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Information and Illustrations on this site are from the book "Gnomes". 
Text by Wil Huygen, Illustrations by Rien Poortvliet,
Published by Abrams Publishing
*Printed with permission to help promote  the book.
 

Above meet Shy, she's got some newz from our Queen Gnome

Royal Greetings,
 
I have decided to continue as President of the World Wide Gnome Association. However, there will no longer be a "Newsletter".
 
There is a new link on my site that will take you to: "The Diary of QueenGnome". All WWGA members are invited to visit my web site. I have updated the gnome calendar and you can now access the September 2009 gnome calendar.
 
The WWGA received two new members. Welcome Sedgewick G315 from Jacksonville, Florida, USA and Bunty G316 from the Isle of Wight in the UK!
 
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The Queen Gnome welcomes you to visit her web site by clicking on the link below.

Visit the queens website where you'll find lovely stories and other wonderful things click here!

 
 
 

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floicon.gif (1139 bytes)They work at night in the woods and sometimes in human dwellings, it is not sheer coincidence that the word gnome itself is derived from Kuba-Walda, which means " home administrator" or "home spirit" in the ancient Germanic language. In rural areas these home administrators often live in the rafters of barns, where, if they are treated well, they keep an eye on the livestock as well as crops. Another variant of their name translates as "to put in order" or "do odd jobs" - with or without an apron.

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Page Contents

Gnome Artists       Gnome Stories and Poems       Gnome Information Center       Types of Gnomes    Links

  

 
These delightful stories, pictures and secrets are brought to you by our own Queen Gnome from her many sources and Marafae, Queen of the Faerie's, as a gesture of Friendship between the Faeries and the Gnomes in this New Year of 2003 as we celebrate "Inspiration"

 
(if you visit the artist tell them we came from here, thank you)
 
  DennisSheehy, Folk Artist, (Gnome homes, workshops)
CarlSpirito, Sculptor of Gnomes, Faeries and other things
BarbaraSzijarto, Gnome Artist (dolls, lawn displays, etc)
RobertFrancis, Gnome Artist (carved gnomes from quality wood)
GerdineVanWoudenbergrg, Gnome Carver (Unique carvings, visit site)
Robbin Rae Baker, Gnome Artist (Unique hand crafted Gnome Dolls)

 

(Info from 1987 book info...migrations have continued and locations far reaching beyond last drawn maps)

Types of Gnomes
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Woodland Gnome  

The woodland, or forest, gnome is probably the most common. But this is difficult to verify, as he is not fond of showing himself to man and has many escape routes. His physical appearance resembles that of the ordinary gnome.

   Dune Gnome

The dune gnome is a fraction larger than the woodland gnome. He, too, avoids contact with man. His clothing sometimes is remarkable drab. The female of this gnome type does not wear gray clothes; hers are khaki-colored.

Garden Gnome  

The garden gnome belongs to the general type. He lives in old gardens, even those hemmed in between the new houses of modern "model" cities. His nature is on the somber side, and he rather enjoys telling melancholy tales. If he begins to feel too closed in , he simply goes to the woods. But, as he is quite learned, he sometimes feels out of place there.

   Farm Gnome

The farm gnome resembles the house gnome but is of a more constant nature and is conservative in all matters.

House Gnome  

The house gnome is a special sort. He resembles an ordinary gnome but he has the most knowledge of mankind. Owing to the fact that he often inhabits historic old houses, he has seen both rich and poor, and heard a great deal. He speaks and understands man’s language; gnome kings are chosen from his family. These gnomes (Farm and House) are good-natured, always ready for a lark or to tease; they are never malevolent, with a few exceptions, of course. If a gnome is really wicked—which happens only once in a thousand –it is due to bad genes that result from crossbreeding in faraway places.

    Siberian Gnome

The Siberian gnome has been the most affected by crossbreeding. He is centimeters larger than the European type and associates freely with trolls. In certain regions there is not a single gnome to be trusted. The Siberian gnome takes revenge for even the slightest offense by killing cattle, causing bad harvests, droughts, abnormally cold weather, and so forth. The less said about him, the better.
Gnome Family  
 
Gnome Pictures (Gnome families, love, twins) 

 

 

 
Male Gnomes frown due to posing in harsh daylight.  At 275 years old he is in the prime of life...actual height (without cap) 15cm......click on image for more info.

