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Christmas Traditions to Make the Season Merry and Bright

November 30, 2022 By: Fan

Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree
Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree and Holt Howard Cozy Kittens Sweater

It’s that special time of year again! The time when families all over the world come together to celebrate the holidays. For many, that means decorating the tree, stringing up lights, and spending time with loved ones. There are so many wonderful Christmas traditions that have been enjoyed for generations. While some traditions have fallen by the wayside, others have endured and remain popular today. What matters most is spending time with loved ones and creating new memories that will last a lifetime. Merry Christmas!

Why Traditions Matter

There’s something special about the holiday season. The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and everyone is in a good mood. Part of what makes the holidays so magical is all of the traditions that come along with them. From decorating the Christmas tree, shopping for vintage Christmas decorations, baking cookies, to attending holiday parties, these traditions are what make the holidays so unique. But why are traditions so important? Keep reading to find out!

Traditions Bring Families Together

One of the best things about traditions is that they bring families together. I especially enjoy going with my husband, nieces, moms, sister, and brother-in-law out searching for the perfect vintage Christmas decorations at local antique malls. It fills me with nostalgia because I always think about who the person and family were that had these treasures before me, did they also look for these decorations as a family, what were they like and if they passed them down each generation like we do now.

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Kitschmas 101: A Guide to Collecting Mid-Century Christmas

October 24, 2022 By: Fan

Kitschmas 101 Collecting
Kitschmas 101 Collecting

Learn how your passion for mid-century modern can be turned into a hobby with the right knowledge and tools. This guide will teach you how to get started collecting vintage, kitschy holiday decor.

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and you know what that means… it’s time to dust off your collection of kitschmas figurines! For the uninitiated, kitschmas figurines are those adorable little statues or trinkets that depict festive scenes or characters. They’re often made of ceramic or plastic, and they’re just begging to be collected! If you’re new to the world of collecting kitschmas figurines, don’t worry – this guide will teach you everything you need to know.

Kitschmas Figurines

Yasmina Greco and her Kitschmas Collectibles
Yasmina Greco and her Kitschmas Collectibles

The first thing you need to know about collecting vintage kitschmas figurines is that there is no wrong way to do it. Items from the 1950s-1960s typically fall into the vintage kitschmas category. Whether you collect a specific type of figurine (e.g. only snowmen, shiny brite ornaments, tinsel trees, shopper girls, Santa’s, pixie elves, or angels), or you just buy whatever catches your eye, it’s all up to you! There are, however, a few tips and tricks that all collectors should keep in mind.

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2021 Year-end Wrap Up

December 28, 2021 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco 2021 Highlights

As the year 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the biggest Pinup fashion, tech, and antiques and collectibles news stories, from the past twelve months. From must-have items of the season to game-changing technological advances, here are some of the highlights that defined 2021. Happy New Year!

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Vintage Christmas Collecting Series

November 23, 2020 By: Fan

Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Collecting Series
Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Collecting Series
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and I want to share my love for vintage mid-mod Christmas collectibles from the 50s-60s. Join me and explore the six-part series as I share some of my favorite finds and I’ll offer tips on prices for buying and selling and where to find these treasures as well as tips for scoring the rare and hard-to-find pieces. Here are just a few items that we have found recently:
 
Collecting Vintage NOEL Christmas Candle Holders, Figurines, and Bells
Vintage Holt-Howard Christmas Collectibles
Pretty Ladies – Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
Collecting Vintage Christmas Angels
Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Collecting Series
Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas Collecting Series

Posts in the Vintage Christmas Collecting Series:

• Collecting vintage NOEL Christmas candle holders, figurines, and bells
• Vintage Holt-Howard Christmas collectibles
• Pretty Ladies – Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
• Collecting vintage Christmas angels
• Have yourself a Mid-Mod Christmas
• Collecting vintage Christmas year-round

(New for 2021)

Holt-Howard Christmas Collectibles and Price Guide: Starry Eyed Santa

Vintage Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Thrifting Vintage Christmas Decorations: NOEL Sets from the 1950s-1960s

Some photo highlights from the vintage Christmas series below

Collecting Vintage Christmas Noel Sets
Collecting Vintage Christmas Noel Sets
Holt-Howard Girl Candleholders
Holt-Howard Girl Candleholders
Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
Holt-Howard Starry-Eyed Santa Tray
Holt-Howard Starry-Eyed Santa Tray

About the Vintage Christmas Collecting Series: This six-part series of blog posts and pictures focuses on vintage and mid-mod Christmas collectibles from the late 1940s-1960s, giving you the insights on starting a collection with tips on prices and where to find these treasures as well as tips for adding to your collection and scoring the rare and hard-to-find pieces. Both new and seasoned collectors will learn new things so they can enjoy collecting vintage Christmas items year-round.

2020 Series:

Collecting vintage NOEL Christmas candle holders, figurines, and bells
Vintage Holt-Howard Christmas collectibles
Pretty Ladies – Vintage Christmas Head Vases and Planters
Collecting vintage Christmas angels
Have yourself a Mid-Mod Christmas
Collecting vintage Christmas year-round

2021 Series:

Holt-Howard Christmas Collectibles and Price Guide: Starry Eyed Santa

Vintage Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Thrifting Vintage Christmas Decorations: NOEL Sets from the 1950s-1960s

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