Department 56, Lemax, other.. anyone?

[N F C]

I agree. It reminds me of redeeming stamps with my mom!

Nice to have the mini as a reminder! I think my mom and a few female relatives collected the stamps but I couldn't tell you what they exchanged them for.

 

[janiedoe]

Nice to have the mini as a reminder! I think my mom and a few female relatives collected the stamps but I couldn't tell you what they exchanged them for.

I remember my last trip to the S&H store before they closed. I traded my stamps for a navy blue crushed velvet bedspread for my older brother's birthday gift.

 

[janiedoe]

I'm passing this little village on to my granddaughter and her family. Its fairly rare. Its from Trim-A-Home sold by KMart in the late 90s. There are 4 buildings that have multiple shops. I'm including the one one the right end, in the last photo, as well. Its from Kirkland's Signature from Costco and is also a late 90s piece. I'll also give her some people, street lamps, benches, trees & a roadway to spruce things up. This little village will only need a 18" x 36" space.
She is really excited to set up her own village this year. I love the way this one curves to make a cuddlesack type street. I can't wait to see her display this.

 

[N F C]

I'm passing this little village on to my granddaughter and her family. Its fairly rare. Its from Trim-A-Home sold by KMart in the late 90s. There are 4 buildings that have multiple shops. I'm including the one one the right end, in the last photo, as well. Its from Kirkland's Signature from Costco and is also a late 90s piece. I'll also give her some people, street lamps, benches, trees & a roadway to spruce things up. This little village will only need a 18" x 36" space.
She is really excited to set up her own village this year. I love the way this one curves to make a cuddlesack type street. I can't wait to see her display this.
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What an awesome gift to pass down to your granddaughter Janie! She'll get many years of enjoyment out of it I'm sure.

 

[janiedoe]

What an awesome gift to pass down to your granddaughter Janie! She'll get many years of enjoyment out of it I'm sure.

I certainly hope so. She is growing up and I think she is responsible enough now to take care of it.

 

[janiedoe]

I'm working on the tiny farm village this morning

I still need to add some background trees and some snow for fill in between the bases

 

[N F C]

Love the farm scene! I can relate to that guy sleeping in his chair. And you have Cornelius...do you have a Bumble too? This is awesome!

 

[janiedoe]

Love the farm scene! I can relate to that guy sleeping in his chair. And you have Cornelius...do you have a Bumble too? This is awesome!

Thanks, Debby.
Bumble is in the flatlands village. He is trying to nab some fruit from the unsuspecting vendor.

 

[N F C]

Thanks, Debby.
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He's adorable