Thank you for the 21st Annual Stocking Stuffer at the Centre Furnace Mansion!
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors and Supporters:
Stocking Stuffer Event Sponsors
Mimi Barash Coppersmith – Event Sponsor
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau – Rack Card Sponsor
Stocking Stuffer Co-Chairs
Deb McManus and Becky Dreese
Business Contributors
Avant Garden, Inc.
Daniel Vaughn Designs
ProCopy
Tait Farm Christmas Trees
Way Fruit Farm
Wiscoy for Animals
Organizational Volunteers
Harris Township Lions Club
JustServe
Penn State Circle K
Stocking Stuffer Room Sponsors
Candace and Robert Dannaker
Becky Dreese – Thrive HR Management
Annie Hamilton Taylor, Marty Gutowski, and Libby Taylor
Steven and Carol Gentry
Roger L. Williams and Karen Magnuson
Mary Watson
Stocking Stuffer Supporters
Anonymous
Elizabeth Hanley
Chris Igo
Chef Rebecca Dale, The Hidden Hostess
Deb McManus
Liz Reed
Jo Merrell and Floyd Todd
Centre Furnace Mansion Gardeners
Centre Furnace Mansion Docents
Antiques and treasures donated by:
Keith Barry, Paul Brown, Ruth Campney, Mary Lou Dubil, Patti Wood Finkle, Katie Frieden, Ruth Merritt,
Barbara Schroeder, Greg and Paula Wilson, Patricia Zarkower
The 21st Annual Stocking Stuffer Magical Holiday Market was a huge success and record year, thanks to all of you who made it possible. From the stunning array of treasures to buy, to the seamless planning and execution, everything was top-notch! Hats off to the amazing event and room sponsors, supporters, and volunteers who contributed. And thanks to all of you who came out to support local businesses, artisans and the Centre County Historical Society.
We would like to express our gratitude to Stocking Stuffer co-coordinators Deb McManus and Becky Dreese who have been instrumental in the success of this annual event. They have gone above and beyond in their dedication to ensuring that everything runs smoothly. It is their vision that has contributed greatly to the overall success of the event, and we are thankful for their tireless efforts. We could not have done it without them.
We would also like to thank CCHS Marketing and Event Coordinator Johanna Sedgwick for her invaluable contribution to the event. Her seamless coordination of vendor registration and attention to the myriad details involved in transforming the inside of the mansion for this event truly are amazing.
Our special thanks to CCHS life member and advocate Mimi Barash Coppersmith for her personal sponsorship and support of this year’s Stocking Stuffer. Special thanks as well to our friends at The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for their Stocking Stuffer sponsorship of our rack card and encouraging visitors to explore and discover Happy Valley.
Bouquets of gratitude to floral designers Avant Garden and Daniel Vaughn Designs for their professional contribution to deck the Mansion’s halls with stunning holiday finery since 2009. And thank you to Tait Farm Trees for their tree donation for the Stocking Stuffer entrance. We hope you will take time to visit the Mansion in the next couple of weeks to take in the holiday decorations; they will be on display until December 22.
Kudos and many thanks to the Centre Furnace Gardeners for their donations of materials and time after a busy garden season to beautifully decorate the exterior. With special thanks to Garden Committee co-coordinators Beverly Lipski and Katie Frieden for their leadership.
Thank you to our Centre Furnace Mansion Docents and CCHS volunteers who helped assemble Stocking Stuffer products and several other tasks in between tours and other activities this fall. And to Jude Larkin for decorating the mantels in the west parlors of the Mansion.
Special thanks to the Harris Township Lions Club for keeping our parking lots safe for shoppers in rain or shine!
And last, but certainly not least, thank you to our talented vendors for their variety of products for holiday giving and for their thoughtful displays that make the event more festive.
As the event has grown, so too has this grand effort that has made the event a traditional community entrée to the holiday season.
