Happy Holidays!!

Happy Holidays! 

The most festive and happiest time of the year. My favorite time to decorate and this year I started early. I normally wait until after Thanksgiving to start but somehow was in the spirit early and started mixing in some greenery, bows and bells a bit early this year. 

But then, we got the tree and I really to town!! Yippeee!!

Those who know me personally, know that we have been renovating the home we bought for the past 14 years and we are still not finished. So I am limited as to where I can decorate. The livingroom isn't quite finished, still awaiting new carpeting, a fireplace, bookshelves, trim around the bow window we put in and a cushion to fit the window seat there. However, while that window seat remains empty, I transform it into a Christmas village display filled with treasures I've collected or been given as gifts over the years.

My husband Gary, gave me this Charles Dickens Christmas Carol lighted music box as a Christmas present one year. It's one of my favorite's in my collection of music boxes. I display it every Christmas and love hearing it play "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"

My late Mother-In-Law used to crochet a lot and made many beautiful things for me over the years including these adorable Santa and Mrs. Claus dolls. She also made me 2 tree skirts and doilies which I use every Christmas as well, I really treasure them. 

And then of course..........

I cover everything up by putting the tree in front of it all! I'll post pictures of my decorated tree with the presents later when I get a chance. Can't wait to get those bookshelves built so I can move my display there.

Please visit all my shops for my huge end of year clearance sale 40% off every shop!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

AND THE WINNER IS.............

AND THE WINNER IS............THE NUMBER 2! That comment belongs to Sandi Holland of artsycraftery


Congratulations Sandi! You are the winner of 1 dozen mini paper cone ornaments!

Thanks to all who entered!!

Even though the sale is over please checkout these fine shops for fabulous vintage and REAL HANDMADE!!

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Do you love the quality of handmade, the extraordinary beauty of antiques and fabulous vintage? Then you are in for a treat! Just check out the list of wonderful shops below, on Zibbet!

Now that your done feasting on Thanksgiving turkey, feast your eyes on these great shops all having fantastic sales during the best 3 days of online shopping!! 

Check out OVER 150 fabulous shops with amazing deals from the Zibbet Community! The list below shows each shop's special deal, click their name to be taken right to their shop. BOOKMARK this page so you can come back all weekend and visit more shops!

ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!!
In honor of the Zibbet community sale I am giving away a set of 12 mini paper cone ornaments. You will get 4 of each color, red, green and blue and each one has a little jingle bell!!

There will be only one lucky winner!

To enter simply join my blog and leave me a comment. 

For 1 additional entry, share on facebook then comment here with your  FB link to be counted and so I can follow you back. 

Obtain another entry when you share on twitter then leave me a comment here with your twitter link to be counted and so I can follow you back. 

You can earn more entries by sharing with other social media, just comment here and add your links in order for them to be counted and so I can follow you back! 
For each SM promo you do, you will get another entry.  

I will use a random number generator to choose the winner at the end of the sale. Winner to be announced on Wednesday December 3rd 2013!! Happy Holidays everyone!! 

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HAVE FUN SHOPPING!!!!

Gearing Up for Autumn!

Preparing for one of my favorite times of the year.......... 

AUTUMN! 

Beautiful fall colors..........make for awesome home decor!

Fall in New York State means grape pie time, as well as yummy grape tarts. With so many wonderful wineries open for tours and tastings, it's the perfect time to travel here.

Time for the deer to go into hiding, time for the birds to start thinking of warmer skies to fly in.

Harvest and gathering time! You'll need plenty of baskets! I really do love this season and the holidays that go with it!

Starting with my favorite...HALLOWEEN! 

Here are some goodies I found in these great shops on Etsy. Have a peek to see what else they may have lurking there

 Mmmuuuaaahhhhhwwww!!

