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Remember these bulbs? This is what I did with them. I bought one of those flat wood wreath forms at the craft store and hot-glued them on. I liked the unfinished wood with the industrial look of the bulbs. Super easy, too.
More of our "Christmas Room". This is the display on top of our Expedit IKEA shelf. We got this bookcase mostly to house our big screen TV. But I'm hoping by next year it will be gone and we'll have a new display of furniture, etc. along this wall (crossing fingers Craigslist is good to me in 2012!). Dear Expedit: you have been good to us, and our holiday finds have enjoyed having a place to sit every year. But it's time to go. ; )
Remember this middle girl from my Advent finds? Yeh, I couldn't pass her up. Can you tell which angel I made and which one is vintage, on either side of the advent girl?
This year's Christmas decor has been all about a plethora of needlepoint vintage holiday items I've found (you know, the plastic needlepoint canvas people use to use so much?). I've never seen much of it before, but this year I've found ornaments and all kinds of other things. I just love the look and it's of course heart-warming to know that someone handmade these. This tall angel is one of my finds. I've never seen anything like her before!
And this hanging decoration. I just love it! I love the three-dimensional quality of the layers of needlepoint canvas all working together. It's hard to see it in these photos, but there are two wings... it's much more three-dimensional in real life.
More on the Expedit shelf... I found the two matching angels on my trip to Palm Springs this summer and the one in the middle for 75 cents at an Estate Sale. That balances out what I paid for the ones from Palm Springs. ; )
(little candy cane girl made by Magpie Ethyl)
Of course when I think of classic Christmas, I think of Germany and Austria. My Mom bought us these village houses after we got married. They always remind me of our many trips to Germany. We so want to spend Christmas in Germany one year with Ethan's Grandmother. She wants to go so badly! Rothenburg at Christmas must be magical. We've been, but not at Christmas, and it's a little village right out of a fairy tale.
And here's the church where Maria gets married in The Sound of Music, in Salzburg! We've visited there as well and also did The Sound of Music Tour! It was SO. AWESOME. You must go if you are a fan.
In the dining room...
The "Noel" is another needlepoint find.
Ok, must get to work on last minute photo book gifts. I'm such a procrastinator.
Please link me up to your holiday decor! I want to see.
See more *55 Days of Vintage Christmas* posts here.
I am loving all your vintage Christmas displays. Cute cute cute!
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | December 16, 2011 at 09:25 AM
I just have one thing to say: you're a genius.
Posted by: Melanie @ Mailbox Journey | December 16, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Your Christmas displays are so beautiful! Here's my write-up on my homes holiday decor: http://luxedebris.blogspot.com/2011/12/182.html
Posted by: Carissa | December 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM
no wonder your my BFF! ;)
you have impeccable taste girl. impeccable!
it's gorgeous. the offer is still on the table if you want us to move in ;). . . just sayin'.
you've been to Germany!?! rad. wish i have.
my dad and my brother both served their missions there for two years.
we have many German traditions in our family and we always use German language in our home. Tschuss! Ich Liebe dich!
Posted by: Karli Plant | December 16, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Everything is so fabulous! I am digging through my unpacked Christmas boxes tonight with the mission of finding my colored light bulbs- I would love to make a wreath like yours- such a simple and smart idea!
Posted by: jeannie | December 16, 2011 at 02:13 PM
I just discovered your blog and holy moly I'm smitten!!! you are SO very talented and everything reminds me of my childhood!!!
Posted by: Melissa Morrill | December 16, 2011 at 05:44 PM
I had the angel advent calendar when I was a little girl. It was a different colour but other than that it was the same. I loved her for many years and loved getting her out on the 30th of November. She was so beautiful and I carefully opened each door and then after Christmas mum would iron her doors shut so she was ready for the next year.
Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful memory.
Posted by: Mhairi | December 17, 2011 at 03:47 AM
Thank-you everyone! Carissa, your holiday stash is AMAZING! :D
Mhairi, that is so sweet! She's such a unique gal, I'm glad to hear that someone grew up with her. Your mom ironing the doors is the sweetest thing ever. : )
Posted by: danielle thompson | December 17, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Lovely! I feel inspired. Maybe next year I can organize my finds and display (nearly) as nicely as you have. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Danna BC | December 17, 2011 at 07:02 AM
wonderful. Love the light bulb wreath!
Posted by: Felicity | December 17, 2011 at 04:41 PM
I absolutely ADORE your blog and am featuring you on my blog today as a part of my Gratitude list. Keep the vintage stuff coming, Danielle...it is sooo magical!!
Posted by: Leslie | December 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM
All so sweet! A lot of it reminds me of my mom's Christmas decor- the calico wall hangings, etc.
And sign me up for the Sound of music tour! I LOVE that movie- I'll have to keep that in mind if I'm ever over there!
I've got a couple posts of my yummy vintage Christmas decor! http://coreymoortgat.blogspot.com/ Scroll down a couple posts to see them!
Posted by: corey moortgat | December 18, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I finally made time to copy some of the ideas that were published in the magazine I had to run out and buy when you posted it was out for sale and now you come up with new ideas! LOVING that lightbulb wreath, gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie Lyons | December 19, 2011 at 05:50 AM
I love how each persons vintage Christmas will look different depending on what they chose to bring home from thrift trips. Vintage can take on so many looks and it's fun to see it all come together!
Posted by: Alicia | December 19, 2011 at 12:24 PM
EYE CANDY!!
Posted by: Candy Pop | December 19, 2011 at 01:35 PM
All of your decorations are just lovely! And so inspiring. If you offer a tutorial for your angel wall hanging, that's one of the first things I'll be making next year! Here's a post about my decorations this year:
http://www.bettycrafter.com/?p=592
Posted by: Betty Crafter | December 20, 2011 at 06:59 AM
I love, love, love what you did with those old bulbs! I see those everywhere when I'm thrifting around and I always want to buy them but I can't justify just collecting them. Now, I can grab some! Great work as always. :)
Posted by: Jessica | December 20, 2011 at 08:53 AM