Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. Every week, I look forward to the different markets and places from all over this big, wide world. Thank you for sharing a piece of you.
The day after Christmas has notoriously been popular for shopping, especially for all things holiday. If you are looking for ornaments, lights, outdoor displays -anything Christmas, now is the time to buy it at a very reduced price! It is usually 50% -75% off the regular price! Woo-hoo! What a deal, yes??!
Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They are easier to find in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much!! ❤
Who doesn't love to see what they will be selling in some foreign market, shopping in places I have never been to and some, never even heard of. I am always curious about things that are foreign to me, aren't you? Offbeat places, foreign ingredients, different produce or any product sold. So, yes! I would love to see yours! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
There were so many different products for sale. I did buy a few of these boxes. They were just cardboard, but the thickness was amazing. They will last for at least 100 years. Give or take a few. I use them over and over and I usually buy some that nest inside each other to save space.
I tried hard to buy this guy! You remember him?? He even looked like he was calling out to me! But, they wouldn't have any of that! They wanted to keep their bear for a display. Perhaps I will try again next year! You have to admit, he is kind of cute!
There is a person/tag I would love to promote this week. I have been following him for a while, but, it just occurred to me that he does markets all over the world, wherever he is at the time. I want to thank our globetrotting friend, @world-travel-pro (Dan, that's him!) for bringing the world to our doorstep, one country at a time. He can be found here Don't forget to give him a look-see and a follow if you haven't already!
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Ribbon anyone?? You know you do!! The ribbon makes the most delightful bows on gifts! I promise you!
Nutcrackers were in high demand, but, I passed on that one. I have got two that I bought when I lived in Germany. I was actually looking for a life-size one, but most of them were not well made and the ones that were, you would need a small bank loan to purchase.
Boxes and boxes of pricey retro ornaments. At 75% off, they suddenly became a great bargain! Some were shiny brights and others were the kind my mother used to have, birds of all kinds with clips to fasten to the tree's branches. I have some from my parents and I know they still make them, but, I am really nostalgic about my old ornaments.
Memories give me a warm glow, just knowing they were passed on with love. 💓
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit #MarketFriday today. Check out a few of the other links and enjoy a quick trip around the globe. Happy New Year to all!! It has been a great 2018!!
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Look at you!! You got one more Christmas post in!! Well done!!
Went to the Museum for this one...
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Hehe! I did, didn't I? I should be so ashamed, not being able to let the beauty of the season leave gracefully! I imagine now that it really is OVER, I will be able to gently release it. But, it was fun while it lasted, no?
Oh, I love the Museum! Especially when they rotate the displays now and again, giving highlights to something I have never seen before and probably never would. Let me grab my camera and let's go check it out!
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Fantastic post! I would say the bear is ok but dont think it would fit in your decor. However did you get the angel?
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Thank you! The bear really wouldn't go with my decor, but perhaps he would look good next to my Christmas Tree? I was hopeful. The angel was gone when I went back, but, it was my fault because I wasn't willing to pay full price for him. Perhaps next year, I will feel differently.
They always get angels at this place, so hopefully, they will have one that captures my heart as this one did.
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Omg that is horrible! I just knew that you loved him and wished you had got him. I told you that you deserved a treat. Take it from a cheap ass, sometimes you just got to pony up the cash. It shows you really care then, right? I really am sorry.
I normally don't worry about putting out the money for something I really loved that much, but, this Holiday Season, there were so many pressing things that to spend that extra on myself would have felt terribly selfish.
I'm okay with that, but thank you so much.
Well I see how much you do, you sacrifice, and give for others so in my mind I dont know anyone that deserves to have it more than you.
Shhhh! ;)
Hey, just my opinion and the last I checked, you are not my boss ;)
Where did you hear that rumor?
Thanks for invitation to add my link here as well Denise, have a wonderful weekend and a Happy New Year.
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Thank you! It will be much easier to find you as opposed to tracking you down! Thank you for dropping your link!
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Are you like buying for next Christmas? 😎
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There are a few items I pick up like boxes and Christmas paper. They are heavily discounted and I have a place to store them. I never buy much, but, it is fun to look.
