14 Vintage Christmas Aesthetic Ideas
The holidays are a time of nostalgia and there’s no better way to take a walk down memory lane than with a vintage Christmas aesthetic.
Whether you’re looking to go all out with a retro holiday theme or just add a few throwback touches to your modern decor,
we’ve got you covered with these vintage Christmas decorating ideas.
1. Go for a vintage Christmas aesthetic with your holiday cards.
Printed holiday cards are a great way to send your love and well wishes to friends and family.
You can even have them printed with a photo of your family.
If you want to go the extra mile, have a professional photo taken and then use that photo for your Christmas cards and to frame for your home.
You can also find a variety of vintage Christmas images to use on your cards.
I love the idea of using a vintage Christmas tree photo from the 1950s like this one.
You can also use a family photo from the past and have it printed on a card.
If you want to take the photo yourself, you can edit it to give it a vintage look.
2. Decorate with vintage Christmas ornaments.
Vintage Christmas ornaments are so beautiful and delicate, and they can be used in a variety of ways to create that classic, old-timey Christmas aesthetic.
You could use them to decorate a tree, of course, but these ornaments can also be used to create a vintage garland,
to fill a bowl or cloche for a festive centerpiece, or to hang from the ceiling.
There are so many ways to use these pretty ornaments to create a vintage Christmas atmosphere.
3. Use a vintage Christmas village as a centerpiece.
Vintage Christmas villages are a popular collector’s item and can be found at antique stores, estate sales, and online.
You can use a vintage Christmas village as a centerpiece on your dining table or a side table in your living room.
It’s a great way to add a little nostalgia to your Christmas decor and makes for a fun conversation piece.
You can even build your own vintage Christmas village using putz houses and mini Christmas trees.
4. Create a vintage Christmas aesthetic with your Christmas tree.
If you’re going for a vintage Christmas aesthetic, you could go with a traditional green tree or opt for a flocked or white tree.
Decorate it with vintage ornaments, and add a vintage Christmas tree topper.
You could even opt for a lighted star on top instead of an angel or a lighted tinsel tree topper.
Vintage Christmas tree skirts are also a fun way to add a pop of nostalgia.
5. Use vintage Christmas dishes for your holiday meals.
If you have a set of vintage Christmas dishes or glassware, the holiday season is the perfect time to use them.
Even if you don’t have a full set, use what you have and mix and match with solid-colored plates and glasses.
Incorporate your vintage dishes into your holiday tablescape or use them when you’re serving a special Christmas meal.
You can also use them as decor by displaying them on a plate rack or hanging them on the wall.
6. Decorate with vintage Christmas linens.
If you have any vintage Christmas linens, now is the time to put them to use! You can use them on your table, as a runner, or even as a tree skirt.
I have a few vintage tablecloths that I love to use during the holidays.
I have also found some really cute vintage Christmas linens at the thrift store, like the one I used for this wreath.
You can also find some really cute vintage-inspired linens online if you don’t have any luck thrifting!
7. Create a vintage Christmas aesthetic with your gift wrapping.
The trend of brown paper packages tied up with string may have gone out of style,
but there’s still a way to create a vintage Christmas aesthetic with your gift wrapping.
Not only does this save you money, but it also creates a cohesive look under the tree. You can use brown paper,
or even white paper, and add in some vintage Christmas stickers like these.
You can also add in some vintage Christmas ribbon, or even use some of the old-fashioned ribbon candy as a topper.
Conclusion
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