Christmas Collectibles - Scenes 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

Since few have time to read many blogs during the busy holidays, here's a photo post with a sampling of arrangements using Christmas collectibles . . . the whimsical, the hand-crafted and things I like.  Our old faux Christmas tree was too large for our new space, so this year I improvised. . .decorating mantels, and other areas with family favorites.

Mantel decorations, by DG Hudson 2015

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'Thomasville', our Christmas Village

Christmas Village, handpainted by our family, image by DG Hudson

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Angels made from yarn and large beads:

Angels hanging about by DG Hudson

May the new year bring peace and more calm to our planet.  Wishing all of you who visit my blog a Happy Holiday season in whatever way you choose to celebrate it. I'm looking forward to new experiences and more writing. See you in 2016!!

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Are you ready for a New Year?  Are you glad this one is over or was it a great year for you? Do you try to make your collectible Christmas decorations look the same every year or do you try to change it up?

Please leave a comment if you visit, so I'll know you were here. I'll respond. Thanks for dropping by and Best Wishes for the New Year!

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Christmas Memories with Ornaments 2014

A little whimsy goes a long way in preserving the magic of Christmas, a time when we can suspend our disbelief. This is a short post to wish you happy memories of the season.

A Moose, to represent the cool, cool north rests against a Merry Christmas sign.

Christmas Moose collectible, photo by DG Hudson

 

 

 

Shepherds guard their flocks from wolves and other predators. The Santa Shepherd below guards his 'motley' crew of sheep as well, made by four different crafters.

 

 

Santa Shepherd and Sheep, by DG Hudson

 

 

A mantel Santa gathers with Norwegian wood Santas, a Santa toy that moves, a fancy gift box from Paris, France and a handmade sign, North Pole.

 

 

Shelf Santa with other Collectibles, by DG Hudson

 

 

 

The flexible Santa below keeps company with a felt mouse on the same mantel. All these little Santas remind me to smile and look forward to another year. I collect angels too, since we always had one at the top of our tree during my childhood.

 

Soft Santa for the Mantel, by DG Hudson

 

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

May you enjoy your time with family and friends.

 

 

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Please leave a comment to let me know you were here, and I'll respond. Thanks for visiting and always count your blessings. You know what they are.

 

Also, these items were purchases or gifts, crafted by other people.  Photos by DG Hudson, 2014.

 

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Christmas Village Up Close

Season's Greetings and Welcome to ChristmasVille.



ChristmasVille Toy Store, by DG Hudson

Remember Geppeto's Toy Shoppe? It was the inspiration for the toy store shown in the image.

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And for the little ones. . .




Christmas Village Carousel, by DG Hudson

In the centre of the Village is a Carousel, an ornament recycled into the village. The two figures are from model RR supplies.

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Decorated trees, an old style church, and an old retro library. . .

Library and Church behind Carousel, by DG Hudson

A little deeper in the village at the back of the town square, sits the church and library.

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At the Christmas Shop. . . carollers bring the sound of music




Carollers At the Christmas Shop, by DG Hudson

We recreate the Village each year for the family. Each piece is individually wrapped when stored. That's the mini-tour, thank you for coming!

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 Happy Holidays!

Thanks to all those who drop by this blog during the year. I enjoy hearing your comments and visiting your blogs.

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Do you have a particular decoration or a social event that makes the holidays for you? Please share in the comments. Enjoy your holidays, however you choose to celebrate it.

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