Is it too early to be talking about Christmas?
In thrift stores, you sort of have to buy when you see it and this week my local thrift had put out a ton and a half of Christmas decor. I dug through it all (travel size bottles of Purell are my friend) and only came away with one thing, but it was a doozy.
Isn't she perty?
Did every single household of the 70's have one of these? I think they are sort of in the same category as glass grapes on the coffee table (we had gold ones).
My Mom went through a rather brief phase of making ceramics and made a tree very similar to this one. And that's the type of tree I thought it was at first, but it says Arnel's on the bottom which appears to be a manufacturer's name.
On ebay these puppies have gone for up to $109.00 recently. I paid $6.96 at Volunteers Of America. Are you starting to love it more now?
It's missing a few of the light pegs which I'll pick up on ebay, but other than that it just needs a good bath and it's good to go. I'm already planning where I'm going to put it and how I'm going to make it look as cool as I already know it is. Because I'm really grooving on this tree!
So the question of the day is - do you love it as much as I do or is it too way too funky for your taste?
Vickie @ Ranger 911
My mother-in-law made me a very similar tree for my bridal shower in 1979. It now resides in our oldest daughter's house. I had no idea they've become such expensive items. I better tell her to be extra careful with it!
Robin
It's never to early to talk about Christmas! I'm in love with your tree. I remember a couple very similar ones in our home when I was growing up. Brings back memories. Wonder if mom still has her's - doubt it. But you bet I'll be asking about it. I'm so happy you reminded me of them.
Patty
Pam, we have one, too ! Mom made it in ceramics class while we were stationed in Panama in the early 60's. I tried to sell it at the estate sale after mom and dad died, but no one wanted it. I think I'll dig it out for Christmas !! thank you for walking me down memory lane !
patty
Cindy
Love it! My Little Grandma had one and we sold it at her estate sale but I've been wishing I hadn't ever since. I've looked at them on ebay and etsy and you're right, they are right pricey. I'm hopeful that I can find one at a price closer to what you paid!
Sherry@Back2Vintage
Good timing! I'm putting one of these vintage ceramic trees in my booth this afternoon. Congrats on your find...great price, too!!!
Cottage Dreaming
ooohh I LUV it! please post how you will decorate with it too 🙂
Sandy aka Doris the Great
I like 'em! Don't have one myself, but they remind me of people who had them in my past -- aunties, grandma -- so they elicit warm fuzzy feelings.
Sally
With a tear in my eye, I will tell you that I love it! My Gram took a ceramics class when I was a tot, and made all kinds of things -- including one of these amazing trees. Makes me feel very sentimental. If I saw one, I would grab it in a heartbeat!
Debby
Think of it as vintage. Also the amount of time and love put into making it. I had my grandmothers but it as damaged. I did pull a large lighted ceramic Santa from my mom's sale. A friend had made it and she discarded it. I love it.
Kim K.
I love pulling mine out each Christmas. You got yours for a STEAL! It's never too early for Christmas.
Sweet Posy Dreams
I have one that either my mother or uncle made in the 1970s. I think they are fun.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
I love it, Pam, and these were all the rage at one time. I suppose it would be considered vintage now.
Ann@A Sentimental Life
they want that much for them on ebay? I have one in the basement! My Mom got it for my Grandfather after my Grandmother died so he would have a tree.
JunqueMagnet
Love it. I have more of this type of tree than I care to admit. As in, my family rolls their eyes when I rescue another one. I've sold several of them as well. I have so many bulbs that I theme the colors each year! The closer you wait till Xmas the more money you will get for it on EBay. Of course I'm not sure I could part with it if it were me...enjoy!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
We had one of those too. My Mom also took ceramics. And I also bought some thrift shop Christmas decor this week.
Sherry@ Ties2ThePast
I love it & have a similar one that I've used every year since the 70's!!
♥'s
Sherry