Oh, I couldn’t resist — more beautiful finds from Country Living! Twice in one week that magazine has me swooning. After looking through these photos, I felt inspired to turn vintage treasures into ornaments. The idea of repurposing small antiques or vintage-inspired items into holiday decorations is irresistible, especially when you want something unique and personal.
Authentic vintage pieces can be expensive if you don’t already own them, but it’s easy and affordable to create vintage-inspired ornaments yourself. With a little creativity you can capture the charm of old-fashioned pieces without the high price tag.
I’m not a crafting virtuoso, but I prefer clever, unexpected projects to predictable ones — they’re more fun. I have a stack of old Christmas cards that would make lovely ornaments if cut into shapes and strung with twine. Old letters or scraps of sheet music, paired with simple stencils, would also become charming decorations. These small projects are forgiving and flexible, and they make memorable handmade gifts.
There’s something satisfying about taking found items and giving them new life on the tree. Try mixing materials: paper and lace, bits of vintage jewelry, small metal trinkets, or even a tiny pressed flower under a glass bead. Simple steps — like reinforcing paper with a thin layer of glue or varnish, or backing fragile pieces with cardstock — will make your ornaments last from year to year.
Now, on to the giveaway announcement from Urban Botanic. I’m excited to share the winner and a special gift for everyone who entered.
The winner of the Urban Botanic giveaway, chosen at random, is:
Linda from Lime in the Coconut!
Congratulations, Linda! Please email me with your shipping address, preferred scent burner color, and your scent selections so we can get your prize sent out.
Free gift for all readers from Urban Botanic:
I loved reading all 338 comments — what imaginative scent combinations you suggested! One that stood out was Jessica’s unusual pairing of baby powder and mint. I mixed those two in my fragrance warmer and was pleasantly surprised — it really works. That’s what I enjoy about Urban Botanic products: they invite you to be creative, set a mood, and connect a scent to a memory or feeling. Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations again to Linda.
I admit I felt a bit wistful reading so many enthusiastic comments because I wanted everyone to win. So, I’m happy to share a small treat with all readers. Visit www.urbanbotanic.com/inspired (be sure to include “inspired” so they know you’re from this offer) and take the scent personality test. After you complete the test, Urban Botanic will send you a $5 gift certificate to use on anything you like. Happy holidays and thank you for the wonderful responses!
McKenna Gordon, Urban Botanic