Adam Albright
There’s something magical about the nostalgia of the holiday season.
This year, we looked to our holiday archives for inspiration.
We combed through past Christmas issues and found plenty ofvintage decorating ideasto bring back.
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To inspire your holiday displays, we’ve updated some old standbys and left a few classics unchanged.
These are our favoritevintage Christmas decorating trendsthrough the years, along with our modern take on them.
Now, it’s all about fresh florals and a dramatic display of ribbon.
Weve remade a few favorites from Christmases past to bring delight to Christmases future.
During WWII, these felt twirlers were resourcefully fashioned from tin can lids.
Paired withvintage-inspired pastel ornaments, the look is straight out of a midcentury winter wonderland.
This year, we’ve reimagined thesevintage gift topperswith modern color schemes and upcycled reusable gift boxes.
Pinecones, fruits, nuts, and berries are all common accents that easilydress up a plain greenery wreath.
This update pairs a crisp, graphic square base of finely textured boxwood with four options.
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But our new version makes handcrafting easier with relaxed yarn stitches and fabric glue.
Casual is part of the look.
When we first showcased our holiday house creations in the 1930s, editors focused on architectural details over decorations.
Skip the prefab kit this year and bake a cozy cottage, then gather your crew to decorate.
If you build it, they will come.
Produced By:Jessica Thomas, Katy Kiick Condon, and Mary-Beth Rouse;Crafts By:Kim Hutchison
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