Opening Night at The Auction

This is the perfect picture to depict the opening night of T. Sterling Auctions LLC (formerly known as Kemler's Auction).

If you're looking to pick up some interesting items, be sure to stop by T. Sterling Auctions LLC in Berwick, PA. The building is large, there's plenty of seating, and the lighting is nice and bright.

I think these two Santas are meant to be cute, but they're borderline insane. I used to have a Santa just like these two crazy Santas when I was a kid. His eyes used to creep me out.

If I had a cabin in the woods, these two babies would have been mine. The next time my dad gets a deer, I'll ask him to make me a coat rack. Too late for this year; that deer is already in my freezer, and I know the feet aren't there.

For anyone interested in learning how to make a similar coat rack, click here. This Web page provides step-by-step directions. I can't wait to show my dad this site!

I honestly didn't know that Gibbons was still brewed. Shame on me. It's brewed at the Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre, PA. What would I know? I don't drink.

 

~ Goldwater: The Father of Modern Conservatism ~

 ~ My kind of guy ~

~ Some old toys ~

 

 It's a Scrubbing Bubble!

66th Annual Berwick Lights

It's that time of year when everyone takes in the Berwick Lights along Market Street in Berwick, Pennsylvania. The charming display of Christmas decorations is sure to delight both young and old alike.

As you drive down Market Street, you'll see many scenes that celebrate the Christmas season.

~ A church lit up in Christmas colors ~

Jesus is the reason for the season. 

~ A majestic Christmas tree ~

 ~ Catching a glimpse of a house nearby ~

~ A porch decked out for the Christmas holiday ~

~ Dominick ~

~ Santa and his sleigh ~

 ~ The real Santa ~

 ~ Illuminated porch lights ~

 ~ Ice blue ~

 ~ Another porch beaming with Christmas lights ~

 ~ A cozy, warm house ~

~ One of the "Misfit" toys ~

 ~ A monster awaits ~

 ~ The Cookie Monster ~

 This guy has a heart of gold.

 Who's your favorite? Gotta love the Heat Miser's hair.

Let us rejoice in the birth of Christ the King.

And may we never forget the real meaning of Christmas.

Home Again for Christmas Shopping

If you're looking for unique gifts, a visit to Home Again in Luzerne is a must on Black Friday or any day of the year.

Skating, anyone?

~ A vintage wedding gown ~

~ Swirly Christmas trees ~

 ~ Christmas trees galore ~

 ~ A shiny, silver Christmas tree ~

~ All that glitters ~

Restoring The Grotto

Today was the re-dedication of the grotto at Saint Leo's Church, and it was a time to give thanks to everyone who had a hand in restoring the grotto.

 

This easel shows a few pictures of the work that was involved in bringing the grotto back to life.

I'm so glad I talked one of the parents into keeping Mary's original crown. Prior to restoring the crown of stars, it was a brass-colored metal, and the light bulbs were blue. A fresh coat of paint and new light bulbs brought the crown back to life.

 There are now curtains in the entrance way. They also put a new floor in the grotto.

 

The fountain is now running again, and they purchased "flameless" candles for the grotto.

 ~ The altar in the grotto ~

 

The "Real" Green Theme

 

As an artist participating in this year's window painting event for the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, I had the pleasure of working at the Anthracite Newsstand today. They wanted a Grinch theme this year, and I was happy to oblige.

 

Last year, the Anthracite Newsstand sold a $4.2 million lottery ticket.  So, of course, we had to capitalize on the "real" green theme.

 

 I had fun painting all those dollar bills. Hee! Hee! Gotta love capitalism!