tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11507215235770810402024-03-21T02:16:38.169-07:00The Santamaker's Collectionsantamakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03501145186422388492noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150721523577081040.post-80459914910633969042010-11-04T10:48:00.000-07:002011-07-14T11:28:19.350-07:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZQRU6rn_nrcc4YmPwbZ4Yi3qJcDz5NmVVXF7kQeFK3Wou8Czcg6TLYmbqN68ZE0y1sZgBAigy_PKSsFgegPoZB4KH0Gw6rO8C5uzOZr2QJ2S6FhU0ikRVwSfcu8skvOs084rjppaRy0/s1600/fatherchristmas-porch+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539901708876372898" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1150721523577081040&postID=8045991491063396904" com="" _8uowemir5ku="" togvqkgn26i="" aaaaaaaaaq8="" a="" s800="" jpg="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNBp3s6p0F46oLIlL7KO2-kP_jy4p7Hgfh6eLwHJE3-xD2HS0LdhSHs8xKDrZGhOwLKsNfG98k_MOt3FwGEo3rN1EHT6njlDjeMkPvD_DRN3tadKYNRgPG6WbHkGSZ4sxDA7DTptUNPw/s1600/fatherchristmas-porch+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539902752448767298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNBp3s6p0F46oLIlL7KO2-kP_jy4p7Hgfh6eLwHJE3-xD2HS0LdhSHs8xKDrZGhOwLKsNfG98k_MOt3FwGEo3rN1EHT6njlDjeMkPvD_DRN3tadKYNRgPG6WbHkGSZ4sxDA7DTptUNPw/s800/fatherchristmas-porch+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXW_DacubJrk0ERy69AvaCFl12d1n3r28iwIdSZhieVF1oeGRsznvKoqJBCxJPanODYoy2R-v3YEoNud7Ujns9cMQgyRniqXcNewgvFYYx6un9uD_DBmYY4T6ecWcPog9QSjzyW21c2I/s1600/DSCN0740.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em><br /></em><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Hi Everyone and welcome to my Father Christmas Blog</span>,</span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">" The Santamaker's Collection"<br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >I hope you enjoy perusing through my creations and learning a little about the history of </span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" >the greatest legend of all...Santa Claus!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">I started making <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Father Christmases</span> about 20 years ago... just about the time that being a stay-at-home Mom was starting to make me a little "loopy". I loved being a Mom and able to take care of my girls full time but I also missed having "me time", so I would squeeze as much crafting as I could when ever there was a spare minute. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">It's funny, but I have always called them<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> father Christmases</span> because the type that I make resemble the old world, European style, versus the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Jolly Santa </span>...</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >Having seen some handmade Santas in a magazine, beautifully displayed on a mantle..</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" >I fell in love</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >. I wanted them ! Of course, I thought the prices were way too high... but now being on the other end of this,</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >I </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >can totally see that one does not go into this " santamaking" business to make money.</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">In fact, when I sit down to figure out my pay per hour, it's much less than minimum wage!</span> I've been asked how long it takes to make one, but I've never logged the time, as each is different. Sometimes it takes days just to sculpt the face... I guess the average time would be about a week.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">So much </span><span style="font-size:130%;">time is</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">involved in<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> </span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >sculptin</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >g</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">each face, </span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" >painting</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> them, <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">fashioning</span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">beards, </span>mustaches, eyebrows and hair</span><span style="font-size:130%;">,</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">creating the body</span><span style="font-size:130%;">, an <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">armature</span> for each figure with <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">wire, wood and batting</span>, selecting the<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> fabrics and trims,</span> <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">cutting recycled furs </span>for trimming hats and cuffs, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">designing </span>each outfit and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">sewing</span> them</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> and then putting everything </span><span style="font-size:130%;">together</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" > to create a special character... oh yeah...</span><span style="font-size:130%;">and he's got to have</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" > <span style="font-size:180%;">gifts! </span>Trees, toys, trinkets, presents, every little detail to make him unique!