 

 

 

The adult female gnome weighs 250 - 275 grams... 
Female Gnomes tend to wear camouflage colors (gray or Khaki)..

Gnome Foes
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has great midi playing...see if you can name it
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NEW AT THE INTERNET?....
many of the thumbnail pics will link to larger pic's that you can download and keep for yourself.

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Links: (click on images to visit sites)
 Decorate your patio with a wooden or metal umbrellas. Select from  market and Sunbrella umbrellas.  Enhance the look of your landscape  with elagant statues and stone waterfall fountains that impress anyone.

WALL FOUNTAINS

Decorate your home with beautiful wall fountains and garden accessories.
(visit our location by clicking on link above)

 
classic garden gnomes give a garden gnome for christmas antique ivory finish garden gnomes color gnomes
New! Classic Gnomes with incredible detail & personality plus
Stanwood wishes you a Happy New Year!
Garden Gnomes with a Antique Ivory Finish
Fanciful Color Gnomes
(visit our location by clicking on link above)

Bake & Brew of Wisconsin may well be Stonewood Villages most unique, quaint shop. Located in the Red School House, the walls of Bake & Brew are lined with a variety of unique items, including Gnomes,  from every corner of the world.

 
 
 
Kimmel Gnomes™   Delightful Symbols of Hope and Goodwill: English Stoneware Pottery Garden Gnomes. Why buy plastic and concrete when you can have beautiful Stoneware pottery that will last generations.... for your grandchildren to enjoy in their gardens.
HERE AT THE GNOME SHOP WE HAVE 100'S OF HOMELESS GNOMES JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO OFFER THEM A PLACE TO LIVE.

You will find all kinds of Gnomes, Santa's and other Characters as well as a large range of Farm and Domestic Animals, Statues, Planters and Plinths, together with a range of decorative and functional Lamps and Lanterns both for Garden and Home use.

Welcome to Ray-Mar Gnomes
 
Our Gnomes are Hand made with high quality white cement, and then they are hand painted with durable outdoor latex paint.
Raymar Gnomes are created to last a life time in your garden.
 
 
Come to The Magic Forest!
A place to find friendly creatures and curious gnomes that will add a bit of magic to your backyard, garden or fireplace hearth.
(click on Magic Forest sign to come visit!)

Garden Gnomes Rock!

Welcome, fellow believers, to PhenomeGNOME.com -- your new home on the Web for everything gnomic!

GNOMES and FAIRIES A history of gnomes, fairies, and other elemental beings. The myth, philosophy, science and art of gnomes and fairies. A children's book, a gallery of rag dolls, and Palmer Cox, who made the Brownie famous.

 

Gnomies Tshirts and Gifts Home Page  
Gnomies T-shirts and Gifts Visit our site Gnomies T-shirts offering you T-shirts, shirt, mugs, stickers, posters and more with all your wolves.
We also have Faerie products!  Come visit us at http://www.gnomiestshirts.com/
Some examples:

   Find the design that you like, then find the perfect t-shirt, tote bag, BBQ apron, mousepad or calendar. Don't forget to pick something up for your Gnomies too!      FREE THE GNOMES !! 

What is GnomeCraft?

This site is the discussion board for all things gnome, gnomes, and gnomishness. It spun out of a short film I created called Where Ideas Are Found, which you can watch by clicking the link to the right titled View the Gnome Film.

The film was created for a film festival at Park&Co Advertising in Phoenix. We employees of Park&Co were invited to enter a film of up to 1 minute in length. Films were posted to YouTube in the Park&Co channel beginning September 3, 2008. At the end of 30 days, the film with the most views will be declared the winner, and the winning film’s creator will win $1000.

So please view my film, share your thoughts about the film and about gnomes, and be sure to send a link to your friends.

Ed         Video Link:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN4MibeAAow

 
 
 
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I would love to hear from you....click on my email address to reach me at   janih@foundus.com  
......thank you for visiting my web site.

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