my mother {nonna to the littles} started my obsession with all things vintage christmas when i was very, very, very young. every year she puts out an amazing display of vintage and antique santa's on her mantel, i swear there are over 50. big, little, fat, old and even a few that look quite drunk! it's one of my most favorite things to see on christmas day, especially since i always try to figure out which new ones have been added.
but this year, we're having everyone over at our house on christmas, so i decided that a little christmas vignette to add to her collection was in order. it's been a rough year for her emotionally and i thought santa riding in on a wine country balloon {we do live in sonoma county, california after all... } dropping secret presents from the sky would be a perfect addition to her collection.
the santa ornament and bottle brush tree are vintage, found on my junking travels this year. but add to that snow {which we do not get but i always long for..} lots and lots and lots of snow. and bright colors. and ribbons with presents and buttons. lots and lots of buttons.
it should definitely help brighten her spirits, don't you think?
and i would like to add that she has been told very firmly that there is to be no peeking at this here blog until after the 25th. because peeking is NOT allowed!.
happy monday!!
O my gosh KL!! I do think it will brighting her spirits!! It's just to cute!!! Love it!
Posted by: Natasja | December 17, 2007 at 03:40 PM
It looks fabby!! She's so gonna love it Im sure! Such a nice thing to do for her :)
Posted by: ania | December 17, 2007 at 04:08 PM
She is going to love it!!!
Posted by: raesha | December 17, 2007 at 05:16 PM
THIS is wonderful and I am so very sure it will brighten her spirits!!
Posted by: marie | December 17, 2007 at 08:45 PM
you are the sweetest! you mom hasd the best daughter:)
it is beautiful!!
Posted by: Mari | December 18, 2007 at 04:22 AM
I adore hot air balloons and this is just too cute! She will have to love it!
Posted by: Misty D | December 18, 2007 at 05:05 AM
this is adorable!!! she is going to love it. probably even more because you made it!!!
happy holidays!
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 18, 2007 at 07:04 AM
LOVE the little vintage Santa! Your mom will adore it!
Posted by: Alyssa | December 18, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Very cute! I adore all things vintage and I love crafting with buttons and musical score! (...found you via Scrapscene...)
Merry Christmas!
*Heidi*
Everyday Cookies
Posted by: *Heidi* | December 22, 2007 at 02:51 PM