25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 9 - 2 More St. Nicks and a Couple of Unusual Sleighs
My Santa Clauses do get some unusual sleighs sometimes. Like this Hot Chili Pepper sleigh. The spirals really make this design.
Next is the sleigh covered in spruce which of course I had to surround with, yes, the same trees from yesterday’s display.
This big bashful fella is my largest Santa Claus ornament and I just couldn’t resist playing up his height by setting up a little forest all around him. Not to mention having him tower over his little Santa buddies who seem to be in a perpetual state of wide-eyed surprise.
Now this Holly decorated sleigh on the left, seems to be sort of a luxury sedan model. Note the happy and relaxed Santa passenger. The next is more of a sporty model, built for speed. Although I don’t know how fast it will go with this odd but lovable looking reindeer, I do [...]
These are the first of a few Santas with sleighs in the collection. The first is a pretty racy Santa, ready to peel out in a rush. It actually has friction wheels on the underside and has a bit of zip.
The second, seems to be stuck on some sort of sledge, not much oomph [...]
Way back in April when I started this blog I wrote about abundance in a recession. And today, thinking about Christmas, my fave time of year, I’m reminded of abundance. Our Christmases are full of abundance! As I always love to say the world is an abundant place as long as you like second [...]
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How to present Three Santa heads? Well, dreaming of course.. of a holiday in the tropics far away from the cold North Pole. Don’t you love the rosy glow of the tropical sunset?
Some of these Santas not only bring the gifts but also the trees. Now that’s awfully thoughtful. My fave here is the little guy with the big black shoes and the great expression. Also special is the tall one in the back, who has such a relaxed and kindly sort of look in [...]
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Now why anyone would decide that a fat jolly fellow in a red suit would look good as a skinny Gumby is beyond me. But they have a sort of charm don’t they? I did tell them to try to look natural.
This little quartet of gift bearing Santa’s are ready to give, give, give. One even has his elves along for the ride. Ok the Santa on the right is a bit shabby but all the more sweet.
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 2- Santas Bearing Gifts
Only 25 days left! I have to admit that I really love Christmas. I love the baking, the decorating, the company, the anticipation of it all.
I probably love decorating and baking for Christmas the most, in that order. The artist side of me just has to have some fun with the decorating. [...]
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