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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:57:12 GMT

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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:57:29 GMT

Re: 1963 annalee,so cute!

goldensrbest — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:42:28 GMT

I use to collect them,had the mr.and mrs santa ,reindeers all the tall large ones, and many more ,we use to go to meredith n.h where they were made,still have some,i had to pair down.

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PamfromCT — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:44:12 GMT

Just so cute! And what a sweet surprise for your guests! And why not?

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kitty60 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:44:54 GMT

I once loved Annalee! Lived in NH close to where they were located. Seems like you could always pick up an appropriate gift from their collection.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:46:17 GMT

I still remember their shop, they had, my husband was in retail ,and he would order them for me ,and buyers choice, no longer use them,sold most of my buyers choice.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:58:15 GMT

I think the faces on the older ones are cuter than the newer ones. Love your Santa.

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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:57:50 GMT

Re: 1963 annalee,so cute!

colliemom4 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:04:01 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the wrote:
@colliemom4,you are so right!The older ones were painted by hand,no two were the same.new ones china stamped on
They really lost that sweet expression now!

@I am stillkeeper of the I didn't know that. I don't have any but have seen them in stores. You have a big collection of the older ones. Lucky you!

I hate it when things like that are changed but it seems they always are.

Thanks for sharing. Loving all your pics.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:50:56 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the

thank you for sharing all your beautiful decorations. My grandmother, mother & aunts had many of these little "kewpie" dolls but now (thanks to your posts) I know they are called Annalees.

My younger son & new wife are into vintage -- I shared your molded outside decor with them...they are always on the hunt for them. When I moved I gave them my Santa in the sleigh w/the reindeer. They now have a home to display & enjoy them!

Have a very merry & blessed Christmas🎄🙂

Homedecor1

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I am stillkeeper of the — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:58:14 GMT

Re: 1963 annalee,so cute!

Katcat1 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:44:37 GMT

HO, HO, HO.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:59:10 GMT

@I am stillkeeper of the

Thank you MaryAnne for your kind words. This time of the year is extremely hard for me (moved away from family & losing my dad very young) as I'm sure it is for most who are separated from loved ones.

Both my boys (and my only niece) are extremely into "traditions" and the importance of them. I always went overboard when they were little & always hosted every holiday for my entire

extended family. Many fond wonderful memories.

My son with my only grandchild goes a little overboard too but that's OK because the good Lord gave him a second chance in life (he is a cancer survivor) and was deemed to never father children, but, the good Lord had the hindsight to know he'd be a wonderful "dad" & that he is! My other son is a newly wed and his wife is a wonderful woman who loves holidays as much as he does (they are 2 peas in a pod).

Again, thank you for sharing your beautiful decor & bringing me wonderful memories of my childhood & my boys & niece!