I have many Christmas books including the entire series called The Spirit of Christmas by Leisure Arts.
This series ran from 1987 to 2003 with a new book published every year.
I bought mine on Ebay.
I did share these books on this blog back in 2012 but I have decided to share them again because I LOVE them and I think that even though they are older, you can find inspiration in them!!
I do apologize for the photos because they are from 2012 and were taken with a different camera than I have now but I did not feel like taking the photos over again!!
Each book is divided into 3 sections:
The Sights of Christmas- Decorations
The Sharing of Christmas- Gifts
The Tastes of Christmas- Recipes
These books feature everything you can make by yourself from Decorations to Gifts to Recipes for Cookies, Brunches, Parties and Dinners!!
I am going to be sharing the decorating ideas from these books and in this post, you will be amazed at all the Christmas Eye Candy!!!!
The Spirit of Christmas Book 5 1991
I Believe
Next Wednesday, I will be sharing Books 9-12!!
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Debbie, thanks for sharing these books! I am putting Book 5 on my wish list. I see that Amazon has many copies on sale for 1¢ each ... plus shipping of course ... from independent sellers.
ReplyDeleteI own a few of the Spirit of Christmas books that I've found at thrift shops, etc. I was happy to see all the photos you shared because it helped me know what each book was like as far as the projects, etc. and make an informed choice. Thank you!!
Hi Debbie, found your blogs through Pennys vintage home, so glad i found you. Wonderful, wonderful!!!! I will be visiting often, now hopping over to your other blog, have a great week!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the wonderful, fairy pictures and inspirations
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Alessandra
Many of these images are so sweet; thanks for sharing the Christmas spirit!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of these books and look at them from time to time. I believe you are gearing up for Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteAnn
Great inspirations for Christmas. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again this week.
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie, great minds think alike! I've been hauling Book 5 around since 1991. It is a real keeper.
ReplyDeleteI love those books. We carry them at the library where I work. I especially love
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Joy @ Books and Life
Wow...what neat books!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
That is a great book Debbie. I always have loved the little tabletop kitchen trees. Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun inspiration, Debbie! I can't decide which one is my favorite! I'm looking forward to decorating in the shop this fall... should be a fun time. Thanks so much for linking up with Let's Talk Vintage!
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas trees, and this was a plethora to inspire holiday spirit. Thanks for sharing.
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So many lovely images, Debbie. I love the Christmas Carousel the best, I think. Those soft pinks just make me swoon! I do love the little table top trees as well. Thanks for sharing all this inspiration. I wish I had thought of it sooner, I would have put a little table top tree up and celebrated Christmas in July when my family gets here. They would have loved it! Pity, it's too late now as they will be here very shortly. Thanks for sharing Debbie, and I'll visit again when I get back from my break. Enjoy your weekend.
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Sandi
if those don't get you inspired and in the mood, nothing will! some awesome images in those books! This will be a post to refer back to time and again :) Thanks for sharing at the Christmas in July party!
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed looking at the great ideas in this great collection of Christmas books Debbie, thank you for sharing. I normally have a little bit of an idea of how I'm going to decorate for Christmas by this time of the year, but this year....nada...nothing....lol! hugs....
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