I have had this blow up deer for quite a few years. He has never found the perfect spot to live in my holiday decorations. Some years he has not been blown up and has stayed in the holiday bin.
This year he made a holiday friend.
Reindeer meet Santa.
Santa was found at a local thrift store. At first I thought about listing him in my Etsy shop, but then I decided that he should live with Mr. Reindeer.
I had to find the perfect spot for the two of them. Cardboard holiday fireplace fit the bill.
I had a heck of a time trying to put this fireplace together. It had a mind of its own. I finally just ended up wrapping it around a dresser that was in that spot and it worked perfectly.
The fireplace also holds my collection of vintage holiday boxes.
I almost did not buy this holiday fireplace a few years ago. It was in the original box and it had been used once according to the owner. I went ahead and spent the $5 and it is one of my favorite holiday decorations.
I am sure that Santa and Reindeer are happy I brought it home too!
A couple more snippets to come....
I adore them and seem to have a distant memory of a blow up Santa! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Sue@Serendipity | December 19, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I have a couple of blow ups too. No reindeer just two Santas. One is sitting at the bottom of my elf tree.
Sigh....you gave me an inspiration to blow up the big Santa now. He should be out with his friends too!
Gasp, can't believe you almost didn't buy that cool looking fireplace. Looks like it was made for you and your house LOL.
Thanks for the snippets!
Posted by: Doreen | December 19, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Laurie...Laurie...Perfect! I wish you could hear my screams of joy. I kept scrolling down to see the tree! It all just fits so beautifully. I want to bring over my heels and full skirt and prance around to jingle bell rock. Thanks for the smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | December 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I would love to see your home at Christmas.....what fun things you have.
Posted by: debby messner | December 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM
That fireplace is the coolest thing...I definitely would have bought it! Love your collections!
Posted by: shirley hatfield | December 19, 2011 at 01:08 PM
This is so CUTE!! The deer and santa are just perfect together and even better with the fireplace. Love it!
Posted by: Kathy | December 19, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Love the fireplace and the santa and reindeer!!! Love your decorations!!
Posted by: Elma Riedstra | December 19, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Squeal! How cute are they!! Your holiday fireplace is just adorable. My parents had one when they first got married and I remember seeing pictures of it in their photo album. Your Christmas box collection is pretty nifty too. Keep the decor coming!!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | December 19, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Love the vintage fireplace and display!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 19, 2011 at 05:59 PM
How funny that during some era it was better to have a cardboard fireplace than none at all. I guess it makes sense -- how else would Santa get in?
That box with the candy cane is ca-yute!
Posted by: Into Vintage | December 19, 2011 at 08:31 PM
I think we had a cardboard fireplace one year that my dad found cheap somewhere...but my mom was a nazi about cleaning up everything (presents, tree, decorations) by the end of Xmas day and I think she threw it away with the tree. *GASP* This is probably why I put my decos up the day after Halloween. Good memories though! ;OD
Posted by: Peace Schuyler | December 19, 2011 at 11:28 PM
I am amazed at all the treasures you find. How many hours do you spend weekly searching for your treasures?
Hugs.
Posted by: Lynn | January 08, 2012 at 07:08 AM