My buddy Kristin was very clear about why she had come to Longwood Gardens on this warm and crisp afternoon: To see the Christmas lights. Not room after room of beautiful fragrant flowers, plants and…
Tag: Christmas
Christmas stocking stuffers buried in box lots
Posted in Beauty Products, bottles, Carvings, Christmas, collectibles, Dolls, Ephemera/Paper/Documents, Holidays, jewelry, and Personal items
The woman was as gleeful as a little girl with her boxes of Barbies and doll clothes. She couldn’t wait to get them home and go through them, she said. You never know what’s hidden…
Most of us would love to give and get something new, different and unique at Christmas – a gift we won’t likely see in the malls. Some of the best gifts can be found on the auction…
Signs of Christmas
Posted in Christmas
A couple weeks ago I was reading my local newspaper when I saw a story about Christkindlmarkt, an indoor market with craftspeople, food and music in Bethlehem, PA. It sounded like fun, so I decided to go.…
I can always find something Christmasy on auction tables anytime, anywhere – be it vintage lights, ornaments or any other decorations that had likely been sitting in someone’s basement or attic for years. The vintage…
A Southern Treat: Hot boiled peanuts
Posted in food
My niece spotted the huge round metal pot first. We were scoping out the buys at an indoor/outdoor flea market just south of Macon, GA, where I was visiting my family for the holidays. …
Santa jumps for Joy
Posted in Toys
Today, on the day before Christmas, I offer my final Christmas-themed item from auction: a jumping jack Santa Claus. He’s actually a vintage ornament for your tree. He has articulated arms and legs that allow…
Favorite childhood toys at auction
Posted in Toys
I was listening to my local radio station recently when the female host asked listeners to call in with their favorite childhood toy. With this being the Christmas season and toys being at the core of it,…