Vintage Christmas Wonderland

 

Welcome to a classic hill country house, owned by my friends Barbara and Wayne.

Barbara recently hosted out antique study group for a Christmas luncheon.

 Entry hall

If you love antique and vintage Christmas decoration, you will love this house.

Barbara, whose home home I featured in the past here, has a spectacular collection of all sorts of vintage Christmas decorations and ornaments, not to mention her array of fabulous country antique furniture and collections.

I plan to be short on words, but long on photos this post. 

Hope you enjoy!!

Living room

                                                                              

                                                                                  

Dining room set with antique feather tree, gobs of old stone fruit, pretty glasses and holiday Bourbon Slush! Does it get any yummier?

        Love this painting and collection of old Texas bluebonnet pottery.

 Tables set for our luncheon.

 A patriotic vintage Santa!! 

 Kitchen delight.

                                                                               

 Guest room

                                                                                       

 Wonderful screened in porch.

                                                                               

Heading back to the front door......

          Hope you enjoyed your tour! 

I wish each of you a very happy and healthy holiday season and a very merry Christmas.    

Christmas at red

Photo redinfred.blogspot.com


She's been written about numerous times by bloggers - Mrs. Blandings, Garden Antiques, and design sponge - to name a few. D'Ette Cole is a favorite around these parts, a friend and supporter of our local design shop, red. Most of you probably read the article on D'Ette's creative and wonderful home in last month's Cottage Living. From uncommon objects in Austin to clutter at the Round Top shows to all kinds of other venues, D'Ette's creative spark and energy is contagious. Her bottle tree is just one example of clever Christmas decorating - in fact, I'll bet it's not Christmas at all, just one of her many fabulous creations!

photo - Cottage Living

The same quirky, incredibly creative energy is evident at red. You won't be surprised to know that Nikki of red, and D'Ette are friends. I had not been in the store in a while and stopped in a few days ago. Upon entering I was overwhelmed by the amazing colorful displays at every turn. The shop still has the great furniture and accessory selection as always, but this time of year it really sparkles with Christmas cheer.

Still carrying a wonderful selection of bella notte linens................

Lush towels and beautiful hour glasses....................

and here we go with Christmas...............................

wonderful vintage and new decorations of every kind and color..................
and lots of pink!! lots of pink!!


......what a cute tricycle!!



I love the use of industrial pieces for display and practical use, too.

Wonderful - mixing white and green pumpkins in old bird baths......................



.................creative display around every corner.................

Too tempting...............fun jewelry made from vintage beads and buttons.........................

To see more stockings go to redinfred.blogspot.com.......................

................what a good looking suzani print pillow....................


I think these might be my favorites - fish and pinecones..................great color!

Oh these are scrumptious!! What gorgeous coral and gold ornaments.

Had to add a little pop with these folky pillows...............and what a cool bin/coffee table.






Of course I want the whole deal - not just the tree. Someone has got to have the birdbath, the silver balls and the tree!! Stunning!

Thanks again to red for allwoing me to snap so many pictures. If you are in the area, you really should stop by - guaranteed to make you smile with holiday spirit!!