Vintage Christmas At The Ponds
Welcome to Vintage Christmas at The Ponds! I’m sharing my love for Christmas with vintage and vintage-inspired holiday décor. Come along as I share my home with you.
Happy Holidays Y’all. I’m so excited to be joining a group of talented Ladies for a Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew and Mansa at This is Simplicite. If you are coming over from Kim at Shiplap & Shells, welcome. Be sure to check out all the other inspiring homes decked out for Christmas at the end of this post.
Once you finish with my tour, I hope you’ll hop over to the other participants for more Christmas Decorating Inspiration. Their posts are linked at the end of this post.
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Vintage Kitchen
Today’s Vintage Christmas at The Ponds tour begins in the kitchen, the heart of the house.
This view includes the pantry door, which is a repurposed screened door and now has a fabulous chalkboard to share Holiday greetings.
The DIY Kitchen Island was one of our most challenging projects while building our farmhouse. I’m so glad we took the challenge because now it is the perfect spot to display a fun mini Christmas tree with a DIY dried fruit garland. In addition, there’s room for a vintage tool box ideal for holding some vintage canning jars and new Christmas dishes.
A farmhouse kitchen wouldn’t be complete without open shelving, which holds many vintage treasures and is the perfect spot for a few bottle brush trees.
Also, the sink window is filled with the dried fruit and herb garland, which I made a few weeks ago, and the vintage crock is home to another bottle brush tree.
Dining Area Includes a Lot of Vintage Christmas
When we built the farmhouse, we wanted everything to be very casual, so there isn’t a formal dining room. But instead, just this little area right beside the kitchen.
It includes a chippy church pew, as well as a folding bench that was found at a Goodwill. The DIY plate rack holds vintage ironstone, breadboards, and copper. Recently, I repurposed some old Christmas décor, and the Copper Bells, which were previously white, were perfect for this spot. See more repurposed items in this previous post.
Sophie, Silent Night Prints are available here !!!
A repurposed window helps to hide the unsightly air exchange, and the Christmas candle ring disguises the thermostat. See other ways to disguise those necessary evils here.
A Christmas gift from my hubby, the vintage column is topped with a small crock filled with a $2.00 thrift store Christmas Tree.
Did you notice the wall scones? They are a hand-forged set that was also an inexpensive thrift store purchase. I added two napkin rings to add some sparkle around the candles.
I love filling this vintage church pew with other holiday goodies. The Christmas Santa is one that I’ve had for many years so that he might be vintage now. However, he’s got the perfect seat, perched on top of some vintage Shiny Brite Boxes.
Tucked underneath the staircase is a vintage card catalog, which now serves as a wine bar.
An antler tray and pitcher from Arthur Court Designs are perfect for serving during the holiday season. You can also see the cork flowers, a project from Easter, but they look great in the wine bar year-round.
Vintage Christmas in the Living room
It’s hard to define the spaces in our living area because it’s all one big room. However, this is how we do Vintage Christmas in this area of the house.
The vintage grape gathering barrel is probably the vintage item that is most asked about. I wish I had a source or could sell them myself because I’d be rich, LOL!!!
The Balsam Hill tree is filled with vintage red ornaments that I’ve been fortunate to collect over the years. This recent post shows you how to age new ornaments to look vintage.
This area, by the door, is filled with an old sleigh holding more vintage ornament boxes, DIY Wood Trees, and the vintage dough bowl filled with DIY flocked trees. You can read this article on how to add artificial snow to your trees.
The Seating Area
In this area, a repurposed coffee table holds a vintage bowl, which is filled with vintage shiny brite ornaments, bottle brush trees, cloches, and, of course, a candle.
The Office Area
My office is just a corner of the living room, and I love filling the desk with vintage goodies and modern conveniences, such as my laptop. The desk is positioned to allow a great view of the ponds and is the perfect inspiration for writing my blog posts.
Here you can see “Those we love” Church Print, which I painted in memory of my mom and is the actual church where she & my dad are buried.
The Guest Bedroom’s Vintage Christmas
Our guest bedroom is a favorite room to decorate because it is filled with family treasures, and it’s rarely used. Therefore, I can have fun and be more creative seasonally.
This repurposed cabinet is an old gun cabinet my dad built many years ago. It now holds family photos and other family treasures.
To complete the vintage feel, we used a trunk that once belonged to my grandmother, and the bed is a family heirloom from my husband’s family.
The garland at the foot of the bed was used last year on the front porch and the Rug is from Boutique Rugs.
In addition, the Vintage clock is a favorite and belonged to my husband’s Grandmother! Gathering foraged greenery from the property adds a festive feel to the room.
It was a pleasure sharing my love for vintage Christmas with you. Scroll down for more Christmas inspiration.
Thanks so much for stopping by today.
