Archive for the 'Antique Gifts' Category

The Christmas Box

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

I just finished reading the book The Christmas Box. I know it’s after the Holidays, but I started reading it when things were hectic and just forgot about it. That is, until today at lunch.
This book truly is worth a read to any parent or soon to be parent. It asks the [...]

A Christmas Story on Blu-Ray

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

What better way to celebrate the Holiday with family and friends and in the company of your very own Leg Lamp, than with the A Christmas Story movie. The movie is quickly finding it’s way onto our TV at home, much like the Frosty The Snow Man series in claymation that has my 2 [...]

A Christmas Story Antique Lamp

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Ok, sure it probably doesn’t fit into the definition of antique, ok I know it doesn’t. But I just can’t help myself enjoy the absolute tackiness of a Leg Lamp and it fits the holidays just so well.
Amazon.com is currently running a deal on these lamps, which means for just $12.23 you can have [...]

Modern Free Christmas

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Looking to create a unique holiday experience for your family and friends?  Why not create a truly modern free Christmas?
The idea is to outfit your Christmas decorations with only antiques.  Meaning only antique Christmas Lights to be hung on the tree and only antique Christmas cards can be sent out to family and friends.  Also, [...]

What Is An Antique?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

An antique is any aged collectible item. In the case of Antique Christmas we are referring to old gifts, decorations, and traditions. These items become collectible because of how rare they are or certain features that remind us of a different era.
The condition of an antique item also has a big impact on [...]

Homemade Christmas Gift Idea – Stockings

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Homemade Christmas gifts are a great idea and really show you care.  However, coming up with ideas on what to make can be difficult, that’s why I’m going to start a blog tradition of naming some great homemade gift ideas.  This first post will mark a traditional homemade Christmas gift, making a crochet Christmas stocking.
Crocheting [...]

Homemade Antique Christmas Gifts

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Every year my mother-in-law creates a personable and unique Christmas gift for all the immediate family.  She takesthe time and effort to create a very memorable gift, that could not be bought in stores.  Generally these small gifts are of the arts and crafts variety, which give them an antique Christmas flare.  But just because [...]