I spend November and December building, painting and printing Christmas items as Santa Claus. Much of the work is completed in my shop window where I work in Character. The items made during this season become special heirloom items.

Repp’s Greenhouse and Florist, on Logan Street in Noblesville, Indiana was an institution until the 1980s. I’ve revived the name to design and paint this iconic Holiday Poinsettia sign.

This is not your typical decorative sign. It is painted on an antique painted piece of wood. The reverse shows old paint and a great deal of age. The paint surface has the uniform crackle and teture that only comes from old finishes - and my secret processes. Each sign is hand-painted - using period appropriate faces - using milk paints that are mixed in studio. Hardware with aged with a heat and oil treatment. Each sign is authentically distressed to give the appearance and feel of a treasured antique.

22” square x 1 1/4”d

Painted on antique board with poplar frame. Ready to hang.

With care, this sign will last several lifetimes.