Village People. . .

As long as I can recall, I have been one of those ‘VILLAGE’ people.

No, not the singing group, but those people who love mini houses.

Whenever I spy one I begin to smile and my mind starts to wander.

It’s almost as if I am imagining my own little world.

For years I have decorated the tops of my cupboards with snowmen.  This year I wanted a change. So I picked up a few new cardboard village houses at T.J Maxx and Home Goods.  I didn’t pay over 12.99 for any of them.

I usually don’t start my Christmas decorating until the day after Thanksgiving.  However, I have been in a bit of a ‘cleaning’ mood.  Must embrace it when it happens. lol!  It only comes around every so often.

I cleaned the tops of my cupboards and decided to put out my new village houses.  I will add fresh greenery and a few baubles later, but for now here’s what I’ve done.

I stuck three bottle brush trees in my long narrow metal planter.  No village would be complete without trees. I think I will add a little something hanging from the bow when I pull out more décor.

The houses do light up (by batteries), but I haven’t turned them on yet.  Thought I would do that Dec. 1st. But look, how magical it is that they already have a gleam shining from their windows.

The cake plates will get a sprinkling of snow.  It’s still packed away.

This house had a different look, but I loved the bird and the music.

I have quite a few small village houses that I have collected over the years.  I love creating mini scenes with them.  There is something quite magical about a wintery scene under glass.  They will be making their debut soon.  Until then. . .

Here are a few that I created last Christmas.

Last night I made this tray of trees.  Inspiration came from my new Better Homes and Garden magazine.

They each will receive a glittery star on top.

It just so happens that I have a wonderful collection of glitters.  Look at this give away I just got in the mail from  Donna.  Visit her at http://cottagedays.blogspot.com/

It also included these darling notecards, and a ‘to do’ notepad.  she threw in the cute little Anne of Green Gables pin and tissue holder as a (little something extra).  How sweet is that?

The cards were created by Donna.  I love the scenes.  This one is my favorite.

Thanks again to Donna for my wonderful gift.

If you’re not one of those ‘village’ people, just gotta say, give them a try they are ever so magical.

Jann

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