Ornament Treasures

I get so caught up in the holiday decorating that it seems there is no time to blog. I thought I would at least share a few more of my family treasures. These ornaments have been a part of most every Christmas. 

These are an assortment of vintage beauties displayed in my milk glass collection.

The flying goose was my Momma's. His wings are made of real feathers that "fly" when moved

 up and down. The little figure's head is a bit wobbly after all these years.

These two mischievous ceramic squirrels clip to the branches.

 Santa loves to do a few deliveries from this celluloid car!

The Shiny Brites above are mid century and well loved.

A collection of random retros. The clear striped on was from my Granny's tree.

Just a couple more cuties. Mom loved the drippy icicles and now I really do too. They give

 a tree that dreamy look. The ornament on the left was a flea find!

Do you have any family treasures on your tree? Share them with us on Facebook

 or Pinterest and tell us their stories here in the comments.

Now, back to decorating.

Melin

Truckee Local Antique Show

This weekend is the 40th Annual Truckee Antiques Show. I go every weekend I am in town. It is close, fun and it benefits our high school Booster's Club. I will share a few

of the vendors I enjoy and the treats I bought.

 

The above vendor is www.antiquesandmoresancarlos.com. She has glass ware, doilies and more!

I enjoyed her milk glass but the pic turned out blurry, darn it :)

 

 

Glen from www.serendipityshows.com does a beautiful job restoring wooden pieces,

like boxes, crates and the cool cranberry scoop on the top right. 

 

 

I am a sucker for old linens and bought a few hankies from

 Dianne at Laces and Graces (310)780-4701. 

 

 

Don't you just love the rich colors vintage of Bakelite? Pamela Lee, "The Bakelite Lady", 

of San Francisco has an awesome display. You can reach her at (415)282-7642.

 

 

My favorite booth was Corry's from Once More Around. Her email is antque1plus@gmail.com.

She and her friend had a great selection from the 40s and 50s...just my thing!

I bought this vintage wicker writing table from them and the floral sprig.

 

 

 

I picked up a few hankies, a new embroidered towel and an ornament...love!

Wishing you a fun time at your local antique or flea. If you live

in Truckee, this one continues today and tomorrow.

Please share a find that you love.

Melin

 

 

 

 



Retro Christmas

 

  I love everything retro because they remind me of my childhood. Funny thing is I love things that are even older than I am. I know that is true of many of us after checking out Pinterest.
My favorite retro items are the holiday treats, especially those from Christmas! The items above are fun ceramics, mostly made in Japan. The Santa bank in the back was a give-away from a bank and my Daddy brought it home for me. 

 These angels were a gift from my dear friend, Madeline Schaaf. They sit atop our bathroom mirrors to decorate for the holidays.

The little ceramic angel ornament my "birth angel". She has a pink faded ribbon to tell her apart from my sister's blue ribbon. They were always the always our most special ornaments and still are to this day. I hang her and reminisce each year. Just ask my friends and family.

The blow mold Santa on the right is a special find from traveling last summer in the North West. I didn't pay much for him but oh how he brightens up our hearth!

 

The little hot pink elf has been a treasure as long as I can remember. He sits atop a little white Christmas tree in our bathroom. I like the greens and pinks in there year round.

 

Old ceramic clip on Santa ornaments from my childhood tree. I am missing one of the originals.

 

 

I love this old felt Santa card holder from a dear old friend who passed.

It is living on with us as she does in our hearts!

 

Wishing you a Happy Christmas surrounded by the people (and things) that you love! 

Melin