Decorating with vintage Christmas decor can be lots of fun.
I'm dreaming of a vintage Christmas.
You know....one with tiny bottle trees and an antique sled stacked against the barn and glittery tinsel and vintage baskets and stacks of ornaments like this beautiful vignette from HGTV.
I have a box or two of vintage Christmas finds that I use to decorate with every year.
And when I open the lid to the box and take out the tiny treasures from long ago...lovingly preserved to celebrate another season....
....I sigh.
And remember why I love decorating for the holidays.
Here's a few tips on how to decorate with vintage Christmas finds and blend them seamlessly with your current holiday decor.
Seamless vintage decor mixed in with existing decor.
1. Keep it simple
Sometimes the beauty and patina of vintage Christmas finds make a simple statement all on their own, like this creative tablescape featured in Better Homes and Gardens.
Layer a farmhouse table with classic white linens and fill galvanized buckets or planters with fresh greens.
Then add in tiny bottle trees and reindeer to add a little vintage character to a cozy holiday kitchen.
Vintage decor works well under the tree.
2. Think outside the box
Not sure how to use vintage finds in decorating? Look at things in a new light, as in this vintage crocheted blanket turned Christmas tree skirt recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens.
Then add strings of lights and paper garland to the windows and stack presents on a tiny school chair.
A hand-painted dresser or vintage reproduction piece completes your room's festive holiday decor.
Pops of the color red are always fun for the holidays.
3. Add pops of color
This neutral living room space featured in Better Homes and Gardens has plenty of festive cheer when decorated with vibrant pops of color.
Create a simple mantel with glass urns filled with colorful vintage ornaments and beautiful grain sack stockings. Or, you could simply hang red ribbon from wreaths and crystal chandeliers.
The natural fiber rug on the floor and simple ottoman provide the perfect backdrop for these merry vintage finds.
Don't forget to decorate your outdoor spaces too.
4. Decorate outdoor spaces
When decorating for the holidays...don't overlook the outdoor spaces, like this simple, colorful vignette featured in Country Living.
Stack plaid boots and vintage boxes filled with evergreens to greet guests as they arrive.
Place a small table at the back door and adorn with baskets of freshly cut trees. The sights and smells of the season are sure to provide a warm welcome to visitors.
Take a moment to celebrate the past this season.
Search your attic and estate sales and yard sales for tiny treasures.
Vintage finds add character and patina to your holiday display....
...and make celebrating the holidays even more fun!
Photo credits: HGTV , Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living