Christmas Pixies and Flocked Deer

I remember these cute little pixies in our decorations when I was a little girl.

So I’ve collected them over the years.

And this year, Hobby Lobby came out with some with the same sweet faces.

You can find them all over my house this month!

I’ve also loved the old fashioned deer and always make a little display of them in our entry.

Christmas brings back good memories of my childhood.

It’s fun to spend Christmas in Florida and we usually drive to the beach for the day. One year, I took a pixie with me!

I like to make a few new traditions as the years go by. Nothing stays the same, does it? It’s nice to hang on to our good memories but always be open to making new ones!

I’m joining Mosaic Monday HERE .

“Primitives at the Ridge”

I didn’t even have to beg! hahaha!

We were traveling through SC when we spotted this neat very neat store. I absolutely LOVE prims and I’ve only been in a few primitive shops. (I’ve never seen one in Florida) Hubby spotted the shop and pulled right in. He was going to check his phone for emails, etc but we didn’t even have cell service there.

So I dashed inside and RAN through the store. The sweet couple that own the store were friendly and nice and told me to take as many photos as I wanted. I took just a few because I was still ‘dashing’. When you’re traveling, you don’t really like to make many stops along the way.

It was a fun diversion and I hope I get to stop when we go back through. I loved everything.

I’ll show you some pretty Fall things in my condo and what I bought soon!

Primitives…oh how I love them!

Oh and FENCES too!

I’m joining Tex for the

Good Fences party.

Holiday Fun in the Lanai!

We spend most of our time in the lanai.

(some people call it a Florida room)

We have comfy furniture and there are windows on 3 sides of the room so we get a lot of natural light. It’s a ‘feel good’ room and I surround myself with my favorite things.

And I love to decorate the baker’s rack for the holidays.

I’m sure many of you will see things you’ve made on the shelves. (I made the rag garland this year)

I won’t try to mention everyone but please mention it in your comment if you see something you’ve made among my decorations.

Some things I’ve made, others I’ve bought on Etsy or won in a giveaway. Some are gifts from friends.

All of the pretty things I’ve collected over the years.

Sit on the sofa and we’ll have a cup of coffee, or tea if you prefer! And we’ll talk about holiday fun!

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday

Amaze me Monday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday.

11.08 is the magic number

That was my grand total for all of these ‘treasures’.

$11.08

That’s actually about the most I’ve ever spent at the old thrift store in one visit but I got so many great things….oh and one thing I ‘needed’. Shocking I know! I’ll save it for last! lol

I sure had fun and stood in line with another thrift buddy that I am on first name basis with now. The two ladies ahead of me were buying the 5 cent clothing and they had all they could carry.

The little deer was in the package behind the Santas.

It’s all great fun for me and I buy what catches my eye. So sometimes I’m surprised when I get home and find out something is really nice.

This tea cup set didn’t have a chip or crack on it and I loved the pretty design. I knew the price seemed a little high for the old thrift store but guess what?

 

It’s Haviland Limoges!

OH MY! I am SO in love with it!

And the other thing strange that happens to me all the time…when I find something neat or unique, I’ll find another one the next time I shop.

 

I bought this sugar cube server last week. I’ve never seen one before and the price was right. ($1)

You guessed it….I found another one today.

For loose sugar, it even had the scoop!

I need to find tongs for the sugar cube dispenser.

So what did I buy that I needed?

This little tabletop ironing board looks like new and still had the sticker on it. I’ve never had one before and it will be handy for sewing. (it was $3) I better get back to making tiny animals!

This old apron was 10 cents.

See anything you like?

Come to Florida and we’ll go thriftin’!

The White Elephant Sale!

Our community has 2 of these sales a year and Saturday was our wintertime sale!

I always look forward to it and I always find some wonderful treasures.

Here are some random photos that I’m probably not in! lol (hubby had the camera)

Here I am!!! This year I raced past all of my friends and neighbors (they appear to be in a blur! lol).

And this is what I bought: A beaded purse, a turquoise necklace, a tennis bracelet (she assured me it was NOT real diamonds!) a silver sugar spoon and 2 of the cutest little dolls I’ve ever seen. The lady told me the outfits on the dolls were hand beaded. I love them of course!

And my GRAND total was $12.

Do you know what made it even sweeter? I took the month of January off from thrift store shopping. I have not been since before Christmas! So February 1st was the perfect time to get back in the swing of things!

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,

Mosaic Monday,

and Amaze me Monday!

 

So what do you think?

Real diamonds?

“Friends Forever”

Isn’t that a beautiful phrase? And aren’t we fortunate to make friends that last over time?

I won this beautiful quilted ball from my friend, Laura from Rhodes Creations and she sent some extra goodies like the music CD and pretty tag. Thank you SO very much Laura!

So when I put together these shelves with a few Valentine pretties, I had the perfect spot for it.

There are other treasures on these shelves from friends I’m made over the years…my girlfriend, Pat from Colorado, Kim K, Michelle Palmer and others. Plus some things I’ve made.

I love mixing all of my pretties together and having them on display to enjoy.

I bought these little shelves at the thrift store and hubby put it on the end of my kitchen cabinet. I can see it from the lanai so it’s perfect for seasonal decorations.

Have you decorated for Valentine’s yet?

Be sure to decorate with things you love!

Christmas is Comin’…vintage style!

And the thrift stores are bringing out the vintage Christmas items.

It’s really my favorite time to shop.

I’m always looking for pixies and this was a funny find.

A half of a pixie? No not even half! The smallest pixie head I have ever seen! But isn’t he sweet!

Everything here is a thrift find except the lighthouse and the candle tree.

And how about this bag of ‘abused’ Christmas trees. I had to work to fluff them out and make them stand up straight. (and yes the bag says 25 cents!)

 

Not sure if I’ll leave them here but I had to get a photo!

I’m joining Thrifty Things Friday!

Also Katherine’s Corner,

Ivy and Elephants and

Jann for Share Your Cup

and Home Sweet Home.

Have you found any vintage Christmas items yet? 

I sure would like to find a WHOLE pixie

…or two! heehee!