The assorted nutcrackers are from Germany and China. The large mercury glass candleholder and silver candle is from this year's Target holiday collection.
I have a collection of nutcrackers, smokers and wooden figures that I bring out at this time of year. Last year I got a wooden Advent calendar from Target and earlier this year I filled the compartments with old ornaments and toys. I've enjoyed opening the doors each day and remembering where the little figurines came from. A few years ago my friend in Germany sent a ceramic gingerbread house which has a space in back for putting in a votive candle. Stained glass candle holders are my favorite and the one on the right is from a store in Noe Valley. I love this time of year when the darkness comes early and the candles burn longer.
The assorted nutcrackers are from Germany and China. The large mercury glass candleholder and silver candle is from this year's Target holiday collection.
I have a collection of nutcrackers, smokers and wooden figures that I bring out at this time of year. Last year I got a wooden Advent calendar from Target and earlier this year I filled the compartments with old ornaments and toys. I've enjoyed opening the doors each day and remembering where the little figurines came from. A few years ago my friend in Germany sent a ceramic gingerbread house which has a space in back for putting in a votive candle. Stained glass candle holders are my favorite and the one on the right is from a store in Noe Valley. I love this time of year when the darkness comes early and the candles burn longer.