Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I'm Addicted to Vintage Christmas Decorations!

I hit up Annie's again last week, and scored some really fun x-mas things! It's gotten so bad that the little ladies there (that have booths) see me come in, and they bring things to me that they think I'll like. Ahhh! Not Good! Because most the time they are right!

This huge Santa box was my favorite find! I think it was $2. It used to hold a whole gift wrapping set. I would have loved to have seen that! The other things were "brought to me", and I was told I could have them at half off because they were from last year. I know with all certainty that those glass sparkle tie-ons were NOT from last year, or I would have found them! I was thrilled to get them for $3 though!

Another of the gals asked if I wanted this old angel tree topper. When I'm out buying things, I always try to find something that I can sell to offset my spending, So I took the tree-topper, and it will be in my Etsy shop tonight. I also found some smaller sized Shiny Brites to make another wreath with!

I have eyed these tea cups for years. Literally. Years. LOL So I finally gave in and paid $10 for the pair. Uhg! But I just couldn't stand it anymore. Pepper-minty aren't they? :)

This cute red box was filled with dozens of vintage Christmas cards!

Everything from fuzzy deer to Scottie dogs, candles and angels!

A great mix for crafting and for keeping...and for gifting!

More to follow...
Hope you're having a great day! :)
Erica

27 comments:

  1. Finally, someone else has some vintage Christmas to share! I LOVE LOVE LOVE those striped teacups. Are they Hazel Atlas? I have the matching tumblers that I use during the 4th of July but now that I think about it, I am going to bring them out this Christmas. Um, the vintage box with the cards? Possibly the cutest thing I've seen in a while!

    Thanks for sharing & I can't wait to see more,

    Erica

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  2. I completely understand your Christmas addiction. I'm right there with you. My favorite haunt has been known to set aside vintage Christmas for me because they know I'll be in later in the week. Your striped mugs are fantastic. Love the Santa box too. Happy shopping!

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  3. Hey, if you've been eyeing those cute tea cups for that long, they were meant to go home with you! I love them. Are they plastic or pyrex? I can't tell from the photo.

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Amy

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  4. I love all your Christmas decorations you've found. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I can't wait to start decorating after Thursday.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. You have Personal Shoppers! LOL!! Nice Christmas goodies! Love your mugs! Haven't seen any "pepperminty" ones before! LOVE the box of cards!!!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  6. Love the Hazel Atlas cups...I too have the tumblers. I saw them in a Mary Engelbreit table setting once and had to have my own. Very pepperminty!

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  7. I suffer the same addiction...
    But isn't it fun! Great finds.

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  8. It's good to have personal vintage Christmas shoppers!

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  9. I just commented on the other Erica's tie ons, my grandmother had those and out them on her tree, I think I might have a couple here!

    I want to go to Annie's.......

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  10. Lucky You! I wish I had people hiding vintage christmas for me. The scotty dog card is adorable.
    Chris =]

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  11. Yes, sometimes we have to make that splurge but we get so many others things for a good deal that it makes up for it- right? ;)

    those cards are wonderful! so many wonderful colors and graphics! ♥

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  12. Great finds and love that Santa wrapping paper box. I collect them and never pass them by.

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  13. I know how you feel. I am addicted to finding vintage Christmas decorations this year. I had a great time on Etsy but lost at an auction on Ebay. But is was fun. Love all your finds you lucky lady.
    Hugs
    donna

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  14. Those tinsely foo-foo ornaments are so fun! I can just see the little Grama's delivering goodies to you! Smile, it's not always gonna be that way, they saw you in the cast! Hee hee!

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  15. aaaaargh......gorgeous gorgeous finds.....love everything...especially the cards they are just amazing....don't you just love the people who are clearing out these things?......hurray for your nana angels! X

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  16. love the cups! I think a cup of hot chocolate would be extra special served in one of those! I can not wait to start christmas decorating this week!!
    have a wonderful thanksgiving!!!
    xoxo

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  17. Erica, I'm sure the ladies where you shop LOVE it when you come in...they offer their help and what do they receive in return...a smile and another satisfied customer!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    chris

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  18. Oh Erica, you hit the jackpot. I'm in love with those pepperminty mugs-they will be so cute in a display. ALso love all you cards and the Santa box-well what can I say? Vintage goodness!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  19. Hi Erica!
    I think it's sweet that your little ladies know just what you like. They must love seeing you come through the door. What delightful treasures...and, they are all so very vintage. Sweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving, my dear friend,
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  20. Oh, you found some great cards, Erica! And I love those striped cups, they were worth it! :-) I found a box of cards yesterday at the thrift store, but I don't think they are as cute as yours!
    Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving,
    from me and Ms. Wilma

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  21. I'm glad you Indulged yourself with your Adorable Retro Teacups... sometimes a splurge for something we can't get off our Heart or Mind is necessary! *Winks* And I had to Smile about the Ladies that bring out what they know you will Adore... that happens to me too... there are times when my Friends that own Shops 'Pick' something for their Inventory and instantly think of me or have me in mind... sure 'nuff, when I come in I gravitate right to that item! *LOL* The upside to that is that I feel as though I have my own Team of Personal Pickers that can Discover and Offer those coveted Items to me that I might otherwise never find on my own Junquing forrays. Though I ADORE the Thrill of the Hunt, there are some things and places that would be elusive if I didn't have those Guys & Gals out Sourcing the Treasures I have very high on my 'Wish List'.

    Happy Thanksgiving from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  22. I love all that vintage Christmas stuff too! Sigh, too much cute stuff and not enough room to put it all! :-) Hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving!

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  23. I'm addicted too! lol, they are so cute, wonderful finds you found! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday too!! :) xox Holly

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  24. Wow, look at all these Christmas pretties!! Love those cute mugs!! I love vintage Christmas, too!! You are definitely not alone! Happy Thanksgiving! xo Heather

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  25. oooo i really love those tie ons!
    sometimes it KILLS ME to see the same thing in a booth for years with no price mark down! i want to be like, hey, can i call the dealer? i know they have had that for at least two years, can i get 20% off?

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  26. Oh you scored some wonderful vintage Christmas items. I have the weakness for vintage Christmas too. Almost time to get it all out and decorate! I hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Danielle

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  27. Erica! I love all this stuff! I really love the two candy cane striped cups!!!! Seriously worth $10 and great for the season, too! i am so sure you will have so many wonderful crafty things to make out of all the rest! I sure have never seen a box of vintage cards like that, you rock again!!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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