• Home
  • Meet Kelly
  • My House
  • Contact

Kelly Elko

Love where you live - inspired decorating ideas

  • Eclectic Homes
  • Projects
    • My Projects
    • FREE Printables
    • Garden
    • Recipes
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Organization
  • Decorate
    • My House
    • Decorating
    • Outdoors
    • Christmas
    • Fall
    • Summer
    • Spring
    • Tablescapes
  • Life
    • Travel
    • Musings
  • Shop

Shiny Brite Christmas – Creative Display Ideas

November 28, 2021  Christmas | Uncategorized

Calling all vintage Shiny Brite ornament lovers! I’ve searched all the way up to the North Pole to find the most creatively amazing ways to display your favorite ornaments. These Shiny Brite decorating ideas are Santa approved. I’m also excited to share with you my latest Shiny Brite finds (I hit the motherload)!

Shiny Brite Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas kellyelko.com

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree

Don’t miss this fun little video below showing off some of my favorite Shiny Brites from my huge collection.

This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

I am always on the hunt for vintage Shiny Brite ornaments and I scored big time on Facebook Marketplace recently. Here are just some of my latest finds …

The jackpot of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments! kellyelko.com

I am on the hunt for the unicorn of Shiny Brites … a jumbo, store display Shiny Brite like this one!

Here’s a sneak peek at my Christmas home tour tomorrow which you don’t want to miss!

I have so many ornaments, they won’t all fit on my trees so I had to get creative. I filled a giant zinc trough with these beauties.

Get my All is Bright vintage ornament dishtowels here (I love using them as napkins).

Huge centerpiece of vintage Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments kellyelko.com

As you can see, Cloverly Cottage loves Shiny Brite ornaments a lot and she even has the original boxes!

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree

Her wood chicken crate brimming with Shiny Brites is definitely not for the birds! She used mostly plain ornaments as filler for the crate and saved the beautifully stenciled ones for the tree.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like this old wood chicken crate filled with ornaments kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree #farmhousechristmas

This jaw dropping 4 foot Shiny Brite ornament wreath is incredible and every December James of The Cavender Diaries assembles it on a wreath form. He doesn’t use any glue because it would be too large and fragile to move so every March, he removes each and every ornament! I would be tempted to keep it up all year long.

If you don’t have enough ornaments to make your own wreath, you can buy one of these beautiful affiliate vintage ornament wreaths.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like this GIANT ornament wreath kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments

More is more when it comes to Christmas and I do believe there is a Christmas tree underneath that beautiful pile of vintage ornaments from Jeremy Lambertson.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like this tree covered in vintage ornaments! kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree

How fun is this Shiny Brite plate wall decked out in vintage ornaments and sprigs of greenery from Lisa Horton.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like hanging from this plate wall kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #platewall #gallerywall #diningroom

An old bedspring is the perfect backdrop for a Shiny Brite Christmas tree from Lora B.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like this ornament tree hung on an old bedspring kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree

Nancy of The New Country Home fills clear glass jars with a little faux snow for the perfect place to show off a collection of Shiny Brites.

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments like these clear glass jars filled with faux snow and ornaments kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments #christmastree

When the boxes are as cool as the ornaments themselves, you display those Shiny Brite boxes both like Erica of Vintage Sister 76 did!

Shiny Brite Decorating Ideas - the most creative ideas for displaying Christmas ornaments including the original boxes kellyelko.com #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #christmaswreath #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #shinybrites #vintageornaments #ornaments

Speaking of displaying ornament boxes, I love the way Cloverhouse Vintage displayed this ornament box filled with ornaments inside a bowl also filled with ornaments!

Vintage Shiny Brite box display kellyelko.com

My friend Amy at Atta Girl Says loves pink and aqua and displays her favorite ornaments on a festive pink tree!

Festive pink Christmas tree covered in vintage Shiny Brite ornaments kellyelko.com

I am desperate to find one of the huge ornaments that stores used for display like this one from Hilary Prall.

This jumbo store display Shiny Brite is a little bit out of my budget!!

Jumbo Store Display Shiny Brite Ornament kellyelko.com

Last year, I covered this huge tree with my entire collection of Shiny Brites! The key is to hang ornaments deep within the branches as well as on the tips for a full, lush and colorful look. Don’t for the lights! I strung 1600 lights from this tree and it positively glows. Add a colorful throw blanket around the base of the tree to finish off the look.