These are truly amazing and sterling silver! You can purchase them today at: 

Vintage Sparkles

I always loved honeycomb decorations as a kid. This pumpkin is perfectly displayed here. See more at:

Antique Shop Girl

This is just completely AWESOME find this and more at:
Purple Madison

Ok this is just amazing work! I love this Harry Pottery inspired miniature furnishing set! What a great photo prop for Halloween or goth wedding decor or the ultimate Halloween party decoration! Check out more like this one here:
Arcanum Miniatures

Of course the costume is the most important part of the Halloween celebration and there are some great ones here:
Deconstructress Designs

You can find these and much more in my handmade shop:

Altered Eco Designs

Time for Halloween Parties!

A tribute to one of my fav Halloween clasic movies "The Wolfman"

These sold but I can create custom clothespin art dolls for you and for any holiday! 

What's Halloween without a witches broom?

Rigor Toni, Spider Cider, Candy Adam's Apples...just to name a few of these fun food signs which are part of a Halloween party package, all ready to use!

 One of the holidays I think really gets neglected, yet, is one of the most genuinely happiest holidays, is Thanksgiving. 

No presents to buy, just a time to reflect with family & friends what you are thankful for.....and of course a delicious roasted turkey! Here are a couple of great finds in my vintage shop for this special day: 

Plymouth Rock plate!

   ......and this unique Thanksgiving diorama, in my handmade shop. A tribute to the first Thanksgiving! 

A Tribute to the 1st Thanksgiving in my handmade shop!

 I sincerely hope that this season finds you healthy, warm, peaceful and most of all happy!

Till we meet again......

Yes, It's That Time of Year Again.......

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!! 

Ok a lot of people (me included) grumble sometimes about seeing Christmas or Halloween items out to early. Well, I do agree, I really love being in the season and celebrating the holidays as they are upon us..with one exception...........CHRISTMAS!

Why? I don't know but I can watch Christmas movies all year long and I know a lot of people are the same: 

Here is a snippet from my all time fav classic Christmas movie: It's A Wonderful Life 

My daughter's had their favorites too. This is not only my eldest daughter's fav but now my grand-daughter 's favorite movie as well: Prancer

Finally, my youngest daughter was always smitten with this adorable Henson classic: Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas

Another great thing about Christmas in July is....................

 SALES! 

So many great shops with sales during this month and they are not limited to just offering Christmas items for sale!  

Here are some great shops with awesome merchandise, be it related to the Winter holiday or not!

I love my vintage so, I just have to feature that here first!!

What adorable cardinals from mamadupuis's shop!

You can find more adorable items in mamadupuis' shop here!

Retrogroovie has the red....

Check out all the fabulous merchandise in Retrogroovie's shop here!

OurBoudoir has the green....

Visit this beautiful shop today! OurBoudoir has a great selection.

Umeone has a little of both!

See all of the unique items my friend at Umeone has to offer!

TambourineJewelry adds a little holiday sparkle...

Find more beauties like this one in TambourineJewelry's shop!

Being a crafter myself, I just can't leave out all these fabulous handmade items available on sale right now too!

If you gotta have Christmas, you gotta have Santa!

PetiteVanilla has Santa and a whole lot more, visit her fab shop today!

What beautiful gift card holders!

AcarrdianCards offers more like these lovelies, visit her shop today!

You know you're going to get chapped lips in winter why not stock up now!

And they make great stocking stuffers too!

Find more ways to make you look & feel good at BungalowBathBody shop!

I think some beautiful artwork is a perfect Christmas gift!

You can stock up on great Christmas gifts now at MyVintageHearts shop!

A bright & colorful idea for your holiday table! 

You'll find more great ways to serve your fav holiday snacks & more at BlueSkyPotteryCO!

 Here is hoping you find some great holiday bargains this month, take advantage of the opportunity to save big in these and other fabulous shops on Etsy!

Of course I always end with a few of my treasures too!

From my very own vintage shop Moms Antiques N' Things

Visit my shop today and save 15% now through July 30th!

This year I opened a new shop for my handmade creations, I am happy to announce the grand opening of Altered Eco Designs!

Stop in for 15% off on decor for your wedding, home and holidays. You can also find unique mixed media artwork for gift giving, as well!

Until we meet again, have a very Merry Christmas in July!!!