Early Christmas Gift For Me

 

 

Have you ever bought your own Christmas gift? 

 

Well, a few weeks ago I went to the Extravaganza Market held in Mount Dora, Fl.

This is a HUGE flea market held a couple of times a year.  When I say HUGE,  I mean no

 way you can see everything in one day.  My dad was an antique dealer there many years

ago but I have not been to the market since moving from the area.

 

I was there just as they opened and the very first dealer I stopped at had the

perfect Christmas gift for me.  Without a moment of hesitation I whipped out

 my wallet and paid the dealer every penny I had.  Thank goodness the market had

 an ATM machine or I would have been finished for the day!  

 

So what did I find that just had to come home with me? 

 

 

 

It is too way to big to wrap and won't come close to fitting under the tree. 

 

 

 

Yes,  It is a GIANT clam shell measuring 33" across, the largest one I have ever seen.  I have

coveted these really large natural shells but priced at $700 and up they were a distant

dream.  Well, no more dreaming and happily I paid an obscenely low price for it.

 

I think I must have skipped through the rest of the market!

 

On the way home I called Steve and left a voice mail telling him Thank You

for my Christmas gift.  I also mentioned what I bought was very heavy and

would have to stay in my SUV until his next visit to Dads.  He was such a

good sport (but he always is) and unloaded the shell a few days later

after flying in from Virginia.  The shell has found a temporary

home in front of the window at dads.

Here are some of my favorite pictures that show decorating with
 giant clam shells.

 Haus and Home

Haus and Home

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Christopher James

 

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Cote de Texas

No Minimalist Here

The final picture is my own clam shell which was a gift last year from dad.
 

Every time I walk past the new shell I sing
 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!

Thanks for dropping by and I hope to see you at the Open House Party
starting Wednesday evening.

xoxo,
Sherry

This holiday season I will be partying at :

Common Ground
At The Picket Fence
Coastal Charm
French Country Cottage
Cedar Hill Ranch
Savvy Southern Style
Elizabeth And Co.
 

 



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