VINTAGE ORNAMENTS AND BOTTLE BRUSH TREES

Like a lot of people, I became interested in vintage Christmas when I inherited ornaments from my parents and grandparents.       Then, I started picking them up at garage sales, etc.  None of them are particularly old or valuable --  the value is in the memories and tradition.

When Christmas comes around, I change out brown transfer ware for some red; and add some of my bottle-brush collection, tree toppers, and ornaments.

I'm partial to the bottle-brush trees that have the little red wooden bases - most of these belonged to my grandmother.

I always look for ornaments with the cardboard hangers, which date them to World War II when metal was scarce.

This tree is decorated with all glass-blown ornaments, some are new that we have purchased when traveling or have been gifts.  But, it also includes some of my parent's Shiny-Brites and some of Bob's family's glass ornaments.

 I'm particularly fond of the yards of tiny glass-beaded roping that was my Mother's.  They are so fragile, I'm surprised they have survived.

Still to come -- our big tree that is full of our family traditions.

 I'm linking to the following:
Have a Daily Cup for Vintage Christmas Decor on 12/13
Thrifty Decor Chick for Christmas Trees
Delightful Order for Delightfully Inspiring Thursday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Boogie Board Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Knick of Time for Knick of Time Tuesday
Vintage on a Dime for Welcome Home Wednesday