There is nothing like starting the week with
Vintage Christmas Monday hosted by our pal Joan. You will be in awe of the wonderful array of treasures showcased by the party bloggers.
Here are some of my holiday goodies, along with a story from my childhood.....
Every Christmas Eve, when I was a toddler, we'd all pile in the staton wagon, and my dad would drive us around the neighborhood so we could see the holiday decorations. This was back in the days when
everybody had lights and Santas and angels and menorahs and camels plastered all over their houses and yards. My mom tells me I used to sit in the back seat, in my footed jammies, and say over and over..."Lights, Mama, Lights!" I still adore Christmas lights of all kinds.
This 99 cent beauty was rescued from the Teen Challenge thrift store, Portland, Oregon.
These snowball lights go on our tree every year. I once found 2 huge bags of them at a thrift. I almost had to call 911 on myself.
This candelabra has a little Eiffel Tower thing going on. I told my husband that if he plays his cards right, I'll wear it as a hat to his company Christmas party.
One last thing, it's not too late to join up for a special holiday giveaway. It's something vintage
and handmade by yours truly....see details
here.
A variety of trees and a snowy village on Grandma Millie's cake plate.
Mica houses and Christmas elves.
We had a nativity just like this one when I was growing up. It's a beautiful old set, made in Japan. (There is even a "Japan" stamp on Jesus's bottom!) It's in perfect condition. I found it just after I moved to Portland 15 years ago. It was in a box, on the floor, at the Central Catholic High School Rummage Sale. Price: $5.00. I adore it.
