Happy December!
Let the season begin! I am always a little sad to see the fall officially go away, but I do enjoy the holiday decorations that start sprouting up. Of course, I have to ignore Captain Hubby’s bah-humbugging about it “being too early”. I especially love the lights at night and am looking forward to seeing more and more as the days pass this month. However, I do have a pet peeve about the decorations & lights ~ it is over on January 1 ~ decorations left up after that grate on my nerves ~ especially those mini-Macy Day Parade wanna-be’s that look like trash on the yard during the day when they are not inflated :-)
Last weekend my favorite second hand shop had a holiday event with wine & nibbles & lots of great deals. Captain hubby & I went with our friend Martha and had a great time (well, at least Martha & I did :-) and I snapped some of these fun vintage holiday items. I bet some of you had these or still do!
And, I know, these have nothing to do with Christmas, but I thought they were kinda cool…
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Funny, I JUST inherited one of those white ceramic trees with the colorful lights from my Grandmother’s collection. I think it’s so kitchy and fun. And I dream of owning one of those silver metallic trees. What’s old is new and cool again.
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hi BJ!!!!
what a great post to get us all in the Holiday Spirit!!! My Grandmoher and my Dad’s Aunt had/have those ceramic trees that have lights…that is a riot!!! I think she got rid of her silver tinsel tree…lol…
I love seeing all these vintage Holiday inspired pieces….what fun….I just spent 2 days decorating our home…it is so cozy and delightful with everything all decorated….
Hugs
Diana
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Thanks so much for checking in! I am lovin’ those mermaids….great collection!
December 10th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I love the ceramic girls in the bottom photo…one of my daughters has collected some of those and they are very kitsch!
The ceramic tree reminds me of trailer park ladies of the sixties all taking ceramic classes and making those awful trees….they were everywhere…funny huh? Next was the clorox bottle santa clauses.
Imagine you are getting ready for your trip…can’t imagine in this economy you are going to Paris, wow. I just spoke to our friends who live in London and they are in a slump there as well, due to the economy…I know you will have fun, just watch your pocketbook!
busy here working on new holiday designs…almost 60 degrees here today…crazy New England weather!
December 15th, 2008 at 12:27 am
ooh I love all of these things thanks for sharing. Some are all too familiar…you KNOW we all grew up with these!
Hope you are having a fabulous trip!
December 18th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
BJ,
I love love love vintage Christmas decorations! My favorite are crazy flocked plastic reindeer. Here’s a link to a picture of one of mine… http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/3069683021_b34fb17801_o.jpg
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Denise