Fay's Favorite Things for December

The Christmas Attic's owner Fay Carter has a new set of favorite items for the holidays.

1. Santa Clock

Santa Claus is making his list and checking it twice to see who has been naughty and nice. This mini-clock is a great way for the kids to see when it strikes midnight on the 25th. The alarm bells on the top of the clock are a retro touch.

2. German Pyramid

Handmade wooden German pyramids have been a traditional way to decorate for hundreds of years. They are available with one sigle tier as well as up to three or four. The heat of the lit candles at the base cause the blades at the top to spin and all sides of the inside design can be seen. They make beautiful centerpieces for the holiday season. We used one to decorate the coffee table for the set of Lets Talk Live last week.

3. Wendt and Kuhn Snowflake Angels

These tiny treasure are handmade in Germany and decorated to be as sweet as can be. Notice the ring of daisies around their heads and the holiday items they are holding. Wendt and Kuhn also makes an orchestra full of these small angels each holding different instruments. These are cute enough to even have out everyday.

4. Santons

These hand-painted, terra cotta Nativity figurines are produced in the Provence region of Southeastern France. The woman harvesting Lavendar evokes the beauty of this region. Santons de Provence make a unique nativity set.

5. Wedding Ornament Set

There is an old German tradition that the christmas tree of the newlywed couple should include these 12 special ornaments to insure blessings and happiness for their lives together. This set of ornaments comes in a beautiful white box and includes a certificate that describes the meaning behind each ornament. It includes a teapot ornament for hope and faith, a flower basket for happiness and joy, and others. This is a wonderful gift for a wedding present or as a bridal shower gift.