Today marks the last day of the Vintage Indie Holiday Gift Guide. It has been a great couple of months and we are so glad that you shopped indie and handmade. Head over to the gift guide for one last chance to take the indie sponsors up on their special offers discounts and more.
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Ahhhh.... so the countdown begins. Only 6 precious days to the Christmas holiday. Are your stockings hung with care, is your tree gleaming bright? Tis the season for holiday baking and recreating precious family recipes that have been handed down. I've started a new tradition, collecting vintage aprons and some especially for each holiday. This year I started with a great Etsy find and dedicated this one my Thanksgiving apron. What about you? Do you a special holiday apron? If not, today's Tis the Season feature will point you in the right direction. Relic Boutique give you plenty of options!
I love this Red Gold & Wheat one, it says chic and festive. It's handmade with vintage linens, antique buttons and more.
These two are a little more traditional. Poinsettias are making a chic comeback this year as I've seen the holiday trends change. The Vintage Poinsettias one on the left also created by hand at Relic boutique also features grosgrain ties. The Bells apron on the right is so festive and would make a great hostess gift as all of these would.
Head over to RELICboutique they have a fabulous line of "vintage indie" styled items, a huge selection of vintage calendar aprons and so much more!
Hey there VI readers! I thought you may be up for a little holiday fun. I seen this little quiz on Jerusalem's blog and thought I would share. Which holiday character are you? I found this to be so funny, because Christmas Vacation is one of my all time holiday favorites. You've got to love the cat who chews the Christmas lights!
If you've been to our Holiday Gift Guide, hopefully you've shopped handmade and indie this year, if not there is still time to shop and make holiday delivery!
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Today's Tis the Season feature is full of handmade delight. Cotton is transformed by hand into whimsical ornaments and creations. Spun cotton an old German technique once used long ago is brought back to life by Crystal the owner of Vintage by Crystal.
The first creation I'd like to share is this Vintage Style Spun Cotton Winter Girl Christmas Box. Perfect for gift giving or adding a little whimsical delight to your own home. She is about 7" tall, including the little box she stands on. Hand spun and wearing a sparkling dress, while she carries an adorable bunch of vintage berries and present. A perfect item to hide that tiny little gift for someone special this year, they'll never guess where it's at!
The next treat for you is this adorable Cotton Batting Stocking. I love the tinsel and the adorable face in this design. There are so many unique creations to look at at purchase. Head over to Vintage by Crystal for these and other holiday treasures.
Oh my, when I stumbled upon this shop I was gleaming ear to ear. If you are looking for fantastic and unique holiday cards, tags and more you've got to check out Stacy Winters. Her photography captures vintage objects and transforms them into adorable greetings.
How adorable are these Oh Deer Cards. Photographs of Vintage Deer, that have been printed on Kodak Professional Endura metallic paper and mounted onto cover weight card stock. Blank inside awaiting your personal seasons greeting.
Next up, More adorable photography of vintage objects. These vintage angel images are turned into ornaments as they are mounted on a heavier material that has been covered in vintage children's books.
Lastly, Mr. Snowman hasn't been left out as he's elegantly photographed and turned into the perfect little tags for your gifts.
Head over to Stacy Winters shop, I can't wait to see what she has in store for the new year!
Good Monday morning to you! Today's Tis the Season feature tops the tree with fabulous vintage, vintage style and handmade tree toppers. What do you top your tree with? Mine currently houses a plush snowman star, wrapped in a winter scarf.
Check out this fun Vintage Tree Topper. This is from an assorted collection of vintage holiday decor from Etsy Shop Bit of Honey. It is a Kreations Brand Tree Topper and still works. Find this set and handmade creations perfect for your stocking at Bit of Honey.
This one isn't vintage but a delightful handmade creation from Middleburg Folk Art Studio. This is hand sculpted paper mache piece that will top your tree perfectly. This Glory Angel topper is also hand painted and adorned with a lovely Glory Banner.Find them on Etsy and at their website.
