This is cute letter from Uncle Ed to Shirlie ... it is a Santagram. Shirlie was actually a young lady 21 years old, but I guess Uncle Ed still thought of her as a little girl. After all, he had no children and she was his only niece. They don't make 'em like they use-ta! Click on the images to make them larger.

The December-January issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine had this super DIY Holiday wreath made with little bottle brush trees, cardboard houses and a variety of miniature figures. As soon as I saw it I realized we have just what it takes to create this beauty right here in Vintages! Susan has dyed and decorated a bunch of bottle brush trees in lots of sizes and colors. They would be just fantastic in a wreath. We also have a number of vintage (mid-century) little houses and buildings that were originally used as ornaments and in Christmas scenes. WOW! Perfect. Get them while we still have some left! ... and check out Living for instructions on how to DIY.

We have a few wonderful handcrafted Nativity sets. Perfect for your Christmas decorating. These are available in limited quantities ... and you can see that one has already "sold out!" Wonderful hand painted, handcrafted tin Nativity set -- seven piece and comes in a gift or storage box ($42.95) This little handcrafted four piece Nativity is made with cement forms and a wire creche ($49.95) This handmade wire sculpture is a Nativity set that is both an ornament and a table top piece ($17.95) Get them while they last ... only available in our Los Gatos shop.

What's Christmas without a Christmas tree decked out in beautiful bright ornaments, garlands and lights? As usual Vintages has a great selection of ornaments ... from hand made creations ... to bright glass balls ... to fantastic novelties ... and vintage treasures too!

The Holidays are always a fun time ... everything is bright and cheery ... and Vintages is decked out in its Holiday finest. Take a tour through the shop below. Remember, at Vintages you can have your purchases wrapped for you ... you can purchase gift certificates ... and we can help you with shipping. This is not your Grandma's Advent Calendar! We have a couple of truly unique Advent Calendars ... while they last! And the beach theme gifts are so popular all year long. Birds, bottles, trees, boxes and paperweights ... great gifts and decorations. Beautiful decorative frames and vintage jewelry for that special person. Distinctive globes candles and more ... How about a "Butterfly Tree"? Great selection of vintage ephemera, ribbons, trims and millinery .. perfect for a DIY Christmas. More gorgeous frames! Wire angels and trees ... plus colorful bottle-brush trees too! Frames, birds, trees ... Little glass dishes...

We live in such a special place and time that we give thanks all year long ... but every November we have a chance to celebrate our special thanks with friends and family. We have some nice Thanksgiving Holiday ideas.  How about some whimsical turkeys and pumpkins to decorate your table or family room? We got 'em! When it is dinner time, bring out the elegant china, silver and special serving pieces. Elegance is NOT dead ... so celebrate with panache! Candles are a must, and we have a nice selection of candles and votives perfect for establishing that warm glow of family. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.