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Sweet Nostalgia

By Lorraine

My Christmas trees have some new ornaments this year.

Or, rather old, vintage ornaments that once hung from the branches of the trees we knew as children.

My little white feather tree is adorned with white and gold pine cones, musical instruments and a few other baubles that I brought home from my mom’s as we were emptying her home.

 The family room tree now has mercury glass ornaments.
Daddy loved color and these were his favorite.
I have little white lights ~ Daddy had the large colored light bulbs.

 

 

It makes me feel happy to now have these special ornaments on my Christmas tree.

 
 
Linking to:
What’s It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants Linky Party Launch
White Wednesday @Faded Charm
Knick of Time Tuesday @Knick of Time
Home Decor and Organizing Link Party @Organized and Decorate Everything
Show & Tell Friday @My Romantic Home
Christmas Tree @2805
   

Filed Under: Family, Family & Friends, Vintage Tagged With: Childhood Memories, Christmas, Daddy, Mommy

Comments

  1. Honey at 2805 says

    December 10, 2011 at 1:59 am

    Your tree is wonderful and the mosaic of your ornaments is so pretty!Thank you for linking to the Christmas Party at 2805!

    I hope you will visit Hometalk, the generous sponsor of the $100 Pottery Barn Gift Card!

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  2. Patti says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I also have some of these ornaments from my dad and his father….just love them!

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  3. Adrienne says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:07 am

    What precious memories you have. I have fond memories of similar ornaments that were part of my younger years. They are beautiful – thank you for sharing them with us.
    ~Adrienne~

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  4. Sue says

    December 3, 2011 at 1:23 am

    What a wonderful treat for me to visit tonight, The vintage ornaments are absolutely beautiful, and what keepsake treasures you have! The feather tree I adore, Thanks for sharing.
    Sue

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  5. KB and Whitesnake says

    December 3, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Beautiful!

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  6. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    They are beautiful and I love the sentiment of them.

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  7. Peggy says

    December 2, 2011 at 5:21 am

    I love your ornaments what sweet memories they will bring you each year. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Cottage and Broome says

    December 2, 2011 at 4:42 am

    Love the vintage ornaments, they are so pretty and have a wonderful patina. Laura

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  9. Aldy @ Al Dente Gourmet says

    December 2, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Gorgeous, Christmas ornaments and beautiful photo collage. Love every single photo 🙂 We'd just assembled our Christmas tree a couple of days ago, it always brings up wonderful childhood memories. Have a lovely day!

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  10. Kim, USA says

    December 1, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I so admire your Christmas ornaments and for the fact that these ornaments has sentimental value it gives more meaning to the occasion. And I love your photos very clear and gorgeous. Thanks for visiting my blog I do appreciate it. Happy Thursday!

    Kim, USA

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  11. thegreendragonfly says

    December 1, 2011 at 6:48 am

    What a beautiful post, your ornaments are fabulous and your photos amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Debbie Kay says

    December 1, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Your posts are so beautiful because they come straight from your heart. I am always blessed by my visit to your blog.

    Smiles,

    Debbie

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  13. Mara Wildflower says

    December 1, 2011 at 6:10 am

    What beautiful and unique Christmas ornaments as well as some precious memories to go with them. 🙂

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  14. BECKY says

    December 1, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Oh, those ornaments bring back memories to me, too. I think we had the same ones! Somewhere through the years, when my parents moved from place to place, many items got misplaced or tossed…which makes me sad when it comes to lovely Christmas ornaments, etc. Yours are beautiful!

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  15. Maggie Ann says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:13 am

    I too love those old-fashioned ornaments. They bring back fond memories.

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  16. Snippety Gibbet says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:43 am

    I adore the ornaments from my childhood. They are always my favorites.

    Reply
  17. Lorrie Everitt Studio says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:04 am

    These pictures and ornaments are beautiful. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog today. I look forward to seeing your other holiday posts!

    Reply
  18. Debbie says

    December 1, 2011 at 12:41 am

    What beautiful treasures….I would love to have one or two of mine from when I was young too…so special. Hope you enjoyed your day!

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  19. It's a house says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Nice to meet you too Lorraine! And thanks a million for the great tutorial; I am so going to try making these stars! How lovely to have ornaments with a history, it gives the Holidays so much more depth!

    A great December to you!

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  20. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    They are all beautiful.. I know your tree has a special feeling with all those memory making ornaments on it.

    very nice to meet you also .

    your newest follower
    Sonny ~ 155 Dream lane

    Reply
  21. Ann says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    What pretty ornaments and how nice to have them hanging on your tree this year. Some of those in the last picture remind me of ones we had when I was little. My brother has all my dads old Christmas decorations but I have the memories that went along with them 🙂

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  22. Traci says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    The ornaments are gorgeous! How awesome to have these heirlooms!

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  23. Walking on Sunshine... says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I love the ornaments. They remind me of the ornaments my hubby had hanging on his family tree that are sadly now gone. When his stepmother moved across the country she took all the ornaments with her! Wonderful memories you're having looking at them! Enjoy your day!

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  24. Lorraine says

    November 30, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    I especially like mercury glass ornaments, very "retro."
    Love,
    Lorraine

    Reply
  25. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement says

    November 30, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Your ornaments are gorgeous! What a special tree you must have with all of these treasures!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  26. Petra says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Beautiful! Ornaments full of memories are some of the best! Blessings to you!

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  27. renee @ Singing With Birds says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Oh, what treasures and I'm so glad they make you happy, filled with loving memories. I've really been missing my dad and I'm sure you are missing your mom. We are so blessed to know we will be reunited with our loved ones. May this sweet season be filled with many merry and bright moments at your beautiful home.

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  28. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    November 30, 2011 at 3:54 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Btw, thanks for the sweet comment on my frame project 🙂 Hope you can swing by again and join my Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

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  29. Janette@Janette's Sage says

    November 30, 2011 at 3:22 am

    What treasures…I haven't seen ornaments from my childhood in years

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  30. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Your family ornaments are beautifully phnotographed! SO wonderful that you have them.

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  31. Gypsy Heart says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:56 am

    LOVE the feather tree! I think ornaments like this bring such beautiful, treasured memories and our hearts are joy filled.

    Pat

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  32. Barbara says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Just stopping by to say thank you for the lovely comment you left at 21 Rosemary Lane. I have only been a Jersey girl since I got married 9 years ago. I'm originaly from Pa. Your ornaments are beautiful…I love the style of the older Christmas decorations. Nice to meet you and now following you!

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  33. Nan @ Playful Decor says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Hi! Thank you for visiting my blog! I remember all those older ornaments! I'm pretty sure we had the same ones when I was young – and my parents still have them. Nice to meet you! Nan

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  34. Maple Lane says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Just beautiful and so very meaningful and comforting.

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  35. Sandy says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:45 am

    I remember ornaments like several of these from our family tree when I was young. We kept them for years until they either broke or were lost in the shuffle of moving. Yours are just beautiful, something to really treasure.
    Blessings~

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  36. Deb says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:12 am

    I have a few of the same ornaments passed down from my mom & dad. I love them, too. Some are identical to yours. It really adds to the memories of Christmas when you can look at these every day in all their splendor. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4

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  37. podso says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Some of those ornaments (or similar I should say) are hanging on my tree from both my husband's family and mine…they bring such warmth and cheer to our hearts to look at them and remember. And of course we have built our own memories into our ornaments –probably now also considered antiques of sorts!! Your trees and these two posts are just shiningly gorgeous! I know you are enjoying sitting back now and looking!

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  38. podso says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Some of those ornaments (or similar I should say) are hanging on my tree from both my husband's family and mine…they bring such warmth and cheer to our hearts to look at them and remember. And of course we have built our own memories into our ornaments –probably now also considered antiques of sorts!! Your trees and these two posts are just shiningly gorgeous! I know you are enjoying sitting back now and looking!

    Reply
  39. ArtyMarti says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Ornaments with memories–it makes the holiday season so special

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  40. Sandy Ang says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Such beautiful ornaments ! Bet your tree looks amazing

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  41. Ivy and Elephants says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Your white feather tree is fabulous. I adore all of your gorgeous ornaments. I would love it if you would share this wonderful post at our launch blog party. Hope you can join us.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

    Reply

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