Sunday, November 11, 2012

A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

Hello everyone:)

As promised, here are some photos from our shop MAISON ST. GERMAIN. We have been decorating for Christmas. Yes, already;) This way we can enjoy the shop and when it is time to decorate our own homes we won't be stressed. We are even playing Christmas music. At home I don't decorate until the day after Thanksgiving. But in retail it is different. I don't really mind though. Christmas is such a beautiful holiday. The meaning of Christmas and all of the decorating that goes along with it makes me smile all season:) I can  never have enough of the Christmas spirit.



 Our shop may be small but it is big on personality! It is jam packed with vintage items and vintage Christmas. We have hundreds of ornaments, some vintage some hand made. All gorgeous. Something for every ones budget too:) The ornaments above are hand beaded from the seventies. Each one is amazing and unique. No two are alike. We loved putting up this vintage silver tree on a cornflower painted vintage chair and covering it with this fabulous collection.
 These one of a kind fabulous glittery red skaters came from Patrice of Sentimentally Me. Patrice turns everything she touches into pure gorgeousness!
                             Lots of little 'FOREVER TREES' from MAISON ST. GERMAIN. Some sit in vintage cups, others in vintage creamers. Always unique and festive.
 OK, who doesn't love a pink tree? Nicole decorated this tree with about 100 vintage ornaments. It came out so pretty you really need to see it in person.
 Of course our dress forms are dressed for the season as angels. This one has paper pattern flowers attached to her tutu.
 When you come into the shop, expect to spend a bit of time in here. You have to look up and down and under because we have to be creative about displaying things and work with the space we have. But that is half the fun. I know that when I go into a shop I enjoy just relaxing and looking for that favorite treasure to bring home. The thrill of the hunt:)
        The 'girls' all dressed for Christmas will welcome you as you enter the shop.
                                  Pretty pink hand beaded ornament.
                        Trees, decorations and candy mold Santas.
                                                         Sheet music ornaments

                                                     Gorgeous sugar wreaths.
                                                       Trims and pretty boxes
                                                        Doesn't this look fun!



                                              We have unique wreaths too.




     Look at all of the work that went into this one ornament.
                                          Will you be having a Vintage Christmas this year too?

"Till next time.........................
~Debra xxx and Nicole

21 comments:

  1. Oh it does feel like Christmas in your shop! I have added a few touches, but I think you have the right idea, do it early so we can enjoy our own home decorating~

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  2. How much are u selling those cute deer for? One is laying and one is standing? They are both adorable!!!!

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  3. I loved the virtual walk through your shop! It makes me even more excited for Christmas if that's possible. I'd love to pick out a few vintage ornaments! Happy Sales!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. I WONDERED WHERE YOU'VE BEEN HIDING OUT, NOW I KNOW, IT'S CHRISTMAS IN WOODBURY :)

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  5. I'm now in a Christmas decorating mood after seeing your lovely shop. Wow, is all I can say. Sure wish I was there to see it all and to shop.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. LOVE "the girls" WOW you two worked like Santa's best elves to get all this ready. Hope the shop has a fabulous holiday season <3

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  7. There is certainly a lot of talent in your shop! Every photo is beautiful. You should all be proud! Keep blogging!

    Helene

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  8. Ohhhhh! Love it all~! Super psyched to come by for a visit, hoping to later in the week :)

    miss u xox P

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  9. Love, love, love that pink tree....I may just have to "pin" it :). Your shop looks like it is just full of loveliness!

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  10. Your shop and setup is gorgeous! especially the silver tree, take care,

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  11. The Shop looks Enchanting. I think I'm going with a Vintage Christmas Theme this year at Home, as well as in my Showroom at the Antique Mall. Just Sold my Dad's 1961 Aluminum 6 foot Christmas Tree, so happy it's going to a good Home that will cherish it and have it up for a good old fashioned Retro Christmas! I can't get enough of any of the Holidays, I revel in them and savor them. Like you, at Home everything will go up the day after Thanksgiving, but Retail wise I had some of it up a couple weeks ago.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  12. Everything looks so festive and pretty! Wish I could see it in person. I love the gorgeous ornaments especially.

    Danielle

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  13. Just found your blog through The Grey Mare. Oh my GOODNESS! So much to like, and love. I am so envious! x

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  14. Beautiful blog and very elegant pictures. You got some lovely stuffs here.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  15. Your shop sure looks ready for the holiday

    Judy

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  16. Wow Debra you and Nicole have been busy and it looks incredible. I love all the happy colors. Those beaded ornaments are so special. Makes me think of the hours of love that went into each one so long ago. Happy and prosperous season to you both.
    x
    Carole

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  17. The shop looks incredible! How I'd love to spend a day there poring over all the treasures. I loved see your gorgeous home in the "Vintage Victorian" magazine. Congratulations!
    Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  18. Love the red tree! It looks bright and happy on this very somber and sad evening of the memorial service.

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  19. I LOVED LOVED LOVED the tour of your shop! Just what I needed today - so much fun. I am sure you had a lot of fun putting it all together for the holidays too - it shows. Thank you for always, always stopping by my little blog - always brightens my day. Big kisses to Fergie and lots of hugs to you both.

    Have a great 2013!
    Love
    Elizabeth

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  20. Everything looks so perfect!!!!! So fun and heart warming. I love it.

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