Christmas Krinkles: The First Tree

In a previous post I talked about Krinkles...one of my favorite line of collectibles by the artist Patience Brewster.  I shared how my love (or obsession) with them began the first year that I worked for Bergner's, setting up the Trim-A-Home department.  That year they had purchased the Krinkles display tree.  I fell in love with the tree as I was unpacking and hanging the ornatments on it.  The tree is supported at the base by four large red high heel shoes...which are a trademark feature for the collection.

I was very lucky to be able to purchase the tree at the end of the holiday.  It has been quite a conversation piece and something that a lot of friends look forward to seeing.  I don't use it every year but when I do, I typically decorate the rest of the room that it's in with other pieces from the Krinkle collection.  The tree hasn't been out for the last two years so I decided that this was a good year to use it again.  I'll post pics after the open house (December 2nd) and also feature some of the pieces that I'll be using this year.

Krinkles Mini Ornament Display Tree