Saturday, December 3, 2016

A fine Bazaar

For a couple of weeks I have passed the demure sign on the left,
announcing the Community Christmas Bazaar
to be held today, at our town hall.


Laura and I were there when it opened.
Our new road super had a hand in this.
Isn't he something.


We passed him in the hall, whistling while he worked.


There were more vendors this year,
everywhere we looked.


This is the township administration office,
converted for the day.
Someone you know is considering.


I bought ringing bells for our front door knob,


some more ornaments,


a Christmas sheep.
 I think Toby finds him extra interesting, so he's hanging with the stockings.


And some soap.




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29 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildDecember 3, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    LOVE your purchases. That is a most excellent Christmas Bazaar.

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  2. Mac n' JanetDecember 3, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Nothing like a good Christmas bazaar.

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  3. Yamini MacLeanDecember 3, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    Hari OM
    OH yes, I spy the 'ponderment'... good choices!!! One thing I know for certain, your little town is filled with creative talent! YAM xx

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  4. Kathy's KlotheslineDecember 3, 2016 at 7:12 PM

    Love jingle bells!!

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  5. RiverDecember 3, 2016 at 9:31 PM

    I love bazaars, but haven't been to one in a long time. I like the Christmas sheep and the door bells.

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  6. coffeeontheporchwithmeDecember 3, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    I love how hand milled soaps look, but I just can't handle the scent. Good choice with the bells for the door knob. I like the jingle, which for us would happen every time we have to let the cat in or out. -Jenn

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  7. jenny_oDecember 3, 2016 at 11:10 PM

    This is just the kind of sale I love, too! Toby probably thinks that's the thing you bought for HIM. Are you saying it isn't?

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  8. bettyDecember 3, 2016 at 11:48 PM

    How fun! I love bazaars like this! You found some great thing there too!

    betty

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  9. BadPennyDecember 4, 2016 at 4:03 AM

    I like the wooden sign in your first picture.

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  10. The Weaver of GrassDecember 4, 2016 at 4:15 AM

    Looks a good Fayre Joanne. They do vary greatly don't they?
    But you seem to have come away with some good buys.

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  11. MartyDecember 4, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    The annual mother-of-all-craft-fairs is happening here next weekend and I'm looking forward to again finding all sorts of unexpected gifts.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 4, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    I hope the leak has finally been fixed and you don't have any more trouble with a wet floor. You are a survivor! And those Christmas ornaments you bought are pretty.

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  13. AdamDecember 4, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    I haven't been to one in years

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  14. ChickenDecember 4, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    I love your dry wit. Demure, indeed:-)

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  15. donna bakerDecember 4, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    I enjoy the bells at the holidays. I gave my baby granddaughter, Penny Lane, a set of bells this weekend and she rang them relentlessly. All I had to do was start singing Jingle Bell Rock and she started ringing them.

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  16. BrittaDecember 4, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Those bazars are always interesting to explore.

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  17. Emma SpringfieldDecember 4, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    The "demure sign" does catch the eye. It is a lovely tradition you have.

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  18. Janie JunebugDecember 4, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    I can't remember the last time I went to a Christmas bazaar. It looks like a good time.

    Love,
    Janie

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  19. Marie SmithDecember 4, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    Such creative people. Love those bazaars!

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  20. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeDecember 4, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    It is lovely to see a community bazaar well attended. It is not only about the things you can buy, but the people you can see.

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  21. NanaDianaDecember 4, 2016 at 7:05 PM

    Those are some great finds. Sometimes you can't find anything you like- Looks like you did good. Happy Holidays- xo Diana

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  22. PaulaDecember 4, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    I need to find me a good Christmas bazaar to attend. Good finds!

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  23. Should Fish MoreDecember 4, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Joanne
    Jesus Judas Priest. (Excuse the exclamation our fathers and uncles used). Just how in hell do you do it?? The parenting, I mean. I see my Grands, the oldest nearing 19, the youngest of my daughters just turned 30. I can't imagine.
    I know you are not the only one, etc, etc. You're just the only one I know.
    Health issues aside, I'm not sure I could do what you do, day to day. The cardiac issues exclude me, and the age of the youngest, 6, but still.
    You have my admiration, and sympathy.

    Mike

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  24. ColetteDecember 5, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    I really like the way they appropriated road signs to use in advertising this show.

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  25. Jenny WoolfDecember 5, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    I like Christmas bazaars. Quite often find things there that I like, although sometimes I wonder why certain things ever got made. :)

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  26. ellen abbottDecember 5, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    they have a similar event here in the civic center but I never go because they charge an entrance fee. but when I do go to things like thins I always buy a bar or two of soap. I don't think I've bought store soap in 10 years.

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  27. The Weaver of GrassDecember 10, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Joanne - my admiration for you has grown daily.

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  28. CarolDecember 10, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    I love love love bells on doors!

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  29. KayDecember 12, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    I love those bells too. That's so cute!

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