Let us know how you top your tree!
Tis the season once again on Vintage Indie! Is your tree up, is it decorated? Mine is and it's quite beautiful. My tastes have changed over the years and I lean towards pink and chic, but getting a fake white tree would floor my husband, I think I mentioned talking him into getting one for our bedroom next year. Anyway, if your tree is missing something or your tastes have changed hopefully you'll find something to "spruce" (no pun intended) it up a little.
This is pure vintage indie delight. A vintage sewing pattern turned birdhouse ornament. It's simply darling! You can find this at Little Bitsys.
Look at this dreamy little set. A vintage sewing drawer, with two darling pink bottle brush ornaments, a pink ice cream vase and gorgeous ribbon. A perfect gift for a friend or for yourself. Find this set and more unique ones like it at Blissfull Elements.
Lastly today, and Eco-friendly ornament, Dipped Leaves. Maple leaves dipped in silver and some in copper & vintage finish preserving their gorgeous natural shape. This is from the OSS Animal Medicine Jewelry shop on Etsy. This shop is full of items using natural elements. Funds from this shop are used for a documentary for vanishing honey bees, in production by the shops owner. Visit their website and follow the link to the trailer for a deeper look into their cause.
The shopping days are few and far between and the shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery are fast approaching. Enjoy today's highlight of the Vintage Indie Holiday Gift Guide and be sure to make your purchases soon to ensure a safe arrival time.
Vintage Indie Presents a Holiday Gift Guide. Brought to you by indie shop owners, designers, creators & more. Together in one place for the ultimate Vintage Indie holiday shopping experience all showcasing vintage finds, handmade specialties and indie luxurious products.
Visit the Category Vintage House and Home for a delightful group of shops offering fabulous vintage and vintage style housewares.
Indie Luxury is your stop for everything pampering. Weather you are looking for bath body & spa products or indie designed jewels you'll be impressed with the wide selection and wonderful offers for customers.
Tis the Season on Vintage Indie with our very own Vintage Christmas category. Darling papery, fabulous hostess gifts, and timeless decor with a shabby twist!
Vintage Fashion and Accessories is a big part of the vintage world. Shop our gift guide for a ton of wonderful shops who specialize in vintage clothing and accessories.
The Wee Ones haven't been left out in our gift guide. Find wonderful handmade treasures for children's decor, darling children's clothing and so much more!
Hung by the chimney with care. Our Stocking Treats will send squeals of delight. Find original one of a kind stockings and gorgeous treasures to fill them!
Stroll down the street of our own French Market. Delightful and whimsical indie shops provide you with an array of french market flair.
Vintage Reconstructed is Eco-living mixed with vintage. Recycled vintage components are combined to create one of a kind clothing, accessories, housewares, trinkets and more. Shop green!
Looking for holiday cards, tags, and papery? You will find a ton of gorgeous handcrafted indie items in our Vintage Paperie category.
Tis the Season once again on Vintage Indie and today just happens to feature a little bit of this and a little bit of that. After stumbling upon The Old Painted Cottage it was hard to choose which items to feature, hence the title.
First up, perfect for the holidays are these adorable Antique Holiday Music Boxes. Each one plays a delightful sound with the turn of a handle. Can you imagine the look on a child's face with this tiny little treasure. I'm just in love with them.
Not sure if this next one would be for you or a little one, but it would look darling on a wooden bookshelf in a child's room. This is a Shabby Old Music Xylophone. I love the chippy look and the colors.
Lastly, this is the "little bit" of that part that I just couldn't pass up. The Old Painted Cottage offers a very nice selection of shabby jammies that you will adore. These are the Frankie & Johhny Pink Roses on Blue Cotton Pajamas. Perfect for sipping coffee while you open gifts on Christmas morning.
I hope you enjoyed The Old Painted Cottage. Head over there for many delightful Vintage, Antique and new treasures.
