Friday 24 October 2014

Vintage or New

 Walking through the stores I find myself  looking at what the stores have in quality Christmas ornaments.I feel disappointed and discouraged buying anything new to put on my tree. Looking at  the details they seem to be lost and messy looking  the glass ornaments seem thin and  even more fragile than ever.

Finding Vintage seems to be the way to go for some anyway searching on places like ebay & etsy finding treasure from the past the colors and detail a bit faded but looking good.
Here are a few examples :

Noel Santa 

Holly Girl

Mrs Santa

Also good if you can get a few choice pieces  blended with  plain balls depending  on the tree and size of the ornament you at least need 10 to 14 quality ornaments.
Here  are a few  examples:

Retro Ball

Christmas-Finial

Rustic Owl


Do you like tinsel garland bows or beads to give a finished look? I find the seams are messy with new but when old you have worn areas and color difference. So personal preferences play a big part in what you want or need. Share  you thoughts and experience  :)

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