Thank you to Judy and Terry Falline for the “new” antique rope tightener (also known as a bed key) for the rope beds at the D.D. Collins House.  We will not only use the tightener, but the story of how it was used will be fun to share.  

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This is a photo of the doll that belonged to Lavadna's mother. We first thought this belonged to her when she was a child; but have since have learned just how precious it really is. This baby doll was actually her momma's comfort doll when she had Alzheimer's disease....

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Everywhere you look in the bedroom, there are toys, toys, toys - from stacking blocks to books, and toy horses to dolls.

From the 1930s . . . let's cook!

Here's another view of the toy stove. Surely many children played "make believe" and cooked al...

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Here are close-ups of the small tree in living room parlor filled with candles, dried apple slices, pine cones, and garlands of cranberries and popcorn and a tiny basket.

Notice the dried hydrangeas, too.

The kitchen aglow from the December af...

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A tree representing the late 1800s - early 1900s can be found in the living room parlor.  The tree is accented with garlands of popcorn and cranberries.  In days gone by the dried apples would have added the fragrance of Christmas and would have...

Here's a sneak peek of the community tree now in place.  It will be decorated just in time for the lighting on Saturday.  

The wreaths have been placed in the windows and on the door.  Step by step we are getting ready for the Light-up Parade an...