Vintage Style Ornaments
Last year I posted about my after-holiday shopping score of vintage style ornaments that looked exactly like the glass baubles from the 1950s that my grandmother used to have. These delicate, hand-painted gems have an air of sophistication and elegance that modern resin ornaments can’t match.
A Mid-Century Christmas
The beautiful handpainted glass spheres are just as trendy today as they were half a century ago. Most of them have miraculously lasted without breaking (although she did once wistfully tell me about dropping and smashing an entire box of ornaments, so there were once way more in existence).
Where to Find Vintage Ornaments
Not only are vintage and heirloom ornaments one-of-a-kind, they’re also a sustainable choice for the holidays. Decorating without buying new is always a win for Planet Earth. If you’re shopping for vintage Christmas ornaments, check thrift stores and also Etsy, which has a lovely selection of mid-century Christmas decorations for not too much money.
Take these vintage red satin ornaments for example, which are selling on Etsy for only $3! Or buy a whole set of 8 vintage glass ornaments that look like they came right out of my Grandma’s closet for $32, which is not more than what you’d spend on modern, made-in-China ornaments at most stores.
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If I had a tree in my apartment, I would absolutely have to have the macaroon ornaments.
Beautiful picks, I just love vintage style ornaments!
I’ve also tagged you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award, I hope you can get a chance to do it ? http://watercolorwhimsy.blogspot.com/2014/12/sisterhood-of-world-blogger-award-aka_18.html
the Macaroon ornaments are so fun – i’m definitely going to need a couple ?
I agree. How could you ever choose which color though, they’re all so cute.
Hello!! I’ve tagged you to do The Sisterhood of the world Blogger Award ? I hope you get a chance to do it ? http://hellyjk.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/hey-guys-ive-been-nominated-for.html
Thanks so much, Helen!