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    Home » Christmas Decorations And Crafts

    Holiday Gift Guide For The Retro Christmas Lover

    Published by Pam Kessler | 593 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 15 Comments

    Less dangerous than an estate sale. Cleaner than a thrift store. Welcome to my Holiday Gift Guide For The Retro Christmas Lover.

    Normally I'm all about what you can find at the thrift stores and estate sales, but I thought maybe some of you want an easier way to get the look.

    So I've compiled a list of just a few things that I found online that can kitsch up your crib. They aren't authentic retro Christmas items, but they come pretty darn close and will get you the nostalgic Christmas look you're after!

    A Holiday Gift Guide for the Retro Christmas Lover - lots of great ideas! Some people call it kitsch, some people call it nostalgia. You just gotta love it!

    Buy for yourself. Buy as gifts. Or just enjoy the pretty pictures and inspiration!

    (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)

    Reproductions of mid-century modern Christmas cards.

    I found this company called The Retro Christmas Card Company and lo and behold they sell retro Christmas cards.

    Well, they're retro-looking at least and pretty fabulously mid-century modern!

    Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments in a box.

    You gotta have Shiny Brites in your life. These vintage-styled Shiny Brite Ornaments are from West Elm and look amazingly like the ones I have from my mother.

    Christmas tree tinsel or icicles.

    I used to love to put this Christmas tree tinsel on the tree each year. Of course, my mom wanted it put on strand by strand, but I usually just threw whole wads of it on at a time.

    Retro Looking Aluminum Christmas Tree

    What about an Aluminum Christmas Tree? You can't get more retro than that!

    Christmas tree color wheel

    And if you have a retro tree, you might as well get this AMAZING Christmas tree color wheel to go with it!!!

    Retro Christmas Tree Skirt with a Santa and sleigh

    This Santa Claus tree skirt is almost identical to an honest-to-goodness vintage Christmas tablecloth I have.

    Vintage Trailer Christmas Tree Ornament

    I still have my vintage trailer love thing going, so I included a trailer Christmas ornament.

    Reproduction Gurley caroler candles.

    Who doesn't love some reproduction Gurley caroler candles! This type of figural candle was very popular back in the 60's and early 70's.

    Vintage Style Turquoise Christmas Deer

    This cute little turquoise deer by Department 56 is going to find its way into my Christmas stocking. Santa are you listening? (Right now it appears that this turquoise deer is out of stock. Hopefully they get it back in stock soon!)

    Green ceramic Christmas tree.

    And who didn't have one of these retro ceramic Christmas trees in their house growing up. OK, maybe I'm aging myself here.

    Vintage inspired choir NOEL candle holders

    Let's just say that no retro Christmas home is complete without some choir vintage inspired choir NOEL candle holders.

    Retro looking Santa holding a bubble light

    Wouldn't this 7" Santa holding a bubble light look adorable setting next to your aluminum tree!

    A Very Vintage Christmas book with crafts, decorating tips and recipes from 1920's - 1960's
    There's always a A Very Vintage Christmas Book to bring back some Christmas nostalgia into your life.

    Most of these items are from Amazon, so of course you can always sign up for Amazon Prime's 30-day Free Trial while you're there and take advantage of their FREE two day shipping on most items (it's $99 for a full year if you decide to keep it after the FREE trial). My son loves it for the online videos, I love it for the shipping.

    If you prefer to buy authentic out-of-a-dead-person's-basement vintage, I have some etsy shop suggestions - Etsy Christmas Shopping Guide.

    And because I haven't linked to 4 billion things in this post so far, come by and check out the Merry Kitschmas - Vintage Holiday Decor Pinterest board a few of my vintage/kitschy/crazy friends and I have put together.

    Merry Kitschmas Vintage Holiday Decor board on Pinterest

    Knee huggers - we have them . . . Shiny Brites - oh boy, do we have them . . . Dresses made from vintage tablecloths - you betcha.

    For more vintage Christmas goodness, check out Buying Vintage Christmas Decor At The Stores

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    1. [email protected]

      November 26, 2014 at 5:50 am

      This vintage lover wants everything in your guide. My mom is going to love this list as well!

      Reply
    2. Gayle

      November 26, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Pam, No matter your subject your writing brings joy to my day. Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Kristen @ Pursuing Vintage

      November 26, 2014 at 9:14 am

      OMG you are so fun to read! Found you on the Hometalk FB page and I'll follow - you make me chuckle - especially your "out of a dead person's basement" line. Too funny.
      Thanks for the suggestions!

      Reply
    4. Anna @Annabode

      November 26, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Love that cute card!

      Reply
      • Diane Dempsey

        October 25, 2016 at 2:24 pm

        Thanks so much for featuring us in this charming blog! Please visit our home store - Cheers! http://www.retrochristmascardcompany.com/

        Reply
    5. Curtains in My Tree

      November 26, 2014 at 11:40 am

      I like all the vintage Christmas ornaments because my neighbors had these when I was a kid , we had shiny brite balls and I didn't even know it back them because everyone in the 1950's had them

      Reply
    6. Heather - New House New Home

      November 26, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      I know a few people who would love anything on this list!! me, me and me!!

      Reply
    7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      November 26, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Very retro cool stuff, Pam! Lots of fun eye candy!

      Reply
    8. TARYTERRE

      November 26, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Loved everything. Thanks for sharing. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

      Reply
    9. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      November 26, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      I love all the things you've chosen to highlight in your post, Pam! I've got to go back and look one more time!

      Reply
    10. Deanies Stash

      November 27, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you for a fun guide! Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Debra alexander

        May 21, 2022 at 7:09 am

        I just love looking at retro Christmas decorations ! Brings back so many memories! Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Linda

      November 27, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      Awesome. I love retro! Happy Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    12. Shelley

      November 28, 2014 at 10:13 am

      forwarded this email to my sister and oldest daughter...they love all things vintage too...daughter ordered the cute little deer...thanks...

      Reply
    13. Vanessa

      December 04, 2014 at 11:20 am

      I love these vintage Christmas decor. Lovely

      Reply

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