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!
Buy for yourself. Buy as gifts. Or just enjoy the pretty pictures and inspiration!
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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.
You gotta have Shiny Brites in your life. These vintage-styled Shiny Brite Ornaments are from Radko and look amazingly like the ones I have from my mother.
What about an Aluminum Christmas Tree? You can't get more retro than that!
And if you have a retro tree, you might as well get this AMAZING Christmas tree color wheel to go with it!!!
This Santa Claus tree skirt is almost identical to an honest-to-goodness vintage Christmas tablecloth I have.
I still have my vintage trailer love thing going, so I included a trailer ornament from Vintage Trailer Supply, Inc.
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!)
I remember my mom had a Santa and sleigh like this years ago.
And who didn't have one of these retro ceramic Christmas trees in their house growing up. OK, maybe I'm aging myself here.
Let's just say that no retro Christmas home is complete without some choir vintage inspired choir NOEL candle holders.
Wouldn't this 7" Santa holding a bubble light look adorable setting next to your aluminum tree!
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 HERE and HERE.
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.
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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This vintage lover wants everything in your guide. My mom is going to love this list as well!
Gayle
Pam, No matter your subject your writing brings joy to my day. Thank you.
Kristen @ Pursuing Vintage
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!
Anna @Annabode
Love that cute card!
Diane Dempsey
Thanks so much for featuring us in this charming blog! Please visit our home store - Cheers! http://www.retrochristmascardcompany.com/
Curtains in My Tree
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
Heather - New House New Home
I know a few people who would love anything on this list!! me, me and me!!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Very retro cool stuff, Pam! Lots of fun eye candy!
TARYTERRE
Loved everything. Thanks for sharing. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
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!
Deanies Stash
Thank you for a fun guide! Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Linda
Awesome. I love retro! Happy Thanksgiving.
Shelley
forwarded this email to my sister and oldest daughter...they love all things vintage too...daughter ordered the cute little deer...thanks...
Vanessa
I love these vintage Christmas decor. Lovely