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Dreaming of a {Vintage} Christmas

Not only did my sweet hubby come home this week bearing yummy food gifts, he also brought me this wonderful {original} box of Shiny Brites!! Isn't he awesome?

I love, love, love vintage ornaments! The colors are just beautiful!

I have collected quite a few~I even have some from my Grandma that decorated their tree when my dad was a boy~and I love to use them.

These are a nice little distraction from our hot, hot summer. The fall and holiday season is my absolute favorite time of the year!

This post is linked to Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home.
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Victoria said…
What a wonderful hubby to bring you those! I adore the holiday season too, I get butterflies in my tummy just thinking about it:)
August 5, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Blue Ridge Altered Art said…
What a great surprise from you husband. I am sure you will enjoy them Christmas as a treasure.
August 6, 2010 at 7:24 AM
The Quilt Ladies said…
You will enjoy these for years, I have my folk's and they are Christmas to me. He did good.
August 6, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
I just love vintage Christmas balls. Every year I'm tempted to leave them around the house after Christmas. I have some cherished ones from when I was a child.
So many things to do with them. They even look good just sitting in a bowl.
Thanks for sharing
Betsy
August 6, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Sweet Bee Cottage said…
I love Shiny Brites too. When I was little that's all we decorated our tree with. Somehow my mom got rid of them. I especially loved the ones that were indented. Do you know the kind I mean? I always liked to touch those the most. Must have driven my mom crazy!

You sure have a sweetie husband to pick those up for you. Fun post and great pictures!
August 6, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Gwen T said…
Beautiful! I'm curious - will these hang on your Christmas tree or do you have more creative plans in mind??
August 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said…
I have a few of those - they were my grandparents. Beautiful.
Thanks for reminding me of them.
Lovely post!
August 6, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Susan said…
What a wonderful hubby to come home bearing gifts!!
August 6, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Denise Marie said…
Girl, I'm your latest follower. Love this post. I'd love for you to stop by my Christmas blog and see if you want to follow. I'd love for you to show your nativities and olden ornaments in Sept for Collector's Alley. It looks like we like similar things. love your bloggie bling.
August 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Crickit said…
I love vintage ornaments also! What a great find and a fun surprise for you.
August 7, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Nikki said…
Those are beautiful! Christmas has been on my mind a lot lately. Last week during our VBS, we collected shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child! Now I want to get started on all my Christmas shopping:)
August 8, 2010 at 7:45 AM
The Old Parsonage said…
Ohh you know I love these - anything vintage - yummy!

Great new treasures!

Leann
August 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM
KarenB said…
Wow! That would've scored a lot of points with me. How fun! He knows what you like. ;-)

Karen
August 12, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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