away we go...

Over the river and thru the woods... on our way to celebrate the holidays with our family...

We wish you all the Merriest of Holidays, and Peace and Joy in the coming year...

getting ready.....

The last bear is on his journey to his new home, and now santa and the elves can all take a breather.. Here is picture of one of my favorite things... yes, I know, it has birds. Does that come as a surprise? This lovely old sign is one of my fav's, and could these old Schuco mohair birds be any cuter? Hope all of you are finished with your decorating and that your gifts are wrapped and under the tree... wishful thinking!

Holiday Greetings

Our 7th annual web sale was last nite, and for those of you who missed it, we still have a few cuties left for that special someone... thank you all for making what we do so enjoyable...

A busy, busy day

It's the big day, and so much to do yet...hope to get it all finished..

treasures

How much fun are these little treasures? I found this adorable book (which is a real dictionary), this past summer at our very special antique event.. Can you imagine getting this special dictionary in your Christmas stocking? It has raised work on the edges... for the educated and well learned ted, to be sure.... and who doesn't love an old chenille wreath? Vintage treasures from the past. My picks for the day...

the forest thru the trees

We are so busy here getting ready for our holiday update... like busy little elves with all sorts of projects.... I will have to put off one of my "favorite things"... putting up all the bottle brush trees that have found their way into our home. It all started out as an innocent "one or two", and now over the years, we have amassed quite a number of them. Later....
Tom with his great eye for detail, has painted up the cutest little wagon... won't someone look spectacular sitting in that little cutie? As for me, I have been on a crazy knitting kick.. one can never have too many scarves... and how cute does a teddy look wearing them?
With all this craziness, one can't see the forest thru the trees....

it's all about containers....

I know that there must be a secret or a treasure to be found in all the vintage boxes that have found their way into our home.... I can never pass by a booth with such findings... so in the spirit of giving, this year I am passing on some of my jewels... It only seems appropriate that a soft furry little guy get comfortable in them.. The studio is overflowing in the midst of preparing for the holiday update. although I do need a few more elves to help....