Our annual CCHS fundraisers, loyal membership, business and individual supporters, and the thousands of volunteer hours generously given each year are critical components to our operation. It is thanks to this incredible spirit of generosity that we are able to keep CCHS tour and history programming and initiatives alive at the Centre Furnace Mansion, the Boogersburg School, and beyond.
Thank you again and best wishes for a lovely holiday season and New Year!
Stocking Stuffer Co-Chairs Deb McManus and Becky Dreese
Mary Sorensen, Executive Director
Johanna Sedgwick, Marketing and Events Coordinator
Thank you, thank you and thank you to all of our volunteers who are integral in the success of this event!:
Emily Abert
Chuck Allen
Joni and John Arrington
Frank Barksdale
Harvey Barnes
Ann Barton
Allison Bell
Brianna Benson
Susan Bowser
Dave and Johanna Chisnell
Joyce Christini
Laura and Michael Contino
Bill Donahue
Meli Diamanti
Marti Duffy
Elizabeth Dutton
Larry and Susan Edwards
Jackie Esposito
Diane Farr
Patti Wood Finkle
Addison Finkle
Conrad Frisch
Katie Frieden
Carol and Steve Gentry
Levi and Lizzie Gordon
Claire Gray
Melissa Gundrum
Karen Hazel
Judy Heberling and
Michael Husband
Rich Hirsch
Robert Hoffman
Amber Holmes
Jeanne Homan
Cathy and David Horner
Barbara Hudson
Chris Igo
Kathy Johnston
Nancy Kress
Kyle Lanker
Jude Larkin
Beverly Lipski
Harvey Manbeck
Dottie and Jim Markle
Jo and Floyd Merrell
Ruth Merritt
Sharon Miller
Ann and George Moellenbrock
Patty Mutzeck
Gloria Nieweg
Jennifer Overdahl
Lori Pacchioli
David Panko
Carol Phillips
Sharon Phillips
Kathy Poissant
Bob Potter
Liz Reed
Geri Reeve
Kari and Tom Reyburn
Heather Ricker-Gilbert
Ford Risley
Michelle Rivera
Rick Rogers
Lynn Royse
Vinnie and Paul Scanlon
Joy Schon
Shawn Sebora
Brian Sedgwick
Maddie Shaffer
Billy Shea
Jennifer Shuey
Amber Singh
Tiffany Smith
Christopher Sorensen
Peter Sorensen
For information on the 2024 Stocking Stuffer, please contact:
Mary Sorensen: msorensen@centrefurnace.org
Johanna Sedgwick: jsedgwick@centrefurnace.org
Or call us at: 814-234-4779.
Proceeds from the Stocking Stuffer benefit the Centre County Historical Society to support its public programming and preservation efforts. The Stocking Stuffer is the Historical Society’s largest fundraiser and is critical to providing more than 15% of CCHS’s annual budget.
2023 Vendors
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THE ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD
New children's book, "A Mouse Comes In, The Antiques Shop Adventure" 60 pages, 30 photographs all taken at Apple Hill. Also, "Antiques To Die For" and Antiques From Hell," mystery novels. Books written by Peggy Hartman.
COMMON GROUND ORGANIC FARM
Door Swags and Kissing Balls — handcrafted from greens and natural materials sustainably grown on our family farm.
Leslie Zuck
WRIGHT LETTERING CO.
Custom hand lettered signs and ornaments. Shannon will be on-site Thursday Nov. 30, 2-5pm AND Dec. 1 & 2, 9am-noon personalizing ornaments while you shop.
Shannon Wright
AU NATURAL
Handmade natural health & beauty products made with essential oils. We strive to make our products holiday (wintertime) themed to enhance the holiday season spirit & inspire unique gift ideas.
Jennifer Thompson
BRENDA HORNER ARTWORKS
Brenda Horner is a self-taught watercolor artist with a passion for realistically depicting her subjects. She often combines her artwork with calligraphy, hand-lettering expressive quotations to convey an insight or sentiment. Her small prints and blank greeting cards are giclee fine art prints reproduced from her original artwork.
