When Christmas is over, I start taking down my decorations a little at a time. Some of them are harder to part with than others. This year I decided to keep a few of the favorites out for a little bit longer and integrate them into my winter decor!
I LOVE Shiny Brite ornaments. If you’re unfamiliar with this Christmas staple, they were extremely popular from the late 1930s through early 1960s. Originally, these beautiful glass ornaments were made in Germany. In the late 60s, they were replaced with plastic ornaments. These are highly collectible and many of my customers ask me to find them.
I usually leave out a few here and there, but decided I really like them in my vintage vases! They also fit perfectly and look great in the wooden blocks. LOVE IT!
I have a small collection of kitchen Santa’s. Old and new. I like to gather them and drop them in this jar. I think they look great with the Red Barn canister and add some color and interest to my kitchen.
I kept the candles, galvanized tin house, and some of the larger balls out on my table, as well as the buffalo check runner. I think it’s a great winter look.
Finally, the favorite of all favorites, the SANTA collection! They have been featured in a previous blog, but I think they deserved a nod at the end of this column! They stay out year round and are one of the earliest and most favorite collections of all!!
Happy New Year and happy collecting and treasure hunting in the 2022!
Jackie
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