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Category Archives: Holiday
Happy Valentine’s Day!
My Valentine this year to Joe was inspired by the television show FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans. I included everything a glamour gal from the 60s loves – chocolate, flowers, jewelry, and big hair! Happy Valentine’s Day Joe!
Posted in Collage, Drawer Cards, Holiday, Illustration
Tagged collage, FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans, Valentine's Day, vintage catalogs
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2024 Mummers Parade
Philadelphians rang in the New Year on Broad Street with the 2024 Mummers Parade! More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 2024 Mummers Parade, Broad Street, New Year's Day
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Orange Slice & Bake Cookies
Another cookie to add to my cookie tray – there’s something wonderful about the combination of orange and chocolate, and these do not disappoint!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate dipped cookies, Christmas cookies
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Christmas on Kimball Street
Our neighbors on the 800 block of Kimball Street have outdone themselves this year! More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Christmas, Kimball Street, South Philly
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Mid-Century Modern Ornaments
I recently bought these plastic, vintage ornaments from my favorite South Philly antiques store. They look great when backlit with white lights!
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia
Tagged Christmas, Christmas ornaments, Mid-Century Modern
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Anise Cookies
It’s that time of year, and I’ve been experimenting with some new cookies to add to my old favorites. Bake a couple to test, and freeze the rest of the dough for a future baking session!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged anise, baking, Christmas cookies, Italian cookies
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Santa Head Planter
This treasure came from my in-law’s house. My mother-in-law used it to hold Christmas cards. It was manufactured in Japan by the Samson Import Company in 1964.
Posted in Holiday, Photography
Tagged antiques, Christmas, Samson Import Company, Santa Claus, Santa head planter, vintage
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