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Now it’s time to hop over to the next Christmas Home Tour at – Lora B. Create and Ponder.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // My Thrift Store Addiction // Simply 2 Moms
Worthing Court // Bricks N’ Blooms // Open Doors Open Hearts
Tuesday’s Tours
Lora B Create and Ponder // This Is Simplicite
Shiplap and Shells // The Ponds Farmhouse //
Wednesday Tour’s
Stone Gable // Midwest Life And Style // Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Noting Grace // My Wee Abode // The Farmhouse Life
Thursday’s Tours
Aratari At Home // Caitlin Marie Design // Sweet Pea
Fiddle Leaf Blog // First Day Of Home // White Arrows Home
Friday’s Tours
Cottage On Bunker Hill // The Aspiring Home // Lantern Lane Designs
DIY Beautify // Cassie Bustamante // The Flowering Farmhouse
Rachel!!! Your vintage home is beautiful!! I love your dried herb and orange garland! I’ve thought about doing dried oranges for Christmas for a few years now, but it’s official! Be on the lookout in 2021. I’ll be swinging by your post to get some more inspiration before I begin haha! I also love how you turned an old card catalog into a wine bar! An absolute must!! Your home is gorgeous! XoXo
Aliya,
I really appreciate your sweet compliments. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Rachel
Such a beautiful home tour Rachel. I just luv your tree🌲🌲
Ann,
Thanks so much sweetie.
Those vintage ornaments are the coolest idea ever! And they fit your home tour perfectly! I always find your home to be a beautiful inspiration and this holiday season is no exception! Truly beautiful!
Jennifer,
Thank you so much for these sweet compliments. I really appreciate you and all you share with us.
Rachel
Rachel your home looks amazing for the holidays. And I LOVE your kitchen! That island is seriously beautiful!
Stacy,
I really appreciate you for all your encouragement. Rachel
The vintage lover in me adores how you’ve decorated your home for Christmas. I slowly scrolled through your post, enjoying every single detail in every picture.
Paula,
Thanks so much for stopping by. Yes, I can see from your posts that we have similar styles. Love all your shares.
Rachel
I love your new farmhouse with vintage junk style, Rachel; I envy the openness and light! Kind of what I’ve been thinking of if we ever get around to moving:) Loved seeing your home all decked out with Christmas beauty; the white walls really help pop all the colors and textures. Fun hopping with you!
Lora,
Thank you so much. This is our forever home and although I’d love to have had an old home to restore, there are some advantages to a start from scratch home.
Loved your tour as well.
Rachel
Wowza, you’ve been so busy! But now you can sit back and enjoy it all! Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Got so many great ideas! Pinned
Cindy,
Thank you so much.
I so enjoyed seeing how you displayed your vintage treasures; the look is very homey and welcoming!
Kathy,
I really appreciate this so much.
Everything is wonderfully magical in your home, Rachel! I absolutely love all the vintage details you include in your decorating. You’re so talented!!
Anne,
I really appreciate your encouragement. Loved your tours as well.
What a beautiful home you have! I love the brick wall in the kitchen and the touches of red.
Cassie,
Thanks so much! I appreciate your encouragement
Rachel, your home is absolutely gorgeous! I love all of your vintage farmhouse decor. Have a joyous Christmas season! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Cecilia,
Thanks so much. I loved doing this tour with you.
Rachel
I am all about the vintage Christmas decor. I just love your home Rachel, and you always inspire me. I can’t get enough of your Christmas tree corner. I really didn’t think you could Improve upon last year, but you outdid yourself.
Kim,
That was my challenge. To do something different without losing the charm of last years tree.
I appreciate your encouragement.
Oh my goodness. There is just so much beautiful decor. Each time I looked at a photo I found something else to love. Pure cozy Christmas perfection.
Jen,
You are so sweet and thanks for making my day with these comments.
Rachel
Oh my goodness your home is magical at Christmas! So many fun details! And how have I never noticed your lovely church pew before?! It’s so pretty and I love how you decorate it! Merry a Christmas and thanks for joining the tour!!!
Kelly,
I really appreciate you for hosting this wonderful tour.
Rachel
Love all the vintage details in your home and your tree is just gorgeous!
Mansa,
I really appreciate this and thanks for stopping by.
Rachel
Wonderful tour!! Your card catalogue is amazing!! What a great piece!!
Jennifer,
I really appreciate your comments.
RAchel
Your place looks amazing. So inviting and cozy! I love it!
Debbie,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel
I love your Farmhouse Vintage Christmas theme. You’ve done a lovely job decorating your home for the holidays!
Jennifer,
I really appreciate your sweet encouragement.
Rachel
I spent sooo much time looking at your BEAUTIFUL Christmas decorations in every picture!!! I felt like I was in Christmas Wonderland!!! Thank you for sharing this trip through Christmases past….
Karolyn,
Thank you so much for these sweet compliments.
Karolyn,
Thank you so much for these sweet compliments.
Rachel your style is just perfection! I love all your Christmas touches!
Ana,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel,
Very pretty!! Everything looks so inviting!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Debbie,
Thanks so much
Your vintage finds are always so cool, Rachel! My late father-in-law had a card catalog similar to yours, and I love how yours looks decked out for Christmas. The Balsam Hill tree is so, so charming too. Happy to join you on this tour! Merry Christmas!
Crissy,
I really appreciate you for stopping by.
I love your tour! The tree with the red ornaments is so pretty!
Lindsay,
I really appreciate this.
Oh my goodness – so much Christmas eye candy! I especially love your tree in the bucket and the garland at the foot of the bed.
Suzy,
I really appreciate this.