</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Well, I enjoy most aspects of the process except one: cutting the fur. You have no idea what a mess this is! I end up with fur in my eyes, nose, ea</span><span style="font-size:130%;">rs , mouth... not to mention my clothes...</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">The aspect I enjoy most would be</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" > the thrill of the hunt...</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> finding just the right fabrics, trims and treasures.</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">My purpose in creating these legendary figures is to celebrate the spirit of Christmas , which, I believe is <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">the love we express to one another during this time </span>which is symbolized by the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"gift-giver" : Santa Claus. </span>I take great care in making these <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">one of a kind, hand sculpted pieces </span>and my hope is that it will become a family <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">treasured heirloom.</span></span></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />If you have any interest or questions about the Father Christmases on this post please email me at LVTOKRE8@aol.com.<br /><br />Enough about the process....NOW...on with the show!<br /><br />(prices range from $ 139 (18") to $ 350(about 27")<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">"Winter White Wishes" (available)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">This beautiful Father Christmas is a vision of winter white in a linen and wool gown. He is about 27" tall and carries a walking stick. His presence is sure to be the focal point of any vignette.<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9phJ1qfUsvhLC0iMRBQr0Ts9S-FNt9fvFmmOZuF11f3tdlLAC8MLIQgqsdiGRtqNT0GC9xQiyVFzzFNzTE6kDVutmhhZgyex44mFHEdl4bQ4iBSLXw012OwksnUy4bN7uzfh9Z_LSPk/s1600/DSCN0608.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812643956756514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9phJ1qfUsvhLC0iMRBQr0Ts9S-FNt9fvFmmOZuF11f3tdlLAC8MLIQgqsdiGRtqNT0GC9xQiyVFzzFNzTE6kDVutmhhZgyex44mFHEdl4bQ4iBSLXw012OwksnUy4bN7uzfh9Z_LSPk/s800/DSCN0608.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtt2UXDohel2gJA2W5lGmlqI1R9Az6E4h8gUVeIFi6QtgG0H6B-eh9aDSCodnR-AL1CafubHm3Jfzq6Wx8XNfJIWX1mJU-ofJ36unysvjuM2oBLopYV4S9NgnuKXL086azM8hxfZcvdA/s1600/DSCN0606.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812595029671394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtt2UXDohel2gJA2W5lGmlqI1R9Az6E4h8gUVeIFi6QtgG0H6B-eh9aDSCodnR-AL1CafubHm3Jfzq6Wx8XNfJIWX1mJU-ofJ36unysvjuM2oBLopYV4S9NgnuKXL086azM8hxfZcvdA/s800/DSCN0606.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">In the Garden"</span> ( available)<br /><br />Father Christmas is warm and cozy in his denim and quilted coat. He has been in the garden and carries a wheelbarrel full of fruits and flowers. Perched in the flowers is a handsome rooster. He will complement a country french decor as well as any Santa collector's wishes. On his back is a burlap sack filled with little treasures.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFioMISkKpVTFozyprExHOMUP7_qAMxZDXEQhyUo4UtBDmzSXqU1uDprciNK9S1v6DrL5_hirYLDFIncHC15wyyoLlaqkJUV17o04Q-WmH9iIadhyBCQA9rdyYjfsTSegfYoH-Ee6u4Fw/s1600/DSCN0732.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539890184815663282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFioMISkKpVTFozyprExHOMUP7_qAMxZDXEQhyUo4UtBDmzSXqU1uDprciNK9S1v6DrL5_hirYLDFIncHC15wyyoLlaqkJUV17o04Q-WmH9iIadhyBCQA9rdyYjfsTSegfYoH-Ee6u4Fw/s800/DSCN0732.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcuoSHgigVVMO6VcS3_MDK31tG3SyO3mZR8kLsx4DbhoHbgEL8n1CE170fok1LHDinDrIIZBILcKPBepePrz588Goz3JrbOHiKcmcQwPXUCqLY7aVeZyzf3DFGnqjdSasOk69e-f7DC8/s1600/DSCN0733.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539890115603479058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcuoSHgigVVMO6VcS3_MDK31tG3SyO3mZR8kLsx4DbhoHbgEL8n1CE170fok1LHDinDrIIZBILcKPBepePrz588Goz3JrbOHiKcmcQwPXUCqLY7aVeZyzf3DFGnqjdSasOk69e-f7DC8/s800/DSCN0733.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">"Simply Elegant"</span> ( sold )<br /><br />A stunning Father Christmas decked out in mink, animal print, feathers and pearls. This truly one of a kind piece will be the center of attention in your home for the holidays. He brings an regal touch to the spirit of Christmas.</span> About 27".<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5bbdMpuA_g2ynyDnAXFrx27k7QmdGlDIxEJQ-e4sqj8_Pp4aUV704iaQHtVZraXYa5_Yu2V1oIMJRsaVakmPeU0wrATWhIXXewWQGsLeFTjUmze5e6zgYVisfIe17MxHU0E7vdNq3Fo/s1600/DSCN0737.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539889991415777074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5bbdMpuA_g2ynyDnAXFrx27k7QmdGlDIxEJQ-e4sqj8_Pp4aUV704iaQHtVZraXYa5_Yu2V1oIMJRsaVakmPeU0wrATWhIXXewWQGsLeFTjUmze5e6zgYVisfIe17MxHU0E7vdNq3Fo/s800/DSCN0737.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRNMRpgtJN5KbwE11RIAe85nZ-CUhY4PJxdfE5UC8bqY6CP1TFpl2wx-HVxL9dviSJVafZ9hAcNSyuaNBR9rR31KI9EvDcEzvd6Db8oP2NFs-ehn-JlxG0v-iNV8wHVeyr5eOxiLNS6s/s1600/DSCN0741.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539901367555356082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRNMRpgtJN5KbwE11RIAe85nZ-CUhY4PJxdfE5UC8bqY6CP1TFpl2wx-HVxL9dviSJVafZ9hAcNSyuaNBR9rR31KI9EvDcEzvd6Db8oP2NFs-ehn-JlxG0v-iNV8wHVeyr5eOxiLNS6s/s800/DSCN0741.