Santa – Auction Finds

December 17, 2012

An excess of Christmas decorations

Posted in Christmas, Decorating, Holidays, and Home

I was at two auctions over the past few days, and once again my mind was overwhelmed by the excess. Not at all the everyday stuff we buy but at the bloated tables of Christmas decorations. Both…

November 24, 2010

sherry

A whole lotta Christmas decorations

Posted in Christmas, and Holidays

I used to dutifully go out and find the right Christmas tree each holiday season. I’d buy it from a seller who’d set up rows of trees with full thick branches in the same parking lot…

December 24, 2009

sherry

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…

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