Christmas snippets

It might not look like Christmas outside, but the inside of our house is in full holiday swing.

Estate sales have been good to me this year for my putz houses and Gurley candle collections.

The choir boys are back making their annual appearance.

I've also got extension cords everywhere with my ever-growing blowmold collection.

I've also added several more vintage Santas and vintage snowmen this year too.

The countdown continues!

Christmas hugs!
  

Christmas at my plantation dollhouse

It's beginning to look like Christmas around my Rich toy company plantation-style dollhouse.

Colorful trees and a miniature snow storm have settled around the house.

Several reindeer are delivering gifts while Santa is on the roof waiting to deliver more presents.

Merry Christmas miniature style! 

Let there be light!

We spent a quick 24 hours at the Aframe this weekend. 

 Just enough time to add some festive decorations and Christmas lights.

 Santa and a few of his reindeer even found their way to the lake.

I just love the time we spend at the lake, even if it's only 24 hours.  

Have a cozy and festive week ahead!
   

Reliving my childhood

I recently stopped at one of my favorite mission thrift stores and spotted a long box on the floor marked Toymaster cardboard electric fireplace.

Could it really be the same fireplace that I remember from childhood photos?( Christmas 1970).

The $20 price was an absolute steal (especially after I see how much they go for on ebay).  

Not knowing if all the pieces were there, I decided to take my chances and purchase it.

As you can see, it's pretty darn fantastic. I'm totally reliving my childhood with this faux fireplace. 

 My mom even gave me the felted sequin Santa that you see on the fireplace back in 1970.

Have yourself a very merry vintage Christmas!  Happy December!

First snow and Thanksgiving blessings...

The gnome family in our backyard woods got into the holiday spirit with the anticipation of our first snowfall over the past weekend.

It's nearly all melted, but the heavy wet snow sure was pretty. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, a well-deserved break, and a chance to spend time with family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving.