Mirrors, Ceramics, Art Glass, Pillows, Chairs, folk art, decorative stuff, flowers, boxes, tapestry, toile, antique reproductions, lamps and more

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(Updated November 2005)

Some things just can't be categorized. That's us. And, that's why you'll love Baytree!

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These are most unique and waterproof! 

Guess what they're made out of?  Navajo? Seagrass? No.

Click on the photos at right to get a closer look.

Here's a hint: Old Issues of Antiques Digest, Life or Harpers?

(Above) Check out these new hand blown glass perfume bottles by Fifth Avenue Ltd. This collection pays homage to the ancient glass artisans.  Each piece is individually handcrafted, painstakingly blown one layer of colored glass at a time, then uniquely hand finished. 

Florals

Are they real, are they silk, are they dried?  You be the judge. Here you'll find the biggest selection of florals in the county (state? country?) Well, you get the idea.

Whether you're looking for that perfect floral arrangement or that perfect gift, we're ready with designer wrapping paper and lots of great advice.

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Steiff teddy bears, lambs, dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, elephants, lions, tigers, panthers, bears, cows, rabbits, bunnies, otters, beavers, polar bears

In 1903, Margarete Steiff, a disabled German seamstress, added a soft plush bear to the Steiff catalogue and quickly sold 3,000 to America.  Between 1903 and the First World War Steiff sold literally millions of bears, with their trademark button in the left ear, to the United States, Germany and Britain.

Today, when you buy a Steiff animal, you are buying from a company with over 100 years of history. No other company in existence today has been making animals for that long or that have the Steiff quality.

Steiff has perfected the art of realistic animals, soft and cuddly toys, and elegant and graceful lines. Steiff animals can be twisted and turned, sat on, thrown around, squashed, and anything else you can think of, and they still retain their shape, their seams don't rip apart, and their eyes don't fall out. New materials even allow for mild washings--a saving grace from little, happy, sticky fingers!

When you buy a Steiff animal today, and as the years go by and the piece remains in excellent condition. and you have a wonderful keepsake and heirloom that you'll treasure for a lifetime. Whether the animal is a realistic panther, a traditional teddy, or a cute and cuddly kitten, it will provide years and years of enjoyment and happy memories!  We're proud to be selected as Steiff retailers in Florida.  Please visit and see our wonderful collection!

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Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my--all original Steiffs looking for a new home!

Steiff Fact:  Margarete Steiff contracted polio at 1 year old in 1849 and spent the rest of her life confined to a wheelchair--but despite her disabilities--she was highly successful! Her Motto? "The best is just good enough for our children!"

Yes, you can actually ride this big Steiff elephant--that is, if you're a little person!

Steiff Fact:  Steiff "Button in Ear" is one of the oldest and best-known trademarks. 

Here is a pic of the button trademark dating to 1897. Franz Steiff, Margarete's nephew and Steiff's chief technician, invented the "Button in Ear" in 1904.
 

Cat, dogs, sheep, beavers, rabbits---A Steiff Noah's Ark full!

Steiff Fact:  In 1880 Ms. Steiff created the first Steiff animal - an elephant made of felt, that was intended for use as a pincushion. The elephant was the first soft-filled fabric toy animal and soon became very popular with children, who enjoyed playing with it. Now, there's an idea...

Here's a list of record antique Steiff prices. In 2000, an antique bear sold at Christie's for 300,000 DM. (That's about $200,000 US dollars!)

Teddy Bears are still a favorite with collectors and we have lots to choose from.

Steiff Fact:  Left is the front cover of the 1892 catalog. The Margarete Steiff Museum is huge and opened in 1980 to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. Here's more info about the Steiff Museum in case you ever get to Giengen, Germany.

GelGems® Yes, We have GelGems®. Check them out!

What are Gel Gems®? Colorful, fun and reusable, GelGems® are a dynamic new way to express yourself and decorate your surroundings. Flowers, fish, stars and dozens of other shapes stick to your windows, mirrors, computer monitor or drinking glasses - any non-porous surface. Send a message to your neighbors, add a splash of color, or create a detailed mosaic. Then, when you feel the creative itch again, take down your design and start again. They are irresistibly fun to play with!

