Ornament of the Day – 8/15/09

A bright and cheery elf by de Carlini.  A gift from my parents.

Ornament of the Day – 8/13/09

The number of ornaments in my collection by Patricia Breen is slowly increasing, one that was added this year is “Vincent’s Tree.”  The tree is done in a van Gogh like manner, and is very clever.  Breen did a number of trees inspired in part by artists.

I like this in one particular because it reminds me of the early days in my career when I worked at an art museum in Washington, DC.  I was able to hold and carry a van Gogh one day – it was thrilling – well, scary – scary and thrilling.

Ornament of the Day – 8/11/09

Although I have a lot of “designer” ornaments, I love ornaments in all shapes and sizes (except plain balls).  I believe this ornament was made by my aunt Shirley many moons ago.  It was originally a tin screw-on cap, that has been decorated with trim and cutouts from holiday cards.  I think it is very well-made, and have been saving up metal lids to try my own sometime soon.

Ornament of the Day – 8/9/09

When I saw this chocolate Santa in Celebrate 365, I knew I had to have one.  Just in case you are not sure – it is glass!  ”Sweet Santa” is made by Inge-Glas.  I purchased mine from the Christmas Haus in New Oxford, PA (see link to the right).

Ornament of the Day – 8/7/09

I love tin ornaments, so imagine my excitement to find Aaron’s Tin Toy Arcade!  They have a variety of reproduction tin toys, as well as ornaments.  I bought several, and then looking through their website realized I already owned one, a streetcar purchased from a retailer.

One of my favorites of the new batch is the Ferris wheel.  It even turns!

Ornament of the Day – 8/1/09

This jolly winking and dancing santa is made by De Carlini.  A gift this year from my parents.