Lemax Village

Lemax Village

Whoever said that miniature Christmas villages could only be displayed inside the home underneath a tree, on a mantle, or at one of many other interior locations as long as it was inside, was not thinking outside the proverbial box. In the same way that many homeowners use garden decor to accent their landscapes, porcelain and ceramic village pieces can be used to bring a rustic ambiance to your garden.

Let us begin by assuring you that there is no need to use your best Department 56 or Lemax village houses or figurines. Just by paying a visit to a local thrift store or two, you have a very good chance at finding lesser quality village accessories or slightly damaged nicer pieces at huge savings. After all, they will be outside.

Depending on the size of your rock water feature, and its amount of terracing, the number of miniature village pieces necessary can vary substantially. It will also vary according to your desires, in the same way that a lover of garden gnomes has to decide on whether to display a single gnome, or the entire brood that wants to accompany their playmate. 

What is nice about using miniature village accessories around your water feature is that you can substitute the tiny trees typically used for interior displays with natural garden foliage in the form of small pond side ground cover and other plants. You can use your imagination, but I always advise just as in the case of interior village displays, to draw up your display plan. Better yet, take a photo of your water feature and print it out to study for awhile prior to setting up your new seaside village. Some folks will like to cut to the chase and experiment in much the same way a home stager does by moving pieces around until just the right arrangement is found. 

You will want to give some thought as well to whether or not lighting can be used to illuminate your village pieces. Make sure if you do use lighting for your water side village, that you use exterior approved light strands, whether a single light cord for each house, or a multi-line cord for all of them. Very, very important. Also make sure that your display arrangement is accessible for replacing light bulbs if you go that route.  

Finally, using village pieces that do not have the snow covered look, you can comfortably enjoy the appearance of your new water side village year round.

Happy Landscaping and Happy Villaging!

Stephen Baird is an author, artisan, and founder of the well respected Christmas display firm Village Fantasies, designers of animated and life like Harvest and Christmas villagescapes for the holiday season. Expansive and detailed with textured landscapes and realism so unmatched, the displays by Village Fantasies take viewers to a place where storybook dreams come to life http://www.villagefantasies.com.

Lemax Village Mechanic Figurine #02827 $2.99 From the Lemax Village Collection "Mechanic" figurineItem #02827Approximate dimensions: 2.87 inches high (7.3cm)Material(s): poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Lemax Decorated Gazebo 04160 $9.57 Decorated gazebo Plastic Gazebo village accessory includes 6 minature Christmas wreaths with adhesive back Use to decorate Gazebo Packed in color window box Brand #: Lemax 04160 UPC: 728162041609 Keywords: village gazebo lited lighted building holiday

Lemax Lemax Evans Residence 05045 $20.13 Evans residence Evans residence porcelain lighted house is decorated for Christmas and features a multipeak rooftop Includes 6' C7 light cord Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 05045 UPC: 728162050458 Keywords: holiday village home porcelain bldg

Lemax Lemax Decorating The House 15247 $44.28 Decorating the house Porcelain lighted house features an inside scene illuminated with the C7 light cord and also exterior lighting 4.5V adaptor included Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 15247 UPC: 728162152473 Keywords: holiday village house lited lighted building

Lemax Lemax Bijou Theater 95884 $19.58 Bijou theater Uniquely styled Bijou Theater with marquee signs C7 bulb light cord illuminates this porcelain building Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 95884 UPC: 728162958846 Keywords: lighted village building theater holiday lited

Lemax Lemax Tree Tablepiece 44190 $16.54 Tree tablepiece Children circle the Christmas tree on a white snowy base Animated by a 4.5V adaptor, included Optional battery powered with 3 ?AA? batteries (not included) Safely packed in a color window box Brand #: Lemax 44190 UPC: 728162441904 Keywords: village figurines children tree christmas kids accessories holiday & animated

Lemax Lemax Bridgette's Bakery 15264 $21.76 Bridgette's bakery Bridgette's Gingerbread Baker porcelain lighted bakery features an inside scene and a red/white awning 6' C7 light cord included Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 15264 UPC: 728162152640 Keywords: lighted village building bakery holiday lited