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5fLGW6_7NM-FzkW48IeMVPL1QF_1ukKAGl2y8eiRmPw4XZ_vDWsWQtgFlqlnhpOCEM2zVd6JOpnU65_1uv4PhyphenhyphenSy0kvq1oGhz8IobS86ESQtjG5jMJidg-Qv0Z3ba2N_ZgBSJO1oGRg/s1600/DSCN0741.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539889918205156114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uOWemiR5KU/TOGkh21i2xI/AAAAAAAAAQM/T2rUDeF3-bc/800/DSCN0741.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiedyahtpuy87yY6CGhnnuXnq2gZy9XUzLNkxH4TvB36Yg58J3n-l_TV697_4OfQ68eLDiI5RLc7fI8ZTj528zrz7Z6x0oGtsc55QguEaokG25adAntOc06GRjbwvhxZPRp0I2-FJ0sY/s1600/DSCN0740.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539893927778469026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiedyahtpuy87yY6CGhnnuXnq2gZy9XUzLNkxH4TvB36Yg58J3n-l_TV697_4OfQ68eLDiI5RLc7fI8ZTj528zrz7Z6x0oGtsc55QguEaokG25adAntOc06GRjbwvhxZPRp0I2-FJ0sY/s400/DSCN0740.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Pere Noel</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;">(sold)</span><br />In the spirit of the French countryside, this Father Christmas is loaded with flowers, berries, a french rooster and a hand painted floral tray. His quilted coat and paisley gown are rich in color and flair and would be the highlight of a Country French inspired home. About 27" tall.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8fzRcb-2fpIyi-YftDujjzTubCYdLFIDXwOFp23rQspggamlo2RAxbPmVZM2ETdJ0ECnkn0RVboDizl3vN2-v_MD2sSIQmr9rqtvAlo43J_uQ09QeCJWJCOrr2D_fVKdUIB7NfSn888/s1600/DSCN0610.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812856209350130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8fzRcb-2fpIyi-YftDujjzTubCYdLFIDXwOFp23rQspggamlo2RAxbPmVZM2ETdJ0ECnkn0RVboDizl3vN2-v_MD2sSIQmr9rqtvAlo43J_uQ09QeCJWJCOrr2D_fVKdUIB7NfSn888/s800/DSCN0610.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFfU4jTfPJ0Ns2prWsjY2IBbbllMZL359GRqyZJf-zss3eIIVtQj2vkVzcEICChZlBzXSUL3ohIBxIfVe-ozHQ4Aejkuf4EU_6OCFKgCKiSf-jbUOnVRj_rSETw2tHu_5hiJVIwPIdVs/s1600/DSCN0609-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812763438638786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFfU4jTfPJ0Ns2prWsjY2IBbbllMZL359GRqyZJf-zss3eIIVtQj2vkVzcEICChZlBzXSUL3ohIBxIfVe-ozHQ4Aejkuf4EU_6OCFKgCKiSf-jbUOnVRj_rSETw2tHu_5hiJVIwPIdVs/s800/DSCN0609-1.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><br />"A Classic Christmas"</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;">(sold)</span><br /><br />What a classic Father Christmas, in his houndstooth black and white coat with black mink trim! Teddy bear, doll, rocking horse, wreath, french horn are some of the goodies he carries with him. About 27" tall. A must for any collector!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojGxOIkIZugBzuAXRMc0GWx3SMdRNqjEKdarB0CcKqxttweLrz1GMXm9c4c6xKNBSSa4exzrQIu2QJ19gSyl4zX5lz54YN6ki_fzKwGsOIn3K8EDL2fYz3CMT9F0sxqRQU6ugVEK_At8/s1600/DSCN0603.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812469753844994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojGxOIkIZugBzuAXRMc0GWx3SMdRNqjEKdarB0CcKqxttweLrz1GMXm9c4c6xKNBSSa4exzrQIu2QJ19gSyl4zX5lz54YN6ki_fzKwGsOIn3K8EDL2fYz3CMT9F0sxqRQU6ugVEK_At8/s800/DSCN0603.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KFBV2caymxXqY_dyZzvSNL3JInmfcHOQ90wCgj6e4ytYxilfFbhw4NfJ0cb8MS0GdJPZBlK2gans3AgrxxSuPwvRwGYH-nZI1iH3LKSvXLpwcDgyMLYaIaZmgJkClR-i0dApoWLVRVA/s1600/DSCN0604.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812539609015522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KFBV2caymxXqY_dyZzvSNL3JInmfcHOQ90wCgj6e4ytYxilfFbhw4NfJ0cb8MS0GdJPZBlK2gans3AgrxxSuPwvRwGYH-nZI1iH3LKSvXLpwcDgyMLYaIaZmgJkClR-i0dApoWLVRVA/s800/DSCN0604.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" >" Antique Noel </span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"</span></span> (SOLD)<br />This sweet Father Christmas is 26 1/2" tall. He is hand sculpted and carefully painted to impart a kind sentiment. His eyes are a beautiful soulfull ocean blue. He is wearing a coat made from an antique quilt . Carrying a Christmas tree, hobby horse, teddy bear, a wooden sled, puppet and a basket with a little country doll, is ready for Christmas night. ($350)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_w62rH5cs3Y_yBMby2HbhsPL4x9qn7yMGzk6xL_F8B6hL58kVRXLxMnZnIepk6k3Yt-tShYHTm0Pgs8_fv3coJV4MNVhYnZL5igBk6EokGtmnE1xfJqoleZyc8-ShCkL5X3d2DjNheHQ/s1600-h/CIMG1854-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265592719870340674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_w62rH5cs3Y_yBMby2HbhsPL4x9qn7yMGzk6xL_F8B6hL58kVRXLxMnZnIepk6k3Yt-tShYHTm0Pgs8_fv3coJV4MNVhYnZL5igBk6EokGtmnE1xfJqoleZyc8-ShCkL5X3d2DjNheHQ/s800/CIMG1854-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQsaxswWc0OQqcayVECvf2aRo8Gts871pDOgqPyr1ioC_-bohX6o7d3RbNbgCRtu2AH8lVrb5isrSIKKGKdXpmr6KpkaGtJSGQ9RPytil0IKB7KBFvTAkHMoCMY2MXhc8sKjPzpEfCjE/s1600-h/CIMG1854-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265592808132339106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQsaxswWc0OQqcayVECvf2aRo8Gts871pDOgqPyr1ioC_-bohX6o7d3RbNbgCRtu2AH8lVrb5isrSIKKGKdXpmr6KpkaGtJSGQ9RPytil0IKB7KBFvTAkHMoCMY2MXhc8sKjPzpEfCjE/s800/CIMG1854-2.