Want some vintage Christmas decoration ideas and inspirations? Open your home and your heart to the beauty of all things vintage. Transform your surroundings this holiday season into a place of simplicity and tradition. Let your imagination soar with the repurposing of past treasurers into original holiday Christmas décor. Whether it’s the twinkly eyes of Old St. Nick or a strategically placed wooden crate of evergreeen sprigs, your home will wrap you in homespun warmth with these vintage holiday concepts. Here are some glamorous vintage Christmas decorating ideas to inspire you.

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Rustic Glam Vintage Christmas Decor

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Step up to an old time feel with this holiday embellished primitive ladder.  Used as a focal point, or tucked into a corner, Christmas magic is on display.This display would work well indoors or outdoors.

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Cascading Christmas

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Holiday spirit drips from this three tiered display of cascading holiday elements.  Filled with bits of nature and bits of shine, the perfect centerpiece for your table has arrived.  Each layer is a celebration of things Christmas past.

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Merryment

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What’s better than one Santa?  A whole bunch of Santa’s!  This vintage inspired display of Good Old St. Nick will brings smiles and memories of yesteryear.  Couple it with a wreath chalk full of shiny bulbs and you’ve got this wall drenched in holiday spirit.

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Good Ol’ Times Noel

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Showcase your flair for a little bit of glamour and a little bit of nostalgia with a throwback ladder display dripping in holiday spirit.  Fill each step with your personal touch and watch your room come alive with the warmth of the holiday season.

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Rustic Rambler

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Fill a small space with a vintage wagon spring repurposed into a unique and cherished candlestick..  The natural evergreen springs coupled with the crisp white candle create the simplicity of days gone by.

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Sparkle the Night Away

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When the suns sets and darkness fills the night, pull a childhood favorite from this vintage display and light up some holiday fun.  Kids and grown-ups alike will find amusement lighting sparklers and dancing in the night sky.

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Regal Reindeer

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Set the scene for a spectacular attraction with this pair of classic holiday reindeer nestled in amongst the glow of warm candlelight.  The contrasting elements of dark and light provide just the perfect ambiance for holiday entertaining.

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Pretty in Pink

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Christmas doesn’t always have to always be about red and green.  Using the soft hues of pink and blue, the backdrop is set for a magical display using natural elements from the great outdoors coupled with a little old fashioned glitz.

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Hang up your Skates

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This winter creation will have you feeling like you just stepped off a frozen pond after a long day of ice skating with family and friends.  Neatly hung against a backdrop of evergreen branches, this vintage pair of skates and outdoor lantern work well together to add a little holiday charm.

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Waiting for Santa

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The stockings are hung and waiting for a magical visitor to tuck some surprises inside.  Nicely displayed on a repurposed wooden coatrack, this stocking parade works well to convey the message that Santa is on his way.  Add a colorful wreath and you’re all set for Christmas.

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Rustic and Natural

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The endless uses for a vintage milk can continue to evolve with this beautifully retro inspired winter concept.  Large evergreen branches accented with berries and just the perfect burlap bow add warmth and charm to any holiday décor.

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Music Sheets Decor

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The timeless beauty of classic Christmas carols sung by the fire radiates from this whimsical gathering of Christmas trees.  Accented with a primitive star and some rustic raffia, these little trees will have you humming a tune in no time.

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Vintage Outdoor Christmas Decoration

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How many times have you walked past an olden wooden window frame at a rummage sale or flea market and wondered what you could do with it?  How about hanging a bountiful evergreen bough and some berries to create a charming seasonal wall display?  Add a gigantic burlap bow and you have successfully wrapped up a holiday winner.

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Mason Jar Magic

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Pull out those mason jars and tuck them in a beautiful galvanized metal tray to create the perfect display for your holiday sweets.  The kids won’t be able to keep their tiny fingers off the goodies.  Tuck a tea candle on top and your daytime candy store transitions into an evening centerpiece.

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Charmed Simplicity

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An old wooden beverage crate serves as the anchor for this captivating winter arrangement.  Two crisp white pillar candles are flanked with the natural beauty of greenery and adorned with just a touch of shine.

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Messages of Love

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Our most prized possessions we showcase in frames.  Why not frame the messages of love you receive this holiday season on a gilded vintage frame strung with the glow of shimmering tinsel.  Enjoy your holiday cards all season long as they dangle in front of this beautiful mirror.

