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Holt-Howard Christmas Magic with Vintage Santa Mugs and Holiday Cards

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Vintage Kitschy Christmas Cards
Vintage Kitschy Christmas Cards

Are you ready to add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday season? If you’re like me and adore all things retro and vintage, especially during Christmas, you’re in for a treat! Here is an incredible site where you can order Christmas cards that perfectly capture the magic of the 1950s-1960s and vintage holiday charm, without breaking your bank. Discover Holt Howard-inspired Christmas cards featuring vintage Santa mugs and Noel design 1950s Christmas cards!

Why Retro-Themed Christmas Cards?

There’s something special about vintage Christmas designs—whether it’s the joyful, Starry-Eyed Santa mugs reminiscent of Holt Howard’s iconic creations or the playful charm of 1950s Christmas decor. These cards take us back to simpler times when holiday cheer was all about vibrant colors, kitschy designs, and a dash of whimsy. Whether you’re sending a card to a fellow vintage collector, add them to your holiday decorating, or just want to spread some retro cheer, these designs will warm hearts.

Vintage Santa and Noel-Inspired Designs


Get ready to jingle all the way back to the 1950s! These cards are bursting with classic Santa Claus vibes, inspired by the whimsical, Starry-Eyed Holt Howard designs we all adore. From jolly old St. Nick to nostalgic Noel motifs, each card feels like a magical ticket straight to a retro Christmas wonderland. Imagine stepping into a scene from a vintage holiday movie—yep, it’s that charming! My top picks? The Noel-themed cards, hands down! They totally nail the kitschy, mid-century holiday decor we vintage lovers can’t get enough of. Perfect for spreading festive cheer with a dash of nostalgia!

Order Your Retro Christmas Cards Now!

If you’re as excited as I am to share a little holiday magic, don’t wait! Check out this Vintage Kitschy Christmas Cards where you can browse and order these retro-inspired Christmas cards. Whether you’re sending them to friends and family or adding them to your vintage display, these cards are sure to spread festive cheer with a nostalgic twist.

To dive deeper into the world of vintage Christmas treasures, don’t miss my Vintage Christmas Collecting Series—it’s packed with all the festive nostalgia you’ll love!

Vintage Holt Howard Starry Eyed Santa and Vintage Lady Head Vase
Vintage Holt Howard Starry Eyed Santa and Vintage Lady Head Vase

Add some mid-century magic to your holiday decor! ✨

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Holt Howard piece, rare Napco and Norcrest ceramics, classic Noel sets, retro Shopper Girls, or a tree full of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments, we’ve got your nostalgia covered.

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Top Vintage Santa Value Tips: Determine Worth Easily

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Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection

Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire a coveted Santa or Holt-Howard Christmas decor this season or determine the value of your existing collection! With prices for in-demand items set to rise, it’s the perfect time to strategize your holiday shopping or assess your Starry Eyed Santas’ worth. Use our latest Christmas Price Guide to kickstart your search or valuation process. In this post, we spotlight the charming Starry Eyed Santa, a must-have piece featuring its iconic atomic Starry Eyes. Discover pricing and availability details below to enhance your festive decorations or evaluate your current collection. Enjoy the holiday season!

Welcome to the vintage Christmas collecting series. If you’d like to review our multi-part guide you can find that here and learn about vintage Christmas collectibles from the 1950s-1960s.

Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection

Starry Eyed Santa

You can’t have Christmas without Santa Claus and there is no Santa as whimsical and charming as the Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa line of Christmas ceramics. It’s easy to see why, with his amusing charm, Mid-Century atomic starburst eyes, merry whiskers, and gold flecks, Santa Claus exudes wonderful kitschy cuteness, and many can’t wait to grow their collections with this range. The Starry-Eyed Santa has always been incredibly collectible and highly desired by collectors but this year his popularity has dramatically increased, and prices have skyrocketed.

