Jump start the holidays
Yes -- I know -- Halloween isn't even over yet and I'm already starting with Christmas. Well last year I hesitated and didn't get everything out during the holiday "window." I've been collecting Christmas items all year and have some real treasures -- old and new. My particular favorite is the 1940s-50s Shiny Brite Christmas Tree all made out of ornaments -- in its original box. A wonderful wooden creche nativity scene that is also a music box is also quite nice. I also have a collection of Christmas-themed German pottery, some 1980s-90s Hallmark ornaments in their original boxes -- including one Frosty Friends, some PartyLite, cookie cutters, a great set of Santa mugs with the hard-to-find pitcher and some Department 56 village pieces. Not pictured are some unusual 1920s-30s outdoor or porch 3ft holiday candles that need rewiring, some old holiday-themed linens, and a collection of vintage Christmas pins.