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8H78yzF438KB6mhbX67O4qkfxKQEw56EkZ-pzb7JSOWrQCpLL9hrLEUWzn1sopNsdJ-7GURIdQfurBumomhfXhifDtNiNvRuwREAMMf3pHxdX0LtUMXwviRckaFwc0InCe4tag-zV6wg/s1600-h/CIMG1854-3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265592886186834450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8H78yzF438KB6mhbX67O4qkfxKQEw56EkZ-pzb7JSOWrQCpLL9hrLEUWzn1sopNsdJ-7GURIdQfurBumomhfXhifDtNiNvRuwREAMMf3pHxdX0LtUMXwviRckaFwc0InCe4tag-zV6wg/s800/CIMG1854-3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" >"Holiday Glamour"</span> (sold)<br />This one of a kind 27" tall Father Christmas figure is loaded with charm. He is striking , decked out in a gorgeous beaded gown of crimson and black . His face was sculpted to impart warmth and joy to all around him. His beard is full and curly. He offers a Christmas tree, nutcracker, brass horn and a beautifully made birdhouse. On his right hand, he carries a victorian cone with a small white puppy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0-Z5RIDlwNcY4V3LvswF9RNbFLxb9jv71-sqNasrfH-rLZvCddCUCuq6Htm1cyXE5NKuJG8ZwJ48vy0ekQqAL71Q8Znm-ZjDdIvxrM3Qf9UNrSWuftdnGpsdOUgpDNB3njfwx8XjZng/s1600-h/DSC00148.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265013624709456210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0-Z5RIDlwNcY4V3LvswF9RNbFLxb9jv71-sqNasrfH-rLZvCddCUCuq6Htm1cyXE5NKuJG8ZwJ48vy0ekQqAL71Q8Znm-ZjDdIvxrM3Qf9UNrSWuftdnGpsdOUgpDNB3njfwx8XjZng/s800/DSC00148.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGZY8KAO2JutuLotuGPq3BvfFKfY8x-fn5jONdlHMKvy4fitjgyQA1bNq9OIQw-7qFFqtGLNIbGAAYylh79EsRrtBKR8rFGKiF9UivExagBrRqRdw5Pf1FfsvpHA3bFV1PPAIyAtAlAA/s1600-h/DSC00150.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265013507791887010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGZY8KAO2JutuLotuGPq3BvfFKfY8x-fn5jONdlHMKvy4fitjgyQA1bNq9OIQw-7qFFqtGLNIbGAAYylh79EsRrtBKR8rFGKiF9UivExagBrRqRdw5Pf1FfsvpHA3bFV1PPAIyAtAlAA/s800/DSC00150.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRo3qG8ChDGeAcv4BQHckdiin6O_JXAssqP0PAO6_Myv4sI9GmfG6cddcvpBsLSy6nXki1YecvBsJko8BAv6B2uVCPU74MWmb7XXIKFUmuFqBlXjNspPVgi20_GGVe57pyspmtid30Eg/s1600-h/DSC00151.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265013435667297442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRo3qG8ChDGeAcv4BQHckdiin6O_JXAssqP0PAO6_Myv4sI9GmfG6cddcvpBsLSy6nXki1YecvBsJko8BAv6B2uVCPU74MWmb7XXIKFUmuFqBlXjNspPVgi20_GGVe57pyspmtid30Eg/s800/DSC00151.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"</span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Christmas Wishes"</span></span> (SOLD)<br /><br />This 27" Father Christmas is smiling with a glimmer in his eye! He stands out in his blue and brown robe and hat trimmed in recycled mink fur. He's loaded down with goodies . Offering a set of pearls, a teddy bear, bird house, wreath and a beautiful star ornament. Resting on his shoulder is a Christmas tree , ready to make wishes come true. ($350)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUaRYbSRce9XNSp1KhbdVqD9c3CHpWXOchXmvPg3ZYIyq9HLhfUKTuy5E-nc2l1RdPAZWuyQZKZMu8KtINrIvYUG-e6NyZoQJ2NV7vus5VCGChSqZmsC1kW3AirbTEMzhpEVmPhwsujA/s1600-h/CIMG1864-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265593053385382034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUaRYbSRce9XNSp1KhbdVqD9c3CHpWXOchXmvPg3ZYIyq9HLhfUKTuy5E-nc2l1RdPAZWuyQZKZMu8KtINrIvYUG-e6NyZoQJ2NV7vus5VCGChSqZmsC1kW3AirbTEMzhpEVmPhwsujA/s800/CIMG1864-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFCmKhQeENJH5tW8n2dQMcCQ-kwo7CTVMFwwsi5m1c8fSMYTHrusVVd4pHPQd_jzmjZpnvUashuCtLRcDQeGGrWihoCLz0zNC208MPCGKL1MsGPw7iZ71oXhchs2XYVOgQFvJN2pgoEk/s1600-h/CIMG1866.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267070673204906354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFCmKhQeENJH5tW8n2dQMcCQ-kwo7CTVMFwwsi5m1c8fSMYTHrusVVd4pHPQd_jzmjZpnvUashuCtLRcDQeGGrWihoCLz0zNC208MPCGKL1MsGPw7iZ71oXhchs2XYVOgQFvJN2pgoEk/s800/CIMG1866.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"A Dickens Christmas</span></span>" <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">(SOLD)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74p88ijiN9yvC1YceRiD0v58vMl_odk2ghVf5a8xksFk6OgsadoDMdqrwCJApYfi2ZvDybj4ZEmpL8ewF1PYI68osYJU-OiYwHIQnbrPrFNGvD23SXlHcHUIunWmykbqYQy29hkOIUMw/s1600-h/DSC00137.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265014327553029586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74p88ijiN9yvC1YceRiD0v58vMl_odk2ghVf5a8xksFk6OgsadoDMdqrwCJApYfi2ZvDybj4ZEmpL8ewF1PYI68osYJU-OiYwHIQnbrPrFNGvD23SXlHcHUIunWmykbqYQy29hkOIUMw/s800/DSC00137.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />A very dapper Father Christmas, this 27" figure evokes memories of an old fashioned Christmas season. He dons a houndstooth black and white classic coat trimmed with recycled furs . He offers a variety of trinkets for boys and girls in the many baskets he carries. ($350)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSijNI8ODNHuS1q0rEfvd0ZxhFHEOBb4b7G8ZATsJs2rj3470v4P38Yp5jgi0M2oTGa43iZ8CYeJhxJtuhL7TXTfCTuwxyiw1IezMF-eQxJYWczbRRsiK1dvrR_EDJn_R25PGrHYbqs8/s1600-h/DSC00154.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265013300959225458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSijNI8ODNHuS1q0rEfvd0ZxhFHEOBb4b7G8ZATsJs2rj3470v4P38Yp5jgi0M2oTGa43iZ8CYeJhxJtuhL7TXTfCTuwxyiw1IezMF-eQxJYWczbRRsiK1dvrR_EDJn_R25PGrHYbqs8/s800/DSC00154.JPG" /></a>Be sure to click on this image to see the full size.<br /><br />In his lantern is a flickering candle light.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsG-5Yuw_Uc2iKpCETnEeKTI2MSnGSS0XnShS-FiMZHDslzOd44EOkTbCsUAmyW4nb7UoRYFQX04V9hAsbmq3gUuTF3O8nk55qvvqup-lZudXLSmNZ3JvmPmCJj1up1azcY7bXyhMRzvQ/s1600-h/DSC00159.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265012937199569378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsG-5Yuw_Uc2iKpCETnEeKTI2MSnGSS0XnShS-FiMZHDslzOd44EOkTbCsUAmyW4nb7UoRYFQX04V9hAsbmq3gUuTF3O8nk55qvvqup-lZudXLSmNZ3JvmPmCJj1up1azcY7bXyhMRzvQ/s800/DSC00159.