to choose from. Thanks so much.
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Size: 8 1/4" x 5 3/4"
Type: Old Forge Pewter
SKU #: OF5590PRY
$50.00
I would probably get the Upcycled Small Round Monogram Necklace. I really like it and would love to wear it.
ReplyDeleteChristmas Cross so nice
ReplyDeleteI like the Collector's Series Plate, the engraved coasters, trays - I could go on!
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with the Autumn Luncheon Tray w/ Leaf Cutouts. It is so beautiful and I could see on my table for all the important celebrations.
ReplyDeleteI like the Orchid Strength Necklace.
ReplyDeleteI like the Orchid Strength Necklace.
ReplyDeleteI think I would pick the Waterfall picture frame.
ReplyDeleteI would chose the Rhythms Square Clock.
ReplyDeleteSoaring Eagle Clock
ReplyDeleteI would love to get the Noir Multi-Strand Waterfall Bracelet.
ReplyDeleteI love the Karity Blue Bracelet.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Last Supper Small Horizon Tray. It can function as a food tray, etc. & a reminder to pray & thank God for all of your blessings!!
ReplyDeletewhile I am not 100% sure what I'd get, I really like their Tracery switch plate covers.
ReplyDeletePersonalized Aluminum Love Birds Wedding or Anniversary Plate.
ReplyDeleteI would get a couple of Christmas ornaments like the Old Forge Pewter Meaning Of Christmas Candy Cane ornament. Thank you!
ReplyDeletecrystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com
I like the Celtic Wall Cross or the Celebrate Solstice Star with Swarovski Crystals.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Upcycled- Turquoise Leaf Lariat Necklace, it is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the Celtic Wall Cross
ReplyDeleteI love the American Made Favorites!
ReplyDeleteI also like the Upcycled Hydrangea Monogram Bracelet. They are really fashionable with any style.
ReplyDeleteI'd choose the Courier Tree of Life Wax Seal Bracelet.
ReplyDeleteCourier Owl Wisdom Wax Seal Necklace my daughter would love this owl necklace!
ReplyDeleteI might get the Regalia Small Ray Necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love Wendell August. We went to their factory years ago. Very cool. I might pick the Pittsburgh Skyline Clock.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get the Christmas Cross
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ReplyDeleteI would choose classic round worlds best dad coaster
ReplyDeleteI really like the Upcycled Hydrangea Monogram Necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love the Poinsettia Small Horizon Tray
ReplyDeletei love the 1st corinthians curved dish. Amy (Guillaume) Linderman
ReplyDeleteIf I win, I would get the Waterfall picture frame.
ReplyDeleteI like the Wintersong Large Oval Dish.
ReplyDeleteI love the Upcycled Hydrangea Monogram Bracelet, but all their items are gorgeous. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI would like to get the Personalized Precious Dreams Decorative Baby Plate. My niece is due in August and that would make a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Soaring Eagle Coaster for my dad for Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
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I think I would choose the Telluride Origins Small Necklace from Wendell August if I won.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the Last Supper Small Horizon Tray
ReplyDeleteThey have some beautiful earrings that I'd like.
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ReplyDeleteI like the Caspian Ebb and Flow Ring. Thank you
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I'd love to get the Soaring Eagle Clock.
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