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!
April Stuck says
Instantly transported back in time by a beautiful, vintagey Christmas wreath! Enjoyed the journey – Thanks!
Betty Brain says
It is a beautiful gloriuos fall day here in Portland, Oregon! I am enjoying the sunshine on my first day off work in 39 days! Would love to have the wreath in the niche above my fireplace in my 30’s house.
Brian says
The wreath is wonderful! It would look great in my house!
Peter in Jax says
I think the wreath itself is about the happiest and cheeriest comment anyone could possibly have on their front door!
Tina Marcucci says
We moved in to our MCM home last October with grand aspirations of returning it to it’s former 1957 glory. I would LOVE this wreath to hang on my front door to show all the neighbors where we are taking this home on he inside. I just get giddy thinking about it!!!! Whoo Hooo!!!!
Linda o'Neill says
OMG! I’m still reeling from watching that Westinghouse refrigerator film! I think I may have had a flashback! Too! LOL. I love this site and want that wreath in the worst way! Happy happy joy joy!
Meg Brookman says
I live in a small senior center and holidays are a special time here. One man in particular loves to decorate the community room and he and the others would be over the moon about this happy-making wreath. Merry Christmas a little bit early to all!
duki says
Georgia Peachez aka Suzie always does a beautiful job making each wreath so unique.
Thank you, Suzie & Pam for this opportunity to own this beauty.
It sure would make me Happy, Happy, Happy & fill with me Joy, Joy, Joy!
Sharon Mahler says
The Coolest Hi Pam,
I Love your website, I Love you, I Love the Christmas Wreath,
and I Love everything about Retro Renovation. I stumbled upon
your Website several months ago and was an instant hooked fan
of yours. To put it in the 50’s lingo:
It’s real flippy
It’s far out
It’s real gone
It’s the most
It’s the Ginchiest (Coolest)
Thank You Pam for your Website, Wonderful articles, and
your love for the Retro life.
Sharon
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pam kueber says
<3 back at ya
Jinna Marbry says
Let the Christmas decorating begin!