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):
Emily says
April, I’m in love with your sectional. Is it vintage or a reproduction? Where’d you find it?
Maryann Roy says
Awesome photos Everyone ! By looking at them, you would never know it’s Christmas 2012 ! Delightful !
Jenny A. says
I seriously need to up my game 😉 I LOVE looking at these. April, your living room is very pretty!
Michelle says
I uploaded my grandmother’s bathroom decorations. They are my only “true” vintage decorations. However, supposedly there are two of those angel bell things that turn when you light candles under them at my mother’s house. I’m hoping that she gives them to me this year!! lol
Diane in CO says
Whoever posted Vintage Christmas Decoration, Kalamazoo MI (giant snowman) — that is my hometown! Is that in Bronson Park?
nina462 says
Yes, that’s Bronson park – but the picture is from 2010. The items were in storage and a family lent them back to the city for the holiday….it also included the Santa and Flying reindeer over the water fountain.
I sure wish the City would show them every year –
Diane in CO says
Interesting story – thanks for replying. I assume you live in Kazoo – great, great town. I lived near Crane Park if you know that area.
nina462 says
I pass by Crane park everyday on my way to work as I drive down Westnedge. I live in Portage, and work in Downtown (corner of South & Burdick). Born & raised here – except for my years in Mpls, MN (1993-2006).
Diane in CO says
Nina, You’re much younger than I. Graduated Loy Norrix, class of ’65. Grew up in a great house – I still dream about 2215 Crane Ave. Drive by and give me a report! 🙂
Error404 says
I love these aprons made form vintage fabric, so June Cleaver goes artsy!
http://collect-concept.myshopify.com/products/vintage-aprons-by-lola
hannah says
Michael! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your rec room!!! *all misty-eyed and stuff* Wow, what a great party room for the holidays.
Diane in CO says
…..swooning here also. Wow.
Michael says
Thanks, Hannah and Diane. It may be the room that sold us on the house. It’s my happy-place!
Diane in CO says
Okay, Jeremy — no wonder I can never find more of those plastic ’50’s ornaments and those great boxes of vintage ornament hangers! Are you the one outbidding me on ebay? 🙂 You do realize you’ve created a nationwide shortage, haha….
Do you leave everything out year-round?
Or do you bring out your decorations (!) seasonally and arrange all of them each year? It seems impossible!
Janet in CT says
Ooh, glass wax! I remember that too! Such a blast from the past! I love the pink trees, the candles, the Santa figures, the vintage ornaments, all the amazing trees; every photo here is just fantastic! Did everyone have a Bing Crosby Christmas album? And Jeremy’s collection is indeed amazing! I totally missed this all last year – what fun! Oh, can’t forget the poster with the ski chicks!
Lauren J says
Merry Christmas Janet – I just downloaded you a photo of Bing Crosby’s Christmas album!
gsciencechick says
There is nothing more amazing than all these vintage Christmas decorations! Every one is spectacular and so much fun.