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2021 Year-end Wrap Up

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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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Kitschy-Cute Collectibles: A Treasure Trove of the Best Tips

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Vintage Lefton Bluebirds Collection
Vintage Lefton Bluebirds Collection

There’s something magical about uncovering a hidden gem from the past, and for collectors of kitschy-cute vintage collectibles, the thrill of the hunt is just as exciting as the prize itself. From vintage pixiware to Lefton pink poodle chef pieces, these delightful treasure troves of the past have a nostalgic charm that’s simply irresistible. In this blog post, In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most sought-after kitschy-cute collectibles, their unique stories, and what you can expect to pay for these quirky, adorable items.

Vintage Pixieware Kitschy-Cute Menschik Goldman Dolly Girl Collection Set
Vintage Pixieware Kitschy-Cute Menschik Goldman Dolly Girl Collection Set

Kitsch is a term that’s been around for quite some time. It can be described as art or items that are considered to be in poor taste, corny, or overly sentimental. For many people, kitsch has become an insult with negative connotations, and they avoid it at all costs. But there are some who enjoy the warmth and nostalgia of kitschy things from their childhoods. These vintage collectors know what they’re looking for when browsing through flea markets and antique malls. Kitschy collectibles and prices for these items has even spurred a new term in the market referred to as “kitschy-cute”!!

Vintage Kitschy-Cute Enesco Lil Bear Collection Set
Vintage Kitschy-Cute Enesco Lil Bear Collection Set

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Holt Howard Pixieware Haven: The Best Tips for Collectors

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Yasmina Greco with her Holt-Howard Jam ‘n Jelly Pixieware Jar and matching T-Shirt

Nothing sparks my interest in vintage kitchenware from the 1950s and 1960s quite like Holt Howard Pixieware. These delightful items, such as jam ‘n jelly jars with tiny tongues savoring the sweetness, instant coffee pixie jars, relish pixie jars, and the cheerful girl set, epitomize imaginative design. Manufacturers like Holt-Howard, Davar, Lefton, Lipper & Mann, Norcrest, Napco, and Menschik Goldman, to mention a few, showcased unparalleled creativity with their vibrant, quirky creations. Continue reading for my best tips becasue the fervor for collecting Pixieware as it remains strong and shows no signs of waning!

1958 Holt Howard Relish Pixieware Jar
Holt-Howard Relish Jar with Spoofy Spoon 1958
Holt-Howard Pixieware Condiment Jars
Holt-Howard Pixieware Condiment Jars

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Collecting Vintage Christmas Year-Round: A Guide to Treasure Hunting Success

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Yasmina Greco Crazy4Me Vintage Christmas
Yasmina Greco Vintage Christmas

In this blog post, we’ll explore the joys of collecting vintage Christmas year-round, a guide to treasure hunting success. In fact, searching for vintage Christmas can lead you to some incredible finds that might not be available during the traditional holiday season. Learn some tips on how to find the perfect pieces on popular social platforms, and collector groups and more! Continue reading to learn more.

Hello again my friends, I hope you all had a marvelous Christmas and that Santa was good to you all!! As I put the finishing touches on post number six, the final post of our Vintage Christmas Collecting series, it’s New Year’s Eve as I sit at my desk surrounded by my vintage treasures (vintage Santa’s, snowmen, shopper girls, bottle brush trees and my vintage candy cane holders) and want to thank you all for your lovely comments and questions along the way of the collecting series.

I have truly enjoyed putting the series together and hope you’ve benefited from some of my tips and enjoyed seeing pictures of my collections. I wish you all a Happy New Year and hope that 2021 is good to us all!!

Collecting Vintage Christmas Ornaments
Collecting Vintage Christmas Ornaments

I collect vintage Christmas all year round. As you know from my previous posts, I am obsessed with vintage Christmas items and the hunt is really part of the fun. As our digital worlds keep moving forward, it actually makes searching for vintage Christmas items a little easier and simpler as we have access to wonderful resources that are available 24/7 and 365 days a year and spans the entire globe!! 

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