Vintage thrifted Christmas decor

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I know, I know, I have to stop!  But who can resist when it's at thrift store prices and the pieces are so dear?

I love these like crazy!

I don't know what I love more -- the ornaments, or the box!


And then these incredibly delicate ones..

 On the top left, a bottle brush tree, decorated, under plastic!


Sweet tiny pink ones!

I'm proud to have progressed enough with my projects to clear off the dining room table and put out a centerpiece (above) -- if you look closely, you'll see my Silver Bella Bling-y Bracelet added to the mix for some super sparkle!

A little collection of bottle brush trees...
and the one "putz"-like house I own.  I'm on mission to get more, though!

 Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays

Her Library Adventures


There's lots more thrifty fun to be had -- click on the links on Monday and Tuesday to see what everyone else has been finding second hand!

Comments

HI! I'm Tabitha said…
ohh i am sooo jealous. i love the ornies
xxx's
tabitha
December 13, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Angela said…
I love all your vintage treasures!!
December 13, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said…
I love the vintage ornaments! I have not had much luck with finding those but enjoy seeing yours. The boxes are awesome also.
December 13, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Angela said…
Of course, I love everything in every single picture! HA!
I really like that long colorful ornament - very unique!
December 13, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said…
What beautiful vintage decor.
December 13, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
Is it possible to have too many Shiny Brites? No! I love them too, especially the ones with the chippy paint. All you really have to do is put them in a clear glass bowl and enjoy.
December 13, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I will try to send some of our snow your way in time for Christmas.
December 14, 2010 at 4:27 AM
Alyssa said…
Love the glass ornaments, especially the bells and the little pink ones. Pretty!
December 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Christine said…
I love these ornaments too!!! I'm the same way, especially with pink ones!
December 15, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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