Great resource for Facts on Putz Christmas Villages

In case anyone is curious, you may want to check out this site for info on the traditional Putz villages that were originated by the Moravian culture that immigrated to the Pennsylvania area long ago.

http://www.victoriana.com/christmas/putz.htm

Thomas Kinkade Hawthorne Village collection

Anyone else incorporate the discontinued Thomas Kinkade Hawthorne Village pieces in their displays? Those are the Seaside Village and/or Lamplight Village pieces that are based on Mr. Kinkade's artwork of the same name. Wonderfully detailed and realistic collectibles that are actually my preference over Department 56, Lemax, and other collections. The detail is incredible, and even though made of resin(I believe), they are a denser product which prevents unwanted light from shining through the walls of the piece. It only comes through where you want it, the windows.

Thomas Kinkade's Windermere Church

Grand New England Bay in Store for Villagescape

We've gotten really great responses to our bay front for the early 19th Century New England villagescape, so we've decided some nice updates are in order. Stay tuned for great highlights.