Valentine's & St. Patrick's Day Coming!

The is no need to feel overwhelmed with desolation just because it is winter, the leaves are gone from the trees, the singing birds have departed, your vehicle is filthy. Cheer yourself up with a nifty new t-shirt for Valentine's Day or for St. Patrick's Day! And while you are at it, get one for your favorite sweetheart ofr leprechaun, too! These bright shirts, caps, totes and other gift items will bring smiles to everyone who sees them.

Heart and warm sayings adorn the Valentine's items, while shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold and loads of blarney make St. Patrick's Day a celebration for Irish and non-Irish everywhere. Celebrate your settie or celebrate your roots in Ireland or the contributions the Irish have made to our world by "wearin' of the green" -- but do take time to enjoy yourself!

Yes, it is true that gramps used to say he and his pals took a few non-Irish folks to city hall on St. Patrick's Day. Supposedly they became honorary Irish with a swish of green paint added to their posteriors! These days we can do all that with a t-shirt, how nice!

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Surprise Best Seller, "Do the Needful" Mousepad

There is often a big surprise when something unexpected sells well. And this year is no exception to that! We were asked to create a mug with the saying "Do the Needful" for a workgroup whose jobs are slowing bleeding to another unnamed country. This fun mug was a rallying point for those workers and added a bit of fun to their shakey job prospects.

They bought some mugs. Other people saw the mugs online and asked for mousepads with the same phrase. We made mousepads. Then t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags and heck, even baby bibs and outfits.

There are serious "Do the Needful" designs and humorous ones. Some are silly and colorful like this one and others are sedate. But "Do the Needful" is striking a note with people from many different places and this is an indication of what is on the minds of many people at their workplaces.

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Baby, infant and toddler gift ideas

Is there any easy way to buy a holiday gift for a baby? What if the baby is the neighbor, a boss's kid, the extended-family toddler? One way to get that child to start looking "cool" is to give a colorful bib and matching t-shirt or creeper! Colorful toys, sailboats, windsurfers, and lighthouses are not your typical baby designs! But they will bring smiles all who see them on that little one. The t-shirts and one-piece outfits come in white, blue or pink. The Only think you need to know is that pink is for girls and blue is for boys. But you already knew that!

Of course you can browse our products and find other designs for baby gear, too. How about a "Do the Needful" t-shirt for baby?? Isn't that perfect?!?!
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Shopping Places and Ideas

There is still time to beat the rush and worry about shipping online purchases for the holidays. Here are some ideas for you weary shoppers.

For small items you can use for most anyone, check out Edgewater Gallery -- it is a site with nautical themed items like cards, small note books, posters and more. Many artists and photographers are featured and all were selected by Commodore Lehane for their great nautical artwork which covers several media. Who wouldn't like a sunset image or lighthouse picture on cards or a notebook??

For an upscale gift for home or office consider a custom framed print. You can select an image of a favorite place or pastime or perhaps something more abstract. The Commodore's own gallery is one place to start. This very cool site lets you choose mats and frames and see the actual result before you order. How cool is that for a very personal gift!!

Need something for that hard-to-buy-for Aunt? Check out the floral designs which include flowers on mugs, pillows, gift boxes, cards, carry bags, etc. She'll think you were so thoughtful!!

So those were the easy ones! What do you get a baby? An inlaw, a relative, the neighbor kid, or the child of the boss? We've got you covered there, too! How about a very cool infant or toddler t-shirt?!? Baby shirts can be cute or serious and they can also be pink, blue or white. So perhaps a few of these onhand will glide you safely through the holidays as long as you keep pink for the gals and blue for the little dudes! Or, buy white and be safe no matter what!

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Merry! Merry? Merry . . .

Merry Merry Merry!
These cool cards have a blank inside and so can be used for whatever holiday or special time you wish! They have served at holiday party invitations, too! The photogenic hippo is retired and lives, of course, in Florida. Show your unique attitude about the holidays in jest or in sincerity. No one will ever know the actual point you intend! Perfect? Many would agree!

Of course all of our images are available on a many types of shirts, some hats, mugs, ceramics, magnets, cards and more!

