This issue’s super shopper—retired nurse, volunteer and antique hunter—Barbara Duke hit the streets in search of vintage Christmas ornaments. It was slim pickings for holiday decor in early fall, but her sweet findings were enough to have us humming Jingle Bells in October.

From left: Vintage glass ornaments, $.50-$3 each, Fall antiques and collectibles sale at Assiniboia Downs and various estate sales. Handmade needlepoint coaster set, $2, Things Antiques and Gifts fall sidewalk sale, 913 Corydon Ave, 284-7331. Vintage chenille Santa ornament, $5, Mike’s General Store, 52 St. Anne’s Rd, 255-3463. Miniature ornament set (in box), $3, Fall antiques and collectibles sale at Assiniboia Downs. Vintage “Noel” candle holders, $4, estate sale. Holly candy dish, $3, garage sale. Oval bowl with pedestal, $2, Things Antiques and Gifts fall sidewalk sale. Vintage doily, $.25, garage sale. Snow people salt and pepper set, $1, garage sale. Snowman with broom by Goebel, $12, Things Antiques and Gifts. Candy dish with lid by Villeroy & Boch, $6, Things Antiques and Gifts. Vintage children’s books, $2, garage sale.

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