Showing posts with label nativity antiqued. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nativity antiqued. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Away In A Manger

Many years ago my mother studied painting and found her nitch with ceramics. Over the years she designed and custom painted many gorgeous treasures. My favorite is her nativity set hand painted to look antiqued and old right from the beginning. That was over 35 years ago and now that very same cherished set, is old and loved as much today as ever.

The manger was painted with the holy family, the wise men and camels, the Shepard's and animals. The manger itself had 3 parts, but after our move here to Texas, the two side stalls had broken. However the blessing was the center manger stall was still in tack and for that I was thankful.

Simply elegant, it looks aged just the way mom intended it to be. Over the years, mom was asked by her church to display it for all to enjoy, which she so graciously did. These days, since mother's passing, it shows proudly here in our home with the reminders why we celebrate Christmas at all. The birth of the Lord Jesus and why he came to this world.

Without anymore words, I will just share the pics of a treasured keepsake that means so much. Included is the mantel where we also hang a painting of that special event.


















May the true meaning of the season be your reason for celebration.
Merry Christmas

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas

Dear Friends,
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all God's blessings in the New Year. Thank you for all the visits and comments this past year. I so look forward to many more posts and continued friendship in the New Year.
As we celebrate the reason for this special season, I will share with you my antiqued style nativity treasure handmade and painted by my mother many years ago. This is a very special collection and my favorite Christmas display.


Blessings for a safe holiday and see you in the New Year!
Hugs, Celestina Marie

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