Merry Day #9....

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Merry Day #9!

Today we are going to take a break from the stands....

I think I'm losing people because of lack of interest and I'm going to be honest they take a lot of time to photograph and write about, then check and recheck making sure the information is complete. So I will finish that up later, sometime.

Today I'd like to share some pictures of my home....

here is my Prairie Schooler Santa Tree for 2021

I always set my Prairie Schooler Santa tree in a milk can. I have 4 milk cans this one in particular came from my Grandfather's Dairy Farm. 

Keith and I are from Southern Indiana. I resided in Haubstadt, Indiana and my Grandpa's farm was there. 

I also collect UHL crocks this is part of my collection. I've gotten some questions about the crocks, so I all add the questions and answers here: 

What were they used for. The large crocks were used for storage of dried goods/produce in cold storage cellars. The jugs were what you would imagine jugs would be used for: storage of liquids and specifically to make or store home brewed liquor or wines. 

The large numbers indicate how many gallons they hold. In the shot I have 2 UHL jugs and then a butter churn and smaller 2 gallon crock that is not UHL brand. UHL was made in Indiana down in the area I grew up. I collect them and have several larger and smaller crocks in my collection.

Here are my new mascots for my Santa Tree...

Santa and Mrs. Claus

I painted these about a week ago (weekend right after Thanksgiving)

I am so stinking pleased with how they turned out. Both are by Renee Mullins of "Plum Purdy" she is one of my favorite paint designers.

I know you all must think this has turned into a painting blog :) HA! But really I just love adding to my Christmas decorations each year and these sweeties were just the thing to add this year. 

OK folks, that's it for today!

Merry Day #9!

Merry Christmas!

All my love, 

Vonna xxxx