THE BEEFY CHICKEN
Original textile art including embroidery hoops, magnets, pins, and accessories. Works feature hand embroidered landscapes, nature scenes, and whimsical characters.
Kate Veneziano
BLUE BARN CRAFTS
Beautiful hand crafted holiday & seasonal decorative wreaths made with colored deco mesh, burlap, and more! Weatherized, fade resistant.
Cynthia Smithmyer
JAMES F. BYRNES BLOWN GLASS
Ornaments are flame worked. This is a type of glassblowing and are made entirely by hand, no molds, forms, or paints are used.
CONNIE'S ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Antiques and collectibles from the collection of Connie DiNunzio, a dealer at Apple Hill Antiques, State College. Affordable and unique items are in this collection.
CTRIETSCH CREATIONS
CTrietsch Creations specializes in handmade crafts such as crocheted stuffed animals, paper flowers, paper heart and origami ornaments, pine cone trees made with local pine cones, and more!
Carolyn Trietsch
DAVE'S CHRISTMAS CARVINGS
Hand carved wooden Santas and Christmas tree ornaments. I have both modern and old world Santas and have tried to stay true to the countries giving traditions. Ornaments vary from Santas and Christmas items to animas, carousel characters and many others.
David Ferree
DENNISON PRESS
Letterpressed greeting cards and stationery.
Scott Dennison
EARLYTHINGS 1776
Handmade Christmas and antique reproduction prints on canvas boards/ panels that have been aged and distressed to look old using my unique 6 step process.
Amber Beck.
FIYERO AND FORGE
Hand poured, natural wax candles and handcrafted German paper stars. Monica Ochs
FESTIVELY DRESSED
I create bowl and trays out of rope, sometimes fabric wrapped, sometimes in its natural state.
Susan Polay
FLOTSAM & JETSON JEWELRY
Jewelry made from vintage watch parts and costume jewelry pieces. I find the pieces at flea markets and estate auctions.
Carol Baney
DIANA & KEVIN GRIFFITH
Cards and prints featuring original photographs and designs.
Historic, vintage and pop culture collectibles.
KAREN HAZEL
Hand crocheted scarves featuring alpaca and merino wool. Most yarns are hand dyed and from local farms and exotic lands. Stay cozy and relaxed as you wrap yourself in warmth.
HEARTBURN CREATIONS
Hand burned art on various home decor wooden materials. Beautiful pyrography sure to impress!
Melissa Camacho-Heenan
IRISH HOLLOW PATCHWORK
My items include quilted products such as table toppers and table runners. I also make 18" doll clothes.
Janice Schaub
JEANNE HOMAN
Table runners, applique towels, table mats and hot pads.
IVY REED
Made in USA fleece ponchos, anti-pill, just right for when you are cold. Also beautiful chiffon ponchos.
Marguerite Swope
JACKIE'S CHRISTMAS FINDS
Vintage and antique Christmas ornaments, lights, decorations, and crystal Christmas ornaments.
Hand made crystal ornaments from recycled crystal chandeliers.
Jackie Gates
JABEBO STUDIO
Jabebo Earrings are whimsical earrings made from locally-sourced upcycled cereal boxes.
Mary Abbott
KOO-WEH NANA
Home made baklava in different flavors. Each box is beautifully packaged perfect for gifting.
Ann Kusnadi
CLAIRE LORTS DESIGNS
Original wooden dangle earrings, stud earrings, and necklaces. I primarily use Maple, Cherry, and Padauk wood for jewelry and often incorporate natural and glass stones and beads in my work. My designs are cut out using my in-studio laser cutter.
Claire Lorts
LINDEN HALL ANTIQUES
Primitive and interesting antiques.