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />The Teddy Collector</span></span> (available)<br />Who can resist the charming smile that this 27" Father Christmas so happily shares... He is being cuddled by cute little teddy bears and the one on top of his hat is feeling playful. A teddy collector is going to have a beary merry Christmas this year! His coat is made of many beautiful ribbons and his hat and cuffs are trimmed with recycled furs. He pulls a sled with a very smart little teddy bear reading his own bedtime story! ( $350 )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8CRCiwYzoKWCvPDs687qfyf0u22ZvcqX3UaCh3EFDyq2GEJY8Ro3Utr10BrJXtVfV1CmF2tcsu9XjoDfQRvWO1Ans7CtBiHbEQREPFf5DEZ9P9bhqVL9zs68B0yLC3Y-xVtUgYcFh0s/s1600-h/DSC00161.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265012864004984434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8CRCiwYzoKWCvPDs687qfyf0u22ZvcqX3UaCh3EFDyq2GEJY8Ro3Utr10BrJXtVfV1CmF2tcsu9XjoDfQRvWO1Ans7CtBiHbEQREPFf5DEZ9P9bhqVL9zs68B0yLC3Y-xVtUgYcFh0s/s800/DSC00161.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmAxw4HySh0TtyLD-MGQQBvvgMA1fupVUBMrq0e7wBznYsF-L8SvEGh1tTxlEyIUDwHUKaM5McKUL2As0frFcsIkO8AFoDj4dMjG-CrdApvC4NrEcZ5WKjNMN9adsdPJeNW_fG4vyfYk/s1600-h/DSC00163.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265012744851432130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmAxw4HySh0TtyLD-MGQQBvvgMA1fupVUBMrq0e7wBznYsF-L8SvEGh1tTxlEyIUDwHUKaM5McKUL2As0frFcsIkO8AFoDj4dMjG-CrdApvC4NrEcZ5WKjNMN9adsdPJeNW_fG4vyfYk/s800/DSC00163.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBCdibryrS2NMwbtCq8zReSELK-TZWD8d3Ev-P_Ap7LoZAfzPT6KePzrwg8_5d2DvRlIEcsq2Nf2mRAaNGnmSoc8EGmfaan6VIJNx3_uCHJzVJHPuNw1jcYjABcn4GkBGhZDp_913A5g/s1600-h/DSC00168.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265371862414677714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBCdibryrS2NMwbtCq8zReSELK-TZWD8d3Ev-P_Ap7LoZAfzPT6KePzrwg8_5d2DvRlIEcsq2Nf2mRAaNGnmSoc8EGmfaan6VIJNx3_uCHJzVJHPuNw1jcYjABcn4GkBGhZDp_913A5g/s800/DSC00168.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir13FFsgpsN72sXdx87op1K4yEOHWGpKfKBHgerYlvDgDWs-1Jo3QDyvlxDwuzD6lCSRbP7LgwUmwVCHQi82fqeGmAz0jNyCnZtJ6XfBO-qSwkWD3XhKRHe8-G_Fs7qlQdPGzbCOzqCLo/s1600-h/DSC00165.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265012450753103474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir13FFsgpsN72sXdx87op1K4yEOHWGpKfKBHgerYlvDgDWs-1Jo3QDyvlxDwuzD6lCSRbP7LgwUmwVCHQi82fqeGmAz0jNyCnZtJ6XfBO-qSwkWD3XhKRHe8-G_Fs7qlQdPGzbCOzqCLo/s800/DSC00165.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7f5TO_NFmFnyGgWRbiX-yQ4A2Co6zAb6RqcSA6CgzO2ZilN4EKLjmyFyjFvUEBDY0uYrOC2ax92wdavCMzDaWUibA_DdznwiOKq6efYXgdwrgnnnlgvfwuwizlzqyO-UeZZ385px__I/s1600-h/DSC00167.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265007767182477842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7f5TO_NFmFnyGgWRbiX-yQ4A2Co6zAb6RqcSA6CgzO2ZilN4EKLjmyFyjFvUEBDY0uYrOC2ax92wdavCMzDaWUibA_DdznwiOKq6efYXgdwrgnnnlgvfwuwizlzqyO-UeZZ385px__I/s800/DSC00167.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"Blue and White Toille" </span></span>($139)</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>This unique French inspired Father Christmas is outfitted in a velveteen sapphire blue coat with a blue and white toille gown. Trimmed in rich brown mink, he carries blue and white porcelain tea pot and a beautifully painted tray. Would look fabulous in any room! ( 18")<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBdpaXutsXYB6sf4KprinPHImkbMEfFq0Jiys9KQNRHr_-lBpulsPFiVXXW-x-NNTicEmq7ru5S6i1S4suA3pdApNT-KegPX3dzWZU00xwWMIaP2D4ZsMl36QVNrzTg6JLfgK0w-i5Ps/s1600/DSCN0599.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812316896886162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFBdpaXutsXYB6sf4KprinPHImkbMEfFq0Jiys9KQNRHr_-lBpulsPFiVXXW-x-NNTicEmq7ru5S6i1S4suA3pdApNT-KegPX3dzWZU00xwWMIaP2D4ZsMl36QVNrzTg6JLfgK0w-i5Ps/s800/DSCN0599.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguetjmYylaG0tDGDW8nL2MIZxZgqk4iF7tE9xSqWtbb3olXgXuz5iT4E9e57P7hXJOq1xHEShuFhlnSjKUZXu37-LY4OhBfBC_6krnkd_HcaPurfvdCo5roIRXf9IAXNGD13fXOZAN_9M/s1600/DSCN0602.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526812414675760738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguetjmYylaG0tDGDW8nL2MIZxZgqk4iF7tE9xSqWtbb3olXgXuz5iT4E9e57P7hXJOq1xHEShuFhlnSjKUZXu37-LY4OhBfBC_6krnkd_HcaPurfvdCo5roIRXf9IAXNGD13fXOZAN_9M/s800/DSCN0602.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br />"A Victorian Patchwork"</span> </span><br />This Father Christmas is about 22" tall. His coat is made up of velvet patchwork trimmed with ribbons and mink. He is loaded down with gifts for all who believe! ( $ 139 )<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvciXLXwbWJEAf9bwIGzQ_tsTfb4SKhJvr6Xi40VUsMVMTz0axXIRDnoT-RYRMaILKCMxYlB98RMf3faQsMKNoKvV_t5Z3jGoAMOwaVFCV4Mg7JAANsZ5BAou9qChn7i20p7-yPSq77ik/s1600-h/DSC00127-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266793417599571442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvciXLXwbWJEAf9bwIGzQ_tsTfb4SKhJvr6Xi40VUsMVMTz0axXIRDnoT-RYRMaILKCMxYlB98RMf3faQsMKNoKvV_t5Z3jGoAMOwaVFCV4Mg7JAANsZ5BAou9qChn7i20p7-yPSq77ik/s800/DSC00127-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-wUMnX78YFOfty4Z7YoTh_gEteSTcddbeRxlYF1TMEcNDu_V_R3UnUnBqo932IlTryrr81Xd2rCc5G0QqzwNjDVgdZkkWALoP8tLBeIQuvothsC-uhZo0Pl_-8FvdFdjjnQ_fkfCTmY/s1600-h/DSC00129-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266793491551594338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-wUMnX78YFOfty4Z7YoTh_gEteSTcddbeRxlYF1TMEcNDu_V_R3UnUnBqo932IlTryrr81Xd2rCc5G0QqzwNjDVgdZkkWALoP8tLBeIQuvothsC-uhZo0Pl_-8FvdFdjjnQ_fkfCTmY/s800/DSC00129-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The following Father Christmases are 18" tall and are all handsculpted and trimmed in vintage furs.