The Most Stunning Shiny Brite Christmas Trees
If you have a weakness for vintage, colorful, Shiny Brite ornaments, then you are going to love these Shiny Brite Christmas trees that are DRIPPING with the most stunning ornaments.
1,400 Shiny Brite Ornament Tree
No branch was neglected during the trimming of this tree that has over 1,400 Shiny Brites dangling from its branches! Antique mercury glass garland is the perfect finishing touch.
Unsilvered Striped Ornament Tree
Have you heard of “unsilvered” ornaments?
This tree is covered in a huge assortment of striped, “unsilvered” Shiny Brites. Most vintage ornaments are “silvered” meaning their interiors were coated in a silver solution that made the ornaments shiny. However, during World War II, metal was too precious to be wasted on Christmas ornaments so they were “unsilvered” clear glass that you can see through.
Nostalgic Tinsel and Vintage Ornament Tree
“To me, Christmas is a time for nostalgia and magic. Some of these ornaments date back to the 1940’s which is incredible!!! Each is so unique and holds many memories of Christmases past,” says Erika.
Brown Paper Packages Vintage Ornament Tree
This tree is perfectly at home in an antique saltbox house with a pile of old fashioned brown paper packages tied up with string underneath.
Speaking of white Christmas trees! This whimsical tree is a rainbow of Shiny Brites.
When Jordan started collecting vintage Shiny Brites, she didn’t realize it would become an addition! She built up her collection over the years and finally had enough to cover her entire tree!
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Sparse Vintage Ornament & Glass Garland Tree
Don’t let a lack of ornaments stop you from decorating a tree. This sparse tree proves that less is sometimes more as each ornament is able to be fully appreciated and tinsel adds a magical touch.
“I have been wanting to decorate a tree with all my plain Shiny Brite ornaments for awhile now. I find that I often relegate them to long term storage in favor of the more showy varieties. But I am drawn to their simplicity and bright, gumball-like colors. I am so glad they finally got their chance to shine,” says Leben about his stunning tree.
Pretty in Pink Vintage Ornament Tree
It’s always fun to decorate a tree in your favorite color and this pink ornament tree pairs perfectly with a collection of vintage blue transferware.
Vintage Shiny Brite Tabletop Trees
If you don’t have enough ornaments to cover a full size tree, cover a tabletop tree (or three!) in Shiny Brites. Putting them in decorative ceramic and silver pots elevates the look.
I covered my tree with my collection of Shiny Brites and it’s my favorite tree of all time!
Years ago, I put a pair of Christmas trees in my dining room and I loved the look so much, it’s a tradition I look forward to every year! The dining room is the place where we linger over comfort food, candlelight and conversation so I thought a tree (or two) would be perfect in here.
Have I convinced you to start a collection of vintage Shiny Brites to spruce up your Christmas tree (if you haven’t already)?
Love Vintage Christmas …
I have only about 6 left that were my Grandparents and I broke 1 this year. I was so sad, but luckily I still have some left. I love the little history lesson about the metal. So interesting and I love learning new things. Thank you Kelly!
I”m glad you have some of your grandparents ornaments and breakage is inevitable unfortunaely, but keep treasuring the ones you have!
You always have such interesting things to say. I have 4 shiny brites that I have from my mom’s collection of Christmas. They are all silver with stripes. Those trees were so pretty with all those shiny brites on them.
I wish my kids thought I was interesting Marlene!!!!!