Why (do you love them) : I've just always loved them ever since I saw them as a child http://www.cropdresses.net/COCKTAIL-PARTY-DRESSES.html - fashion cocktail dresses . I think of them as dolls, but just in wooden form. Some of them are really detailed http://www.raildresses.net/wedding-dresses-a-line-wedding-dresses.html - A line skirt . I think it's funny how originally they were for cracking nuts, but now they are just mainly for decoration.

How (many do you have?) : I have 25 of them so far.

Happy Holidays, nicies!
And may all of your festive dreams come true!

Woowee! This is such a magical time of the year: beautiful music, gorgeous festive colors, and a little fairy dust that seems to dance in the air everywhere we go. How grand!

What (piece would you like to add): I've seen some nutcrackers that have costumes, or ones that look like chefs. http://www.speeddress.org/2013-Hot-sale-strapless-party-dresses-wedding-dresses-Free-Shipping-09292B3-beauty.html">
Those would be fun to have.

What (else do you collect) : I also have tons of dolls that I've been collecting since I was a kid. I also love art toys and vintage toys.

How fun! Thanks so much http://www.raildresses.net/bridesmaid-dresses.html - bridesmaid dresses , Jelene.

Which (one is your favourite) and why : My favorite one is the smallest one I have. It's about a 1/2″ http://www.pretdresses.com/Prom-Dresses.html - cheap prom dresses ; inch tall http://www.pretdresses.com/Formal-Dresses.html - cheap formal dresses . I just love it so; it's so incredibly small.

Hope you'll just love this festive nutcracker collection with the pop art sensation, .

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Continue delighting your senses this season with a visit to Jelene's bright and beautiful studio http://www.speeddresses.com/Prom-Dresses.html - prom dresses and gowns , where her pop art playground-of-a-shop is a wonderland for every age. Her fun and festive designs are just the thing for the young-at-heart and sugar-plum fairies this season!

What (‘s a crazy/interesting story behind one) : I became fascinated with nutcrackers when I first saw the play The Nutcracker at age 11. http://www.pretdress.com/SLD30937-beauty.html">
I wanted one for Christmas http://www.cropdresses.net/Vintage-Wedding-Dresses.html - cheaper the vintage wedding dresses , but they were really expensive… so unfortunately I didn't get one that year. I think during that time, most of them were around $150 or more. Since they have become more popular with Christmas http://www.speeddresses.com/Short-Wedding-Dresses.html - wedding dresses short , now they are easier to find.

For me http://www.pretdresses.com/Cocktail-Dresses.html - cocktail dresses , one of the most nostalgically captivating scenes of the year shines bright on the stages around the world as Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker Suite, thrills children of all ages. This whimsical fairytale, where toys come alive and vivid color swirls all around, tells the story of a world filled with whimsy, festive fashions http://www.raildresses.net/wedding-dresses-strapless-wedding-dresses.html - strapless dresses , and something glorious to capture the imagination of every child http://www.speeddresses.com/Wedding-Corsets.html - lace up corset .

Who (are you) : My name is Jelene Morris — my dress shop is

What (are you collecting) : Nutcrackers

So here's the perfect collection for such a magical world http://www.raildresses.net/wedding-dresses-designer-wedding-dresses-2011.html - designer flower girl dresses . Hope you'll love Jelene's festive nutcrackers!

When (did you start) : I started collecting nutcrackers when I was a teenager.

Where (do you keep them) : I keep them in my doll case http://www.raildresses.net/wedding-dresses.html - wedding dress designers , but during Christmas, I have them out on display for everyone to see them.

What do you collect? I'd love to hear! Please post in the comments below!

Where (do you find them) : I collect them from all over. I have some from Germany, some my family and friends have given me.