See my Shiny Brite tree decorating tips here

This tree covered in vintage Shiny Brite ornaments is spectacular! kellyelko.com #shinybrite #shinybrites #vintagechristmas #vintageornaments #vintagechristmasornaments #retrochristmas #oldfashionedchristmas #vintagedecor #diychristmas #christmastree #vintagechristmastree #ornaments #christmasornaments #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #farmhousechristmas

I’ve never met a Shiny Brite I didn’t like as you can see from my twin dining room trees covered in them.

I recommend buying a sparse Christmas tree because their spaced branches are perfect for showing off prized ornaments.

My Favorite Sparse Christmas Trees Here

Shiny Brite Christmas Dining Room - love the fun retro look of this table and trees kellyelko.com #shinybrites #vintagechristmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasornaments #christmaslights #christmastable #christmasdinigroom #retrochristmas

Tour my Shiny Brite dining room here

I recommend scouring estate sales (I love looking in basements and garages) for these beauties. Prices have definitely increased recently but deals are still out there!

Just some of her amazing collection of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments kellyelko.com #shinybrite #shinybrites #vintageornaments #vintagechristmas #christmasornaments #oldfashionedchristmas #retrochristmas #farmhousechristmas #colorfulchristmas

Do you collect Shiny Brites or is a new collection in your future?

One of my favorite ornaments is this jolly old St. Nick!

If you are searching for a certain type, Etsy has tons of beautiful vintage ornaments.

Huge collection of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments - love the Santa ornament kellyelko.com

I love a sparse Christmas tree for showing off special ornaments. The branches are spaced to allow the ornaments to hang freely.

See My Favorite Sparse Christmas Trees Here

Favorite Sparse Christmas Trees kellyelko.com #sparsetrees #sparsechristmastrees #silvertip #silvertiptree #farmhousechristmas #christmastrees #christmasdecor #vintagechristmas #retrochristmas #modchristmas #christmasdecorations

Tour my Christmas Home here

This one appeared in Better Homes & Gardens this year and last and the chalkboard art is a favorite of mine.

Get this Chalkboard Art Print Here

Cheery Christmas Home Tour kellyelko.com #christmasdecor #christmasmantel #farmhousechristmas #christmashometour #christmasstockings

More Christmas Decorating Ideas Here

Sign up to get Kelly Elko's latest posts delivered right to your inbox
Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.

Share this Post!

17987 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
« Previous: Kelly’s 15 Favorite Things – Holiday Edition
Next: Very Vintage Christmas Home Photo & Video Tour! »

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  1. Cyndie

    December 3, 2018 at 8:48 am

    Thank you, Kelly, for giving these cherished treasures their worthy spot front and center in your decor! I’ve been a fan and collector of vintage ornaments, Santa’s and figurines for years as they bring back such memories of my childhood Christmases in the 60’s. Made my day—thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 3, 2018 at 9:02 am

      There is nothing like a vintage Christmas Cyndie!

      Reply
  2. Karen

    December 3, 2018 at 8:51 am

    I love it all! Love your creativity finding places to display all your beautiful ornaments! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 3, 2018 at 9:02 am

      I’m happy to find fellow vintage ornament ideas to show off here!

      Reply
  3. Patty Green

    December 3, 2018 at 10:34 am

    LOVE all of your Christmas photos — such amazing decorations! Thank you for sharing, Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 4, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Glad you like Patty!!

      Reply
  4. liz

    December 3, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Wonderful post- so much eye candy! You have given me a goal for the new year, which is to collect shiny brites so I can do an old fashioned tree like I had growing up – shiny brites, tinsel & colored lites – no more themed trees for me!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 4, 2018 at 11:46 am

      YES to old fashioned trees!

      Reply
  5. Marlene Stephenson

    December 3, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    After those first few pictures are you sure there is any left? I started collecting them when i was gifted with mom’s old ones, love them, thanks lots of ideas.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 4, 2018 at 11:46 am

      LOL – I know, she has all the ornaments!! Maybe she can share with us!

      Reply
  6. Heidi

    December 3, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Love all of these fun ideas for different ways to use this favorite vintage treasure!!! I’m such a fan of Nancy’s classic style & Jeremy’s whimsical Christmas displays. Thank you for sharing my photos Kelly! Wishing you happy holidays!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 4, 2018 at 11:46 am

      Love your Shiny Brites Heidi and thanks so much for letting me show you off!

      Reply
  7. Cynthia

    December 5, 2018 at 12:48 am

    WOW!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 8, 2018 at 11:55 am

      My thoughts exactly!