Thanks for stopping by, Ace! @ace108
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You're welcome. Having place to store them is good but also important to remember where you put them. :-)
Oh, Ace!! @ace108 I have a closet devoted to all things Holiday in a very organized manner. It has shelves for each holiday and Christmas had many shelves. :-)
Ah... Cheers, to many more good Christmases. :-)
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Well, I can not see other items to buy anymore. I know you can, it demonstrates this blog, my wife can buy anywhere and anytime but I can not. And I do not like the bear either. I hope you can not buy it.
Otherwise, your usual mix of mixed themes in the main theme, the market. Beautiful and interesting and very beautiful photographed. The quality of the photos is very important and helps your posts to be very professional.
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Well, Dan, @bluemoon I didn't do major shopping. I just bought two boxes for putting gifts in and a couple of rolls of Christmas paper. Sometimes I wrap early and I will have some available. I am not a huge shopper as noted by the #MarketFriday posts that I put out. Very rare to have many stores to buy anything.
I didn't get the bear. No worries. But, I think I seriously would not have brought him home anyway. Oh, yes, mixed themes in the main theme... somehow I think that might be the wrong way to go, because when I see one well written and orderly, I really like it. I am so scattered when mine are put together. I hope for 2019 to be a little better with writing and such.
Thank you so much for dropping in and I want to wish you a Happy New Year in advance!
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Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!
Please forgive me for being more critical, I told you that these days I am a little bit uncomfortable.
There were only some opinions and you must know that I am an admirer of your blogs that have always been an inspiration to me.
You didn't offend me at all! I was just saying that I am not a huge shopper and you can notice that by how many other things I offer up on my #MarketFriday posts. You always point out things matter-of-fact, which has more to do with the language barrier than the way you feel. So do not hesitate to put it out there. I promise to take it in the way it was meant. And with friendship.
Nothing to forgive.
Yes, I have noticed by now that you look with indulgence and friendship my remarks. I'm glad! Thank you.
It is always a pleasure!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2019 up ahead to you @dswigle and everyone! And I agree with you that @world-travel-pro Dan is really awesome. Met him personally at SF3. Sweet gentleman. And yes, if any of you have yet to follow him, do check out his posts. He really brings the world to our "doorstep"...
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Thank you!! I hope your Christmas was Merry and 2019 will be fabulous!
@world-travel-pro (Dan) is worth getting to kniw! I'm totally excited that he will be dropping his @MarketFriday links here!
Thanks for dropping in and appreciate the extra thumbs up for Dan!
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Seeing a picture of the beach makes me want to spend some time at one right now. Not even an hour away and it’s been far too long! Reading a book down there almost sounds amazing till the sand gets into everything.
I still got family coming in late next month to celebrate charismas and other stuff. It’s still not over for me just yet! One of these days I’m not going forget to get a picture of the tree.
I will be taking 15 days to make a Carribean Beach Date in the first days of February. I need to reenergize and regroup. I still have company and will til next week.
And you forgot the tree again?
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glad you fitted in another Festive post and a beautiful one at that
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Here is mu Market friday post for this week https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@tattoodjay/market-friday-the-time-warner-centre
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I totally did sneak one more in, didn't I? I just couldn't resist. I thought about how I have been spamming the Christmas ornaments and Holiday decorations and almost didn't but, truly, this will be the last! Thanks for being a great sport about them.
Hehe... It is so pretty and peaceful looking, I could leave them up all year long. I never tire of your NYC shots, but, they will be taking them down sometime soon. She sighs...
Thank you for dropping the link and for religiously joining in on #MarketFriday! Thank you for the
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YEs it just wont be the same in the city when they take all the trees down :(
Oh, JJ @tattoodjay....I wouldn't do it if I had to, I do it because I want to. It sure will be bare for a while, just like my house when I take it all down. For a few days, it looks lonely.
I know that I am the same way, it must be a big job for you packing up all those trees, at least we only have one little one to do
Most of them are real, so I have them mulched, but, taking the ornaments and decor off them is a job. I have a ten-foot tree, a seven and half a six foot and a four foot.
But, I do so love them!
how beautiful you make them look for sure is worth the effort involved :)
Hehe... now I cannot complain! Drats! And thank you. Oh, my! The weekend. :)