Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas Village

I don't know why, but I love putting out my Christmas village! Maybe it's the nostalgia, maybe the connection to each building I feel. Each piece represents something in our life...the coffee shop for me, the gas station for Justin....Perhaps it's my inner child, playing with houses...what ever it is, I love looking at each and every one of them and I hope you do too!

This is not an expensive line, not Dept. 56, not even Lefton, I have collected it for about 10 years now from good ole' Walmart. I know right? Sadly, my collection has ended with 12 houses because the quality is just not there anymore. However, I will cherish this collection and hopefully it will survive for my children's children!




Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for stopping by!


Go see Mary @ Little Red House to see other beautiful mosaics!








Posted by Michelle @ Sweet Something Design at Monday, December 14, 2009
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13 comments:

  1. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsDecember 14, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    Very pretty cottages...thanks for sharing your Christmas joy!!!

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  2. Becky K.December 14, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    My Mom has a village too. I love to check it out each year. I don't have a village...too much to dust! LOL...

    I love the rich colors in your village. Santa looks mighty cute too.

    Merry Christmas!

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

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  3. CarolynDecember 14, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    I love Christmas villages too and I have some of the same ones.

    Merry Christmas!
    Carolyn

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  4. JaneDecember 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    I love the Christmas villages and your mosaic is just lovely. Love the Santa face in the middle!
    Jane

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  5. pamDecember 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    How wonderful...the cost need not matter. Celebrate what brings you joy! I've been so busy with a last minute idea for my Christmas gifts that I haven't even pulled out my village....you have a grand collection. Hope you have a grand day!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Morning, Michelle! I love your little Christmas village mosaic!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. SueDecember 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Aw...sweet. The villages are something I never started...I think I'm glad, they would add up quickly. Yours are darling no matter what brand they are. I do think if my blog is still around next year (it better be) that I will get out my daughter's doll house and decorate it. My dad made it for her when she turned 9 and it is huge. (She's 25 now) I think we all still love to play!

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  8. Amanda at 32˙NorthDecember 14, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    These houses are adorable! I treasure mine as well and can't wait to bring them out each year.

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  9. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Your village is precious. I had one years ago...but decided to part with it. Not sure it was one of my brightest decisions...but trust me, I still am not hurting in the decorations dept!!

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  10. FoleyDecember 14, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    What great pieces - very nostalgic! I can see why you enjoy putting it out each year!!

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  11. dee deeDecember 14, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Michelle,
    Your village is beautiful!
    Dee Dee

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  12. eileeninmdDecember 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I love the Christmas villages. Lovely mosaic and photos.
    For years we used the village houses around my son's train set.

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  13. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Lovely mosaics!

    Merry Christmas ~
    TTFN ~Marydon
    **NEW BLOG**
    blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

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Michelle

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