Fabulous Finds Friday: Displaying Vintage Ornaments
Displaying Vintage Ornaments
One of the things I enjoy most about the Christmas thrifting season is finding vintage ornaments.
They don’t have to be fancy, or rare, or even worth a ton of money.
They just have to be pretty.
It’s very unusual to find complete sets of vintage ornaments at the thrift stores around here, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t cool stuff to be found.
Like these two boxes of colorful glass ornaments.
The one without the cover didn’t have a price on it so when I asked the lady said, “How’s 50 cents”.
Um, Yes. That’ll do.
The smaller one with only 6 ornaments was 25 cents. You can see the price written in pencil in the upper left corner.
So for 75 cents I have me the makings of a colorful Christmas display.
This box is a mixed lot with 6 larger ornaments with caps marked Made in U.S.A., and 5 smaller ones marked Germany.
The bluish/green ornament, second from the left in the front row, has a golden cap and isn’t marked.
This is a matched set of 6, but the box is missing 3. That’s assuming that this was the original box, which you can’t always be certain of.
These ornaments have smaller caps and they’re all marked Poland.
So what do you do with a 75 cent mixed lot of colorful very fragile vintage glass ornaments?
When you have playful cats like we do you look for a fun way of displaying vintage ornaments that doesn’t include a Christmas tree.
Like this framed ornaments tree and this folding ruler and ornaments tree.
Even though we tie our trees we don’t put too many glass ornaments on them, especially vintage ones.
Accidents have been known to occur.
Not blaming anyone, (Salty), but just saying. lol.
So through the snow I went to my greenhouse-turned-storage in the back of the yard in search of this. A cupcake holder that I found a couple of years ago.
I knew it was in there somewhere, just waiting for its some day project to finally come along.
And Eureka! I found it.
Will wonders never cease? lol.
Displaying Vintage Ornaments on a Cupcake Holder
This was so easy it’s almost not a project, but after all the searching I did for the cupcake holder I’m definitely counting it as one. lol.
A fun thing about this cupcake holder is that it’s a lazy susan, so it can be turned to see all sides.
So simple for such a huge impact.
Look at those colors.
How serendipitous that this cupcake holder has 18 holders and I found 18 ornaments.
What are the odds of that?
Sounds like fate to me. I think they were made for each other.
Now I just have to find a place to put this where curious paws can’t reach. lol.
Thanks so much for reading, and until next time…
keep on keepin’ on!
XOX
What a great idea!
Tania
Thanks Tania!
What an amazing idea! Again , I am very jealous of the prices you pay for your vintage finds. I’m hoping you find the perfect spot out of reach of curious kitties!
Thanks Pam! Vintage ornaments don’t seem to be highly regarded here so I can often find them for very cheap.
How perfect! And if you ever tire of it the way it is you can always add some greenery, ribbons, whatever.
That’s so right Cristine! It would be very easy to change up the look for sure.
Awesome idea. I have 6 sets of curious paws, not sure these would be safe anywhere. You have the best ideas.
Thanks Carol! I can certainly relate. We keep most breakable things are kept in cabinets with. Some with glass doors so we can still enjoy seeing them. This display is too large though so it might have to stay in my craft studio just for me to enjoy.
You really have a win-win!! The cupcake holder seems to have been made for this very reason. Much better to use for ornaments,you can feast with your eyes and never consume calories!!Another win!!Have a blessed Christmas and. A fruitful new year.
Thanks so much Charleen! You are so right. Much better on the waist line that’s for sure. 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
Nifty! And no cal to boot!
Thanks Mary! This is definitely a no cal project. 🙂
What a great solution!!!! My only suggestion- when you find a safe spot is…… add miss Pinky to the mix?
Thanks Laura! I’ll definitely do that. 🙂
You always find the best things!!
Thanks Susan! I am quite lucky to have a few great thrift stores close by.
The colors of those ornaments are fantastic! If I ever see a cupcake holder like yours, I’m gonna grab it! I have some ornaments that were my mom’s and one that belonged to my dad’s mom. Thanks again for the great idea! Dona
Thanks so much Dona! I hope you find one soon. It would be an awesome way to display those special ornaments. 🙂
It’s amazing how much harder Christmas decorating is when you have cats!!!! With 8 there is always 1 who finds a way to get at the breakable stuff! Can’t have too many glass front cabinets!
Merry Christmas and the may your New Year be creative and bright!
Thanks very much Linda! Oh my gosh I know exactly what you mean. Pixie and Monkey don’t really care about the trees too much, but Salty tends to be a little mischievous… especially when he gets bored. lol.
And I have one of those cupcake things & I’ve never known what to do with it! Certainly not for cupcakes!
lol. I agree with you about the cupcakes Florence. I can’t remember the last time I had one. But these cupcake holders are great for so many things. 🙂
Tuula, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!
Thanks so much for pinning Cecilia!
I’m SO glad I found your website, you have great ideas that are actually doable!!
Thanks Carolyn! I’m so glad you did too. 🙂
I love this idea.
Thanks Rebecca!