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(Archive Post 2018)
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| oldnewgreenredo |
We had to put the tree up....especially with all the work we both did on the antique tree stand. Two years ago---we gave up our space grabbing huge Christmas tree, when i got the stand. I found a thrift store tree for $15.00 I think it was. Downside, it can only hold half of our ornaments. Upside---It only holds half of our ornaments----lol. Six totes instead of 14 or so Yay! on our backs.
After 50 years of marriage and inheriting so many ornaments---we really do need to 'down-size'.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
The tree stand is home to some old toys---and stuffed animals. The only new ornament this yearis the wooden deer clock. Lots of toys are included on the tree----Santa magic, I guess!.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
The tree takes about 1/3 the space of the old one---actually better for our small house.
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Lots of wildlife, fish, snowmen and color---we fill the tree from the trunk out! The porcelain loon, is one of 12 birds from Marshall Fields, the last year they were open. Such memories riding the escalator---it's just not the same now as a Macy's, sigh.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
These antique looking horses were from the 1990's. The cute pig at 12o-clock was by an artisan who worked with vintage and her creativity who has retired.
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The six boxes we brought out---held a lot of red and white.
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Again, lots of red and white.
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Having done art shows for almost 40 years, I have many ornaments hand-created---this little raccoon is a favorite by an artist in Illinois.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
Next to the tree is my mom's maple rocker with a big throw on it...perfect for Santa to rest...some toys, a favorited snowflake pillow, a hand made gift from my friend Dot.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
Trees are magical---and we have it on when we are home.
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A stoking and hat---on the yarn winder---we are a bit silly here.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
The antique Yarn winder stages a few Christmas things. I put bags around my big plants----and a nutcracker stands watch in front of our spinning wheel.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
Dusk began falling when we finished....the magic of the lights took over the room.
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On the TV wall..we have a string of lights---and a few Christmas items out. I try to work around our regular items.
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The Grand's Owl...has taken up residence...some potpourri with pinecones collected on a Fall walk fills and old saucer from the early 1900's.
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A hand-pieced angel adorns a candlestick. The statue was a gift from my husband, many years ago.
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The lights snake over the Victorian China cabinet. I shoved some snow into the ivy arrangement that is always there. Our Royal Copenhagen Polar Bears share space with Father Christmas-
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| oldnewgreenredo |
Snowmen landed here along with a vintage linen, old tin box, and a mechanized, singing puppy sock which the Grandgirl loves. The adorable vintage looking printable came from https://lorabloomquist.com
The puppy sings "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" and flaps his ears.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
His ears wave in time with the music and lights up.
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Another artisan set of snowmen---and a little box red station wagon.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
A battery candle made to look like a snowman. A felted snowman from a craft show.
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On the buffet, Dancing singing Mickey and Minnie---Happy 90th Birthday, Mickey!.
I kept this very simple this year---lights under the snow and spotlights make it very magical at night.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
My vintage plate cookie tray holds molds and candy molds, until we have company and fill it with cookies.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
An Old Currier and Ives tin...is the center focal---with snow balls and sisal trees.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
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I'll try and do a video with these two---they are so darn cute!
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| oldnewgreenredo |
We bought the carousel and ferris wheel in place of putting out the entire village---a two day---torture session. Next year the Grandgirl will sleep over and help Gramma put up the village, a much better idea.
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| oldnewgreenredo |
so.... HAVE yourself a Merry Little Christmas---
we will have a laid back one here, for sure!
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