While I realize that blue stockings are historically considered to be something of lesser value, I can't say that I feel that way about the blue stockings I've collected for Christmas! Christmas stockings have always been one of my favorite parts of Christmas, and I love to share them with young and old alike! I've amassed a large collection of stockings (of many colors and styles) over the years, and here are a fews of the blue ones I pulled for this Blue Monday post. First there's a happy Mr. Sequin Snowman on blue velvet...
Then there are a series of blue chambray stockings I found at Michael's one year. A silly fuzzy bear...
A skinny Santa Claus...
And a dark green Christmas tree...
These stockings not only find their way onto mantles, but sometimes they find their way up the staircase or onto the backs of dining room chairs. You never know where they'll turn up from year to year.
The next three stockings have been through several moves with us. I found the antique Persian rug stocking in a tiny out of the way antique shop one day with my mother, and I've never seen another like it since...
And I found these two stockings for Mr. Magpie and myself on another shopping trip in the after Christmas sales. These are tapestry stockings...
And are backed in a dark navy with a navy tassel on each...
Then the last blue one I have to share with you today it this Florida golfing Santa (in needlepoint) who is playing golf against one of those beautiful Chamber of Commerce blue skies we have down here. Wonder what Santa's handicap is??? ;-)
Here's wishing all of you a Happy Blue Monday, and please join us at Sally's where you can view other Blue Monday posts. Thanks again, Sally. You're a wonderful hostess! :-) Here's a link to her blog...
http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/2008/12/blue-monday-my-nativity-collection.html
Happily,
Mrs. Magpie (Sheila)
38 comments:
They're all so cute, Sheila :)
I've never seen or heard of an antique Persian stocking - how neat is that! And the golfing Santa is really cute, too. Thanks for sharing them - I love your collections. :) have a great Monday!
WOW what a collection and all so unique. That is the interesting aspect of these blogs you see and learn so much. Thank you for sharing. Judith
Thank you for sharing your precious collection of stockings.
We have a stocking for each of our grandchildren and all the parents so at Christmas time, we have 17 stockings hanging by the fireplace....once I get them all in place, I really don't need any other decorations other than our tree...those stocking make quite a statement...
MERRY CHRISTMAS
I didn't do a Blue Monday today but dropped in to see what all you gals are doing. You have come up with an admirable collection of stockings with a bit 'o blue! I did enjoy listening to the Christmas carol while writing this comment. Our Christmas stockings are all red, green and white!
These are all great, Sheila! I've never seen one like that Persian tapestry, either.
Those stockings are a unique collection. I couldn't help but laugh as you mention golf and Florida. My husband plays golf every Wednesday. This week Wednesday is in convenient for him and his buddies, so they're playing NOW--in the beautiful Florida Chamber of Commerce, blue sky weather! Happy Blue Monday!
Good Morning!
What a wonderful collection of Christmas stockings you have....imagine if Santa filled them all..*s*.. They are beautiful and thank you for sharing on Blue Monday.
Havea lovely day
Judi
Wow..you have quite a collection of great stockings! What fun it must be on Christmas Morning to find treasures in such treasures!
Merry Christmas
Monkeys and Christmas stockings. What wonderful collections you have. These stockings were very cute and different. I love the golf one. I have never seen one like that. They are all very pretty. Happy Blue Monday!
Bright Morning to you!
(ok I fudge that a bit, as there is not much bright here...except me LOL) we have no sunshine (except me :) LOL :) LOL)
As you can tell I have had an extra cup of cocoa this morning and i am feeling so excited about the holiday...the tree lights are on, Christmas music is playing and here I am looking at a lovely & intriguing collection of BLUE stockings...now really, Ms QM...can life get much better?
Merry Christmas to and yours!
Happy Blue Monday Sheila! I love your blue stockings. What fun. My absolute favorite is the Persian rug one though! My parents escaped to Persia from Russia separately when they were young, met and were married in Tehran years later before immigrating to the USA after WWII.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Good Morning, ladies (Ms. Tee, Judith, BJ, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Sally, Judi, White Iris, Carol, Ms. Muse, and Ellen)! I've been enjoying visiting all of your blogs this morning and seeing all of your blue loveliness and other posts! Thank you for stopping by to see me here. Glad you enjoyed the collection of blueness. I had some other blue ones, but my camera battery was wearing down, and the hour was late! If I had posted the red ones, we would all still be here! LOL! ;-)
Ellen, your story is FASCINATING about your parents! SO neat!
Glad to see you all!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Shelia,
You have quite a unique collection of stockings! They are all adorable! I really love the very first one you pictured.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
What a cool blue post! I love your stockings. So pretty. I can't pick a favorite. Well, maybe the first one. Thank you for visiting me and unfortunately I don't have extra batches of goodies for all my blog friends :-(. You just have to feast on them with your eyes and imagine how yummy they taste. Happy Blue Monday and Merry Christmas!!
Shelia Magpie....What a lovely collection...The persian Rug one is very neat! Hope you have a great blue Monday...Ready for Christmas? I see stockings hung (sorta) with care...but Is Mr. Magpie in his cap...and are you wearing your kerchief?
A stocking collection is a wonderful idea. I especially like the tapestry stockings.
My husband would love the golfing Santa. We are currently trying to sell our house and move to St. Augustine. I noticed your comment about St. Augustine on another blog, which led me to wonder if you lived there.
It sounds sort of geeky, but I am hoping to meet new blog friends, so when we do move, I can meet them in person.
ok...glad you were over to see me...you are on...I can send you the blocks....I get fabric......YAHOO! But after the new year...the count resumes!
