Holiday decor and antiques

Like most things, antiques and vintage items only make decorating for the holidays that much more fun and unique.  We avid antique lovers know that you can find all kinds of holiday antique and vintage ornaments and decor perusing most antique stores.  However, there are many different ways to use non-holiday vintage pieces in your season decorating.  Here are some ideas to get your imagination working!  Feel free to share your awesome holiday ideas too!

An old crate, like the Pepsi one pictured above along with four re-used mason jar candles
and some seasonal foliage makes for an adorable centerpiece.

Posted on Pinterest by Isabel Serra

Holiday wreaths are everywhere this season and the competition is on!  Blow away your
friends and family with a beautiful statement wreath made from antique and vintage 
serving dishes.  

Posted on Pinterest by Lisa Yriarte

This old scale just shouts, "Merry Christmas!"  Holiday decor isn't just for the mantle 
anymore.  

http://thevintagewren.blogspot.com

Love old bird houses?  Decorate them for each season!  

http://www.shelterness.com/44-cozy-winter-mantle-decor-ideas/pictures/20080/

Don't have a mantle at home?  Put some hooks on an vintage ladder for an adorable, 
homey feel.  

http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/13121-roundup-10-other-places-to-hang-your-christmas-stockings

The holidays have a way to bring out the kid in all of us, so why not 
incorporate vintage toys into your holiday decor?

http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com

In no time at all, you could have a cool, primitive Christmas tree 
piece using vintage/antique funnels and cookie cutter.

Found on Pinterest