Commodore Lehane

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Boston's Aura, Future City

Eerie and yet familiar buildings puncture the bubbling sky in this futuristic image depicting Boston. The buildings are familiar and yet different. The sky is a combination of swirling winds and menacing clouds. Is this the current or future Boston? Is it just the aura of the city? Who knows. We love the stark crisp lines of the buildings in contrast with the prominent hefty clouds. Who knew Boston' waterfront could be the stuff of science fiction!

This image is available with hundreds of mat and frame combinations in a range of sizes and print media. If you love art, check this out!


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Sunset in the City

Sweeping bold strokes of sunset contrast with the solid shapes of the city at twilight. Boston's distinctive waterfront was a perfect setting for this image. The artwork began with a photograph of a marvelous sunset and then computer art tools were used to smooth and create a paint-like effect in the sky. We love the contrast between the freeform and colorful sky and the dark and structured look of the buildings. The original photograph was taken from a boat in Boston harbor at 7:30 pm on a July night.

Click on the print to try it with hundreds of different mats and frames. Or you can purchase it as a print or even have it printed on canvas. Any way you want, we know you will enjoy "Sunset in the City."

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Nubble Light

Here's one example of how photography and computer art can work together to create a wonderful framed print. The frame and mat contribute to the sense of enduring steadfastness witnessed by the lighthouse at Cape Neddick in Maine. The image began as a photograph and was enhanced to stress the ruggedness of the rocks and the simplicity of the lighthouse itself. There is an aura of Americana about this print which seems to have aspects of pen and ink and paint in its heritage.

Click on the print to try it with hundreds of different mats and frames. Or you can purchase it as a print or even have it printed on canvas. Any way you want, we know you will enjoy Nubble Light! Everyone loves lighthouses and lighthouse prints make fantastic gifts!

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The Perfect Print!

So you LOVE those nautical prints of ours...but the frames are not exactly your idea of beauty. Well, the commodore can help you there, too.

Many of our photo-artwork pieces are available through EdgewaterGallery on Imagekind.com. At this fantastic website you can pick you artwork and crop it if you like. You can then experiment with various mats colors and framing options until you are sure to find the perfect combination for your decor!

Take a stroll over to our virtual galleries and experiment with artwork size, cropping, frame and matting options. If you like art, you will be amazed with the creations you can make on EdgwaterGallery at Imagekind.

For posters, prints, journals, gift boxes and cards, please look at Edgewater Gallery.com

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Edgewater Gallery

Fall is a time to think of planning holiday gifts and perhaps putting away t-shirts if you live in a cold place. So what can you do for a nautical fix when the boats are being hauled out, the boating adventures curtailed, and those cool t-shirts put away?

We have searched for visually stunning images from a variety of artists and limited their products to prints, posters, cards, wooden gift boxes and small writing tablets. The result is a a wonderful assortment of eyeball treats! And a great place to look for special holiday gifts for special people -- including yourself!

Visit Edgewater Gallery and you are sure to find something to smile about. http://www.edgewatergallery.com

Oh, do you want more choices in framing and matting and custom sizes? Well check this out http://www.edgewatergallery.imagekind.com

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Schooner by the Sea

Graceful schooners are symbols of our seafaring heritage. How many of our ancestors arrived on schooners? How many labored to unload the freight carried in these hulls? This grand schooner is Ernestina and she is over a hundred years old. After an amazing career covering fishing, research, immigration, and education -- she now graces the port of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Of course all of our images are available on a many types of shirts, some hats, mugs, ceramics, magnets, cards and more!

Commodore Lehane

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Hang on to Summer Memories!!

Now is the perfect time to time about storing those precious summer magical moments! Our memory boxes are just the thing to store favorite photos, mementos, shells, and other special keepsake treasures. The laquered alderwood box is 5.25 inches square and slightly more than 2 inches high. An imprinted ceramic tile is set in the hinged lid. The ceramic inset's incredible glossy detail makes it a work of art itself! There is no better place to store those personal treasures! Your only problem is selecting just one! Oh! What a wonderfully unique gift idea! Click on the boxes shown here and choose to browse "tile boxes."

