Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? It seems to come faster every year. I know it’s a little early, but I’m already thinking about my holiday decor. I usually try to keep some kind of theme or color scheme throughout my decorations so I don’t get tired of the same things year after year. Plus, I enjoy creatively putting together a new arrangement.
This year, I’m going for all things “Grandma’s House.” If I can imagine it being present at my grandmother’s house, it’s in. I’m looking back at midcentrury family Christmas photos and drawing inspiration from them. My biggest triumph this year has been slowly collecting boxes of Shiny Brite ornaments throughout the year at estate sales. You know the ones: the simple colorful ball ornaments. And of course, lots and lots of icicle tinsel.
I gathered up some holiday decorations that give of the Grandma’s House vibe, in case you want that vintage look this year too, without the time commitment of searching high and low for authentic vintage pieces.
Icicle Tinsel – I think this is the biggest impact for that classic look!
Window Candles – I bought a set several years ago and have been so happy with them. The house looks so cozy every time we drive up in the evening. They are on a timer too, which is so nice!
String Light – I remember my Great Grandmother’s tree having the giant C9 bulb lights, and it would be so well lit, the whole tree was radiating heat. These are LED so you won’t have to worry about the fire hazard like the days of old, but there’s something so sentimental to me about the big old string lights.
Popcorn Garland – I strung my own popcorn string, and you can totally do that too, but if you have dogs or children prone to eating edible things off the tree, they make artificial popcorn garland! Consider my mind blown.
Santa Sweatshirt – I had to include this because it’s just so cute!
Ceramic Tabletop Tree – You know your Grandma had one of these!
Classic Ornaments – These are the closest I could find to that old style classic bulb ornament. They come in lots of colors, so with a good mix of colors, you might be able to trick the eye into thinking they’re older.
Nutcracker Serving Platter – Is it even Grandma’s House without a kitschy serving platter? So cute for cookies!
Mini Tinsel Tree – This would be so fun on a tabletop or in an office!
Snowman Blow Mold – I have seen old blow molds at flea markets and antique stores plenty of times, but I had no idea Home Depot still made them!
Christmas Tree Train – Last year, we went on a Christmas home tour, and one of the houses had a train around the tree. My son, who was three at the time was absolutely mesmerized. It’s so joyful for kids and adults, I think!
Needlepoint Stockings – and of course, it wouldn’t be a vintage style Christmas without needlepoint stockings! Now, if you don’t have the antiquated skill of needlepoint (me!), you can buy them! These come in a bunch of different patterns and you can have your family member’s name embroidered on it!
I hope you have fun decorating this year, and however you choose to decorate, it brings you that warm and sentimental feeling of Christmases gone by. That’s all for today, have a fabulous day!
