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!










Jill says
Thinkin’ about Christmas in 90 degree weather…oh yes I am!
Gina B says
This would look AMAZING on my door this holiday season!
Jim in Seattle says
BEE-YOO-TI-FUL wreath! I love vintage Christmas ornaments, and this is a great way to show them off.
Love your whole site, Pam! Keep up the good work!
desiree says
i decorate in old stuff form bear to decrateion for the hloliday
i am decorating some one yard form hall oween stuff i have
Sarah Chilcote says
Our Christmas wreaths are fat & round, and made from vintage baubles we have found….
amy says
So pretty! I hope I win!
Elizabeth says
Just discovered your website, which makes me happier than anything. We live in a 1953 Ranch which I’m fixing to spruce up and I find your site so inspirational and fun. And the ornament wreaths are magical. I love them. Thanks so much for all you do!
paula lynn says
i just love this.. have a great day..
Sarah g says
Love the site! Even if I don’t win I’m inspired to make my own this season….the hunt continues!
Denise says
Christmas will be here before we know it!! I Love Retro Renovation!