Of course all of our artwork is available on a many types of shirts, some hats, mugs, ceramics, magnets and more!

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New Summer T-Shirt Designs from Commodore's Locker

Are you ready for bright, simple and colorful t-shirts? It must be summer! Getting ready for summer is fun! The Commodore thinks of summer as a time for lots of bright colors and happy, carefree designs! So a whole new series of fantastic fish and seashells in striking colors has been created to capture the feeling of summer. So, if you are ready for simple and colorful images, take a look at these new items and you may just find something to make your summer brighter!

Of course all of our designs are available on a many types of shirts, some hats, mugs, ceramics, magnets and more!

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Lastest thing

The Commodore has been asea lately, in a haze of work, but Commodore's Locker has a new item today which is a variation on the popular "Commodore sayings" -- in the light of the news of phone companies and government spying, "Don't Spy on Me!" is something we can all relate to and proclaim loudly.

Of course all of our designs are available on a many types of shirts, some hats, mugs, ceramics, magnets and more!

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EarthyPhoto and CommodoresLocker updated!

In the past few days Commodore's Locker and Earthy Photo have been updated. Some images have been modified and text descriptions added to each one so they can be easily found by search engines! Have you looked for gifts for grads, moms, dads, birthday celebrants and for yourself?? Check out all the goodies we have online!

Oh, take a look at the "Vote for Me" check mark in the left column...we'd love it if you clicked over there and voted for our stuff!

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Updates all around!

We have some new images online at Commodore's Locker and also at Earthy Photo. This hip hippo is one of the new images now available on t-shirts, aprons, tote bags, hats and more.


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EarthyPhoto is now online

Check out these beauties!

EarthyPhoto is now online and features images from the natural world: trees, flowers, birds and critters. These images are imprinted on t-shirts, mugs, aprons, hats, bags, and all sorts of interesting items which are perfect for gift-giving.

All of the images we use are based on our photos—some have been altered to make an interesting graphic. If you are looking for a special gift, something from this collection is sure to be just right! To make gift selection easier, we have some items grouped in sets—pick two items with the same design and your gift looks spectacular!!

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Don't Ask, Don't SMELL!!, e-r-r- TELL!

Spring is the perfect time to dust off the funny bone and add some humor to your world. How about the image of an old fisherman with the saying: "Don't Ask...Don't Smell..." Wear it if you dare--shirt! Check out our magnets, ceramincs, mugs, bags and other cool stuff, too!

Join the ranks of those who make a statement with humor and a touch of attitude! Are you a person who enjoys fishing, hates the smells, or do you just want to head off any odors...say it with one of the Commodore's shirts. And if you have a favorite saying that the Commodore may like, we can probably put it on an item for you.

We have "Don't Ask Don"t Tell" as well as "Don't Ask Don't Smell" and several other funny nautical phrases.

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Say it if you mean it!

Are you tired of beling pushed around at the BBQ or the kitchen or by life itself!! Here's the "Say it if you mean it apron!" We have more than aprons, too!

The Commodore embodies the spirit of weather-beaten survival tempered with a sense of humor and a touch of attitude! With a few cracks and dents, like all of us, this character shouts loudly, "Why? because I said so . . ." Do you dare to wear this image on an apron or t-shirt?? If you are a person who loves to fish but hates those followup questions, you may appreciate the Commodore's words" "It didn't get away, I released it!!" Check the sayings of the Commodore now available on aprons, magnets, t-shirts and buttons!! And if you have a favorite saying that the Commodore may like, we can probably put it on an item for you.

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Older, Faster, Prettier -- The Old Fore River Bridge

Now that the old Fore River Bridge is gone and the new one is diligently working to make bigger traffic lines than ever. Perhaps some humor can help us endure those long waiting periods while the huge chains crank up the bridge roadway. If you have a sense of humor and a bit of nostalgia, as do I, you may like this t-shirt! To see it larger or view other Fore River Bridge items, Click here.

In the interest of full disclosure, you should know the earliest plaything I remember was a model of the Fore River Bridge! And, more importantly, my father, Bernard McCourt, was one of the bridge operators for four decades! From bridge operators, sea captains and crews, there is more than a bit of salt in these veins!

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