It seemed fitting on Christmas Eve to do a Night Before Christmas collection challenge. Someone asked me about a challenge like this last year, but I didn't have things together to do a post..this year I was prepared.
Was the Night before Christmas..
Vintage Shiny Brite ornament with Night before Christmas graphic.
Night before Christmas..cutest Gurley candle set ever.
The candles aren't in the best shape, but still charming. The little fellow looking up the chimney is just adorable.
Night before Christmas..assortment of vintage books.
A giveaway from a family that owned a Texaco gas station.
Little Golden Book, dated 1969
Dated 1964
I especially love the older Night before Christmas books.
Dated 1939
There is nothing like the old illustrations.
Coloring book, dated 1939.
Dated 1949
Dated 1940
Ho, Ho, Ho! If you have an idea for a future collection challenge leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ___."
I hope Santa is good to you this year. Happy Holidays.
This is by far my most favorite Collection Challenge you have done all year! That Night Before Christmas Golden Book brought back the best memories for me. I had it when I was little and it was my favorite thing to unearth when getting out the Christmas decorations. I never understood why my mom wouldn't let me keep it out year round. Now I get it.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Laurie!
~Erica
Posted by: Erica | December 24, 2013 at 07:54 AM
This is a very sweet collection. Love that Gurley set. Great Santa graphics. Have a very Merry Christmas, Laurie. Santa should be good to you...he probably thinks you are one of his elves helping spread joy.
Posted by: Annette | December 24, 2013 at 08:14 AM
Love your collection of night before Christmas books! My Christmas post this year is taken from inside my 1949 copy. Funny, it has the exact same Santa picture on the cover as your 1969 copy but the fonts are different.
Posted by: Kathy | December 24, 2013 at 08:34 AM
As always, I am so inspired by you!
Posted by: cynzano | December 24, 2013 at 09:17 AM
Oh, that candle set is too sweet! Merry Christmas to you and your family!! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | December 24, 2013 at 09:41 AM
I might have to agree with Erica. This is very sweet collection. Hard to pick favorites but this might be my favorite too. Wishing you a very Blessed Christmas! Love up those kiddos.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | December 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM
This was the best collection you could have shared with us today. I love it all! I have never seen the Gurley candle set and now I want one! Wishing you a very very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Dianne | December 24, 2013 at 04:27 PM
Merry Christmas Laurie! Love your collection... Enjoy the holiday may Santa be good to you!...
Posted by: Marlene | December 24, 2013 at 04:55 PM
Wow! What a great collection Laurie... and perfect timing. I just love those old illustrations too... and Santa smoking! You won't see that on newer items. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Posted by: Maureen | December 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM
You're so right about the older illustrations! So charming! Hey-- I have the same Gurley set, and box too; it's always been one of my faves.
Posted by: Diane | December 25, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Merry Christmas!! Love seeing all your collections!!
Posted by: Perfectlyprintedblogspt .com | December 25, 2013 at 06:26 AM
I am simply in AWE of your incredible collections!! Merry Christmas :)
Posted by: Pixie Vintage | December 25, 2013 at 02:58 PM
Gosh 1939 that is even before I was born!
I love those books too. Hey Laurie if you want to visit all your little reindeer you can check out my blog they are all on one table underneath a large photo I bought Bob. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Nan York | December 25, 2013 at 07:42 PM
Cute collection. Love the Gurleys! Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | December 26, 2013 at 05:54 AM
The printed Shiny Brite is my fav! I hope you guys had a great Christmas and that Santa was nice to you. I wonder if seeing all your Santas freaked him out... : )
Posted by: Melissa | December 27, 2013 at 07:07 AM
I love old children's books and these are beautiful. Thanks for showing them to us!
Posted by: Hope @ Fairhope Supply Co. | December 28, 2013 at 08:24 PM