Saturday, December 17, 2016

Antique Ornaments and the Parlor Feather Tree

Wow, it's almost Christmas and I am just now posting my Christmas decorating. I just got the big tree up last night, my son wanted me to wait for him to come home from college so he could help, I thought that was so cute! One of those traditions that I treasure. Family and togetherness, and Christ, that's what it's all about.

Because I am so behind and have so much to show I am going to be posting a series of Christmas decorating posts, so today's post is on the antique ornaments I have gathered over the past year from working at all the estate sales. In the off season you can get Christmas decorations/ornaments for a steal!




German made, mercury glass garland and baubles, bird clip on-minus the tail,


candy container stocking, tinsel garland,


figural glass ornaments,


clip on rose ornaments,



and this wonderful angel hair dresden type ornament!



Can you tell I REALLY like these?! Sorry for so many pictures!

Now for the feather tree! I know I show this every year, but I added these ornaments this year, so it is a bit different. :)



It is different this year also because of the silver pedestal that it is resting on...



Purchased at an auction a couple of weeks ago in a nearby Historic town. Also pictured, to go with the holly theme of the tree base, are a little cardboard chest of drawers, German Santa piece on stand,



and a mother of pearl calligraphy set in its original box.










So there you have it, this year's feather tree in the parlor!




Thank you to Jillian over at LET'S TALK VINTAGE for featuring my Thanksgiving postcards and Tea cart post.

I am linking up to the following blog parties, won't you join in the fun?
AMAZE ME MONDAY with Cindy
LET'S TALK VINTAGE with Jill
HOME AND GARDEN THURSDAY with Kathy
SHARE YOUR CUP  with Jann
SIMPLE AND SWEET FRIDAYS with Jody
VINTAGE CHARM with Cecilia, Sharon, Kathleen and Diana

19 comments:

  1. Beautiful ornaments and feather tree! I enjoyed looking at them up close. I have a few very old ornaments from my mom which I treasure. Merry Christmas!
    ..Nancy

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  2. You are truly the epitome of Victoriana!
    Merry Christmas!

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  3. Gorgeous tree. It is so pretty and so many antique well taken care of ornaments.
    I love looking at your pretties and when I finish this comment I will look again. Happy Christmas - Betsy

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  4. Love your Parlour! Beautiful touch with the silver stand under Christmas tree. I'd like to copy this idea in the future. May you have a very Merry Christmas and a most blessed new year,
    d

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  5. Your feather tree is just the prettiest ever. Beautiful ornaments and so nicely decorated. Isn't it fun to bring the ornaments out each year and have a trip down memory lane?

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  6. Oh my be still my heart! Your feather tree is dripping with beauty. I too love the old ornaments, I can never pass them up! The silver base is perfect to.

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  7. Your feather tree is just beautiful! Displaying it on a silver pedestal stand really makes it shine! I used to work at estate sales also, and was able to get an actual antique feather tree at one. I love all your vintage ornaments. I have been collecting the old figural light bulbs for a few years now and display them all together in a cut glass dish.

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  8. Wow this tree really looks like something out of the past! Really outstanding! Love the pedestal base.

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  9. All beautiful! Merry Christmas!
    Love seeing the tree reflected in the mirror. Great shot!

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    1. Thank you for sharing your beautiful antique ornaments & tree @Vintage Charm--pinned!

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  11. Oh Gina, I am swooning over your ornaments. How lucky of you!! Your feather tree is gorgeous and that base is perfection!! Thanks for sharing with SYC and Have a very Merry Christmas.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  12. Love your vintage ornaments. I have a lot of the same ones you have and I treasure them. The bird clip-on usually has an angel hair tail and I often find it inside the bird. You might shake it to see if it is in there. Happy Christmas.
    Audrey Z.

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  13. Gina, thanks for sharing your feather tree. Working estates really puts you in the right place for vintage ornaments. They are wonderful. That silver base is perfect you must be thrilled. I love the candles. Sylvia D.

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  14. Hi Gina, just hopping back to let you know you will be featured at SYC later today.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  15. Good afternoon Gina, your beautiful vintage Christmas ornaments are certainly a feast for the eyes. You have so many ornaments which remind me of my own childhood Christmas tree.
    ....and your silver pedestal looks lovely.
    Thank you for making me smile.
    With warmest wishes.
    Daphne

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    1. Thank you so much Daphne for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. So glad my post put a smile on your face. Hope you had a nice Christmas and wishing you a blessed 2017!

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  16. In general, to be identified as an antique, an item must be old enough to be both rare and collectible. A good rule of thumb is that furniture should be at least 100 years old antiques online.

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