I'm doing tree ornaments this week!!  I never realized just how many are available these days.  I've decided to show some of my favorite ones or this post will go on for days!

First, I found this wonderful article about Shiny Brites glass ornaments I wanted to share:  
 Sheila Zeller Interiors 
Great blog and great article!

Some that have became an instant favorite for me!

 These are new ones currently for sale. 

These are vintage ones.

These are called spinners.  The heat from lights cause the insides of these to spin around.  I wasn't aware of these until I started looking for items for this post and now I will definitely keep my eyes open while antique shopping!

 (click on photos to be taken to listings or shops)

How cute are these?  Pixie tree ornaments!  
From Sammithesheepishlion on Etsy: 

 

From Bayberry Cove, here's a set of two candle clips!  I love these, too!

Again, these can be found in both new and vintage!

Another favorite, mercury glass figural ornaments!  So many of them!  I think my favorite is the pickle (not shown).  Here's a listing from 
DustyAtticTreasures on Etsy: 

Must have icicles!  How about some vintage ones?  Here you go!

  From HartsCloset:

And foil ornaments!

 From TheVintageResource:

Oh look!  I found the pickle!  Good luck to all who find it!

Do you have favorite ones not mentioned here?  Let us know what they are!

Have a great day!

VS

Hooray! It's Christmas!

I know for many people the day after Thanksgiving is for shopping, but for me it is the 1st day of Christmas...time to put the Christmas music on, bring out the Christmas quilt, hang the wreath....well you get the idea! 

I went looking for Christmas items on Etsy and WOW did I have fun :)

The first and most important part of Christmas for our family is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, so Nativity items are an important part of our holiday decorations....Look at these amazing Wisemen I found! 

        Vintage Christmas Wisemen

Need something festive for the table?  How about these hand created Flower Clusters...fabulous as a stand alone display item, as a grouping or hung as an ornament...(I know how special these are because I was the fortunate recipient of 2 of them...WooHoo!)

             Flower Cluster Ornament

And while we are on the subject of ornaments....I decorate one tree with only vintage items.....and there are lots of vintage choices on Etsy but these from Romania really caught my eye....I love the colors!

          Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Have any of you ever wondered how to display the cards you receive...especially those with photos of family and friends?  Look what I found...how clever is this????

                Red Metal Card Holder

Do you have any one on your list that collects Christmas pins...or do you????  Found one!  I especially like this one because it is a pine cone branch...a little different from the typical Christmas tree pin :)

                Pine Cone Branch Pin

Here is something else I found that has so many possible uses....decorating a mantel, table, tree, package, or....whatever you can think of.....tiny, glittery, Moravian stars....Hand Created!

    Green Moravian Folded Paper Stars

Need some gift bags?  Now these I love, in fact I love them so much I bought some...from my sister...because why should I spend all my time trying to create what she already has!  And the truth is, I could never hand paint those leaves...just sayin....

                        Red Gift Bags

Oh Dear, I can't forget the luscious smells of Christmas.....how about some hand made soap to put out for your guests....(I know, it is really for us but pretending it is for our guests sounds better!)  And look at the color...this looks as good as it smells :)  Besides all that...the name is great!

              Hippy Christmas Soap

Well, I think this blog is done for today....hope you.....

Have fun clicking on the name beneath each photo, and while you are in the shop, look around some...each of these sellers has other great items!

VE