Holiday

[mousiegirl]

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@froggy wrote:

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@mousiegirl wrote:

I bought the holly bird nests and the lit gingerbread tree, and don't anticipate buying anything else, at least in this visit.  No clue where I can store the tree, but I AM a champion crammer, lol.

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I  haven't bought much but I did get three of the TSV's, the Lenox angel and Letters to Santa Mailbox (H223233). Lordy! Where am I going to put them? I am a champion crammer also but I am not sure of my ability this year. Some things are just going to have to go!

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@froggy   LOL, I know, am sending DD some items whether she wants them or not, lol.  I just updated to say I just bought the Winter Wonderland lit pillars, had forgotten they were on my list, in silver.  I may have to leave these out, somewhere, no room in cabinets/closets.

[mousiegirl]

Valerie's sleds are being called sleighs.  You would think that anyone living in a snowy area would know the difference.

[Marsha2003]

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@SHOPR wrote:

Hello and Merry CIJ everyone!

It's been a long time.  

I honestly didn't expect to want to buy a single thing this year, for various reasons.  But the tradition of CIJ was too tempting for me to entirely ignore after all!

I started checking out sneak peeks and inventory and found something I liked enough to buy from HSN: 

Mr. Christmas Nostalgic Holiday Figure with LED Lights and Timer 

The reindeer arrived today.  It's really cute!  

There are a few paint and glue flaws, but nothing that stands out enough to draw my eye to it right away.  Because I used a $10 off coupon, I think I'll be happy with it for the price.  Trust me, I would return it if anything bugged me too much.  I think it'll be adorable near my large green vintage ceramic tree, which I display every year, regardless of what else makes it out of storage. 

I see that there are now some huge oversized ceramic Mr. Christmas figures sold by David.  I can't buy or store those, but I am so happy to see large ceramic pieces like this, instead of all the large characters offered being resin/plastic.

I am intrigued by Valerie's new set of 3 iridescent trees, H223524, even though I usually don't gravitate toward the iridescent/opalescent finished pieces.  

Does anyone know what main color the finish is when off? I watched the video from my tablet, but I just can't tell if the unlit finish is milky white or silvery.  It looks silver, but I didn't hear anybody say for sure.

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Good to see you posting.  The trees are mercury glass (silver) based, not opalescent, from what I could tell in the presentation.

[Beauty Maven]

God bless you @HLP !!  I too get so much joy from decorating for the holidays!!  My cabinets and closets are filled with Valerie's items, so I really can't buy any more, but I love watching her.

[SHOPR]

Hi, @Marsha2003.  Nice to hear from you.   They look mercury glass silver at times, and not at others, but I think you are correct that they are silver.  I will pass because I don't want any more mercury glass, but they definitely have an interesting look on camera, and show differently than everything else I've seen on set so far.  

I have purposefully been watching recordings later, rather than watching live, to help curb any temptations I might have.  Trying to be good!

[BornToShop]

@SHOPR @Marsha2003  one of my favorite times of the year is seeing posts from the both of you as we go waaaay back!  Thanks for making my day, I've been shopping so stay tuned...!  

[Marsha2003]

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@BornToShop wrote:

@SHOPR @Marsha2003  one of my favorite times of the year is seeing posts from the both of you as we go waaaay back!  Thanks for making my day, I've been shopping so stay tuned...!  

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Hi, @BornToShop , Good to "see" you, too.  I look forward to seeing everyone's purchases.  If we see a free shipping moment, I'll make some more purchases from my wish list, but so far, the only thing I bought was one of the new LightLi candles to give as a gift.  I always look for something sort of unique to give this person and the the wick to flame candle fits the bill.  I would like to buy two for myself, but I don't have much use for a 7-inch or 9-inch candle.

[SHOPR]

@BornToShop Hello! So glad you are here, too. Sort of like old times.  

You know we expect reviews when you get your stuff!  

[Sakuya]

I thought the iridescent trees were pretty and ordered them. I tried to tell what the color was as well and it appeared silver, though I expect to see some parts just glass with the iridescent coating. Probably under the branches. When it is lit up those are the places where the color comes through the most.

[michigangirl723]

I've ordered several items so far....Valerie's set of 3 Bottle Brush Trees in Pots w/ Ribbon in white, Valerie's Set of 2 Glistening Snow Trees & the Berkshire Blanket in Holiday Forest (I've never bought Berkshire before, hoping it's as soft as they say it is!) Now that I'm listing them, I just realized there is a theme here...all are trees! Lol. I also did an advance order for Valerie' s Illuminated Porcelain Figure in the Gold Angel to send my Grandma. I'm not waiting for Christmas, unfortunately my Grandpa passed away 3 weeks ago today, so I thought it would be a nice little surprise for her.