December 23rd
Running low on days to post Advent items so here are several in a group.
The little figures surrounding the ribbon tree are really gift boxes of sort.
Here's the largest.
They open up to reveal a spot to put a very small item like a ring.
I brought these home when my mother moved to assisted living. I've always thought they were super cute. I think someone gave these to my mom over the course of four years but I don't really know for sure their provenance.
[Maybe Granny Sue with her antique background can tell me more.]
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I did manage to snag a fresh turkey breast yesterday at the store. I was the only one in the case. The rest were whole turkeys. Today I intend to brine it.
The grocery store was incredibly busy for a Monday but it was before Christmas so not fully unexpected.
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Here's another musical interlude from Dan's brass quintet. They play at a school this afternoon and then at a church on Christmas Eve. I'll be attending the latter event. Then they play on the 31st for First Night in New London, NH. I've never been to a First Night event so that will be an adventure for me.
8 comments:
I love your pretty table centerpiece, and the collectibles are darling. How nice you will be listening to Dan's brass quintet. They are excellent and I enjoyed the video of them playing. Thanks so much! I am also very happy you enjoyed the kitty humor on my blog this morning enough to send to your daughter. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! From Denise :)
Music being played by live musicians is certainly a delight, and maybe a surprise to those walking by this snippet of concert. Love the tiny little "pill boxes" with Christmas themes.
...Marcia, I wish you a Merry Christmas and to Dan, a Merry Tuba Christmas.
A lovely musical interlude!
It's nice to have ornaments with a history.
The little boxes are so cute! I imagine they once held ri gs, but they may have been empty. I have had several in my booths, most dating to the 80s and 90s. Surprisingly, they were often sold at dollar stores! Inexpensive then, but now collectible. One of my favorite paperweight is a red glass one with bubbles. It's very heavy and so pretty...and I bought it at a Dollar Tree back in 1998 or thereabouts. Sells for $15 and up today. Go figure.
Dear Marcia - I like it when these ornaments with history are displayed on the lovely tartan check centerpiece. Dan plays the brass so well. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Yoko
The big day is almost upon you. Be sure to have fun!
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