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?
The Summer Kitchen Girls
We love it Pam....our grandma had one just like it ~ and we would gladly have it in our homes (especially for the steal you got this one for!!)
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
It's a beauty, Pam...and I do remember my mom making one of those...
Pam S
I don't think it's ever too soon to start buying awesome Christmas decorations.
I've started sewing some of my own which will be up on my blog around late November time.
I personally believe it is better to be prepared sooner rather than rush things later.
Pam S
Sue
Retro seventies! Oh my.... I'll pass judgement when I see your display, Pam! LOL hugs, Sue
must love junk
I think it's very retro-looking and fun! 🙂
Susan
LizlovesVintage
Yup, it's early. Oh, my I remember these! I almost made one in ceramic class in the late 70's. LOL!!! It's in good shape. Ho, Ho Ho!! I'm not saying it.. Have a Merry weekend!
xxx Liz
BertK
I have one that my dear departed Nana gave me back in the late 70s, a few years after I was married. I put it up every year, and I just know that she's with me at that moment. I would never get rid of it - it has a place of honor on my buffet.
Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Awww...we had one too!! I remember spending WAY too much time trying to arrange the lights so the colors were spread out perfectly 🙂 I think my sister has it now...lucky!! Enjoy, Laurel
Anonymous
when my mil passed away, I could not part with her tree just like this one!! She made hers, in the 70's, of course.
I too, want to see how you will use it.
I enjoy your blog soooo much! Thanks
deb
Anonymous
Cool find! I love it. Can't wait to see how you stage it.
Lois in SWPA
Melinda
What a great find. I remember these!
M 🙂
ImSoVintage
I think it is wonderful. I am always on the lookout for these trees. Great find.
Hugs,
Laura
susie @ persimmon moon cottage
I think it is so cute. I can't wait to see pictures of the way you display it for Christmas!
Anonymous
My Aunt made these ceramic trees in the early 70's. She gave me and my Mom each one of them. My Aunt and my Mom are gone now, and I have hers, so I put one in each of our 2 bay windows every year. I LOVE them! I guess they are vintage...guess I am too, then!
Chris in Wisconsin
MamaMonki
We have one exactly like the - I think I got it at the Salvation Army store for $3 last year - it was marked $6 but it was the color of the day and half off. Can't believe they go for that much on ebay!
Olive Cooper
I remember them. Oh so 70's. At our GW it would have been twenty bucks. Good deal.