Vintage inspires with so many styles, shapes, colors and feels that there is a form of vintage that will in some way appeal to everyone. OK.. at least that's what I hope. If you haven't stumbled into the vintage world or formed the love for vintage as much as I do, I hope you will once you read a little of Vintage Indie. Tis the Season for fulfilling Shabby cheer. You will love the shabby pink holiday goodies I have for you today.
I truly wish I could have a Christmas tree in every room. I've told my husband, one day I will have my wish so I can use something like this Sweet and Shabby Christmas Garland on one of them. Just image a tree full of delightful little pink glittery treasures. Until my wish comes true, you can start by purchasing this gorgeous unique garland from Whimsy Love. This one is made from vintage buttons, rolled paper beads and so much more.
Next up, how about a little shabbiness for your mantle. Vintage Lace Pink Shabby Christmas Stocking. Vintage lace and buttons make this piece one of a kind. You can snatch this up at Cottage Rose.
Lastly for today's Shabby Cheer is this adorable Tussie Mussie from PaPeR EcLeCtiQuEs. This is just one of many Tussie Mussie's in this cute shop! It includes vintage tinsel, vintage papers and more!
This week, will have your house filled to the brim with gorgeous vintage and handmade holiday decor. Today's Tis the Season feature highlights some fabulous wreaths to adorn your doors & walls with. There are so many styles, color combinations and unique features there is bound to be something for everyones taste.
Talk about unique. I love this Holiday Flower Paper Wreath from Haru. Wouldn't this be a gorgeous addition to your office. Created from vintage music sheets, scrapbook paper and more. The sheets are hand died in coffee and other ingredients to give the papers warm hues.
You know how much fun vintage ornaments can be. This Christmas Wreath is loaded with them and other fantastic adornments. Including a Santa Claus figures, little elves, nutcrackers, stars and so much more. This wreath is Truly a piece of artwork. You can find this wreath and other delights at The Velvet Rabbit.
This last wreath is darling and whimsical. You have just got to love the vintage silver tinsel. This is the Pretty Vintage Christmas Wreath from Etsy shop The Art Creations. It's also adorned with vintage glass ornaments and more.
That's right Tis the Season for a little holiday magic. Tomorrow, my family and I will set out to pick out our balled tree, and begin spreading our holiday cheer on Sunday. I hope today's feature will get you in the mood for spreading your own holiday cheer the vintage way!
French Garden House will delight you with their own holiday magic collections. Full of vintage holiday decor. I love these vintage ornaments. They come as a gorgeous boxed set. Hurry, limited quantities available.
Don't forget the grown-ups on your stocking list this year. Try one of the French Garden House's Favor Cone's and fill it up with a special treat! Handmade and create from vintage wallpaper and adornments makes these also perfectly vintage indie.
What about the garland and glitter you say? There is plenty of sparkling German glass glitter to go around with these precious Silver Glitter Vertical chains!
The French Garden House is full of special treasures like these and many more romantic home decor items, but just don't take my word for it.
Tis the season and my favorite holiday, Christmas. Christmas all starts in the kitchen with me. It's where the aromas of Christmas flow and it's cherished memories created. That's why the first freature in my Tis The Season Vintage Holiday Series starts with aprons. I hope you will find a new apron from one of these features and be inspired to create something new in the kitchen for your family and loved ones.
Starting today's feature is this Vintage Fabric Adult Apron from eggmoney. Known for their needle work they also offer some great vintage goodness. You'll look adorable in this cherry ornaments apron!
Next up another great vintage half apron. This one features Jolly O Saint Nick himself. This one is from a new vintage shop on Etsy Lagelle. Stop by and check out some newly listed vintage aprons & more!
This is only the beginning of Vintage Indie's Tis the Season Series! Check back often for your vintage holiday fix.
Don't forget to check out the Vintage Indie Holiday Gift Guide for wonderful gifts, holiday decorations, cards and more!
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