A visit to the local thrift store this morning and $4.00 yielded many additions to my Christmas collectibles, especially ornaments and figurines. Also, a few other items such as a pink transferware plate. Plus the basket I used to gather the many small items.
SAINT NICHOLAS, or, SANTA CLAUS
The book, A Special Place for Santa: A Legend for Our Time. This book gives the story of the Kneeling Santa, a concept devised by Raymond P. Gauer.
NATIVITY COLLECTION
Joseph figurine handpainted bisque porcelain, 8 ¼” tall
CHRISTMAS TREE FIGURINES
One ceramic tree and two tree ornaments -- one spun crystal, the other a cream and gold stained glass tree.
ANGELS
A vintage bisque ceramic angel by Homco, and glazed paper mache angel ornament.
SNOWPEOPLE
FOR LIGHTED VILLAGE SCENES
3 accessories for wintery village scene.
MISCELLANEOUS
Transferware plate
Carved wood cat ornament and soapstone figurine, cloth doll
Bi-lingual children’s book, Precious Moments gift mini books. The cats are for my sister's cat collection.
I am also linking this post to the following blog events. Please check out the participating blogs:
I am linking to Mosaic Monday hosted by Mary at Little Red House.
Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays with Linda at Coastal Charm.
A good buy!
ReplyDeleteMany great things you have found♥
WOWZA!!! So many goodies!! All so wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the red transferware!!
And the Praying Santa book. I have a bit of a collection of Kneeling Santas. Here is a link to a post that I included them in last year:
http://adebbie-dabblechristmas.blogspot.com/2010/12/reason-for-season.html
I was lucky enough to find a light of church this year that i added to my vingette. I will be showing it when I share my Living Room.
Hugs.
Debbie
Wow! What a haul!! I think the Homco Angel is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Carrie.
Cheryl
Hi Carrie,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas decorations. You have a wonderful Goodwill shop, I never seem to find such great things in mine. I must be going on the wrong days! :)
That transferware is gorgeous.
Maureen
I love finding holiday treasures at the thrift store! I hope I can find some pretty dishes soon! ♥
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks...I checked your post and enjoyed seeing your Praying Santa figures!
Carrie
All treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful finds!
Great finds! I really love your Joesph, the colors are so pretty. Lucky you for finding the red Transferware.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog.