RETRO CHRISTMAS: Nostalgic Decorations and Gifts
Welcome to my Retro Christmas Lens! You will find lots of goodies here to help you create a nostalgic Christmas. Included here is a little history about Christmas, vintage holiday music record albums, new and old decorations, dishes, aprons, cookie jars, classic movies and cartoons on DVD, music on compact discs and Blu-ray, sheet music and more, all with a retro Christmas theme. I have also included links to my own retro Christmas artwork that you can purchase on ornaments, T-shirts, greeting cards and on a variety of other gifts. If you have any questions or comments, please leave those on the guest book or e-mail me. The selection here changes every day, so please visit often to see what great vintage and retro items have been added.
Contents at a Glance
Count Down the Days to YOUR Retro Christmas!
Holiday Decor by Retro Loco(tm)
I hope you will check out my other retro Christmas designs!
Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye, and Santa is checking his list. Have you been naughty or nice? This fun and unique design features retro colors in red, green, black and white with fun, retro fonts. Reminiscent of an antique advertising sign with a little atomic flare. Text reads: "I've Been 100% Super Duper Really Naughty". This retro design is also available on other gift items. This decorative throw pillow measures a sprawling 18" X 18" with an 11" X 11" image area so you can lounge in comfort. It's made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area. Ships with pillow insert. Removable zippered cover for easy laundering. Click on the pillow to purchase or click here to view all items with this design. Check back soon to see the "I've Been Nice" version!
RETRO CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Vintage Christmas Trees
Aluminum, Ceramic and Feather Christmas Trees
Season's Gleamings: The Art of the Aluminum Christmas Tree
Season's Gleamings: The Art of the Aluminum Christmas Tree
Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 05/27/2012)![]()
Book Description: They glimmer. They shimmer. They bask in the glow of gently rotating color wheels. They last forever. Aluminum Christmas trees are the most spectacular souvenirs of our most recent Christmas Past-the Christmases of the super-modern 1960s. In more than 60 lush color photographs, Season's Gleamings reveals the fantastic diversity of aluminum trees-from green-foil tabletop models to majestic pink seven-footers-making it the perfect gift for lovers of Christmases both real and artificial.
Vintage Christmas Tree Toppers
Shiny Brite Silver Reflector Tree Topper
By Christopher Radko
Christopher Radko Presents Shiny Brite Vintage Years Silver Reflector Tree Topper, 13 1/2-Inches High
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)![]()
Product Description:
Welcome to Shiny-Brite where the warm remembrances of the past will inspire the memories of the future! Unlike other European traditions, Shiny-Brite is about how America celebrated Christmas in the middle of the 20th Century. These faithful re-creations of vintage decorations are dedicated to those who kept the home front safe, and in their loved ones who created lasting family memories by keeping the home fires warm for years to come. So turn back the clock and celebrate Christmas - American Style. One of our best selling Shiny-Brite Collection is the Vintage Silver Collection--5 styles to choose from.
Retro Christmas Ornaments by Retro Loco!
Click on the ornament on the right to see this Ceramic Keepsake Ornament and other ornaments with designs by Retro Loco! and Studio Floor 13. If you are looking for nontraditional ornaments for a unique and unusual holiday tree, then check out my selection of ornaments. Choose from groovy 70's-inspired designs, Alien Cats, "Victorian Illusions", funky polka-dots, hippy-trippy-oozing lava light designs, modern digital artwork and other one-of-a-kind designs.
Retro Christmas Ornaments on Amazon
Vintage-Style Christmas Decorations
Vintage Christmas Tree Ornaments
Christmas Nostalgia on eBay
Vintage Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Outdoor Vintage Decorations on eBay
Books About Collecting Vintage Christmas Decorations
Collecting & Price Guides on Christmas Ornaments
Books About Creating a Vintage Christmas
CHRISTMAS KITCHEN ACCESSORIES
For Cooking Up a Nostalgic Christmas Dinner
Vintage Christmas Aprons
Tie one on and get to cookin'!
Vintage aprons are fun to wear while cooking a special meal and doing housework. A bright red apron is cheerful and festive and keeps your clothes clean while preparing your home for the holidays. To see over 100 beautiful vintage aprons, visit my Vintage Aprons Lens where you can buy aprons to give as unique gifts, buy books on collecting aprons and learn how to properly store and clean vintage aprons.
Vintage Christmas Cookbooks
Yummy, old-fashioned recipes for keeping, sharing and giving.
Visit my Vintage Cookbooks Lens to see more vintage cookbooks, old recipe boxes, cookbook easels and other vintage cooking accessories. Old cookbooks are great Christmas gifts for anyone who enjoys cooking, baking, collecting or antiques. Vintage cookbooks can also be used to decorate your home for the holidays.
Vintage Christmas Cookie Jars on eBay
Nostalgic Cookie Jars to Store Your Home-Baked Goodies
Vintage Christmas Dishes & Serving Pieces
Moda Home Santa Tablecloth Vintage Style
Retro Christmas Tablecloth
Moda Home Vintage Reproduction Santa Tablecloth, Sliced Bread Collection
Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)![]()
Product Description:
Nostalgic, 100% cotton tablecloth, filled with joy and happiness! Brimming with retro charm. Matching storage bag included. Measures 52" x 52"
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Sheet Music and Record Albums
Vintage Christmas Music
Vintage Christmas Sheet Music and Songbooks
HOLIDAY MOVIES & CARTOONS
TV Sets: Christmas Treats
TV Sets: Christmas Treats
Amazon Price: $2.78 (as of 05/27/2012)![]()
Product Description:
Just in time for the holiday season - Get a new TV Set of Christmas Treats on DVD! Enjoy holiday-themed episodes from 8 of your favorite TV comedies. Relive classic holiday moments from all-time favorite shows like Cheers, Happy Days, The Lucy Show and The Beverly Hillbillies.
Episodes:
I Love Lucy: The I Love Lucy Christmas Show
The Honeymooners: Twas the Night Before Christmas
Andy Griffith: Christmas Story
Brady Bunch: The Voice of Christmas
Taxi: A Full House For Christmas
Family Ties: A Keaton Christmas Carol
Frasier: Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
Wings: A Terminal Christmas
Vintage Christmas Movie Classics
Classic Christmas Comedies
Classic Christmas Cartoons
My favorites!
You're never too old to watch a Christmas cartoon. My favorites are the 60's animated characters with their stiff movements, whimsical faces and the voices of celebrities such as Burl Ives and Bing Crosby. Available on Compact Disc and Blue-ray.
Peanuts-Christmas Time Is Here Video
Charlie Brown and the Gang Celebrate Christmas
Christmas Movie & Television Show Collections
RETRO CHRISTMAS BOOKS
Vintage Christmas Crafts and Nostalgic Gifts
Books on Vintage Christmas Crafts
Old-Fashioned Christmas Crafts
Books to Give to Nostalgia Buffs
RETRO CHRISTMAS GIFTS & WRAPPING PAPER
Retro Christmas Gifts by Retro Loco!
Retro Christmas: A hip, retro Christmas design in greenish blue, with fluffy white snowflakes, a Santa Claus hat and letters that look like red and white stripes on candy canes. Nostalgic, fun and very colorful.
Oh, Oh, Oh Christmas: Children are always doing a no-no or an oh-oh, so I decided to make a funny play on Santa's favorite words on these cute clothes for babies and kids.
I've Been Naughty: Have you been naughty or nice? This fun and unique design features retro colors in red, green, black and white with fun retro fonts. Reminiscent of an antique advertising sign with a little atomic flare. Retro Christmas Gift Wrapping Paper
Let's Get Sentimental...
*GUEST BOOK *
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!
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mihgasper
Dec 30, 2011 @ 11:13 am | delete
- Retro in always in;-)
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love4free
Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:17 pm | delete
- Beautiful retro Christmas ideas. Please feel free to check out my vintage Christmas pins :) Thanks! Merry Christmas.
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SheilaSchnauzies
Nov 23, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete
- I'm turning into such a fan of your lenses! Brings back lots of fun memories, thanks!
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jseven
Nov 16, 2011 @ 1:49 am | delete
- Nice memories and gift ideas!
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jgelien Oct 4, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
- You have everything here that a person would need to take a trip back in time to Christmas past. I am suddenly feeling very nostalgic. Wonderful lens.
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SandraGahlinger
Oct 1, 2011 @ 6:54 am | delete
- Really comprehensive collection - thanks for putting all this in one place!
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Embernol
Sep 30, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
- Wow, I just got hit with about five flashbacks. Great lens.
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KimGiancaterino Sep 13, 2011 @ 6:02 pm | delete
- Lots of great retro ideas here. I think I'll be giving aprons to some of my friends this Christmas. They're so pretty!
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vbright105
Jul 1, 2011 @ 1:42 am | delete
- Wow! There are a lot of ideas here! I love the tribute to your Mom. My parents always tried to make a wonderful impression on Christmas too.
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KM9999999 Jun 23, 2011 @ 10:44 pm | delete
- I bet the old fashioned cookbooks would be really fun to go through.
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Squidoo Angel Blessings
Thank you, my angels!
The following Squid Angels have blessed this lens, and their act of kindness is very much appreciated!A Little Dedication...
I have to dedicate this lens to my mother, Elizabeth Jean, who passed away on November 29, 2002, because it was mainly she who made Christmas a very, very special time for my family and me. My father was and still is a huge help in making Christmas fun, special and memorable. My mother was the one who came up with crazy ideas such as making boot imprints in the fireplace ashes to convince me (and freak me out) that Santa really did exist, and that he had actually managed to fit his fat behind down our narrow chimney on Christmas Eve and leave dozens of toys, games, dolls and no telling how many cavities-worth of calorie-laden candy. My mother LOVED Christmas, and I think she probably thought about Christmas every day of the year, just as I did while I was growing up. I have always been told and believe that when we get to Heaven we will have everything we want; if this is true, then my mother has an eternity's supply of chocolate, her favorite child, I mean cat, "Peaches" with her, skyscraper stacks of books and magazines, enough southern-style iced tea to swim in, peppermint chewing gum that never loses its flavor, and the biggest and most beautiful Christmas tree that one can ever imagine. My mom now celebrates Christmas with the man for whom the holiday was created in the first place: Jesus Christ. I hope Jesus and Mom are planning a huge combination birthday party/Christmas, and I hope all of Heaven rocks out on December 25th! Mom, I love you and miss you, and PLEASE do not make boot imprints in God's fireplace....you can NOT fool Him!
My Lenses
Below is a short but growing list of Squidoo lenses I created. I am currently working on several other lenses with varied topics, but most of them have a retro flavor.
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