Vintage Christmas Monday

Vintage Christmas Monday is here!

Joan at Anything Goes Here

is hosting a wonderful party.

And we only have one more Monday,

to show off our vintage Christmas items.

Today, I thought I'd share my mantle from downstairs in the family room. The fireplace is exactly like the one upstairs except the brick is natural. The mantle itself is a huge piece of rough wood, The operative word here is HUGE, and sometimes "huge" is hard to decorate. Our basement is pretty large and has two seating areas. This is where my husband and I watch TV and eat dinner together. This area is more "lodge-y" and rustic than upstairs; Pendleton blankets and deer antlers and a lot of vintage memorabilia. I mentioned before that I love to rotate vintage prints and this one I found two years ago at a flea market. It has water stains, but then a lot of my prints are stained and "shabby", but it doesn't bother me. I just love this lithograph print, it's stamped "1897 Jos. Hoover and Son. Philadelphia."

I have a few of my vintage candy tins down here...

with some old deer and a Father Christmas

 that my Mom made back in the 80's.

This old photographic print is very unusual. A friend of mine and booth partner, was selling copies of this last year. I had had this old metal oval frame for ages. I found it without a photo, but bought it because of it's interesting shape. A little wallpaper for a background and the print looks right at home. Click on this photo to see it in detail. It's really "strange". I don't know the circumstances of the photo, but there's an odd old man with a long white beard standing with the boys beside the wagon.

Be sure and head over to see Joan, say Hello,

 then check out all the other great vintage Christmas items.

Have a wonderful "Vintage Monday"!

Debra

Christmas Tour with the Nester

I'm joining in with The Nester

 for the Christmas Tour of Homes

These are just a few photos of our Christmas Tree

in our Living Room.

I do a more traditional religious theme

in the Living Room and Dining Room.

Hydrangea and vintage Shiny Brite ornaments

 with vintage silver tinsel garland

decorate this tree with glitter stars.

This year I used cream, browns, gold and silver as a color theme.

This is the mantle with hydrangea and greenery

 with twinkle lights.

And this is the Dining Room buffet

with my glitter paper Church and paperwhites.

And the Dining table with a vintage goose decoy

 nesting in the large French metal basket.

Hope you enjoyed these few photos,

come back later in the week for more.

Have a wonderful week!

And Christmas Blessings,

Debra

Meet an Old Friend

I have an old friend that lives in my family room,

He's a quiet unassuming little fellow.

My parents bought him for me when I was just a baby,

as he had been gifted to others years and years before.

I brought him up to the Dining Room where the light is better. I'm so glad my parents didn't repaint him or change him. He was given to me again back in the early 80's. I didn't remember him, but he had been kept safe in the loft of my Dad's garage workshop. I'm so glad that we were reunited all those years ago. He has been a joy to have, and each time I see him I think who might have climbed upon his little sturdy body and ridden off into the world of their imagination.

May you remember lovely images

of your childhood Christmases,

 Debra

I'm Mad for Plaid in the Sunroom

Ahhhh, magazine inspiration.

 Here are a few magazine photos

that have given me some ideas

for my winter sunroom.

Toile and tartan plaid, what a great

combination...

and love that green wicker.

country living magazine

Americana and the fresh scent of greens.

country living magazine

Plaid throws and twig furniture,

country living magazine

Pillows, baskets, suitcases, and thermoses.

country living magazine

Great for fall into winter

country living magazine

Even as a mailbox or Christmas card holder.

country home magazine

Cozy and comfortable, warm and inviting.

country living magazine

These are just a few of the elements

 that have inspired my sunroom this winter.

Quilts and blankets to cuddle in...

And a lantern for a warm winter glow.

My picnic tin and the table my Daddy built for me.

Transferware and toile speak the same language to me.

Now, let's pour a cup of Theresa's spiced tea...

While the sun streams in.

Cozy vintage wool throws...

can keep you comfy and warm...

While you're inspired for some bird watching.

More Shiny Brites in boxes...

and vintage lights for stringing.

An old birdcage and paperwhites...

With a basket full of plaid.

White stoneware pitcher with holly from the yard...

And a lunchbox, a cooler, and vintage thermoses.

Here are some labels on the tartan throws.

If it's not Scottish...

(said with an accent)

Well, then it must be Faribo from Minnesoooota...

Or Pendleton, from Oregon!

I'm joining in at Hooked on Houses for

the Holiday House Tour.

Click above to join the party!

Have a great weekend...

stay cozy and warm!

Debra

The Little Drummer Boy Video

I just saw this on the NBC Nightly News and went to You Tube to watch the new video that Bob Dylan did for his new Christmas Album. Yes, you heard me right, Bob Dylan and Christmas.

The  Little Drummer Boy 

has always been one of my favorites.

 You will love the art and animation

 in this beautiful song.

This video is really is wonderful!

If you haven't seen the post on the
magazine inspiration for my picnic tin,
please scroll down,

I'm really excited about Christmas!

 Debra