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December 10, 2014

Blogmas: A Vintage Guide to Christmas


Today's post will probably bore you, but I couldn't resist. As I said in my DIY Ornaments post, I love shabby chic/ vintage ideas. And that mixed with Christmas is absolute heaven. Today I wanted to give you a few ideas on classic Christmas decorations with a vintage twist. So, I present to you, a Vintage Guide to Christmas.

One of the most classic decorations for the holidays are nutcrackers. But recently a Youtuber, Gabi DeMartino, did a room tour which showed the cutest nutcracker dressed like a ballerina. It was like a pink fairy puked on it (totally adorable!).

Okay, I guess I kind of lied. Nutcrackers aren't the most classic decorations; Christmas trees are. So, to add a little vintage to your tree this year, I would suggest buying a pink and/or silver tree. If you're like me and my family (and don't do real trees), this is probably your best option. They are not only safe for your home, but so cute and reusable.

The season of gifting is upon us once again. But instead of buying so much wrapping paper that will make every person happy, go the easier (and cheaper) route. What's better than "brown paper packages tied up with string"? You can literally wrap anything with it, and it's precious. Top it off with some ribbon and you've got a vintage styled present!

December 4, 2014

Blogmas: DIY Ornaments

One of my favourite parts of Christmas is the ornaments. They are so cute and set the theme for any tree. Personally, I'm really into the "shabby chic, vintage" kind of ideas lately, and would totally recommend working this into your tree. Below are some really cute vintage DIY ornaments I found on Pinterest.

This ornament is my 7 year old self's dream. I love how the pearls work with the clear ornament, and the pink bow just ties it together!
http://www.mom4real.com/5-easy-to-make-homemade-christmas







This next idea was posted from an Etsy account, but seems really simple to make yourself! The shiny gems can be bought at a craft store, and hot glued to any ornament. Just imagine how cute it would look with the Christmas lights shining onto them!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151713428/vintage-rhinestones-crystals-ball-orb?ref=shop_home_active



For all you music lovers, this idea is too precious to not make! Using some sheet music, you mod podge it to an ornament, put on a light coat of glitter, and stick on a print out tag! For some extra glam they bejeweled the screw on top of the ornament, and the final look is completely perfect!
http://www.tammyssweetheart.blogspot.com/2011/12/hello-blogger-friends-i-have-been-so.html






Although this next one seems to take a bit more time, the overall appearance is worth it. If you really don't feel like taking the time to put soemthing like this together, you can buy one already made. I just love the idea of the vintage style of this, it reminds me of Marie Antoinette.
http://roses-and-teacups.com/handmade-victorian-ornaments.php