It’s finally here — readers have been asking — our Retro Renovation holiday tradition: The Uploader turned “on”. So let’s see your holiday decorations. Who’s got it going on?! Upload away — and next week, I will name our first 10 “Holiday Decorating All Stars.” And, in this post, be sure to scroll on down — there are 425 photos from 2011 and 2010 uploaders all there the ogle, too. Put on your sunglasses, though, if you fear twinkle twinkle sparkle sparkly overload. Above: I love to see our readers, hi, Anne, Mike and Bailey — and thanks for uploading your 2013 holiday greetings! Upload photos of your holiday decorations — Tips:
Uploader now closed. Thanks, everyone, for playing. We’ll be back next year with more more more.
Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
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And, I have a gallery of just of the aluminum Christmas trees (edited anew from each year’s uploaders):
lynda says
Bungalow Bill,
I think your green and red pottery could be a Christmas card or a framed picture. Lovely pieces and the composition of the display is very nice.
Lots of fun memories–certainly remember the thrill of using stencils and glass wax on the front windows!
BungalowBILL says
Thanks lynda! I like gathering up what I already have and grouping them together with a few embellishments.
Sofia says
So many photos! Like “christmas overload” 😛
Eartha Kitsch says
Whoa – Jeremy’s collection – just whoa!
LarsErik says
I agree, Eartha… after looking through all the photos again, I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of fantastic decorations that Jeremy has collected! Gives us all something to aspire to, I think.
Eliza says
Diane in CO – I know those ornaments!!! They hung on our family tree.
Annie B. says
Yuletide shock and awe! These are fabulous. Just knowing that so many creative people out there having themselves a Retro Little Christmas would put even the Grinch in the holiday mood.
To Anne of the first photo – great dress!!
Anne L H says
Thanks Annie! The dress is a reproduction of a Mondrian dress made at the Ohio Knitting Mills in Cleveland, Ohio. The Mills were in production from 1927-1974 and re-opened in 2005 reproducing some of the original designs that were created there. They have a book featuring their patterns and clothing products of different eras. It’s quite a story! I included the link below in case you want to read more about the Mills.
http://www.ohioknittingmills.com/
Happy holidays!
Dulcie says
Thanks for the link, I too, was totally drooling over your dress…um…figuratively, not literally, because that would just be gross.
Annie B. says
Oh, Anne! Thanks a million. It’ll be great fun to check out this site.
Your dress reminds me of a Courreges copy mini-dress I had “back in the day”.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Sherree says
Not sure my photos uploaded. It said some type of “database” problem at the top of the gallery. Are they there Pam?
pam kueber says
the uploader can sometimes have a mind of its own — and THEN i must be at the computer to set the photos free — so come back in a bit, refresh your browser, and see…
Janet in CT says
I didn’t notice any mention of a problem but apparently my one photo did not show up. Will try again.
Sherree says
Still not there (from early this morning) ; will try again 🙂
Stacia says
I uploaded mine at 9 this morning but still don’t see them… loving what I do see though!
pam kueber says
Stacia, I think I didn’t have the uploader set correctly this morning. SO SORRY — can you try again!
Tami says
I especially like Marie’s vintage Christmas tree forest! Thanks, Pam, and a Merry Merry to you.
Suzanne says
These pictures warm my heart better than a Tom & Jerry. Reminds me of my childhood. I’m so glad people cherish the past the way I do. 🙂
Diane in CO says
I agree Suzanne – how did I ever think I was a lone vintage Christmas nut? Tom & Jerry’s! We used to give a T & J party every year in the 70’s. Might be time to resurrect that.
Also, this photo essay is providing somewhat of a diversion between sniffles for me. 🙁
Martha says
Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for posting all these wonderful pics. I just love to see all the beautiful trees, especially the aluminum ones, and how creative and festive people can be.
Merry Christmas!
JamieAbe says
Oh my goodness! I LOVE those stockings! I have been trying to find some kind of fun vintage style stockings, and Marion’s are the best! What brand are they??? Adorable!
Michael says
Those stockings were made from kits by Edna Looney. I have several myself. They come up on eBay quite frequently.
LarsErik says
My eyes are absolutely popping out of my head with so many amazing vintage Christmas decorations! They are all so beautiful, so fanciful, that I am smiling from ear-to-ear.
I have to agree, the stockings that dazzled me most were Marion’s… I may have to find some for our already overstuffed displays.