ScoutTN Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Are you looking for something in particular to add to your home holiday/seasonal decor this year? I need another set of table linens, tablecloth and napkins. I’s also like to find a set that are winter, but not Christmas, for January. Maybe dark blue plaid or with a white snowflake pattern? I have enough tapers to last through Advent, but will need to order more to have on hand for next year. I get beeswax ones from Big Dipper Waxworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 we bought a new tree. . . . (or two - one will go back). I've been searching for the last three years. Downsizing again, to 7 1/2 ft this time. (we started with an 11 ft tree, the down to a 9'. It's too much for me, and I'm the one that decorates it.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 We are going to a village where my parents lived in the 60s. They bought a handcarved wooden nativity there, and passed it down to me. We periodically add to this (like every 20 years, not often!), and we will let the kids pick out a new piece. Same family still carving nativities. I’m pretty excited about it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) I want some wedge style placemats for our round table. I haven't seen any I really like so I might make some. Guess I'd better get started on that. 😀 Edited November 27, 2022 by Lady Florida. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I have been buying vintage gnome, elf and mushroom Christmas decorations as I find ones that I like. I found two older felt and sequin mushrooms last week. I will likely keep them up year round because I love mushrooms. I have also bought several small vintage santa boots lately that I intend to use as flower vases closer to Christmas. I will likely go shopping tomorrow at a different antique market than I normally shop at, just to see what they have for the holidays. My cousin collects nativities and last year I bought her a small vintage one. I thought I would look for another one for her this year. I really should look for a new tablecloth. And I would love a new tree. Our older one is way too big. A few years ago, when I was really sick, my DH and DS went out and bought a small tree. It is a nice tree, but I would prefer something mid-size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Spryte said: We are going to a village where my parents lived in the 60s. They bought a handcarved wooden nativity there, and passed it down to me. We periodically add to this (like every 20 years, not often!), and we will let the kids pick out a new piece. Same family still carving nativities. I’m pretty excited about it. I love this! My nativity is complete, but Dd is collecting the lovely, small pieces from Danforth pewter. I was happy to add to her set this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 We changed from our very heavy nativity oriented decorations to a woodland, Danish Jul, Scandi kind of look. So I am looking for some more birch logs, Scandinavian and woodland themed Father Christmases, and plant/nature themed decorations in greens (especially moss green), deep burgundy, whites, and natural wood finishes. We also have a Nisse collection that I am trying to add to, and I am also trying to collect a few antique, Danish Lutheran hymn books and carol collections. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I have a collection of Nativities. The next one I get is probably going to be the peanuts one from Hallmark. Last year I bought a squirrel for our tree and this year I want to make a fried cat rug. We like Christmas Vacation around here. I'd also like a leg lamp(Christmas story), but they are $200. On my never ending to do list, I want to make a Christmas quilt and pillow cases for the living room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I’ve been on the hunt for simple wreaths that aren’t ridiculously expensive for my front windows. That may not be a thing, lol. I thought I scored, but wound up with a batch that was too tiny. Every year I splurge on a big, handmade door wreath from the farm, and I did get garland for around the front door, but the rest of the exterior is up in the air right now. I can’t fully consider myself cheap, but decorations are EXPENSIVE! And I can only talk myself into so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Carrie12345 said: I’ve been on the hunt for simple wreaths that aren’t ridiculously expensive for my front windows. That may not be a thing, lol. I thought I scored, but wound up with a batch that was too tiny. Every year I splurge on a big, handmade door wreath from the farm, and I did get garland for around the front door, but the rest of the exterior is up in the air right now. I can’t fully consider myself cheap, but decorations are EXPENSIVE! And I can only talk myself into so much! I agree. I have been bargain hunting, thriving really, to see what I could reclaim for my purposes with the supplies I have in my craft and sewing stash. I am going to finance some purchases by selling a lot of my nativity collection - much of it is Jim Shore - on ebay. I just need to get the photos done and listings created. Hubs thinks I should set a price on the whole lot and put it on craigslist and Facebook marketplace to see if anyone local will buy it because shipping is so expensive, he doesn't think I will get anything for it on ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Carrie12345 said: I’ve been on the hunt for simple wreaths that aren’t ridiculously expensive for my front windows. That may not be a thing, lol. I thought I scored, but wound up with a batch that was too tiny. Every year I splurge on a big, handmade door wreath from the farm, and I did get garland for around the front door, but the rest of the exterior is up in the air right now. I can’t fully consider myself cheap, but decorations are EXPENSIVE! And I can only talk myself into so much! I agree. I have been bargain hunting, thrifting really, to see what I could reclaim for my purposes with the supplies I have in my craft and sewing stash. I am going to finance some purchases by selling a lot of my nativity collection - much of it is Jim Shore - on ebay. I just need to get the photos done and listings created. Hubs thinks I should set a price on the whole lot and put it on craigslist and Facebook marketplace to see if anyone local will buy it because shipping is so expensive, he doesn't think I will get anything for it on ebay. I am making this for Christmas Eve. Edited November 27, 2022 by Faith-manor 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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