C. Dianne Zweig - Kitsch 'n Stuff: vintage christmas decorations

Monday, December 8, 2014

"I'm Freaking!, I'm Freaking My Mom's Gone Antiquing"

Fabulous Christmas Holiday Displays At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

I confess I was guilty of shlepping my kids when they were tots (and beyond) to way too many Antique stores and shows, Vintage shops and more. They were not happy campers when the destination was antique related. They would protest by singing a line from "Sad Underwear" a Judith Viorst poetry book: "I'm Freaking!, I'm Freaking My Mom's Gone Antiquing"

I'm not a big fan of bored kids trailing along mom and or dad in any store for too long, but i will make an exception this holiday season. YOU must bring your children and grandchildren to see the fabulous holiday displays at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Monday, November 5, 2012

Vintage Inspired Christmas Gifts And Decorations You Can Make

Handmade Vintage Christmas Gifts And Decorations

From Pink Grapefruit Style on Etsy

Ho ho ho, it is that time of the year to talk about vintage inspired Christmas gift and decoration ideas. If you will allow me some creative license, I shall refer to this topic as using vintage Christmas tchotchkes to create adorable and colorful holiday decor and gifts.

Christmas Tchotchkes

Now combining a yiddish word "tsotchkes" with making homemade Christmas decorations is an interesting combination of words isn't it... "Christmas tsotchkes". It's like "bagels and eggnog" or "rugelach and hot apple cider" a nostalgic MIX of wonderful traditions.

What's Nu In Christmas Crafts?

From Pink Grapefruit Style on Etsy

So what's nu in Christmas schmaltz? O.k. I'll try to contain myself but the Christmas joy is making me kvell. All the holiday bling, ring, blitz-en and razzle dazzle is enough to make gefilte fish swim up stream.

Even if you were born without the gene that allows you to tolerate the taste and smell of gefilte fish, you too can find your inner Christmas balabuster.

This is a special time of the year when even left brained gals (and guys) can channel my Aunt Dotty, who left a legacy of handmade pincushions, sponge cake and home sewn slipcovers to her adoring family and friends.

How To Be A Christmas Balabuster

I am going to pretend that I am a Christmas balabuster, a homemaker extraordinaire who will guide you through the enchanted world of nostalgic and vintage Christmas kitsch and crafts.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1584799234/

Making Handmade Christmas Gifts And Decoration:Ideas For A Schmaltzy Christmas

1. Vintage Tablecloth christmas pillows
http://sweetcottagedreams.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html

2. Vintage Cookbook birdhouse
http://www.nandahome.com/blogs/2011/12/12-last-minute-christmas-gifts/

3. Christmas Pinecone Trees
http://thewoolacorn.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-for-my-pinecone-christmas.html

4. Vintage Sheet Music Christmas Ball Ornament
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sheet-music-craft/

6. Vintage Christmas Hanky As Decor
http://www.etsy.com/listing/106035263/holiday-handkerchief-poinsettias

Christmas Hanky Vintage Holiday Decor Holly Berries & Poinsettias 1950's era