What a GREAT collection you got there! I loved looking at all of them. Thanks so much for sharing them with us! Great post!
Hey you!! Those are beautiful stockings. Hope all is well on your side of the mountain dear friend...thank you so much for remembering me...I am so thankful for praying friends! It is freezing outside but the sun is shining bright & I just finished making my Lane cake and it is well with my soul! lol Merry Christmas to you sweetie! ♥
Beautiful stockings Sheila.
I hope you have a nice long staircase as your collection gets even bigger.
Happy Holidays to you and your family
Claudie from Canada
What a nice collection of stockings. We have quite a few as we've replaced the ones we had with new ones. I've kept all the old ones but never think about using them anymore. You gave me a good idea. Next year I intend to decorate the banister. This might be a good place to use some of the "old" stockings.
Merry Christmas.
Charlotte
Good Afternoon, ladies -- Diane, Linnea, Jane, Daphine, Dot, Claudie, and Charlotte! Welcome! Welcome! I'm so glad all of you dropped by! I made sure I got by all of your blogs, and I have enjoyed all the sights there tremendously! Great blue posts!
Sending much love and merriness to each of you!
XO,
Sheila :-)
And Lisa! I thought I had your name there, too! Sorry! And I would love, love, love to meet you in person! That would be great! I left a message at your blog where you can reach me via email!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Ooooo...that kilim rug masterpiece is the cat's meow!! I just love it.
Santa must have to work some serious overtime filling all those stockings at your house! :-)
Good afternoon, My sweet Sheness! Oh, what lovely stockings and such blueness! They kept getting prettier and prettier. Merry Christmas, my special Sheila!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hello dear Sheila, it took me all day to be able respond to all the kind comments today. I did this post for Bill. I knew it would be hard to do. He poured over photos all week and I couldn't say no. Your kind words were so nice to read. We think she was beautiful too. We too will someday have another poodle but not for awhile. When you find your furball I sure want to know. Bill is looking at groomers but we know it isn't time.
Your stocking are so much fun and beautiful too. I find myself looking at them all the time. Some of them are so lovely. A fun thing to collect but with a limit. LOL.
Happy Blue Monday...Love, Jeanne
You've got quite a collection, Sheila! But I have to admit that the antique Persian rug stocking is my fav...so unusual!! Merry Christmas!!...Debbie
PS Merry Christmas to Miss Annie and her handsome new beau as well!
Your stockings are all very nice, but the Persian ones are really very special with their intricate designs and rich colors.
Dear Sheila, have a wonderful Merry Christmas with your family! We are headed over to Atlanta for a couple of days on Wed. to celebrate with my family. See you soon! xoxo
Hello Sheila!
I apologize for the mixup but I just received the holiday tags that you sent me today. When you emailed me and mentioned them I was thinking they were some other tags that I received! Thank you so much! They are adorable. :)I was wrapping last minute gifts today and they were perfect! I appreciate it and I'm happy you're enjoying the cd.
Blessings,
Laura
Hi Sheila! Your stocking collection is wonderful! I think they're all special. Since this house doesn't have a fireplace with a big mantle like our former home did I'm creative about where I hang our stockings as well. Backs of chairs and hutch doors work perfectly...even doorknobs.
Happy Blue Monday! Hugs, Andi
Good Evening, ladies -- Laura, Shelia Jeanne, Debbie, Carrie, Rhoda, Laura, and Andie! How about that? Two Lauras and two Sheladies in one thread! ;-)
Hope everyone is enjoying themselves in these last days before Christmas!
Shorehouse Laura -- I keep Santa hopping! ;-)
Shelia -- Glad you enjoyed the parade! :-)
Jeanne -- You will be the first person I tell if I get a new fur baby! And your Babette was so very special! {{{hugs}}}
Debbie and Carrie -- I agree about the Persian rug stocking! It's my favorite, too. Wish I had another! :-) Debbie, Annie and Jaunty send their greetings, too!
Rhoda -- Safe journey to Atlanta and a lovely Christmas with your family!
Laura -- I'm so happy you got your tags and even more so that you could use them! And I love my CD! :-)
Andi -- Funny that you should mention doorknobs because I have some hanging there, too! LOL!
Merry Christmas to everyone!
XO,
Sheila :-)
I suspect old SC's at least a scratch golfer. He only works one night a year after all!
Hi Sheila! I just love all of your stockings! So pretty!
Oh, and don't apologize for the typo on my name on today's comment. I didn't even notice it! LOL! I am just thankful for you kind words and comments! :)
Wishing you and your family a Merry and Blessed Christmas! Hugs, Rhonda :)
Wow, you have a wonderful assortment of beautiful stockings. I hope they continue to brighten and add colour to all of your Christmas Celebrations.
Hi there -- Mojo, Rhonda, and Natural Moments! Thanks for stopping by to visit. I enjoyed visiting your blogs today, too!
Mojo -- I bet Santa is a scratch golfer! lol!
Rhonda -- Same to you, sweet one!
Natural Wonder -- Welcome to my blog and thanks for the kind sentiments! :-)
XO,
Sheila
I have a thing for santas, so my favorites are the santa stockings. I also love that royal blue of the first stocking.
I never thought to collect stockings. Oh, no! Another collection!
I enjoyed your post. :-)
Gina,
I just adore stockings! I used to get as excited over that as I did over Santa's big presents when I was little. My husband used to golf a lot so he got that Santa golfer one year. I really love the red stockings we have, but I was focussing only on blue yesterday! :-)
Xo,
Sheila
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