2 and 1/2 hours in the Cmas Tree Shop

16 years ago

2 an 1/2 hours to get there, half a tank of gas, 9.00 in tolls,,BUT I had a great time. (except for the 4 hours it took to get back home in the traffic..it was a nightmare!)

Here are some of the things I got....they had square chargers in all colors for 1.69...but I didn't get any...

The cake pedestals were 2.99, white sq plates, 1.69, other plates 1.99, pumpkins, realy nice details, 2.99, glass Cmas plates, .89...and so much more!!!

More tomorrow...still in the car!

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tamgypsy
16 years ago
kathleen I love your 'lute' from Christmastreeshop.
I especially like those square white plates. I have 4 of the pumpkin bowls to mix with my mikasa ones for my thanksgiving table. I agree the detail on them is great...:)
I can't wait to see what else you have found.
Because of the distance I understand the drive is a real chore but I think the prices and the nice things you can find is well worth it as your picture proves...:)
luvstocraft
16 years ago
Kathleen, I love those square plates and the pedestals too. I just can't believe those square plates were only $1.69. I am green with envy over those prices! Wow! Sounds like the trip was quite a hassle, but at least you got allot to show for it. Luvs
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plainjane425
16 years ago
kathleen....you made it!! Love your loot too... From what I see from your pictures, I trust the trip was well worth it!! Which shop did you go to?
Now, I have to ask...do you gals have digital cameras, that you are able to post your pictures so quickly? That's one thing I don't have.. All I have is photos, and don't have a clue on how to send them to this website :(
kathleen_li
Original Author
16 years ago
Slinkey, yes, you must get a digi camera. I had the camera, but didn't know how to post till the gals here taught me! It is so much fun. You can't describe things, you NEED a pic! LOL Maybe Santa will bring you one...they are pretty cheap now.
I went to the closest one which was Staten Island...toooo far!!

Luvs, I am sorry I didn't take more of those sq plates...and chargers, you name it they had them! ...they are pretty...But the 4 hours in traffic was a killer. I would never do it again. I will wait till they come here.

Tam, I don't know how you stay out of those stores! I do have to say AC Moore had a better selection of greenery and Christmas stuff like that... But wow, you can drop a bundle.
plainjane425
16 years ago
Wow Kathleen...4 hrs in traffic, that's equivalent to when I would travel up to the Cape, from NY when I would go on vacation >>> NEVER for a Day Trip!! You poor thing, you must be exhausted. I did recognize the goodies that you brought home...Nice!! I was near the one by me today, (went to the Danbury Mall) but I had my grandsons with me, and they HATE when I take them there...it was hard not going in 'just to look'. I will start dropping hints on that digital camera for Christmas..and yes, the prices have gotten cheaper...so hopefully Santa will get the message and bring me one!
labmomma
16 years ago
kathleen - great haul. I love that store, but don't go often - it ends up bringing the shop-o-holic in me:)). Our store is just 20 minutes away. Everything is beautiful, but those cream color china pumpkins are my favorite. I collect pumpkins and they sure would be a nice addition. I feel a trip to the CTS coming on....

Thanks for sharing your finds.
judithva
16 years ago
Wow, Kathleen, beautiful items, I so wish we had one of those stores near me, of course if I did, then I would need 3 jobs LOL Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
kathleen_li
Original Author
16 years ago
Here's the rest...except for the Nativity for out side. I will show you that when I put it up for Christmas.

Advent Cals, w candy for each day..$1
Socks for gkids 1
Cloth naps, 4 for 3.99 for dil , don't have to borrow mine now!
Trays, 1
2 tier tray 2.99
candles 1
Tgiving cloth bib 1
Lyle Cmas book 1.69
Pillow shams 1 matching
Plisse bedspread 4.99
Wood plaques wreath and scene 2/1
glass trivet 2
leaf shaped ramekins 1 each
Metal baskets with rope handles trimmed in gold $1 maybe I will paint them and fill with greens etc for out on the porch..or maybe not..
Drop leaf table with shell painted on top $15 for my friend's cottage
Ornaments under 1.50
Gold chargers 1.29
Christmas cards, tablecloth, glue gun crystal sugar, etc. not pictured..

I think that's it
judithva
16 years ago
What do you mean, that's it? LOL What a great haul! Wonderful prices too.
kathleen_li
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks, Judith. I just wrapped the Advent cals. We go to my dil's sis house for Thanksgiving, so I got one for each kid to give them that day....
If the DP wasn't with me, I would have bought a lot more for ME! But the idea was to get the Nativity for outside, and a few gifts! The pumpkins , sq dishes and cake peds are staying, I think!
plainjane425
16 years ago
I agree with Judith...great haul!! You did good girl! LOL
I love those pumpkins..I didn't see them by me. I only saw turkeys made in the same style. I would surely have 'snapped' a couple of the pumpkins for my self. Was the Nativity the 'BIG' item that you mentioned wanting to get? Glad you got it.
Last year a friend of mine saw an Electric Lamp Post with Choir Boys... went home w/o it. She then decided to go back for it, and they were ALL gone. She was not happy. Seems I've learned, if you see it..GET IT. Better to have it in 'hand'. You can Always return it. Well, Kathleen
glad your trip was successful.
thrift_shop_romantic
16 years ago
Good gad, that IS a haul. I love the pumpkins in particular. It's going to be a ton of fun to see where these items all end up for the holidays.

--Jenn
kathleen_li
Original Author
16 years ago
Hopefully,Jenn, most of it will end up at someone else's house! I have sooo much stuff!! Too much for anyone!
msafirstein
16 years ago
Love, love, love the white square plates! I would have been 10 or 12 of them. What is the pressed design, I can't quite make it out.

Also like the small pedestals too. You were smart to buy 2 of them as they are so hard to find.

Michelle
kathleen_li
Original Author
16 years ago
Oh, thanks Michelle, now I feel bad I didn't buy 12 of the leaf embossed sq plates!! And you know I am NOT going back!!
AND UMM....I need to borrow room in your pantry, I am getting full!
susiesunshine
16 years ago
just like ole... Santa.. looooooong time in the sleigh to do aaaaaaalllllllll that Christmas Goodie Stuff....!!!!!
Sounds like fun..... and looks like you are just quite the little shopper....!!!!
Great Job...
* * * * * Happy *** Holidays !!!!!
M E R R Y + C H R I S T M A S !!!!!!!
God Bless You and Your Family !
susiesunshine

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