Going Local-Mundy House Christmas

The Christmas Market took place this past weekend,

and Big K and I decided to check it out.

The East Lincoln Historical Society and Mundy House hosted the event,
and local artists were invited to showcase their handiwork.

We found Marjorie Fairbanks displaying her wonderful artwork.

She had a variety of outdoor scenes available.

She is based in Denver (NC)

and can be reached at 704-257-6429.

Brian Stack is new to the woven arts.

He is a weaver who finds the pasttime a great way to relax.

His wife is a knitter who has encouraged him to explore his talent.

We found out from chatting with them,

that they used to live very near our old house in Cooper City, FL.

Small world, huh?

To get more information about Brian's offerings,

email him at Stackman54@aol.com.

These mermaids created by Laura Johansen were truly works of art.

I can't imagine how much time and energy goes into making 

these whimsical treasures.

Laura designs an assortment of dolls using various materials.

She can be reached at 704-483-6625.

These glass Christmas trees were captivating!

The artist, Mary Miller, explained the multi-step process

and it can be described only as a labor of love.

Mary is the owner of FatCat Kiln Works

and you can contact her at 704-489-9494.

What local, hometown event would be complete 

without an array of baked goodies?

Although very tempting, 

we decided to walk right past all the calories on the table.

You know if it's homemade, it's gotta be good!

We featured Mundy House when we initially moved to the area.

It was one of our first local field trips.

Inside, the house was well-adorned with decorations

fashioned by the members of the East Lincoln Historical Society.

This group gets together before the holidays

and creates the most unique and charming vintage embellishments.

The best part is that they are all for sale!

The proceeds support this most valuable asset to the community.

These paper chains were so festive!

Most of the trimmings were incredibly simple,

but unrivaled in originality.

From ornaments to wreaths, 

there were a good deal of garnishes to be had.

Many of the decorations were made using natural materials

donated by members of the Master Gardeners group.

With a sampling of everyday materials,

this crafty group fabricated so many authentic offerings.

These paper trees were gorgeous!

And would you look at the clever use of these dried okra pods!

They were turned into snowmen and Santas!

I wish I had gotten a better picture of them.

In any case, 

I know what I'll be doing with my overgrown okra next season!

The two sleeping rooms upstairs were also decked out for the holidays.

Delightful bouquets of money plant and hydrangea

could be picked up at a bargain price.

There really was something for everyone to enjoy.

Big K and I had a great time not only revisiting Mundy House,
but seeing it bedecked in all its holiday glory was a real treat.

Next year, I am hoping there will be room 
for me and my daisy totes.
That way, 
I can have first dibs on all the handmade goodies!