Baby it’s. . . ok, so it’s not really that cold outside here in Southwest Florida, but during the Christmas season we all still want to create a warm and cozy feeling inside our homes. For those of us who are antiques lovers, the best way to conjure up memories of Christmas past is to use vintage holiday décor to decorate our kitchens, living rooms and dens. It’s such a joy to find just the right old fashioned nutcracker that reminds you of grandma, or a snow globe like the one your auntie gave you when you were just five-years-old.
Many of these antique ornaments can be hard to find in their original brilliant hues, but that’s where Judy’s Antique and Estate Jewelry of Fort Myers, FL comes in. We can help find vintage and antique ornaments like, but not limited to:
Nutcrackers
Who doesn’t love a nutcracker? The nutcracker is one of the single most popular holiday stories ever told. These functional toy soldiers started appearing in homes across the United States after the Nutcracker ballet debuted in New York City in 1954. Since the peak of their popularity, nutcrackers have become much more ornate than the original toy soldiers. Today, they maintain their vintage appearance but can be painted as many different things. Santa nutcrackers are very popular around the holiday season.
Tiny Village and House Decor
Many of our homes were decorated with replicas of small towns or holiday homes. These tiny homes and “villages” came into popularity during the mid-20th century in America. These cute holiday decor houses came in two popular forms: Putz cardboard houses and porcelain Christmas villages.
Snow Globes
From traditional Waterford snow globes to kitschy travel pieces, everyone loves a snow globe. You can find them with retro cars or pink flamingos. No matter how you like them, they serve as miniature time capsules.
Stockings
Everyone loves stockings. Stuffed full of candy and small presents, classic Christmas stockings are becoming a great way to decorate again as well. Knitted and full of love, there’s nothing that says holidays quite like stockings hanging from a fireplace.
Mistletoe Kissing Ball
Kissing under the mistletoe is a long-time holiday tradition that everyone thinks is adorable. When’s the last time you had a ball of mistletoe though? Hanging in a doorway or by the fire, there’s no holiday decor piece that says romance quite like a vintage mistletoe ball.
Tablecloths
Cross-stitched or hand-screened from the 1930s to the 1950s, no home was completely decorated until you had your Christmas tablecloth put out. Printed pictures of Santa or poinsettias can genuinely make your home brighter when you sit down to enjoy your holiday meal.
Advent Calendars
A tradition that has come full circle is Advent calenders. These are a great way to count down to the holiday joy. Good tidings will feel closer and closer as you and your family anticipate the holidays together, especially if you do it with a vintage Advent calendar.
Decorative Tablewear
When it comes to antique items, nothing says holidays quite like serving pieces. We all remember tin cookie dishes and old popcorn tins. We loved to see ornately crafted holiday China out during the holidays. Seasonally inspired, antique China is beautiful and functional. Not to mention it can become a great family heirloom. Seasonal table decor can include anything from:
- Serving trays
- Decorative plates
- Candy dishes
- Nut and cracker dishes
- Dinner bells
- Cake plates
Trains
For years, homes have had small trains chugging around Christmas trees and across mantles. Throwback trains are taking over the vintage holiday decor world. Many even make small sounds and have lights so they can really give you those good, old-time feelings.
Santa Mailboxes
When the holiday season comes around, every child feels certain they have been nice, not naughty. Vintage red postboxes featuring a letter slot can be a fun way for all those good girls and boys to send their letters out to Santa before the big day arrives. Those little red postboxes have long been an iconic holiday decoration.
Vintage and Antique Holiday Decor in Florida
Whether you’re looking for decor items that you saw on your grandmother’s tree or you just want to inspire your holidays with retro designs, finding the perfect vintage decor can be tricky. Sal at Judy’s Jewelry deals with all types of estates and can help you locate the perfect vintage and antique items. If you’re looking for specific styles of ornaments, wreaths, candelabras, or outdoor décor, Sal at Judy’s Jewelry can help you find them. Contact us at (239) 481-9600 to find perfect vintage and antique holiday decor.
