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!
Sara Lee Stefanishin says
Seeing this wreath reminds me of riding in the car with my sisters and parents at night during Cristmas season. looking out of the windows oooing and ahhhing at the lights on the homes and the decorated/lit trees in the windows. Early 1960s … sigh***
Tina (a mid-century classic) says
Pam… your site is one of the first stops of my day and I feel like your other readers are my friends. Thanks for making such a friendly and information space.
Cindy Ferrell says
Oh, I love these wreaths!!! My grandmother used to do such magic thing with retro ornaments and this completely reminds me of her!!!
Cindy Hawthorne says
Excited to find this blog! I love the shiny brights! And the wreaths are Gorgeous!
Jacy Park says
This website has helped me SO MUCH with our 1951 Modern home (student of Frank Lloyd Wright)! Thank you!
Sarah says
Very pretty! Something like this would look great above my mid century fireplace!
Mary Mconie says
I fell in love with the wreaths last year and wanted to buy one. I lost my job and i am trying to get back tp were i can buy one. It would be so awsome to win it would go with my 1950’s xmas tree so nice. Love your work.
Tina says
I’m so glad to know about this site, thanks Suzy! I love anything retro!! Tina
merell prim says
Amazing!! should be hung year round!
Katherine says
My husband and I just moved into our new raised ranch home and I would absolutely adore having one of your beautiful wreaths to hang on our front door for Christmas :)))