Saturday, November 27, 2010

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...



At least in the dining room...

What's vintage and new at the same time?

Our new, vintage Santa Claus collection. Most of these Santas, I've found this year. Only a couple of them are carryovers from last year. Most of our holiday decor are Snowmen. Yes, we had a few Santas, but this year, well, let's just say, Santa wanted to give the snowmen a run for their money!

Santa has taken over the mantel.

Although I am LOVING all the Santas, I STILL am NOT loving the look of the used brick. Never have. Never will. But, I will not paint it white, because...well, let's just say, I don't want to be stuck with white painted brick. I have other plans for re-facing it and don't want to have a barrier coat to have to deal with. So for now, I'll deal with the used brick that I can't stand!

At least the Santa brigade make it look a little better, don't cha think?

The new, vintage collection includes plastic light up Santas - that were promptly operated on by Dr. Tina - and had all their "guts" thrown away. 


Let's just say that when I plugged in this BIG Santa - "oooh .... aaaah...look! It's a big night light!" and then when I was unplugging it and the plastic plug surround disintegrated in my hand leaving one - and only one - of the metal prongs in the outlet all alone aka: "RUN, turn off the breaker and get that prong outta there before the house catches on fire!" (thanks, A.J.!!!), it's time to remove all that vintage wiring!!!




We also found this plastic face Santa doll for a steal. 
A big 'ol stuffed guy with velcro on the backside of this hat. Velcro? What was behind the velcro??? 

A little discovery. A battery operated music box. 
Two AA batteries later (from a TV remote, course!) and Christmas music was heard.

The two of these big guys are right at home in my single ladder back chair next to the china cabinet.

This next Santa is a very, hard plastic. No lights. No sound. But truly a vintage look.
He may have been part of a larger group, cause he has a bracket-style base. 

Far left, Santa in his sleigh full of goodies for all those kiddos on his list. 
To his right, another plastic Santa. They both were light ups as well.
Right out front is the most adorable flocked Santa and Mrs. Claus.
 They are my favorite of the bunch!!!
So Jolly, indeed. 


This heavy cardstock Santa is a vintage, Made In Japan, Christmas card holder. 
I was SO in a debate with myself on whether or not to open it - as it is a one-piece fold-out 
that was in its original packaging...cute in its package, but even cuter in his intended form.

A very lightweight Santa. All dressed in felt. Pipe cleaner arms. Plastic face. Too cute!

Santa and Mrs. Claus caroling and a printed fabric stuffed Santa.

Did you notice the little plastic and felt elves? 

These are getting harder to find, so even when they are a bit faded, I grab them. 
These were on my tree last year.


As was this little Santa suit. A darling knitted suit.
And this is the tiniest Santa I own.
Flocked plastic ornament.

Happy Winter to all the Santa fans out there!!!




Note: Tonight, I am linking up to Donna @ Funky Junk's SNS #58 party. Too much fun!!!

3 comments:

Lindy said...

I love your Santa collection. They are adorable and you've done a great job of putting it all together!

Funky Junk Interiors said...

Oh my gosh... that must make so many smile when they walk in! Loving the older vintage ones especially. Those elves are so cute!

Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

Barbara Jean said...

oh so cute cute cute!!!

blessings

barb

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