Christmas Block Party, Vintage Inspiration Friday # 67 and a Give Away!

Hey Everyone, The Christmas Blogger Block Party is going strong!

Hope you'll join in today for all the fun,

"anything vintage or vintage inspired Christmas".

So what have I been doing this week...?

Well... decorating like a crazy woman,

and then trying to clean up my mess!

I started collecting vintage Christmas Churches and Houses

a few years ago; they really bring out the kid in me,

they're so much fun to play with.

This year I let the Holiday Cupboard hold them all.

I usually keep the lower level of our house a little more "rustic and country",

but this year I changed it up a bit.

Now it's a glitter paradise!

I was able to fit most of them in,

and what I couldn't, went on the Dining Room tree.

Some of these aren't vintage, but I love blending them all together.

The cupboard is a conglomeration of vintage prints, trays, some ironstone,

glitter reindeer, and a few vintage nativity lambs.

Vintage red bottle brush wreath

I also wanted to share some of the ornaments 

from my little tree in the Dining Room;

Little Putz houses and vintage Shiny Brites.

It's so pretty when the lights are dimmed.

Hmmm...and the backend of a reindeer.

OK, so here's the front end!

Last week was one of the biggest parties yet,

Thanks everyone who participates!

Here's some of the wonderful inspiration:

Di at Cottage Wishes has been collecting clock parts and silver

to make the most amazing Christmas gifts!

Amy from All Things Home decorates her wonderful farm table

with some great vintage elements.

Danielle from  Blessed Serendipity decked out a beautiful tree

with some wonderful vintage ornaments,

please check out all her great photos!

Down to Earth Style is showing off their great Rustic Front Porch

and take a look at this wonderful sled with the house number on it!

Head over and check out the complete front porch.

Holly is a new blogger, so give her a big welcome!

Lina from Fancy Frugal Life

shares her wonderful decoupaged ornaments.

Love the "France" theme.

 Please go check out Ms. Bingles Vintage Christmas' 

Nativity boxes; they are amazing!

 Dana from Circa Dee uses an old Cola Crate

for her rustic mantle display.

And Lisa from Tarnished and Tattered

has created the most precious little Holiday Slippers,

and is hosting  a Newspaper photo shoot,

head over for a look at her beautiful home!

(oops, this one was created by Karla Nathan at Karla's Cottage)

Hope you'll be joining in for the party today,

Thanks so much Heather and Vanessa for including me in all the fun!

and all the sponsors

And here's the Give Away

a little Santa Girl for one participant

(My Camera is MIA, but there are a few more 

added goodies on the necklace.)

(Please be sure that you have a link within your post.)

to Enter:

1. Please join as a follower if you aren't already, then let me know

2. And leave a comment letting me know you linked up

I'm joining these great Christmas Parties:

French Country Cottage

LaurieAnnas

Stuff and Nonsense

My Romantic Home

The Charm of Home

2805

At the Picket Fence

Funky Junk Interiors

Lots of love and Christmas hugs,

Friends just warm the heart!

This is what all us chicks up north look like!

(image Coldwater Creek)

I knew when I started blogging that it would be fun and rewarding, but I really didn't realize how so many new connections would be made and friendships formed. How God just "hooks you up" with some of the most wonderful, thoughtful people. Since I've started the Bible Study blog, new and deep friendships have been made and some from the beginning have taken on a new dimension.

Brenda from Lady Bug Dreams is one such sweet friend.

Look at this little cutie,

 who was the first thing I saw when I looked inside!

Flavored hot cocoa mixes, yummy!

And such beautiful packaging and card!

Some people just have a "gift" for giving. Because they listen. They listen to you and know instinctively how to bless you. So many of you have blessed me in that way. Not just by a "tangible" gift , but by giving from your heart.

Brenda knew my love for white churches.

 Even yesterday's post showed a beautiful example.

She happened upon this one and thought of me.

And Oh, I just love it. It is in wonderful condition,

still being in it's original box

with the little illuminating bulb!

My other churches have been packed away,

but this one will stay out in my studio

to remind me of sweet and precious friends.

stay warm you all!

love,

 Debra