-LSB-...] Such a capering and hiding; stitching, knitting, clipping, cutting, and pasting; red paper and blue paper; spangles
of gold and silver; purses, cuffs, lamp - rugs, slippers, and neck - ties; gewgaws, and filigree, and gimcracks; green trees, hung all over with
colored balls,
little angels, and candy horsemen; wax tapers and
bits of looking -
glass; such surprises hid in fancy boxes and bags, on the tops
of the wardrobes, behind the bureaus, and under the sofas, for Tom, Dick, and Harry; mysterious whisperings, secret conferences, knowing looks, nods, and winks, and sudden hidings away
of articles in progress
of manufacture but not yet to be seen Continue reading Victorian & Edwardian Christmas Gifts — Part 1 →
The theme for the tree this year was definitely «more is more» with gold, silver, mercury
glass, sparkling snowflakes, and
little bits of champagne - and blush -
colored ornaments.