Holiday Happenings

Whew! We're winding down to the last minutes of this frantic season, and I'm almost afraid to say I think I may be done.

But I think I may be done.

Well, except for the second tree to decorate, a few more gifts to buy, some more to wrap, parts of the house still uncleaned, laundry that's backed up all week, and food to prepare.

So almost.

But while I had a minute, I thought I'd share a few vignettes of some of the vintage Christmas items around here.

I found these little packages of Shiny Brites at a spectacular yard sale last year. I originally bought them to sell but the boxes are just too darn cute, so here they stay.

I've been seeing these little toy cars and trucks carrying bottle brush trees all over the blogosphere, so I made a few of my own.

Also, red and green books tied up with twine.

I've always bought these cute illustrated Christmas-themed postcards, mainly to transform into our own holiday greetings. I tend to gravitate towards the same style, which I think is the work of the artist Ellen Clapsaddle. Unless you have another name for me?

This year they got displayed in vintage green flower frogs.

This sparkly white bottle brush tree is not old, but I like its vintage aspirations.

Well, I'd better get a move on. Hope you're "almost" done with all your preparations as well!

Comments

[Kathy Renfrew]

Love the vintage cards displayed in the flower frog. I want ot remember the tying together of the vintage books with the rope.

I have one package of "bright gree shiny brites" I , too, was gooing to sell them but they grace one of my end tables now,

[Mel]

ADORE that color of Shiny Brights. I have two. ONLY two. *sigh* lol! Love your blog. LOVE.

[Vintage Coconut]

Brush trees in the little trucks is such a cute idea. And I love the shiny Christmas balls, they are lovely!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you have a HAPPY HoLiDaY SEASON!

[twitter.com/ldropvintage]

What lovelies, I always like finding old ornaments, they have more character!

[Julie]

Oh my goodness Iove, love, love those vintage green ornaments. The box makes me happy too :)

Merry Christmas!!

[Paulette Sanderson]

All of your lovely decorations are displayed so beautifully. This is the first time I have seen the trucks with the trees and I really like them.
Enjoy your family and friends and have a Merry Christmas.♥

[Laura @ 52 FLEA]

It all looks wonderful and I am sure your home will be filled with Christmas joy! Enjoy your beautiful family! :)