Look at some of my favorite things that will be included on my web site (coming in March hopefully) and my store front (by Sept. I hope).
Hi, so how was your weekend? Come on—somebody must have something fun or adventurous to share. I got my nails and toes done—nothing kinky unless you think manicures and pedis are weird—course the toes and nails are now tipped in green so a little strange (unless you know me and then you wander why so conservative).
The favorite item to start the day is a Christmas Polar Bear from Coke. He’s plush and wears a nice Christmas hat. I also have Oreo brand cookie Christmas tins and a Coke one as well.
Holiday collectibles have been around for ever it seems and not all of them are product logos. At Christmas for instance nutcrackers are very in lately. These seem to have been popular since the 4th century at least with an Italian bronze one being the oldest known to exist. If your budget isn’t quite up to that the Italians have also made ones from the 1700’s (Groden Valley) with some popular ones from the 1920’s (Anri firm) to name a few. There are also many others from all over Europe, with the German ones being a particular favorite.
After Christmas one of the favorite holidays for collectibles is Halloween. One item which has became popular are the old hand made and vintage children’s Halloween costumes. For example Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the 1970s in their original boxes are something that might be particularly interesting. My Halloween collectibles include four M&M character ceramic candy jars.
One of the holidays that seemed a bit short changed is Thanksgiving. Coming between Halloween and Christmas it just doesn’t seem to have the decorative spark the other two have. However the turkey is alive and strutting his stuff.
The British, with an attitude of if we can’t beat them we’ll take their money instead, began producing plates and platters and other items in the late 1800’s for the American market. Spode, Royal Doulton and Wedgewood, were all major producers of Thanksgiving decorative pieces in the the late 1800 and early 1900’s. One of these pieces might well go for over $1,000 in today’s market.
What do you have tucked away that might be WORTH LOOKING AT?
UNTIL TUESDAY KEEP ADVENTURING.