Friday, December 10, 2010

dear santa...

I am joining Debra today for Vintage Inspiration Friday!!  Last Friday when I had a small gathering at my nest (again, always a good time with you girls!) I put together this little vignette to display by the bar set up...
I have pared down my Santa collection over the years and I just kept a few that are really special to me.  I bought the one in the middle at the first craft fair I ever did with some of the money I made that day...

I found this next Santa out treasure hunting with my Mom, we both loved it and of course there was only one.  My Mom purchased it saying we would share him ~ I was the lucky one the first year...

This last old Santa is probably my favorite...
Pretty heavy for a little thing, I think he might be cast iron...
I never could find any markings or have never seen one like it.  I think he is just wonderful and it was a gift from my husband...
I wonder what he will get me this year.  Which makes me think...
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
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27 comments:

  1. PollyDecember 10, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Cute Santas! LOVE the chalkboard and what you've written on there!!

    Polly

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  2. NanaDianaDecember 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Ooooh...with my little grandkids I could SOOO define naughty! lol Darling Santas and I love the blackboard! Hugs-Diana

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  3. RebeccaDecember 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Your santa's are great-and I love your sign-I'll have to remember that one!

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  4. RebeccaDecember 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Your santa's are great-and I love your sign-I'll have to remember that one!

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  5. JaneDecember 10, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    You know how I love Santa's! Love the ones you pictured. And I think defining naughty is a good idea too!!
    Jane

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  6. michelleDecember 10, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Love the Santa's and that sign is perfect! I love it!!!

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  7. VictoriaDecember 10, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    The comment on the chalkboard is hilarious! Your Christmas treasures are wonderful. I can't believe you have a Dept. 56 village and that you haven't put it out!!!!! Those are top of line, I'd love to see it:)

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  8. Miss Gracie's HouseDecember 10, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    THANKS, Sandy! I so enjoyed all of your cheerful decorations....very festive! That little red chair is so sweet!
    Merry Christmas,
    Rene

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 10, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    LOL!!! How about "naughty and nice"? Love your Santas, I know how hard it is to pare down a collection! So glad you linked up to VIF!
    xo,
    Debra

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  10. SandyDecember 10, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Adore the sign! Your Santa collection is cool too, thank you for sharing. Have a happy holiday!

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  11. Burlap LuxeDecember 10, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Love the Santa theme over here, and I know I was not naughty!
    He he he!!!

    Thank you for your visit to my Joyeux Noel, I am keeping my eyes on you for all the inspiration you throw at us :)

    see you soon.
    xx
    Dore

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  12. FRENCH LAUNDRYDecember 10, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Love the "define naughty" thing. Might have to "borrow" it.

    Smiles,
    Judy

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  13. time worn interiorsDecember 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Love the chalkboard! Those old looking santa are so cute!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  14. saltbox
    treasures    December 11, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Your home is lovely for Christmas! Congrats on winning Dreamy Whites giveaway! Merry Christmas.
    ~ Julie

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  15. CaroleDecember 11, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Opps came back to see if my comment went thru yesterday. I think I clicked off to fast before it took. Surprised I remembered at all... the way my heads been..lol


    I know how hard it is to pare down. I'm usually a more is more girl. Love the message to Santa.
    Too cute.

    xx
    Carole

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  16. RoseDecember 12, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    love your santas i'm partial to them as i have quite a few. rose

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  17. Patti's Artful DesignDecember 12, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Your Santas are adorable! And, of course, like everyone else, I love your chalkboard and sentiment:)! Thank you for stopping by, Sandi! Happy holidays to you and your family!

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  18. butiksofieDecember 12, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Very nice blog here! I love the cute Santas!!Hughs Anja

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  19. VSDecember 12, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Such cute Santa's & your saying on the chalkboard is PERFECT!!! lol
    Thanks for stopping by & visiting my Vintage Christmas. Here's to making new Wonderful Holiday Memories!!
    Smiles & Candy Canes,
    Susie

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  20. Heaven's WalkDecember 12, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Uh-oh, Sandi......if Santa has to define "naughty", it makes me wonder what you've been up, girl! lolol!

    xoxo laurie

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  21. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopDecember 12, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Oh I love what you wrote on your chalkboard...I mean LOVE it!!! Think my fav. Santa is the last one too!! x0

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  22. Susan EvelynAndRoseDecember 12, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Oh, I like that last Santa too, Sandi. What a terrific collection, and I love the clever chalkboard sign!
    - Susan

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  23. Anne MarieDecember 13, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I have a few folk art santas that I love too....I had to stop or it would be a collection! (lol)

    xo+blessings,
    Anne Marie

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  24. JuneDecember 13, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Sandi you are soooo cute! I love the chalkboard note to Santa.
    Your Santas are all special. And I am sure that you man will find just the perfect gift for you again this year!
    hugs to you...

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  25. SandiDecember 13, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I used to have quite the collection of Santas and I sold them all off. I even had the belsnickle ones that were all glittery. SO pretty! Just can't keep it all I guess! lol Yours are lovely too!!
    Hugs~

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  26. VickiDecember 13, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    That last one is my favorite too! I don't think I've ever seen one like it. Love the saying on the blackboard. That could be year round!

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  27. red.neck chicDecember 14, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    *giggle*
    LOVE IT!!!!! I'm going to write that on my chalkboard if that's okay?!

    The cast iron Santa is AWESOME and I love the special memory Santa's...

    ;-D Have a great day!!!
    robelyn

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