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12/16/10

Friday's Free-4-All

I really love this guy...



He was a splurge a couple years ago, and I'm so glad 
I chose to bring him home.  He's bigger than this pic 
shows...about 20" tall.  And, the intricate carving is 
really so amazing.



Do you see why he's a fave?






and then, she {snapped}



He even has that "heirloom" quality, and thankfully, the
boys love him.  Here's hoping he stays in the family for
many, many generations.



PhotoStory Friday





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36 comments:

alissa {33shadesofgreen} said...

I can see what you love him Dina - he's beautiful!

alissa {33shadesofgreen} said...

opps, meant to say why, not what...

Jamie said...

Wow - he's beautiful. What a treasure

Heidi said...

He is amazing. I love pieces that become part of the family.

Ashley Sisk said...

His carving is beautiful.

Cyndy Bush said...

He is lovely. I love the tree in his hand.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful ornament. I really like it.

Buckeroomama said...

I can see why you love him. I love the carving, too... its color and its smoothness. :)

FYH said...

Beautiful... and I love the colorful tree at
the background!

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

beautiful Santa.

Rochelle@AFamilyofLooneys said...

What a lovely piece to have.

Amy said...

Beautiful carving. Great colors!

Naomi said...

Love him--beautiful! And so are the photos--so colorful! :)

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

That really is a great piece. And, the bokah in the shot rocks.

PS I'm pretty close to Kennesaw!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous...and the DOF is perfect w/the tree in the background. Really pretty!

Lisa

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

I love carved wooden figurines like this and I am sure it will become an heirloom in your home Dina. Our Nativity set was bought in Bethlehem and all carved from Olive wood.

Unknown said...

Wonderful detail in the piece. I have to agree with the others that mentioned your DOF, that really helps add to the beauty of the photo

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

Not sure Dina if you got my comment as blogger did something weird as I posted it. I adore carved ornaments like this.

Liz Mays said...

Just beautiful!!! What kind of wood is it?

rachel said...

very cool. I love Santas, and I am jealous of yours! thanks for linking up.

Seizing My Day said...

He is S cool!!! you have the same affection for him that I do my Mt St. Helens Santa... even though Santa is not my favorite holiday icon!! =)

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

A wonderful treasure.

Natalie said...

The background in the first shot is so beautiful! It just adds THAT MUCH MORE to your photo!. Nice

Unknown said...

Yes, I can see what he's a fave! Gorgeous!!

Run DMT said...

That Santa is lovely. I would have splurged and grabbed him too. He's a wonderful heirloom for your family.

Nicolle said...

Beautiful. I would have brought him home too. He is a keepsake for sure!

Kristy said...

Oh yeah, Iiiiii like it!

jillconyers said...

I see why he is a fav. The detail is amazing and you captured it beautifully.

Evelyn S. said...

Wow....it's such a great figure. I love the colorful background, too.

Jenny Marlowe Marvin said...

Very Very cool statue and great composition! Thanks for sharing!

LisaShaw said...

Oh wow! He's beautiful! I love those precious wooden carvings that have that legacy look.

Enjoy!

More Than Words said...

Wow, that is beautiful! I love the color, too!

Unknown said...

great contrast and color!

Our Beaten Path said...

He is beautiful!! And so are your pictures!

Lin https://linridley.miche.com/Home said...

That's a beautiful carving, I think I would want to have it out all year!

Tara said...

Beautiful, I love the carving and I love the tree behind him. Gorgeous Dina!