Lemax Lemax Meadowlark Farm 05075 $28.18 Meadowlark farm Meadowloark Farm is porcelain, and illuminated with a 6' C7 light cord Also included are the figures and farm animals, and the barn is topped with a weathervane Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 05075 UPC: 728162050755 Keywords: village porcelain bldg holiday farm

Lemax Lemax United Church 35861 $15.3 United church Quaint black and white porcelain church with red double doors Illuminated with a C7 bulb on 6' light cord Packed safely in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 35861 UPC: 728162358615 Keywords: holiday village church lighted building lited

Lemax Lemax Swanson's Hardware 85651 $18.28 Swanson's hardware Porcelain Hardware Store has a brick facade and is decorated for the holidays Illuminated with a C7 bulb on a 6' light cord Packed safely in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 85651 UPC: 728162856517 Keywords: lighted village building hardware store lited holiday

Lemax Lemax Montego Vineyard 95858 $30.46 Montego vineyard Wine barrels and grapevines accent this porcelain replica of a countryside vineyard Illuminated with a C7 bulb light cord 6' long Packed safely in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 95858 UPC: 728162958587 Keywords: village vineyard lited holiday accent pieces lighted building

Lemax Lemax Railroad Station 85760 $21.76 Railroad station 2-story porcelain Railroad Station with several rooftop peaks add interest to your village Railroad crossing sign accent 6' C7 bulb light cord included Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 85760 UPC: 728162857606 Keywords: village railroad station depot lighted building train holiday lited

Lemax Lemax 21pk Pine Tree 34968 $11.32 21pk pine tree 21-piece assorted pine trees Peggable bag Brand #: Lemax 34968 UPC: 728162349682 Keywords: christmas decorations 21pk pine tree village accessories

Lemax Caddington Village Wedding Portrait Figurine #22618 $6.99 Lemax Caddington Village Collection Wedding Portrait FigurineItem #22618Approx. size: ( H ) 2-7/8 inches, 7.4 cm Material: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Christmas Village Musician Figurine #22556 $2.99 Lemax Christmas Village Collection Musician FigurineItem #22556Approx. size: ( H )2-5/8 inches, 6.7 cm Material: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Caddington Village Collection Magistrate Figurine #22566 $2.99 Lemax Caddington Village Collection Magistrate FigurineItem #22566Approx. size: ( H ) 2-5/8 inches, 6.6 cm Material: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Caddington Village Musicians Figurine #62283 $4.99 Brand New "Musicians" figurine from the Lemax Caddington Village Collection.Item #62283 Measures: 2-3/4"H (7.1cm) Material: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Harvest Crossing Village Chowtime Figurine #62263 $3.99 Lemax Harvest Crossing Village "Chowtime" FigurineItem #62263Measures: 2-3/4"H (7.1cm) Material: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Lemax Ed's Christmas Tree Lot 73646 $21.76 Ed's christmas tree lot The perfect complement to any village setting, Ed's Christmas Tree Lot is a charming table accent which brings a scene to life Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 73646 UPC: 728162736468 Keywords: christmas tree lot village bldg trees eds

Lemax Lemax Cedar Valley Church 65420 $26.11 Cedar valley church Porcelain lighted church features a stained glass window and bell tower 6' light cord with a C7 bulb included Packed safely in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 65420 UPC: 728162654205 Keywords: village church lited lighted building holiday

Lemax Lemax Cedar Creek Outfitters 05040 $21.76 Cedar creek outfitters Cedar creek Outfitters porcelain store is illuminated with a C7 6' light cord Hunting and fishing theme accents Packed safely in molded styrofoam and in a full color box Brand #: Lemax 05040 UPC: 728162050403 Keywords: holiday village store porcelain bldg

