Decorating for Christmas in a vintage style can bring a sense of nostalgia and class to your holiday festivities. Here's how to achieve this luxury vintage look:
1. Color Palette:
Choose a classic color palette that includes forest greens, gold, silver, creamy whites & shades of browns. These colors evoke a traditional and warm holiday atmosphere.
2. Vintage Ornaments:
Use antique or vintage ornaments to adorn your tree. Look for glass baubles, tinsel, and velvet decorations from the mid-20th century or earlier.
3. Real or Faux Christmas Tree:
Opt for a real pine or fir tree or choose a high-quality faux tree that mimics the look of a vintage evergreen. Play with heights with mini Christmas trees throughout your home.
If using an artificial tree, consider flocking it for a snowy, nostalgic touch.
4. Antique Stockings:
Hang antique or vintage-style stockings by the fireplace.
5. Vintage Christmas Cards:
Display vintage Christmas cards or reproductions on a mantle or a dedicated card display area.
Greeting cards from the mid-20th century often feature classic holiday imagery.
6. Candles and Candleholders:
Incorporate vintage candleholders with taper candles for a warm and cozy ambiance.
7. Vintage Lights:
Opt for string lights with larger, classic-shaped bulbs to achieve a retro look.
8. Old-Fashioned Tree Topper:
Crown your tree with a vintage-style tree topper, such as a golden angel or a star.
9. Vintage Tableware:
Use vintage or vintage-style plates, glassware, and silverware for your Christmas dinner table.
Consider using classic Christmas china patterns or a simple set with gold accents for a more versatile look (that you'll be able to reuse after the Holidays)
10. Classic Music and Movies:
Play vintage Christmas music and watch classic holiday films to set the mood. Think of classics like "White Christmas," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Spotify has a lot of good playlists, like this one.
11. Wreaths and Greenery:
Decorate your home with fresh or artificial wreaths and garlands, adorned with vintage-style ornaments and ribbon.
You can also add pinecones, holly, and other natural elements for a rustic touch.
DIY Lovers, click here link to discover how to make your own holiday wreath !
12. Vintage Gift Wrapping:
Wrap your gifts in vintage-style wrapping paper and use traditional ribbon and bows.
Remember that decorating in a vintage style is all about embracing the charm and nostalgia of past eras. It's an opportunity to celebrate the timeless traditions and styles that have made Christmas a cherished holiday for generations.
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Happy Decorating !