A couple of years ago I started noticing these little wooden Christmas ornaments in thrift stores and antique shops. They’re mid century and were commonly found when I was a kid.

Now they sell for a buck or two apiece and have been finding their way into my shopping basket. I don’t have a lot so far- maybe twenty – but that seems like a lot given that I never go looking for them.

They find me.

My collection is on a small tabletop tree in my kitchen, sweet little reminders of days gone by before Hobby Lobby convinced us that decorations must be costly and matching if they are to be effective.

I think they’re kind of fun, don’t you?