Vintage Ornaments - Shiny Brite, Indents, Lanterns

Like most other vintage Christmas things, I am obsessed with ornaments!! I started collecting vintage ornaments in 2003, at just 23, and have amassed a nice little collection in the 14 years since then. 

It wasn't until 2008 that I really started decorating my trees (yes, plural) with vintage ornaments. That year I bought my first white tree for my then minty blue office. My office was all pastel pink and green and blue and the white tree with the Shiny Brite ornaments just seemed to work. I instantly fell IN LOVE!! 

When I moved into the first of 2 farmhouses in 2013, I decided to decorate the "main" tree in all vintage ornaments too. Up until that point, my main tree had always been more formal -- ornaments that matched the decor and color scheme of the room. But that Christmas I decided that a colorful tree filled with vintage ornaments would be perfect for a 100+ year old farmhouse. 

Each year since, I've decorated my main tree in hundreds of Shiny Brites and other special ornaments from places like West Germany and Poland, adding the indents and lanterns last so that they'd have prominent spots on the tips of the branches. 

I put up my aqua tree in my dining room and fill it with pale pink and mint green and Robin's egg blue balls, then fill in with the older, delicate special ornaments. Each year I find a couple of new-to-me ornaments that I simply can't live without. 

I don't have the space to put up enough trees to display all of my vintage ornament collection, but they're tucked safely away in storage tubs for my "someday" house which will have a couple thousand square feet and plenty of rooms for more trees. For now, I enjoy the 2 full size trees and the hundreds of ornaments that are on display for 8 weeks every year. 

This picture shows the new-to-me ornaments I've recently acquired that I'm hanging on the living room tree this week. I am totally in love with those pinecones and tear drop shaped ornaments!! 

What's your favorite ornament on your tree? 

Vintage Poodle Christmas Gift Wrap

One of my favorite things to find while I'm out thrifting is vintage wrapping paper. Last week I stopped at Salvation Army and found an entire unopened package of vintage Christmas wrapping paper. One of the sheets inside was this -- vintage poodles!! I immediately fell in love, because POODLES!! I love poodles, especially vintage poodles. But Christmas poodles? Be still my heart! This wrapping paper is going into my "keep forever and ever" pile. I can't even bring myself to use it, but I very well may frame it and hang it on the wall somewhere!! 

Very Kitschy Christmas New Tag Designs

The countdown is on!! Only 25 days until Christmas, folks. I've added new tag designs to my Etsy shop, using my personal collection of vintage cards. These tags are perfect for adding a touch of retro charm to your packages, your scrapbook pages, tying to a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, adding to homemade cookies to give your neighbors, and tons of other uses! 

These and other new designs are listed in my Etsy shop. Use "Instagram15" during checkout for 15% off orders of $10 or more. Very Kitschy Christmas Etsy Shop

Christmas Countdown - 51 Days

Hey folks!! The countdown is well under way for those of us that LOVE Christmas. It's only 51 short days until the big day. Can you believe it? I say it every year, but this year has FLOWN by. 

In preparation for the big day, I've been a busy little elf here in my studio, cranking out tons of vintage-inspired tags to stock my Etsy shop: Very Kitschy Christmas . 

This year, I've added a new line of matching cards for some of the tag designs. Each card is printed on heavy cardstock and is embellished with glitter. There is ample room inside to write a nice note to your friends and family. The cards measure a generous 4.25" x 5.5" and come with envelopes, of course!! 

As time permits, I am adding new designs in both tags and cards to offer a greater variety of retro goodness for Christmas packages. And as always, I am stocking my shelves with lots of great vintage product too -- ribbon for tying on packages or making bows, vintage ornaments for adorning your tree, vintage invitations for holiday parties, and so much more! 

If you aren't already following my Christmas shop on Instagram, I invite you to do so. I have some exclusive coupon codes planned for the next few weeks that will only be available on Instagram. You can find me there using @verykitschychristmas. 

Vintage Christmas Ribbons

Hey guys!! Can you believe it's less than 5 months until the big day? I am shocked at how quickly this year is flying by!! I've been busy gathering up great vintage Christmas items to stock the shelves over at Very Kitschy Christmas . I was lucky enough to stumble upon some great vintage spools of gift ribbon. It's a perfect vintage touch to add to packages. 

Check back soon. I have some awesome new products heading to the Etsy store in a couple of weeks. 

Christmas in July 2014

Hi, folks. It's that time of the year again: Christmas in July!! I love this time of the year because it gives a bit of reprieve from the sweltering summer heat, if only by thinking about the upcoming holiday season!! 

Here in western North Carolina, I've been busy acquiring new to me vintage goodies to stock my Etsy shop and share with you all. I'll be adding new items during the month of July and renewing some beloved favorites from years past. 

If you haven't already followed me on Instagram, please find me at  @verykitschychristmas. I will be posting lots of goodies there, and offering exclusive discount codes as well, in the months leading up to Christmas. 

Check back soon for pictures of new items. In the meantime, take a look at this awesome kitschy wreath I made last Christmas. I love it SO much!!