Dominique, Your centerpiece is very pretty. The little wrapped gifts are perfect. I love the snowman sign hanging over your dining room entrance. And I really love your Christmas station. I haven't seen one like that before. Please tell us a little more about it.

Thank you Sandi :)

Well, the kind of items you can find here to make a Christmas village are really expensive and I think (not sure though) that there is only one store that sells these items. Low cost Christmas houses are generally broken or that are not part of an entire collection which means that if you buy such a house this year, next year you won't be sure to be able to buy a house from the same manufacture and the same designer.

I have been shopping in a supermarket that made special sales for some things like the station I bought. There also was a funfair and, if I remember a house with kids playing with their Xmas gifts with a tree in the background. They were sold for 30 euros - $38.

So the one I bought is a train that enters and exits the tunnel, the cars are filled with gifts, the station is located above and there are a few steps down to the train. It is also an illuminated and musical item that runs on batteries and/or power. Since I put the station on the dining table, I eat with music and lights, lol.

WOW! How wonderful for you! Beautiful purchases. The center piece is very pretty. And the station looks like alot of fun. Can't wait to see your tree.

Dominique, how lucky for you that you are finding some new xmas items for your house. Your centerpiece is very pretty, and the little house is adorable, with the moving train. I've seen similar here & they are expensive.

The sign is adorable too. You are doing good this year finding decorations!!

prosperity,
Love that christmas station! That looks totally fun to have on the table. And your centerpiece is lovely.

Mo

Great finds Prosperity. Glad you were able to find such nice decorations for the Christmas season. I love your station, your lovely centerpiece, and we all know I love snowmen! Happy Holidays! Luvs

Great finds. Love the centerpiece, train and the snowmen as so cute.

Thanks a lot for your comment, ladies.

It's great to eat with the "choo-choo" of the train and then the music playing.

A snowman was something missing in my home for Christmas... now I have three snowmen for the price of one, lol.

Dominique, I agree with what everyone has said about your decorations. The mini presents are a wonderful idea, the little Village, the center-piece, everything. You did good!!

You can do the slideshow from our album as far as I'm concerned. I gathered photos from so many places and will hope no one cares I've put them together for us to enjoy.
LOL. As of tonight there are 255 photos, tho I expect many more will be added in the next few weeks.

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: Slideshow Christmas Inspiration Album

Dominique, I am wondering....since I didn't get permission for the many of those photos, a lot didn't have any credit on them or way to do so, I'm not sure if they should be used on a commercial site (if that's what yours is). I don't know anything about infringement rights in such matters, but don't want either of us to get in trouble.
I believe most people are happy you want to see and share their pictures, and that's why they put them on the Internet. But there are some that get upset if anyone copies theirs too.
I tried to be sure on ones I copied that they were listed as "public". Or asked folks, of course, when I could, before I used theirs.
I think linking to the slideshow would be ok for you, but not posting the photos themselves if your site is commercial? Just some thoughts to ponder.

hugs, Karen

Hi Karen,

Thanks for your kind comments :)

I've sent you an email with my thoughts...

Actually, I'm thinking about posting a topic asking for permissions from the members... and then, if (and when) I'll have some time to do it, I'll pick up the pictures that I have authorisation for and will add to the site.

There are more thoughts in the mail :)

Anyway, it's ok for me to post the link to the album on the site :-D