There is nothing prettier than beautifully displayed holiday ornaments. It adds a quick, festive touch to any space, don't you agree? Whether they are displayed on a tiered tray in the kitchen, a silver tray in the powder room, or a trio of vases, with colorful ornaments, sparkling from within, the end result is the same - instant holiday prettiness in less than five minutes. Voila!
I'm drawn to vintage ornaments. My late Mémé loved Christmas more than anyone I've ever met. Every season, on the day after Thanksgiving, her Christmas tree went up. You could set your watch by it. The branches were adorned with all of her beautiful vintage ornaments. Outdoors her home twinkled the brightest on the block, with pretty holiday lights strung on her porch. Indoors her stereo played Christmas music non-stop, and if you took her out holiday shopping, you would hear her humming Christmas music in the aisles. She was bursting with Christmas spirit. She's been gone a long time now, but most definitely, not forgotten. Every season I feel her spirit with me as I decorate my tree, spot a vintage ornament that reminds me of her, or hear certain holiday music. I'm grateful that through her example, I learned to appreciate the beauty and the joy of the season.
Do you know someone who is a big Christmas buff? Perhaps it's yourself? Is there a specific thing about the holiday season that reminds you of someone you cherished?
Do you know someone who is a big Christmas buff? Perhaps it's yourself? Is there a specific thing about the holiday season that reminds you of someone you cherished?
Yes...it's me! I am a lover of all things Christmas and I love my vintage decorations handed down from family members. I tell guests that each item has a story to tell! Have a wonderful Thursday, Debby. I am off to watch my oldest son graduate from college!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, what fantastic displays today Debby! I have a mercury glass candle cup and for the LIFE OF ME, I cannot find it anywhere in this house! I need it to put a little white tree in it for my marble mantle. It would look perfect! Well, silver and white are my loves this year, but AQUA BLUE ornaments always take me back to my childhood. My half sister who was already married when I was born always had one of those vintage aluminum trees decked out ONLY in aqua blue ornaments. It was and still is to me, glorious.
ReplyDeleteWISHING YOU another beautiful countdown to the holiday dear one! Anita
Your pictures are wonderful! Definitely helping to get me in the Christmas spirit!
ReplyDeleteI definitely LOVE Christmas...the magic and sparkle all around me. I think it brings out the good in a lot of people and its a holiday of reflection of our blessings and remembering those near and dear to us. Those pictures are sensational...have a great day Debby!
ReplyDelete*love* Christmas! - if i'm not hosting Thanksgiving dinner - i'll already have decorations out - i won't get my tree tho till after T-day ... i just adore the 'spirit' of the holidays - everyone seems to just be a tad bit 'nicer' - Joe goes nuts, b/c i buy more and more 'decor' for Christmas every single year - especially the days after - FORGET IT - CAR LOADS full of stuff :o) (((ps i don't have normal China, but i have Christmas China - yup, that's me))
ReplyDeleteLove the photos Debby!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab Thursday Hun xoxo
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This reminds me: My parents have all my childhood ornaments! EEEPPP! I cannot wait to use them. Since their divorce, my sister and I have never seen them. sad, huh?
ReplyDeleteFor years we didn't even bother with a tree but I like putting it up now, it lifts the darknesss
ReplyDeleteI'm a big Christmas buff & Christmas always brings back memories of celebrating the holiday season as a child- my family made it special!
ReplyDeleteDebby,
ReplyDeleteI think I'm the Christmas enthusiast in the family. There is a spring in my step the entire month and I try to keep the good feelings going through the new year. :-)
I hope the season is providing comfort and joy to you and yours.
Karen at Garden, Home and Party
The last image has my heart thumping! Wow, is there anything more beautiful than glass ornaments? I think not.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday.
Teresa
xoxo
My daughter and I love vintage ornaments...We look for them at every estate sale we go to..
ReplyDeleteWow! That pink wreath is stunning! Beautiful photos. Love the story you shared about your dear Meme. That is so special I have cherished memories of my Mom at Christmas time and all of her gorgeous decorations, traditions, love of Christmas music, decadent baked goodies and her absolute love of entertaining at this time of the year. I love Christmas as much as much as my Mother did but am having a hard time getting it all together this year. Countdown time!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, festive, warm and inspiring!!!, I love the vintage glass ornaments displayed with vintage silver.....happy holidays...
ReplyDeletepretty inspiration Debby, we are putting our Xmas tree up this weekend and I cant wait :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of all of the decorations piled into a big glass vase, it's so festive!
ReplyDeleteI don't really know anyone who's a Christmas buff to be honest. Most people i know seem pretty relaxed and i feel like the main person who gets excited by trees and Christmas ornaments. The pictures in this post have inspired me on how to incorporate these ornaments into my room since i don't own a tree or a proper table
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking for a large deep vase and putting all the Christmas ornaments i've been dreaming of in there. I'll certainly keep them on display throughout the year because i celebrate Christmas everyday :)
xo Stephanie
My Mama and Papa both overload on Christmas. Our house is festive from the first day of December all the way through to the sixth of January, inside and out. I love it, every shining bauble, every fairy light, every glowing candle. I can still remember so clearly the Christmas decorating sessions of my childhood, and though I am now grown the memories keep me company when this time of year comes around. After all, family is the reason for the season.
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