Ann and George Moellenbrock
LUCYdGLUTENFREE
I create unique pillows, stuffed animals and small stocking stuffers. I also bake Gluten free cookies.
Maryanne Dabney
MARIANNE FYDA'S STUDIO
Hand Made Fused Dichroic Glass Jewelry (Pendants, Necklaces and Pins), Fine Art Cards from my original pastel paintings, and Mini Pastels in Strathmore Frame Cards.
Marianne Fyda
MEGAN ELMER
Art prints and cards featuring the towns of State College and Bellefonte.
The buildings were painted individually with acrylic and digitally edited together to create a town-scape.
MELISSA DIAMANTI
Hand-made jewelry inspired by cultures around the world, using gemstones, glass, porcelain, metal beads, wirework, and threads.
Melissa Diamanti
NANCY BURCH BRASSINGTON, ARTIST
Professionally packaged Greeting Cards which are printed from my original oil and acrylic paintings. Each card is hand signed by the artist and is blank inside for your message to friend or family.
Nancy Brassington
LAUREATE STUDIO
Handcrafted bags and accessories featuring original screen printed designs and vegan materials.
Laura Kerns
LONG LANE FARM STAND
Long Lane Farm Stand's 100% Pure Pennsylvania Maple Syrup. Made in small batches, evaporated over a wood fire on our family farm in Centre Hall, Pa!
Michelle Verge
JENNIFER SHUEY ART
Jennifer Shuey will have note cards printed from her beautiful original pastel paintings of central Pennsylvania landscapes and waterways.
C S STANGEL POTTERY
Christine Stangel is a local Bolasburg, PA potter who has found her love of playing in the mud creating wheel-thrown/hand built functional stoneware pottery for the kitchen and home.
PEACEFULLY PAINTING
Original acrylic paintings and prints on canvas and wood items. Dana Barnhart
PEACEFUL PLEASURES
Handmade vegetable glycerin soaps. Exotic hardwood cutting boards and boxes.
Donna Weldon-Shaak
LORI PACCHIOLI
A selection of hand-crafted centerpieces, wreaths, and DIY garland kits for winter holidays. Plus, woven/knitted accessories, adorned with vintage brooches and modern bling.
RIVERA ARTISTRY
Original Watercolor Paintings, Prints, Cards, Stained Glass, and Terrariums.
Michele Rivera
REDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HONEY
Pure, local liquid and creamed honey and beeswax candles. We also make Light and Lotion Candles of beeswax, shea butter and essential oils.
SIMIPLY d'BLOOM
Accessories, including jewelry, hats, scarves and shawls. Also handmade glass icicles. Each piece is unique and handmade.
Diane Bloom
SMITH + FRONT
Smith + Font will be providing an assortment of specialty poinsettias + Christmas Cactus.
Staci Egan
THINK MINK CO.
Handmade Minky (Faux Fur) Scarves, Scrunchies, Lanyards, & Pillow Cases.
Janay Ray
TEXTURES BAGS AND TEXTILE ARTS STUDIO
Handcrafted bags and clutches incorporating high-end upholstery grade fabrics – from mini to extra-large. Also small batch hand-dyes for wearing and for the home.
Tammy Daneker
TIES TO NATURE
Pot holders, hot pad gift sets, blanket bunnies for babies, and various hand made fabric items.
Suzanne Thompson
VALLEYPURL
Hand knitted accessories and gifts.
Angela Pope
VILLAGE EATINGHOUSE HANDCRAFTED SAUCES
Simply Flavorful sauces made with Apple Cider Vinegar for salads, marinating & pasta and dipping, and so much more. They are all natural, gluten free, dairy free, have no MSG, and are versatile and delicious.
Melanie & Clay Phillips
JOE WELCH
Garage creations. Repurposed items brought to new life.
WHITETAIL LANE FARM
Goat Milk Soap products. Soaps, lotions, bath bombs, lip balms, and gifts for the whole family.
Jamie Cunningham