Now this is a classic Christmas tree.

Check out the wonderful Christmas tree at the home of my friend and colleague, Jim Kempster. Each year, he and his partner Bob Loncar, outdo themselves in decorating their West Village apartment. Enjoy the photos, and Merry Christmas!

The bookcase bower of wirewrap ornaments from the 1910s to the 1930s, and tin and led reflectors from the 1800s. ALL PHOTOS: By Jim Kempster
The bookcase bower of wirewrap ornaments from the 1910s to the 1930s, and tin and led reflectors from the 1800s. ALL PHOTOS: By Jim Kempster
The main Christmas tree is loaded with ornaments from all eras, 1800s to the 1950s: kugels, glass figurals and beads, paper cutouts, oil candles, clip-ons, and a sunburst star on top.
The main Christmas tree is loaded with ornaments from all eras, 1800s to the 1950s: kugels, glass figurals and beads, paper cutouts, oil candles, clip-ons, and a sunburst star on top.
Detail of ornaments on the Christmas tree.
Detail of ornaments on the Christmas tree.
Cool and just a touch creepy!
Cool and just a touch creepy!

More gift ideas for ME.

Flask by the Peralta Project
Flask by the Peralta Project

“HOY SE BEBE” FLASK, $30, Handprinted on 8oz Black stainless steel flask.
Get it here.

Crewneck by Peralta Project.
Crewneck by Peralta Project.

“BRUJA” women’s crewneck. $40.
Get it here.

 

 

Help Long Beach #Sandy victims during the holidays!

via Liz Caldas & the “Sandy Help LB” group on Facebook:
Moms & Dads! Help your kids connect with kids on the ground and still in the dark in Long Beach. Send in cards like these and they will be included in stockings….or stuff your own stockings and send to: 120 West Park Ave Suite 103 Long Beach NY 11561….no later than December 10th.

Stockings could have headlamp-flashlights, prepaid VISA or Home Depot cards, deodorant, anything else you think could help and fit in a stocking.