Sunday, December 21, 2014

Winter Solstice ~

 
Welcome friends.  I love that tomorrow the days will begin to get longer and the nights shorter.  Hopefully our winter will remain mild.
 
I can't yet say that I'm ready for Christmas, but close.  The only major tasks left to do are to get to the grocery store (UGH) and sew a label on the whale rug that is a Christmas gift.  Of course there's also the usual cleaning and baking of the pumpkin rolls. 
 
It's been a busy weekend, but aren't they all?  Yesterday I wrapped gifts at the Barnes and Noble in Westlake, OH, to benefit Ohio Pug Rescue.  We wrap for donations and we made $1007.80 for the pugs.  That was our best year ever, and every penny helps the pugs.  {{And please remember, adopt, don't shop for a pet.}}
 
Here's my patriotic display on my upstairs landing.






Vintage hard plastic snowmen from the 50's.



All the samplers on the mantle are antique.


Antique hogscraper candlesticks and a Victorian Christmas light.  Red ones are the most rare and I am so happy to have one.


Reproduction Santas.


Well, time to get back to being productive.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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13 comments:

  1. MargaretDecember 21, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  2. Julie - My Primitive HeartDecember 21, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Love your Patriotic display, Lauren!!
    Looks like everything is ready! A pumpkin roll sure sounds yummy!!
    Loved seeing your puppy under the bed too.......so cute!!
    Take care and have a most Blessed Christmas!
    Warm Hugs~
    Julie

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  3. EarleneDecember 21, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    All looks snowrific Lauren!!!!! Love the patriotic tree.

    Ho Ho Ho

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  4. GayleDecember 21, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    Hi Lauren - I love looking at themed trees, and your Americana Santas are awesome! Such a fun idea!

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  5. WoolenSailsDecember 21, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    You really have some wonderful collections and love how they look with the themed trees.

    Debbie

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  6. Primitive StarsDecember 21, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Evening Laruen, so happy what you do for the rescue, great amount of money raised... Love your Santa's, samplers look beautiful on the mantle, cozy Christmas.Blessings Francine.

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  7. BumbleBeeLaneDecember 21, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    The pumpkin rolls sound like the hard part...smile... Great the money raised for the pugs.mWarm Blessings! Amy

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  8. Raymond HomesteadDecember 21, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    That's great you received a lot of donations to benefit the precious pugs😊 Love your mantle display!

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  9. acorn hollowDecember 21, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Merry Christmas Lauren your displays are always so wonderful. I hit the grocery store today I have to work the next 3 days ugg but then I have some time off.
    Have a wonderful Christmas!
    Cathy

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  10. UnknownDecember 21, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Your decorations look super! So festive. Happy Holidays to all.

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  11. JuliaDecember 21, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    I love all your collections and it really makes your place pretty special, especially the patriotic tree.

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  12. Merry Wind FarmDecember 21, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Oh, my, what wonderful collections! I didn't even know there was such a thing as a patriotic santa...is there anything you don't collect? :) I always love seeing pictures of your home and your "stuff".
    Hugs,
    Melinda

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  13. weaverpatDecember 22, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    The Winter Solstice is a day to celebrate!

    Oh, the thought of the days getting longer gives me hope, even though it will be a while before we can actually see the effect.

    Love the patriotic Christmas display.
    Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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