The Journey Back: Christmas In July Day 2 My Santa Collection-Book Fav's- Book/Author Features

Friday, July 17, 2020

Christmas In July Day 2 My Santa Collection-Book Fav's- Book/Author Features

Welcome to the final day of Christmas In July featuring the big Jolly guy himself . . .

Today I am sharing part of my Santa collection. My collection

started in 1982 with a few ornaments.

It wasn't until the late 90's when I visited the home of one of my quilt teachers that I began collection figurines. She had an amazing collection that is displayed year round!

One of my favorites which started the collection. I mentioned the quilt teachers collection to a friend. And guess what she gave to me for my birthday! The one is wood and at is carved. He was bought at Pier One.

When we moved into this house I began displaying all the years of Santa photo's together. This one is special Domino's first Christmas. I only had her about two weeks and we took our first

car ride together and found Santa by accident! She was so good.

The Cowboy found the huge stocking at a Thrift store. It is big enough to hold a kid. We hang the stocking by the front door when there isn't a kid in it!

Another Thrift store find was this guy. I love his coat. It is wool and has beautiful embroidery on it. He is pretending to be a Moose so he could come to the Moose's cookie party.

Another favorite displayed with my grand kids feet. My D.I.L. is very creative.

I just smile when I see the dogs. I love this one.

Another creation from my D.I.L.

Made from Paper Mache. I think.

My father took up carving in his later years. This one is very special.

Doesn't he make you smile? I giggled when the Cowboy surprised me a few days before my birthday. His body is fabric. His ears, hands and feet are ceramic. I think he was hand made.