Additions to Christmas Collections, Plus

I am joining Sundays With Santa hosted by Maureen at Yuletide Greetings.

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.

More Tree-Shaped Items

Here are views from Christmas 2008 showing the Oak Rise Cottage kitchen with various displays of tree-shaped items. You see them on the refrigerator, on a small display shelf, as well as on the counters.

The tree-shaped items include:
Ornaments
Picture frames
Salt and pepper shakers
Napkin holder
Candy dishes
Ceramic bank
Candles
Spode “Christmas Tree” motif butter dish, paper napkins, etc.

My New Christmas Blog and Christmas Collector's Alley

I have decided to start a third blog, dedicating it to my enjoyment of most all things Christmas. I will tweak the design of the blog as I go along, but thought I would just ‘jump in’ and get started. My first post will be linked to Christmas Collector’s Alley #2, a blog event hosted by Denise Marie at Christ is the Heart of Christmas.

Among my Christmas collections is the category of items which feature Christmas Trees.
My Christmas tree collection started with Spode "Christmas Tree" dishes. I bought two cereal bowls in summer 1970 in England – one for me and one for my sister whose birthday is December 25. Soon, I started to buy the dinner plates, mugs and other pieces. Each year I added to the collection. I also got some as gifts for my sister and her Christmas-loving family. Actually, this sister was born on Christmas morning and her youngest son was born on Christmas night!
Here are some of the dishes on the countertops and stove during Christmas holidays 2007:



Besides the "Christmas Tree" dishes, I’ve gathered tree-shaped figurines, salt and pepper sets, trinket boxes and mini trees.
Here is the tree collection gathered on top of the microwave at the end of holidays 2006.
The following photos show the kitchen décor for Christmas 2007. the pine hutch served as display space for the Spode "Christmas Tree" dishes supplemented by Bordallo Pinheiro and tree figurines.

The microwave displayed a number of tree-shaped items.

Please visit Denise Marie for links to more collections. You may also post your own until October 7.