Tag Archives: 1950s

Create a Vintage Look with Shiny Brite Ornaments

Posted on September 17, 2011 by gmastree

The Shiny Brite brand was begun by Max Eckhardt, who imported German glass ornaments in the 1930s. As it became possible that another war would occur and interrupt the flow of German glass ornaments once again, Max and a representative … Continue reading →

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Create a Vintage Look with 1950s Christmas Lights

Posted on September 9, 2011 by gmastree

The most memorable 1950s Christmas lights are bubble lights. Bubble lights were introduced post World War II and were most popular early in the decade. If you can find genuine vintage bubble lights, these will likely be the most ooh’d … Continue reading →

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Create a Vintage Look This Christmas

Posted on September 2, 2011 by gmastree

Today I’m beginning a series of articles on creating a vintage look for this Holiday Season. In September we focus on The Fabulous 50s. There is nothing like music to create the mood so here is a playlist of Christmas … Continue reading →

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On-A-Lite Corporation

Posted on July 31, 2009 by gmastree

I’ve been listing some unusual Christmas light strings lately that come as individual C7-1/2 sockets that are screwed onto a light cord to make a customized string of Christmas lights. These are sold under the brand name of On-A-Lite. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Closed 4/26/09

Posted on April 19, 2009 by gmastree

50s Sheer Apron…60s Sheer Apron…Happy Snowman Ornament…Holiday Sprinkles Kit Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed in eBay Store Now listed in eBay Store Now listed on From Grandma’s Tree  Now listed in eBay Store

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Closed 4/25/09

Posted on April 18, 2009 by gmastree

50s Poinsettia Tablecloth…Happy & Mrs Snowman Invitations Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store

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Closed 3/26/09

Posted on March 20, 2009 by gmastree

Boxed Luncheon Set…Midcentury Paper Napkins…Santa Coaster/Bottle Set…Show-Offs Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. SOLD Now listed in eBay Store Now listed in eBay Store Now listed in eBay Store

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Closed 3/25/09

Posted on March 18, 2009 by gmastree

4 More Napkin/Ephemera Lots Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. SOLD  SOLD  Not relisted  Not relisted

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Closed 3/24/09

Posted on March 17, 2009 by gmastree

Musical Nativity Snowglobe…3 Mid-Century Napkin/Ephemera Lots Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store  Now listed in eBay Store

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Closed 2/8/09

Posted on February 1, 2009 by gmastree

60s Valentines…Hard Plastic Snowmen…Hard Plastic Santas…Japan Glass Bead Garland Link to My eBay Store to view and bid. Now listed in eBay Store SOLD SOLD SOLD

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