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Victorian Father Christmas:</span></span><br />Over the centuries, this legendary Christmas figure has taken many forms. He has captured the joy of sharing and the spirit of love for people the world over. In his luxurious coat and sumptuous fur trims, he embodies the opulence of the golden Victorian era.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Regal Traditions</span></span> ( $159 )<br /><br />In his luxurious floor length mink coat, this Father Christmas is ready for the<br />coldest of nights. His look is regal and his sack is rimming with treasures. They include a crystal tree sculpture, a vintage lace cloth, a nutcracker and a brass bicycle that spins.<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kbjXEm2_F7B_Q0v-6N4jAf4fMJ1S0CbO1A5WLfw8Q3THNZEGsjEFpcBoMGvNIznQSfXF3rMs503jMRlVtMCSDWawwb-gd3eYN-luu8SSEOc0GeugeVW2Jj6ntbewh3YyupvrcOJCg4I/s1600-h/DSC00173.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265372322113110354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kbjXEm2_F7B_Q0v-6N4jAf4fMJ1S0CbO1A5WLfw8Q3THNZEGsjEFpcBoMGvNIznQSfXF3rMs503jMRlVtMCSDWawwb-gd3eYN-luu8SSEOc0GeugeVW2Jj6ntbewh3YyupvrcOJCg4I/s800/DSC00173.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpOUlk0Gvr-UeP8cJit5f92WKesmRSX89Sn7bHToIDhhf5NbvCmshX2lp022PbmUeIL4RxmxfauTFEzcxWX7jNHoAuQOchP55OUh9XKSJWNS7NMRnngKGEzKK80UXs7paaPp9IsA_6Ek/s1600-h/DSC00174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267071116397833554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpOUlk0Gvr-UeP8cJit5f92WKesmRSX89Sn7bHToIDhhf5NbvCmshX2lp022PbmUeIL4RxmxfauTFEzcxWX7jNHoAuQOchP55OUh9XKSJWNS7NMRnngKGEzKK80UXs7paaPp9IsA_6Ek/s800/DSC00174.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKBAK5SNI2-xYSh5FfOZuwYU-4PIFZsF-6qA_JfGypPLAF0R_PDon3U2IGTwNL5eN2UU-sb-lXBAsxu8WqN5nJV0elgAt_4eedh-4nBKaSSNgM1FOrg0yqlBtMVsVkm5ohhx59G7IO8Y/s1600-h/DSC00175.JPG">.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqYpcnBOsCj3t_vLGqhB9hUkfUPxEzrI8fu67UIoG6hsspgvoyPFzVeGAWgGpVbBwyY-ModQNTa2-LHGReKjT_D8C2T_mlhVtizxKbjz7R2q3n1ZUM0W5H7EFXYxVSyPe3LFqhpLd8co/s1600-h/DSC00174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265372398134363426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqYpcnBOsCj3t_vLGqhB9hUkfUPxEzrI8fu67UIoG6hsspgvoyPFzVeGAWgGpVbBwyY-ModQNTa2-LHGReKjT_D8C2T_mlhVtizxKbjz7R2q3n1ZUM0W5H7EFXYxVSyPe3LFqhpLd8co/s800/DSC00174.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"Victorian Dreams" ( Sold )<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Created with a very soft palette of cream, gold and blueish green, he is trimmed in a rare winter white mink. He has a sweet disposition and is ready to add elegance and charm to a festive vignette.</span><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rvsI_0oU_vBuSRu7fdWlh0aEhhtCpLRYlb3HEpr6-LEZ1U3rcEzPF0IEkZnagB462ZCXMrf5TMO1QFO3IHFXayW_rAVbb7fQE0dy2U9U9qcwSDHQJKQ3di4QSlWs7VLWAHjWU7mHRGM/s1600-h/CIMG1835.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265592571032713970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4rvsI_0oU_vBuSRu7fdWlh0aEhhtCpLRYlb3HEpr6-LEZ1U3rcEzPF0IEkZnagB462ZCXMrf5TMO1QFO3IHFXayW_rAVbb7fQE0dy2U9U9qcwSDHQJKQ3di4QSlWs7VLWAHjWU7mHRGM/s800/CIMG1835.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDIqSpYGevEAExO3xsgOvoayip1S9QfK6ffx0YSOa-EzR43pCVreXjR5Blr2z8FOg5tdM9kBLc09E4QuICxVFGeCwnSQVGJDPTOlHpla3Aa9KiouwhJbDiYCIIp3cmdiT3hY33tcypZU/s1600-h/DSC00122.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264877948957183714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDIqSpYGevEAExO3xsgOvoayip1S9QfK6ffx0YSOa-EzR43pCVreXjR5Blr2z8FOg5tdM9kBLc09E4QuICxVFGeCwnSQVGJDPTOlHpla3Aa9KiouwhJbDiYCIIp3cmdiT3hY33tcypZU/s800/DSC00122.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">V</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">ictorian Rose</span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ></span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>This very prim and proper old gent is decked out in Victorian style.<br />His expression is gentle and he has kind eyes. Wearing a velvet coat in a burgundy rose color. The front of his coat is trimmed with a tapestry fabric and the bottom is adorned in a gold mink fur. ( $ 129 )<br /></blockquote><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Vh2-bdDJlWpKE3OhPlR6DwMEXWIKQY15e5CiGw8B25vPS2CdTSQfqQ8ER2vdrauT2KidrRrdqUZZ4OnTppU9k9bDvoZfwnh2wZYBfccDI5hhasCK3jLqCcpp6jK-R87jeTayGEZBnBU/s1600-h/DSC00190.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264876778183845954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Vh2-bdDJlWpKE3OhPlR6DwMEXWIKQY15e5CiGw8B25vPS2CdTSQfqQ8ER2vdrauT2KidrRrdqUZZ4OnTppU9k9bDvoZfwnh2wZYBfccDI5hhasCK3jLqCcpp6jK-R87jeTayGEZBnBU/s320/DSC00190.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK3CA8bE-4MY6iFKvwp26Vz7hG3kQQ7gc4jleqXsioxlqXL2iTEY6fd1Yc8Qd-kISpw-bmY7DQ2sP1r_cwu7leuTItn5CBRu4jC_s1bcN1thS0Iq89PI_TaxLzW2l-eg2RqP0imVjaV0/s1600-h/DSC00187.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264876684503035938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlK3CA8bE-4MY6iFKvwp26Vz7hG3kQQ7gc4jleqXsioxlqXL2iTEY6fd1Yc8Qd-kISpw-bmY7DQ2sP1r_cwu7leuTItn5CBRu4jC_s1bcN1thS0Iq89PI_TaxLzW2l-eg2RqP0imVjaV0/s320/DSC00187.