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Shining Shadowbox

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This shadowbox inspired presentation offers the perfect venue to showcase your holiday treasures.  Each nook creates the perfect space to gracefully hang your lovely collectibles.

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Fab and Glam

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Evoking a spirit of grace and elegance, these beautifully framed skates bring the wonder of winter to life indoors.  Add a heavy gold gilded frame and showcase the magic of a favorite seasonal sport.  Tying this vintage beauty together is a small village of holiday trees and the warm glow of white light.

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Warm Welcome

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It once served as a passageway to come in from the cold but this vintage wooden door now serves as an exquisite backdrop for a twinkling holiday wreath.  Sturdy enough to display items with ease, repurposing a rustic door with holiday décor has endless possibilities.

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Messages from Home

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Back in the day, messages were plucked out letter by letter.  Now we use modern methods to communicate but this vintage typewriter still has work to do.  Adorned with evergreen sprigs and topped with a holiday greeting, this typewriter beckons you to come over and pluck a message to your loved ones this Christmas.

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Vintage Christmas Lantern

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You could tuck just about anything inside this charming distressed lantern.  The clean look and traditional styling makes this piece easily adaptable to most decors.  Tuck a bit of Christmas inside and enjoy!

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Special Delivery

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This special delivery of nature’s bounty is beautifully displayed in a rustic wooden crate.  Filled to the brim with evergreen branches, pine cones and berries,this crate carries the outdoors inside with style.  Light a candle or two to add a cozy dimension.

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Frosty Feet

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This Victorian inspired design is simply overflowing with beauty.  Hang this dazzling symbol of winter anywhere you need a little touch of traditional elegance.  Let these frosty skate slide into your holiday décor.

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Christmas Past

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Stacked for success.  What’s old is new again with the rebirth of retro inspired decorating.  Beautifully nestled on a fireplace hearth, these vintage decorating items come to life again.

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Winter Wonderland

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The magic of winter is captured under the glass dome of this incredible pedestal display piece.  The beautiful patina of the base contrasting with the shimmering clear glass creates a truly magical stage for the frosty friends riding on board.

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“Weighting” For Santa

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The repurposing of an antique scale creates the stage for a nature-inspired bucket of love.  The berries and greenery provide a backdrop for the message of LOVE this holiday season.

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Come Home for the Holidays

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A gate is a symbol of coming home and what better way to decorate your home this holiday season than with a vintage gate adorned with a classic evergreen wreath and fabric bow.  Tuck in a photo or two and home sweet home is calling.

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Christmas Reflections

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Sit back and watch the light dance off this beautiful collection of glass bulbs dangling from a golden strand of lights.  Each unique bulb is a shimmering celebration of the beauty of Christmas.

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Homespun Holiday

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Grandma’s old grater does more than just make cole slaw.  Brimming with touches of nature and accented with cinnamon sticks and a rustic star, hang this homespun piece of history of your holiday door this season.

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Rustic Elegance

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A practical wooden tool box becomes a nature-inspired centerpiece when filled with greenery and adorned with holiday bulbs and creamy candles.  Let this simple and festive display grace a table in your home this season.

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A Look Into the Past

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This Victorian-inspired holiday display is classic crafting at its best.  The backdrop of lace nestles a jovial Santa making his rounds.  Add this display of distinction to your holiday décor for a touch of class and elegance.

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Bake up Some Holiday Cheer

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The message of the season is cleverly conveyed in the wells of this vintage muffin pan.  Topped with a sumptuous satin bow and toile inspired inserts, this display is a keeper.

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Frosty Fantasy

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Beckoning you to take a closer look, this collection of pearlized ornaments and holiday accents transform this window sill into a frosty fantasyland.

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Welcome Home

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Turn your front door into an amazing statement of the holidays with this vintage inspired wooden shutter creation.  Beautiful embellishments of holly springs and evergreen coupled with a fabric bow and oversized jingle bells give life to your house this holiday season.

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Light The Way

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Cozy up near this rustic step ladder and soak in the beauty of the hydrangea filled wooden crate and twinkling candles.  Adorned with springs of baby’s breath and topped with a lantern, this inviting display will warm your heart.

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