Month: December 2014
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Number 3: French Christmas Postcard
Old French Postcard French script on back, dated 1904 Little girls lined up in front of the chimney to place their "shoes" for Saint Nicolas to fill. In France children put their shoes out on the 6th of December. …
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Back to the Brocante
"Back to the brocante, it feels like Christmas." I beamed and French Husband rolled his eyes like only a French person can do: Which means, they don't roll their eyes but you know they are 'cause you feel their…
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Number 2: French Christmas Postcard
Old French Postcard French script on back, dated 1931 Corey Amaro's Collection. For years I have been collecting without realizing that I was collecting French ephemera. Starting today until I run out I will put one old French postcard on…
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Christmas Past: Memories of Christmas in France
When I arrived in France many moons ago, Christmas trees were not part of Christmas scene as they are so now. The Christmas consumer market had not yet taken off. The French florists had beautiful floral arrangements, but few Christmas…
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Number 1: Old French Christmas Postcard
Old French Postcard French script on back, dated 1907 Corey Amaro's Collection. For years I have been collecting without realizing that I was collecting French ephemera. Starting today until I run out I will put one old French postcard on…
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French Gift Tags and The Christmas Storage Space
I went to the shop with ever intention to buy Christmas wrapping, Oh how I am easily distracted when it comes to anything that resembles vintage graphics. … Setting up for Christmas is a feat at our house…