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><br />"Season's Greetings"</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (Sold)</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Dressed in the traditional red velvet, he is trimmed in ribbons and</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">silkly furs. With a brass lantern to guide him, he offers a Christmas</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">tree full of red berries, a cardinal, a wooden birdhouse, a violin and a stuffed teddy bear.</span><br /><a style="FONT-STYLE: italic" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qRB04Gozqow7fwKSwY6kw6CameQqkYuViQuI0YdP8194R_HPHu4DaxHNMnvESSSjcrYeAGFkT1_h7n0es8h5b1BqC2-YoYofpiFoCxVGn-PgYHf2aEfH6bbJqah0XingcNQK8QxfiF4/s1600-h/DSC00115.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264878478822137586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qRB04Gozqow7fwKSwY6kw6CameQqkYuViQuI0YdP8194R_HPHu4DaxHNMnvESSSjcrYeAGFkT1_h7n0es8h5b1BqC2-YoYofpiFoCxVGn-PgYHf2aEfH6bbJqah0XingcNQK8QxfiF4/s800/DSC00115.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbLBZYHCB1V6Mi-pmMny52r47EtLfsQu0JV_4qEwEXtMLQXLMGyZMYDTqRrXBs696ZtYSp49EizqlPh3cmjXk3j2ewr56wJhGVKRhJVmEnhFpj5ynMhintB-WqD6CQzyT1rRbkiopXMk/s1600-h/DSC00116.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264878335311576898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbLBZYHCB1V6Mi-pmMny52r47EtLfsQu0JV_4qEwEXtMLQXLMGyZMYDTqRrXBs696ZtYSp49EizqlPh3cmjXk3j2ewr56wJhGVKRhJVmEnhFpj5ynMhintB-WqD6CQzyT1rRbkiopXMk/s800/DSC00116.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><br />"A Winter's Night"</span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,204,0);font-size:130%;" > <span style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)">( )</span></span> (available)<br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">This 18" Victorian Father Christmas dons a beautiful winter white</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">coat trimmed in white fur and gold brocade fabric. He is holding a crocheted</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">bag with a drum, violin and brass horn. In his right hand he</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">carries a crystal pendant.</span> ( $ 139 )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_H2BVs5lLkoa1bpCRsN6Mt0ikJPlvtbsdDhoUrzjmjtB4eiqHt0JFcuECX4b_Vz2IUsg2I3pXpKpw5RIZcaFiBWLiG-UVQzZg6fM3UK_X-l_UACMy0ckdax72cp6QLy82dxtlUgjS94/s1600-h/porch+white+fatherchristmas+011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402955769233990562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_H2BVs5lLkoa1bpCRsN6Mt0ikJPlvtbsdDhoUrzjmjtB4eiqHt0JFcuECX4b_Vz2IUsg2I3pXpKpw5RIZcaFiBWLiG-UVQzZg6fM3UK_X-l_UACMy0ckdax72cp6QLy82dxtlUgjS94/s800/porch+white+fatherchristmas+011.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4efa_QZRVaNRDuAsfMspG8uVO5iwCplYyzu4VCiNL-twm2m769u608H7h4Ci6WTyJrHW2UhkLp4SxJXbCDwHnUZwKhy3nybyvq0rU5PuNVcMpZmR-eUnZoaMbkGMX8Zwvp3V2bSad4Y/s1600-h/porch+white+fatherchristmas+015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402955889535243058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4efa_QZRVaNRDuAsfMspG8uVO5iwCplYyzu4VCiNL-twm2m769u608H7h4Ci6WTyJrHW2UhkLp4SxJXbCDwHnUZwKhy3nybyvq0rU5PuNVcMpZmR-eUnZoaMbkGMX8Zwvp3V2bSad4Y/s800/porch+white+fatherchristmas+015.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Woodland Treasures (SOLD)<br /></span></span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Trudging through the snowy woods surrounded by nature's winter beauty, Northwoods Father Christmas imparts a rustic feeling of warmth and generosity. Dressed in wools , he is a friend to the many animals he encounters on his journeys.</span> ( $ 139)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c-_fE7F4mLRXglxI5IRXL8isNyqcl_lcoaPQA1AItXySggzbypnlY1GaKngB0WUAkk-7N7jlLvAGyp8OMDBJYFjFEi4Dtf0-RG7BzXVB8MYd4zMdaHq6AjCbeL6mtGdJnWwemDJo8kw/s1600-h/116.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402599774376148562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c-_fE7F4mLRXglxI5IRXL8isNyqcl_lcoaPQA1AItXySggzbypnlY1GaKngB0WUAkk-7N7jlLvAGyp8OMDBJYFjFEi4Dtf0-RG7BzXVB8MYd4zMdaHq6AjCbeL6mtGdJnWwemDJo8kw/s800/116.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXAO3Qqax7fSI2DzyOtAa-mDc81DWSCUQw1iAt_XQm15pd7pNuuBNTL0T0fxmrKRTy_QxGEY1YPf6CaQb-gHAsjpBWI2r8_gVmCIIwyTjaTtk_cy-ROpAIs-8kEaZbbxDNWQmKkY9Lgg/s1600-h/DSC00124.JPG">This father Christmas wears a coat of navy wool with a center inset of an antique quilt.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267070993454221874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXAO3Qqax7fSI2DzyOtAa-mDc81DWSCUQw1iAt_XQm15pd7pNuuBNTL0T0fxmrKRTy_QxGEY1YPf6CaQb-gHAsjpBWI2r8_gVmCIIwyTjaTtk_cy-ROpAIs-8kEaZbbxDNWQmKkY9Lgg/s800/DSC00124.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">He lovingly holds a basket with a fawn curled up along the pinecones and berries.</span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEe12DavqGfJ19zCYZjefROnFhKJvWbD9bS1rRt6zaZx51N-o6cc0bDmy-il2otXDsjkOLg8WAwuKJJ7AGMfsi2qcqxGFKYaV1Tu2evcQpYGSAM_qBrRbpzQluY1T1NiBDVVkigcjhm8/s1600-h/115.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402599650132351458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEe12DavqGfJ19zCYZjefROnFhKJvWbD9bS1rRt6zaZx51N-o6cc0bDmy-il2otXDsjkOLg8WAwuKJJ7AGMfsi2qcqxGFKYaV1Tu2evcQpYGSAM_qBrRbpzQluY1T1NiBDVVkigcjhm8/s800/115.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >With his rustic bird house and walking stick, he has been looking out for his woodland<br />creatures</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">A Snowy Night</strong></span><br /></span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Snowy Night (sold)<br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbRBL3v24jItEjr19HLfpJ-XpZm1XyO9u9wHj_32eBUYV-qXTD62YJLoL1Xbas517mVLD5Op6ofadx7O-SkZuDkz8p8yomvFc2E2L0aehKS-HggNCVWeM3KfvlszcIJpXmzBYA528vM/s1600-h/DSC00186.