Category Archives: Ornaments

Vintage JAGUAR Hood Ornament on Base

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Jaguar’s business was founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922, originally making motorcycle sidecars before developing bodies for passenger cars. I believe the best styles of the classic Jaguar cars drove off the assembly lines between 1950 and the 1980s. Perhaps the most … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornament – Cruella De Ville Car

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

101 Dalmatians is a lot of dogs! Disney’s movie featuring the little spotted mutts was released in 1961 and was based on the 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. It was the 17th feature-length animated film from the mouse… about … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Hallmark Mickey Heart Hands Ornament

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It may be July but that doesn’t stop retailers from trying to make a buck by cashing in on a holiday. Even one that’s six months away! Hallmark has a nice line of ornaments that cover just about any IP … Continue reading →

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The Rescuers ‘Bernard’ McDonalds Ornament

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Rescuers Down Under (Australia, that is!) is the 29th Disney animated feature film, and the sequel to the 1977 film The Rescuers, which was based on the novels by Margery Sharp. You can read a review of the original book here. This … Continue reading →

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Vintage Disney Character Felt Ornaments

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Dis-LEE

In modern times, Hallmark and the Disney Store cornered the market on ornaments. But we don’t want to think that either company had the best or cutest ornaments! As these vintage Disney character felt ornaments will prove, sometimes ‘old school’ … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Keepsake ‘Mickey Mouse Radio’ Ornament

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The true Age of Radio has passed. The sad part is that most aren’t in mourning because of it! From evening musical programs to exciting westerns, comedy hours to The War of the Worlds, radio was the sole entertainment for … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Keepsake ‘Disney Autopia’ Ornament

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“A Futuristic Freeway to Fun!“ The ongoing debate surrounding Autopia in Disneyland (1956) and the Tomorrowland Speedway in Walt Disney World (1971) is just how is a gas-powered engine something of the future? And in 2021, the issue is even … Continue reading →

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Barrel of Monkeys Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

A group that is having fun and enjoying themselves is often said to be having “more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” But what is the origin of that saying? Barrel of Monkeys is a game released by Lakeside Toys in 1965. … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Cards Walt’s 100th ‘High Five’ Ornament

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“Give me five!” A ‘High Five’ is a gesture of celebration or greeting in which two people slap each other’s open palm with their arms raised. The ‘five’ refers to the number of fingers on each hand. It appears to … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Mickey Mouse ‘T-shirt on a Rack’ Ornament

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the smallest things can give you the biggest kick! I just love this 4″ high ornament from Hallmark. I just wish it was my size! This was released in 2007 likely as part of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament collection. … Continue reading →

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