Visit Micanopy, Shop, Take a Break, See the Sights, Dine, Drink, Eat, Drink and Be Merry, Visit History, Antiques, Architecture, Friendly Folks~

Break Time

If you're tired, take a break outside in the cool breeze! Stretch your legs and take in the sights.  

Peanut (above) thinks he's window candy, but we know he just likes to watch the world go by!

In Micanopy, there's no hurries or worries. 

Meet some of the local, friendly folks...

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Antiques, vintage furniture, painted furniture, mirrors, clocks, china, pottery, porcelain, glass, dinnerware, silver, sterling, paintings, crosses, cats

Antiques at Baytree

In addition to specialty items, we have a fine selection of antiques including furniture, porcelain, pottery, dinnerware, glass, quilts, collectibles, and antique Parisian iron memorial crosses.

Check out the photos below for a brief sampling of what you'll find.

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Seasonal Decor

Just like the the falling of the leaves and the crisp coolness in the air, Baytree adds to its offerings with the seasons.

We search to bring you the best of the best from all over the world.  

We now have an extensive collection of Dept. 56 Holiday Decor!  Come Visit & Play!

History of Dept. 56

One Christmas evening, a group of friends set off to enjoy a dinner of celebration at a small country inn nestled in a quiet river town. As they rounded a bend in the road, they saw the small, old-fashioned village decorated for the holidays. The lights, like fairies, glowed and sparkled amid the freshly fallen snow.

All evening, the conversation was full of Christmas memories and the visions the tiny town had evoked. Amidst the jovial banter and magical memories, the idea for a lighted Christmas village was born.

That spark of an idea became a reality when, in 1976, Department 56 introduced a series of six hand-painted, ceramic buildings. Department 56 began as part of Bachman's, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman's used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, you guessed it, 56.

To keep up with the latest on Dept. 56 online, you can subscribe to Dept. 56 Celebrations Magazine here.

(Be sure to come back!) To see, touch, feel, and buy in person--stop by!

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F.B. Fogg Sculptures, cat clocks, cow clocks, gator clocks, hot air balloons, sculptures, paper mache sculpture, unique designs, whimsical designs

Taking the name from one of the characters in her favorite children's book, The House of Fogg, artist Ann Johnson started F.B. Fogg in 1986, having developed her unusual technique for papermaking in the 1960's.  Ann's gallery/studio creates whimsical paper sculptures and clocks of unique characters and a wide array of animals.

Ann's works are owned by such notables as Steven Spielberg, Elizabeth Taylor and Madeleine Albright.  We are pleased to be able to offer many of these unique designs in our store.

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Funny cards, birthday cards, greeting cards, gift cards, anniversary cards, holiday cards, anytime cards, friend cards, unique special occasion cards

MikWright Cards

MikWright, one of the hottest, funniest, most talked-about greeting card companies in the marketplace today.

We're proud to offer a large selection of MikWright Greeting Cards. When we hear people chuckling in the store, we know exactly where they are!  You could spend hours browsing MikWright and our other cards, but it doesn't take long to find "just the right one" for that special person or occasion.

what's inside:

holidays with the family are always a trip... a trip to the liquor store.
 

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what's inside:
honey,i'm sure someone will ask you to dance. just try not to be yourself.

what's inside:
before we take the time to sing happy birthday, could someone check her pulse?

Estate jewelry, antique jewelry, antique rings, estate necklaces, amber jewelry, contemporary jewelry, pearls, gems, deco jewelry, nouveau jewelry

Jewelry

If you're looking for extraordinary jewelry--look no more. 

We offer antique, estate, amber, and contemporary pieces.

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Body & Bath Products, Pre de Provence soaps, scented soaps, natural products, pure hand and body lotion, personal care, quality botanical products

Fine Bath & Body Care Products

We are proud to present Pre de Provence body care products from France. This comprehensive, quality line consistently ranks as one of our most sought after product ranges.

 These skin and hair care items are produced from the purest botanical essences harvested in Provence for those who appreciate and require the finest in bath, body and hair preparations.

You’ve heard the old adage, "There’s no such thing as too much of a good thing." Maybe that’s why people never get enough Pre de Provence French milled soaps inspired by such a lovely place.

These soaps are a dance of the senses and they last and last and last.

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That concludes our tour for now...be sure to check back for more soon, or just stop in and visit!

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