Days gone by

 
Days gone by, in a paint by number.

 
Down on the farm.

 
In a hooked rug.

 
On the skating pond.

 
On the sledding hill.

 
Oh what fun, it is to ride...

 
In a one-horse open sleigh.

 
Even though the ice rink is shockingly modern (explanation of how I came to own it can be found here) I try to add enough vintage fencing and glittered batting and bottle-brush trees and Putz figures to turn it into a tiny winter wonderland. Today the wind is blowing, the snow is falling, the fire is roaring and pretty soon there will be chili on the stove and cornbread in the oven. And that's my real-life winter wonderland today.

Comments

[Brenda Kula]

I bet your husband now is happy you misinterpreted him and got that skating rink. It really is special, even if it is modern. It fits right in!
Brenda

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

You've disguised it well! And you've given me an idea. Whenever my husband shows the slightest interest in something that I like, I'm going to misinterpret that to mean HE would like to have it. This is pure genius! Thank you Barbara!

[Lena]

This is so charming. I love the barn, and the sleigh especially.

Yesterday I acquired something similar to your sleigh. It is a horse drawn carriage that belonged to my mother in law. It is lead and painted much the same as your wonderful old toy. Maybe I will get it unpacked tonight or tommorow. If I do, I'll take a photo so you can see it. It's truly wonderful.