Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share markets from across the globe. Different and varied as the countries themselves, I always look forward to seeing what you send me. Come. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy the shortest trip around the world you ever experienced, perhaps taking in a market from somewhere you have never been, seeing something you may have never seen.💓💓
I have decided that I will take one more pass at the store that holds my heart at this time of year, my beautiful Christmas store. In a slightly less glorious state. Every tree, ornament and Christmas bauble has been handled over and over and then again. But, in the blink of an eye, they shall put it all away again. Time has passed so quickly, has it not? I am still wandering around the Christmas Market, I just cannot help myself! Christmas trees, and candy canes with that peppermint twist. Decorations are everywhere, lights are shining bright and people are largely nice, if not downright huggable. Hark!!! I heard an angel sing! Do you hear what I hear??
The day after Christmas has notoriously been popular for shopping, especially for all things holiday. However, in the last few years, shopkeepers have gotten smarter! They cut the prices before Christmas, getting the edge on the after Christmas bargain hunters! If you are looking for ornaments, lights, outdoor displays -anything Christmas, now is the time to buy it at a very reduced price! It is usually 50% -75% off the regular price! Woo-hoo! What a deal, yes??!
Nutcrackers were in high demand, but, I passed on that one. I have got two that I bought when I lived in Germany. I was actually looking for a life-size one, but most of them were not well made and the ones that were, you would need a small bank loan to purchase.
Boxes and boxes of pricey retro ornaments. At 75% off, they suddenly became a great bargain! Some were shiny brights and others were the kind my mother used to have, birds of all kinds with clips to fasten to the tree's branches. I have some from my parents and I know they still make them, but, I am really nostalgic about my old ornaments.
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Memories give me a warm glow, just knowing they were passed on with love.
Who doesn't love to see what they will be selling in some foreign market, shopping in places I have never been to and some, never even heard of. I am always curious about foreign ingredients, different products that are being sold. So, yes! I would love to see you! We all do!! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, or even a Christmas Market, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. Make them available here, so we have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much!! ❤
All of the trees are heavily decorated and have ornaments that you just take off and buy. They will restock the tree with other ornaments or sometimes the same one, but, it more normal to just put up something that will decorate it.
I tried hard to buy this guy! Do you remember him?? I tried to buy him last year too. He even looked like he was calling out to me! But, they wouldn't have any of that! He really is such a great piece for a display. Perhaps I will try again next year! You have to admit, he is kind of cute! And don't worry, he is fake!
There were so many different products for sale. I did buy a few of these boxes. I do like boxes! I admit it. They were just cardboard, but the thickness was amazing. And, they were pretty. They will last for at least 100 years. Give or take a few. I use them over and over and I usually buy some that nest inside each other to save space. Everything you see is for sale. That big tree is a real one that had fallen down and they salvaged it to be part of the scene. They got a bigger one last week and will be incorporating into their spring season.
And just like that, this show is over! I want to thank you for visiting #MarketFriday! The support you show the challenge and me, just by showing up means a lot. I thank you for that and as always, have a great day!
#MarketFriday Loves You!
Ribbon anyone?? Simply delightful! W won't deny it, the ribbon makes the most delightful bows on gifts! I promise you! And at 75% off, you can't afford to not buy it. What that breaks down to is $2.50 for a huge roll of fabric ribbon with the wiring. I actually buy it and reuse it every year.
It's always good for us to pause And think awhile of Santa Claus-- That jolly symbol we revere When we approach the changing year. Behind his beard so long and white, In which our children take delight, There beats a heart from color free Which bids all children come to me - The Spirit of Santa Claus
The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.
May the joy continue to radiate in your lives, long after the season is gone, gone, gone. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
Love to all, Denise
I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done...and just so you know, although we are throwing glitter around the globe, I can guarantee you that there is still a little left to take us through Christmas. Have a most fabulous day!
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people.Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
We Are The World
There comes a time When we heed a certain call When the world must come together as one There are people dying Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life The greatest gift of all
We can't go on Pretending day-by-day That someone, somewhere soon make a change We're all a part of God's great big family And the truth, you know, love is all we need We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me Oh, send them your heart So they know that someone cares And their lives will be stronger and free As God has shown us by turning stones to bread And so we all must lend a helping hand
We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving Oh, there's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all But if you just believe there's no way we can fall Well, well, well, well let us realize Oh, that a change can only come When we stand together as one, yeah, yeah, yeah
We are the world We are the children We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving There's a choice we're making We're saving our own lives It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