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264877375856501426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsbRBL3v24jItEjr19HLfpJ-XpZm1XyO9u9wHj_32eBUYV-qXTD62YJLoL1Xbas517mVLD5Op6ofadx7O-SkZuDkz8p8yomvFc2E2L0aehKS-HggNCVWeM3KfvlszcIJpXmzBYA528vM/s800/DSC00186.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Warmly clad in his winter white knitted coat, he calls out</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">to the little birds that he encounters on his rounds. With one perched on his hand , the others snuggled in the flower basket, he whistles to them as he makes his way through the snowy night</span>. ( $ 139 ) SOLD<br /><br /><br /><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">lll</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOaFgDyVJt5htHVtr6eUbDLFiUZGo7Gpia8ALQxdZxMggcbV-FUqRidiQQ-RNrQ_Yz-QFLu46HbjXK5aAxgkiCG6WNbvE6uInNz9xcs7hoC3FkVl78crTgFLedY9gVUBfbPrGI5TJCYw/s1600-h/DSC00181.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264877317455644146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOaFgDyVJt5htHVtr6eUbDLFiUZGo7Gpia8ALQxdZxMggcbV-FUqRidiQQ-RNrQ_Yz-QFLu46HbjXK5aAxgkiCG6WNbvE6uInNz9xcs7hoC3FkVl78crTgFLedY9gVUBfbPrGI5TJCYw/s800/DSC00181.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The Original Santa Claus:<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> The Bishop of Myra</span></span> (SOLD)<br />The original Santa Claus was born in Myra, an ancient seaport on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. He became archbishop and later known for his unsurpassed generosity which led him to become the patron saint of Russia, Greece and many other European countries.<br /><br />He was also renown for being the patron saint of maidens. Legend says that he helped three sisters, who could not marry, because their father did not have enough money for their dowries. He climbed on the roof of their house and threw sacks of gold down the chimney. They happened to land inside the girls' stockings which were hung by the fire to dry. Statues of the Bishop often show him holding three balls to symbolize the sacks of gold, which he anonymously donated. The memory of this benevolent bishop is still alive today.. for he symbolizes the true spirit of the yuletide and brings joy to children the world over. ( $ 139 )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YDTY3waFmgn6rms-eQDiXeJoOTEulDAk9y6ViLLLX0C4Rpm4n_A6MANIKCuKXIpmKS_jrIXZPnMrVYdwW-cqhBzcteLlJQQbzn0xH7y44rS3enrIJhwXmdaX8mBqczZsexOQ7exrv4I/s1600-h/DSC00132.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264877701199727442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YDTY3waFmgn6rms-eQDiXeJoOTEulDAk9y6ViLLLX0C4Rpm4n_A6MANIKCuKXIpmKS_jrIXZPnMrVYdwW-cqhBzcteLlJQQbzn0xH7y44rS3enrIJhwXmdaX8mBqczZsexOQ7exrv4I/s800/DSC00132.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFV29_19ufKjltTdawp_1s1ZQyQXmdwSne1Ewylfnk0_YMkBurZMuLIp1VPhwbvW3vpMzsobEe5DY6I-7zmzM8nfdlaEpDbTowNT9l41QSzMzZMYG8dPkJyDdGQVDGL14-xnUbD7xIi8/s1600-h/DSC00135-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267028069063013682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFV29_19ufKjltTdawp_1s1ZQyQXmdwSne1Ewylfnk0_YMkBurZMuLIp1VPhwbvW3vpMzsobEe5DY6I-7zmzM8nfdlaEpDbTowNT9l41QSzMzZMYG8dPkJyDdGQVDGL14-xnUbD7xIi8/s800/DSC00135-2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br /><br /><br />"NorthWoods Father Christmas"</span></span> (available)<br /><br />This rustic Father Christmas is totally covered in a beautifully made<br />full length coat. He is from the coldest Northwoods region. His wooden sled, heart shaped grapevine wreath and rustic bird house invites his feathered friends to keep him company on his journey. ( $ 159 )<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hVxY7NZHy6B054qnC3m8pMIEvHMD2lm6RoXYLIpOepkoryay9CtaAg9yktr6GyPnOcGPqSj1cbnbm0_4NtMGb0dgX29NFvTQGCZAWy39K3fjIb2nMtQ_9SIOoSdUeg2NzrQ6OTGgSRM/s1600-h/DSC00197.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265373765428129618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hVxY7NZHy6B054qnC3m8pMIEvHMD2lm6RoXYLIpOepkoryay9CtaAg9yktr6GyPnOcGPqSj1cbnbm0_4NtMGb0dgX29NFvTQGCZAWy39K3fjIb2nMtQ_9SIOoSdUeg2NzrQ6OTGgSRM/s800/DSC00197.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImbJ-1TU6A0WJFSSh6Joaw3wtA6hmI8178hB7fDY_z_Gxt8exprWxgl-y6mCB1sGVuD0UGNF4bWzhLw2CkouQZbU5W50IkWl3s6-XKBOJMGuQgCJat2dvOab0u68sNvuZ7Ouo8E5lpyU/s1600-h/DSC00199.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266793663567663666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImbJ-1TU6A0WJFSSh6Joaw3wtA6hmI8178hB7fDY_z_Gxt8exprWxgl-y6mCB1sGVuD0UGNF4bWzhLw2CkouQZbU5W50IkWl3s6-XKBOJMGuQgCJat2dvOab0u68sNvuZ7Ouo8E5lpyU/s800/DSC00199.JPG" /></a>Beautiful from the back as well, he dons a sumptuous floorlength fur coat.<br /><br /><br />I will be adding more as I complete them. Let me know if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Email me at LVTOKRE8@aol.com with any questions or comments you might have.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZzjhMiN440ZPy2U8jnl3TQt-teCow7fLJ7v07Bs0Dlcrm5MGHqHe3bCCRPhdfvPN9y6nNNcsVR5F43ZIZ7uxAEGBfmdpzmVFuozISk5pGuXDVgrpS9sF5oSHEv7CFf7kKZBBJCirID1U/s1600-h/DSC00120.JPG"><br /></a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>santamakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03501145186422388492noreply@blogger.com28