This was fun! I must say that I have a special place in my heart for everything vintage! So many wonderful things. Mix the old with the new. You can achieve a vintage feel with just a few key items~
Where do I start? How about the front door~ Take a look at this cute wreath! It is made up of vintage ornaments, toys and village pieces. If you want to recreate this wreath but do not have any vintage ornaments, it's easy. Notice the colors, PASTELS, (with a little bit of red and green!) That is the key to creating a vintage look. You can now purchase shatter proof ornaments at most of your local Targets, Wal-marts, etc. Look for different shapes and sizes. Paint stripes on them, glitter them and use as many different patterns as you can. Visit your local antique store and purchase just one toy or staple item to add to the wreath to complete the look.
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The tree! Aluminum is the word but can sometimes be hard to find. Use a white tree as an alternative. Once again use pastels with bits of traditional reds and greens. I love the vintage inspired village that is set up around the base. Very cute!
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Of course, if you can't get a white tree, you can still create a vintage look with a traditional green tree. Just keep the color pallet of the ornaments in check.
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I love the tin at the bottom of this tree! It is an elegant tree but the little deer add a bit of whimsy to it!
Here are some examples of vintage ornaments. A great inspiration point when recreating your own! If you want to go all the way and use vintage ornaments, check you local antique stores, ebay and ask around! You never know what might be hiding in your Grandmas attic!
There are many sites that offer tutorials free printables for vintage inspired ornaments! This is a great one:
Printable Vintage Postcards. Print out vintage images, postcards and photos. Add ribbon, glitter and tinsel to them to create an authentic look. Here are just a couple examples~
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| Janet Coon Christmas |
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Dress your windows by hanging your vintage ornaments with ribbon~
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I love these Christmas displays! Add things you have around the house! The scale is perfect and the tiered platters showcase the ornaments perfectly! Look at the sleigh...hey, I have that book in my attic!
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Look for bristle trees and little village houses. These are actually quite easy to find. Check out your local craft stores, Target, Wal-Mart and even Dollar Tree. The trees can be spray painted and glittered to whatever color you desire! I have seen reproductions of the little houses at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Your best chance of gettting one is to visit the store the day they receive deliveries!
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How cute is this! A small chest has been turned into an advent calendar using vintage inspired paper.
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These are my favorite! Vintage reproductions are so fun. I have mentioned Bethany Lowe Designs before. She has so many cute items.
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Another great line is offered by
Johanna Parker Design. Look at these designs~ They are adorable and I can't get enough of them!
Merry treasure hunting!
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