Update: Congrats to winner Danielle! I went thru the entries, pruned duplicates, spun the random.org random number generator, found a winner, and she emailed me back tout suit. Thanks, everyone, for your lovely comments — and come back soon for more contests and retro fun!
So, I have been in the “let’s do some giveaways” mood. And I was thinking, yes, the holidays are not too far away. And, golly, everyone always goes crazy over Georgia Peachez’ (aka Suzy’s) Shiny Brite wreathes. So I asked Suzy to make one up for me (shown above)… I bought it from her… and it’s sitting on her dining room table itching to go to its new home. YUP: One week contest now “live” to Win this Wreath. Click on through for the rules and to enter ->
How to enter, now through noon Monday, Oct. 1:
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How to make a wreath using vintage Christmas tree ornaments — Suzy’s instructions
I bet we’ll get a lot of entries for this one — and there can only be one winner. So, the idea behind posting this giveaway right now is to remind you creative types to think ahead … make sure you’re collecting a whole bunch of vintage ornies … and gear up to make one of these yourself maybe. I know that in a lot of thrift stores across America, they start pulling out all the vintage ornaments for sale pretty soon. Or, maybe you’ve been collecting them all summer? That said, I know a lot of us *think* we’ll do a project… but never do… so keep an eye on Suzy’s blog because she keeps making wreaths all fall… she posts them for sale… and they sell out fast!
In the following super-popular story, Suzy showed us how she does it — how to make a wreath out of vintage Christmas tree ornaments:
Thank you, Suzy — you are such an inspiration!










Libby Blaha says
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner ~ and I am so excited. Cannot wait to start decorating ~ ok, so I don’t take all my
decorations down; I’m just ready for the next year! How exciting this
would be to win this wonderful wreath ~ Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol Keto says
Gorgeous wreath! It would look fabulous in my teal room, green room, red room…I would be the envy of my friends! I am addicted to Retro Renovation, it’s on my daily list of web sites to look at and drool over, thanks for such a wonderful place to visit and dream.
Christa C. says
Happy, and cheery? Um…I want that. It’ s BEEEUUTIFUL!
Valarie kraft says
What a beautiful wreath. My Son was married in june and if I were to win I would give it to him and his beautiful new wife!
Caren Pilgrim says
Beautiful! As always!
Sibyl Scott says
Oh this would look wonderful in my home. Your work is beautiful. This would make my daughter giddy—as she loves pretty things like this, and LOVES Christmas.
Kirsten says
Have admired Georgia Peachez wreaths since your story last year. This would helpme love the house I’m in! After all, it’s the amount of love you bring to it !
Cullen Meyer says
I think this wreath would feel most at home in a certain kitsch filled living room at Christmas time!
Susan says
Retro Renovation – I’m so glad I found you! I think it’s love….
Jen says
What a gorgeous wreath! Absolute eye candy. Would most likely be left up year round!