Monday, December 21, 2009

Deck the Halls - Some of everything...

Not long after my husband and I were married, I decided that we needed Christmas dishes and I found some I liked at a small gift shop in a neighboring town. Problem was that they were rather expensive, so I only bought a few pieces every year. I made it to 10 settings and then the shop closed! I really wanted 12, but never found them any where else.
Except for a broken cup and chipped dinner plate, we still have them and enjoy them every holiday season.Fruitcake update...It was fabulous. I say was, because it's gone.It was moist, very boozy, and luscious.It's now a memory. I think our guests enjoyed it too.

I thought that I would share some of our glass ornaments with you this week. Some are Radko's. Some are Polonaise. Some are dime store. Our collection has grown so large that it covers 2 trees...one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.


There are kings waiting to follow the star...

Some very fancy and artistic shapes...

some funny, cute, pretty or pious characters...



and many beautiful birds.


Many thanks to Susan at Thoughts From Over the Rainbow for hosting 'Deck the Halls' this year. Please stop over at her blog and thank her for her efforts, and while you're there, check out her lovely home and the decorations that all of the other participants have posted. Thank you Susan!

9 comments:

  1. love your ornaments they are just spectacular...Your home is so lovely and I love the way you have your beautiful village, you are such a wonderful decorator, I will be back again for more visit. Phyllis

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  2. I forgot to tell you how much I love those dishes, what do they say on the bottom, who is the maker, would love to know and research them...thanks, phyllis

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  3. I wonderf if you could find the rest of your Christmas dish collection on e-bay? Someone, somewhere is probably selling just what you want. :-)
    I love all your sparkley ornaments! The purple Radko one in particular!

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  4. Gorgeous ornaments...love the peacock! The plates with the geese bring back memories of when anything with geese was all the rage... I had tea towels, mugs, etc., with that same motif...hey, wait...I still have one of those mugs!

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  5. Those ornaments are so pretty! And the detail is incredible... Very festive post! I love your decked halls!
    Merry Merry
    ~Really Rainey~

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  6. I've seen those dishes here and there. If we find any, would you like to know? Your glass ornaments are beautiful and you have so many different ones. I've always had a soft spot for the birds... a memory of my childhood.

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  7. I've seen those dishes here and there. If we find any, would you like to know? Your glass ornaments are beautiful and you have so many different ones. I've always had a soft spot for the birds... a memory of my childhood.

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  8. I love your Christmas dishes and your ornaments are stunning. Thank you for the visit and comment on my blog.

    Merry CHRISTmas!
    Gail

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  9. I love your ornaments. They are spectacular..the cute little bunny stole my heart..lol..what fun to see them on your tree each year.. From our home to yours a very Merry Christmas..hugs ~lynne~

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