Lemax Village Garden Sundial Accessory #04155 $2.99 From the Lemax Village Collection"Garden Sundial" accessoryItem #04155Approximate dimensions: 2.68 inches high x 2.99 inches wide x 1.61 inches deep (6.8 x 7.6 x 4.1cm)Material(s): poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Village At the Carnival 2-Piece Figurine Set #02796 $6.99 From the Lemax Carnival Village Collection Item #02796"At the Carnival" 2-piece figurine setApproximate dimensions: (H)3.54 inches high 9 cmMaterial(s): resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Spooky Town Village The Lookout Figurine #72436 $2.99 Lemax Spooky Town Village "The Lookout" FigurineItem #72436Approx. size: ( H )2-5/8 inches6.8 cmMaterial(s): Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

9 Lemax Christmas Village Snowy Alamo Tree #84787 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84787Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches 23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: Green

9 Lemax Christmas Village Aspen Pine Tree #84789 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84789Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches 23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: White

Lemax Village Collection Large 9 Frosted Tree #04482 $6.99 Lemax Village Collection 9" Frosted Tree.Approx. size: 8-5/8 inches High (22.0 cm) Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

9 Lemax Christmas Village Aspen Pine Tree #84791 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84791Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches 23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: White

9 Lemax Christmas Village Snowy Alamo Tree #84788 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84788Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches 23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: White

9 Lemax Christmas Village Aspen Pine Tree #84790 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84790Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: White

9 Lemax Christmas Village Snowy Alamo Tree #84786 $9.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #84786Approx. size: ( H )9.06 inches 23 cm Type: Collectibles Color: White

Lemax Accessory Assortment A4950 $119.52 Accessories create more visual interest to your Lemax village. 8 each of these 6 accessories are included in this assortment: Garden Sundial, Water Fountain, Sled set of 4, Telephone Booth, Street Clock, and Gas Pump. Packed in see-through clamshell. Type: Decorations Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Harvest Crossing Village Collection Farmer's Passenger #52086 $5.99 Lemax Harvest Crossing Village Collection Farmer's Passenger Lemax item #520862-piece setApprox. size: ( H ) 2-1/2 inches 6.5 cmMaterial: Poly-resin Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Lemax Hollyjolly Chrismas Shop 95881 $30.46 Hollyjolly chrismas shop The Holly Jolly Christmas Shop is decorated from top to bottom for the holidays and features an inside scene 6' C7 bulb light cord included Safely packed in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 95881 UPC: 728162958815 Keywords: village christmas shop lited lighted building holiday

Lemax Lemax Suzy's Ice Cream Shop 55234 $19.58 Suzy's ice cream shop Suzy's Ice Cream Shop Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor with a red and white awning and inside front window scene Lighted with a C7 bulb on a 6' light cord Packed safely in molded styrofoam and a full color box Brand #: Lemax 55234 UPC: 728162552341 Keywords: village ice cream shop lited

Lemax Lemax 9 in Battery Operated Tree 04252 $11.26 9? battery operated tree Add a little action with this new 9? sparkling tree featuring flashing LED light Operates with a 3V adaptor or battery powered with (2) ?AA? batteries Packed in see-through clamshell Brand #: Lemax 04252 UPC: 728162042521 Keywords: battery operated tree 9? christmas oper village sparkling

Lemax Vail Village Collection Polson's Pottery #85679 $34.99 Lemax Polson's PotteryFrom the Vail Village Collection, Item #85679Porcelain lighted building With 1.83m cord (6 feet) On/Off switch Approx. size: ( H x W x D ) 8-1/4 x 8-5/8 x 6-1/8 inches21.1 x 22.0 x 15.5 cm Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Village Collection Small Mountain Backdrop #81013 $13.99 From the Lemax Village CollectionItem #81013"Small Mountain Backdrop"Includes 1 display backdrop and 7 assorted bristle treesEasily cut the backdrop to fit your desired spacingsApproximate dimensions: (H x W x D)3.03 x 11.02 x 9.84 inches7.7 x 28 x 25 cmMaterial(s): foam/plastic Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color

Lemax Vail Village Sleigh Ride $24.99 Village sleigh ride table accent. Approximate size 3.23"Hx9.06"Wx3.35"D.

Lemax Village Landscaping Collection 6 Snow Crystal Tree #74652 $4.99 Lemax Village Landscaping Collection 6" Snow Crystal TreeItem #74652Approx. size: ( H )6-1/4 inches16.0 cm Type: Collectibles Color: Multi-Color