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She treasures stuffed animals placed beneath the tree, ornamental Sarabella Creations Christmas balls — a Bergdorf Goodman tradition, Mark Roberts’ fairies, carolers, nutcrackers, nativities and Santas. “The Santas, love the Santas,” she says. “The Lynn Haney Santas, all their faces are hand painted and their clothes hand sewn. You can get them at Protocol. I’m crazy about a nativity set. I’ve had this one for a long time,” she says, referencing a pastel porcelain ensemble from Fitz & Floyd. “The other thing I collect are snow globes,” she says, cradling one between her hands. “This is Christopher Radko.” One of her favorite places to hunt for Christmas decorations is Carriage Trade Antiques in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. “I always go after Christmas and buy stuff for the next year,” she says. A life-sized Santa surprises Knapdale’s first-time guests, opposite. Hand-painted ornaments are among the enchanting collectibles found throughout the home. 63 www.www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com com WBM home of distinction T


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