      Reply
  8. Nancy Riley

    December 6, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    Thank you for sharing my shiny brights in jars, but I have to concede to my friend Heidi, the queen of the shines brights! Thanks again and Merry Christmas ?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 8, 2018 at 11:51 am

      All hail Heidi!

      Reply
  9. Lora Bloomquist

    December 7, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Thanks for sharing my Bedspring Shiny Brite tree, Kelly! This year it’s going aqua to switch it up a bit! I love color blocking my Shiny Brites for a whole new look! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      December 8, 2018 at 11:50 am

      My pleasure Lora! I have an old bedspring too and have always wanted to do this on it or an old screen but somehow never have. Maybe next year!

      Reply
  10. Pamela S Williams

    April 13, 2019 at 9:12 am

    You Go Girl! I think your site is awesome. Keep those vintage holiday ideas coming for those of us who are dealers and need display ideas. Thanks a bunch.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      April 13, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      You got it Pamela!

      Reply
  11. elma riedstra

    November 20, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I love this!! I have a ton of vintage ornaments to! They are just so beautiful!! 🌲

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 20, 2020 at 9:19 am

      I can’t get enough Shiny Brites Elma!

      Reply
  12. Marlene Stephenson

    November 20, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful, all those ways to display Shiny Brites, thanks for these ideas and that Christmasy feeling just seeing all of it. Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family,xxx.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 20, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Marlene!

      Reply
  13. KELLY ROBERTS

    November 20, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Beautiful post! Thank you for the inspiration Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 20, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      I hope you find some Shiny Brites Kelly!

      Reply
  14. Kelly Probst

    November 20, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    I love every picture! Now I know what to do with my empty glass canister I’ve been hanging on to.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 20, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Yes! Fill that baby up Kelly!

      Reply
  15. Lisa K.

    November 21, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    I always look forward to seeing your beautiful collection every year!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 21, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Lisa…so do I!!

      Reply
  16. Raelyn

    October 31, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Someone has stolen one of your photos and trying to use it to con people on Fb marketplace

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 1, 2021 at 10:31 am

      Send me a link Raelyn!

      Reply
  17. Debbie

    November 28, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    I just love them all, beautiful. You really did score! Your trees are beautiful. Is it possible to get your chalkboard print, as big as yours?
    Or close? Without the houses (if I can afford it)
    I have loved this since you put it in your mantel! It is perfect!!
    Thanks I live Susi too soooo cute

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 28, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      Unfortunately, the largest print of my Santa is 18″ x 28″ Debbie. You can get it here: https://bit.ly/3eIWl5N

      Reply
      • Debbie

        December 1, 2021 at 8:45 am

        Thank you! I just love it sooo much

        Reply
  18. Jeanne

    November 28, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    This is a beautiful! There is no way there would be a motherlode of SB’s in Cleveland, at least not where I live. Just onesies and twosies thrifting. But, hey, that’s how you build a collection. I have my childhood ornaments so they are a good start. Thanks for sharing! And where did that cool living room rug come from?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 28, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I have gotten lucky lately Jeanne! My living room rug is from Sisal Rugs Direct and I love it!

      Reply
  19. Lisa K.

    November 28, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    It’s so great that you found more! You can never have too many!

    Reply
  20. Kristi M

    December 28, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    Where in the world do you find all of these beautiful ornaments??? I’ve looked and find nothing like these!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Thrifting Diaries - November (Christmas Edition!) and a Vintage Shiny Brite Ornament Giveaway! - Kelly Elko says:
    November 18, 2019 at 5:55 am

    […] Click here to see my Favorite Creative Ways to Display Ornaments […]

    Reply
  2. How I Store My Christmas Ornaments! - Kelly Elko says:
    December 16, 2022 at 5:35 am

    […] Ornament Display Ideas Here […]

    Reply

KELLY

About / Contact / Press
facebook twitter instagram google pinterest snapchat

Join me as I decorate my 100 year old home, scour thrift stores, create pretty things, putter in my peony and hydrangea filled garden, and mix up a mean cocktail all with a touch of sarcasm and a side of bacon - Cheers!



More About Kelly

Love where you live by mixing high and low, new and old to create a home that shows off your personality. My mantra ... simple projects equals more time for cocktails!
Subscribe for Email Updates:

Get in Touch

facebook twitter instagram google pinterest snapchat

I'd love to hear from you:
[email protected]

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · KellyElko All rights reserved. Site by WordPress Barista

Copyright © 2023 · KellyElko - 2016 on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Sign up to get Kelly Elko's latest posts delivered right to your inbox
Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.
17987 shares