Tag Archives: Christmas

9 Days To Go!

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Tina Garceau

I acquire a lot of vintage photos to use in my work. This little holiday gem is something my brother-in-law Brian picked up for me. This pair certainly had a way with tinsel garland, and his bow tie was fab! … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Tina Garceau
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Christmas on Kimball Street

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Our neighbors on the 800 block of Kimball Street have outdone themselves this year! More photos behind the cut.

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Mid-Century Modern Ornaments

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Tina Garceau

I recently bought these plastic, vintage ornaments from my favorite South Philly antiques store. They look great when backlit with white lights!

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An Ideal Christmas Window

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Joe

This once was a bakery and now it’s a private residence, but the owners never changed the front of the building. Only in South Philadelphia! The bakery in 1954.

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Santa Head Planter

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Tina Garceau

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.  

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Christmas Disks

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Joe

I regret to report that streaming has metastasized into the thing it was meant to replace. It IS cable television only with a LOT more commercials! Continue reading →

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