My Very Vintage Christmas
They say more is more when decorating for Christmas but I love the small, unexpected touches scattered throughout the house.
So light a pine scented candle, switch on the fairy lights and enjoy some quick and easy vintage Christmas decorations using old finds in unexpected ways (and if you missed my full Christmas home tour you can see it here).
When I was a kid, this gingerbread house cookie jar sat on to of our refrigerator. I had to pull up a chair, climb up then reach inside for my Oreo or Chips Ahoy fix.
Everything looks better under a cloche or propped on books – even a thrift store snowman candle.
Garden clippings look like a million bucks in an old cooler …
a blue mason jar …
or even an old lantern.
I love this old squirrel nutcracker (you can find affiliate new versions here) feasting on vintage Christmas bulbs.
My favorite thing to do is add a little touch of greenery or garland to an every day item like my brass elephant.
It doesn’t get easier than filling a tray with vintage Shiny Brites.
Here’s to having a very vintage Christmas.
See my full Christmas home tour here.
Always love seeing your home at Christmas!…I love how you incorporate your wonderful vintage items in your decor … you embellish them in the most creative ways …. Love that fire truck under the tree!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Kelly!…and hugs to Sushi!
you know i love all of the vintage touches! they make it so much more personal!
I LOVE all of your vintage decor. I’ve decorated already but now I’m going to get out my mom’s stuff, the stuff I grew up with, and redecorate my kitchen. And I kept all of her old Xmas tree light bulbs because they were cool looking in a bowl also!
The bulbs are so cool – not like the string lights today! Enjoy your Christmas kitchen Jeanne!
Nice, nice, Nice! As a person born in , wait for it, 1950 I just love the nostalgia of all that vintage stuff. It brings back so many memories that it just makes my heart Sing! It also makes me happy to see that a lot of that old stuff still has a place and people still appreciate it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I’must going to feel all warm and fuzzy all day.?
Age is just a number Deb! I’m glad you enjoyed my home – wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
Great ideas using things you already have. I love the cooler with the greens. Really pretty.
LOVE THESE PICS/IDEAS!
H Kelly , love your vintage touches. Those vintage ornaments are pretty
Cindy
Kelly, I always love the little- unexpected touches, The squirrel with the Christmas bulbs is one. Pat S
Isn’t that squirrel the cutest Pat – it was a $3 thrift store find!
Love all your pieces kelly! Just started collecting myself, I truly adore your hubby’s car!!!!
I love how you decorate, wonderfully. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Sushi too!
Sushi is snuggled next to me avoiding the snow outside at all costs. We wish you a very Merry Christmas Marlene!
Thank You for sharing. IT is so nostalgic. I make me reminisce of my childhood. I love the vintage pieces incorporated with the holiday theme. Have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you Rosie! I love using unique finds in my home! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!