Gift Giving with Vintage Glass and Candy, Candy, Candy

It is Christmas Time, let's have some fun with vintage gift giving. One of my favorite "go to" gifts is candy in a vintage glass dish. It seems so much nicer than just a dish, or just candy. The two together 
seem like a party.

Sometimes you luck out with one that is specific for your occasion. I found the perfect little glass candy tray for a gal who loves 

vintage decor.

It makes much more sense, and is more fun, to find vintage dish or item to hold candy and other gifts, like cookies, or pens, than to grab 

something cheap.

There are a plethora of these clear inexpensive vintage glass dishes. It is no wonder they were (and are still) so popular, because they just make everything a bit better.

It does not have to be a candy dish either. I acquired a passle of Anchor Hocking Ruby Cups, that would make lovely little gifts filled with candy for teachers. They are easy and decorative when tied up in a small cellophane bag with a fetching bow.

We have a family member who collects glassware, and loves Hershey Kisses. It does not get any easier than this.

Most folks do not use celery dishes any more. Did they ever? What we do need though, is something to corral pens and pencils. Using a vintage or antique celery or pickle dish is a classier option than a pencil tray you can find at an office supply store. Here is a gift the insurance office secretary could really use and enjoy.

This porcelain Vintage Christmas Tree Dish by George Good is being included here with the vintage glass dishes, because it is shows just how perfect they are for gift giving.

I like it so much, that I am tempted to give it to myself.

A classic color for Christmas is Forest Green. There is an abundance of shapes and sizes of Vintage Forest Green Glassware available. This dish is a nice sturdy piece by Hazel Atlas, that you can use in a high traffic area. It is a perfect gift to use at work. We all love the office candy dish.

This Fire King Forest Green Charm Bowl has an entirely different look. You can see how I simply scooped all of my candy samples in to it. I could make the whole family happy by setting this out here at our place. Just think of the smiles I would get if I gave it to a family full of young folks. The bowl would also make Mom happy.

It has been fun sharing some fun ways to use candy and vintage dishes for gift giving. If you find the perfect piece with the Etsy Vintage Team and use it be sure to share it with us. You can never have too much inspiration.

Thank you for joining me. My name is Mary, and I run Mary Wald's Place, an Etsy store, where Antique and Vintage plus Knowledge and Care promise a great vintage shopping experience. It is a privilege to be a member of The Etsy Vintage Team. We are having so much fun this Christmas Time.

Vintage Industrial Decoration Ideas

By: Melissa Delise Ruby 

http://rjsthisandthat.blogspot.com/

Many people do not realize the advantages of decorating their homes with vintage items. Of course there is the Mother Earth friendly side to it (which is always a plus), the economic side, as well as a vibrant showcase of your own individuality. As I am hunting flea markets and old warehouses for industrial gems of the past, I scoop them up in excitement. Perhaps it's because I know something that the other passers-by don't. Those rusty dusty items are truly gems in disguise. I've decided to share with you a few great ways to decorate your home using vintage industrial items. You can create a modern and welcoming look, using not so modern items. You'll be sure to get lot's of "ohhhs" and "ahhhs" at your next get-together. 

Vintage Signs as Decoration

For a fraction of the price, you can spruce up a boys room using vintage road signs! The best part is, it's a style that can grow with them as the years pass!

      

Railroad Signs for the train lover

Industrial flare for our industrious Teen's 

   

Travel Signs for the car lover

Purchasing these signs is very simple and you can come across a variety of them online. Here are just a few I have found currently on sale. You may click the photo's below if you are interested in purchasing these signs or pricing them.

  

Industrial Lamps 

Do you know you can own lamps created from industrial salvage?

You can purchase them already created or purchase the material for a DIY project. You are left with a stunning, one of a kind addition to your living space. 

Bedroom

Dining-room or Kitchen 

Great Room

again, many of these ideas are directly at your fingertips for a fraction of the price it would cost you in a modern store! Here are a few I came across just today! You may click on the Photos below for price and location of these goods.

Bathroom

Below are some examples from my own guest bathroom. I decided on the Americana theme with an Industrial flare (it's still currently a work in progress). These were all items I purchased online to create the theme. I used old door knobs as towel hooks, a rust bucket, shoe forms, a brass eagle plaque and various other finds to decorate. I pained the door knobs with metal paint and distressed.

Once more these items were found by the click of a mouse or a click of your mouse! 

Truly an exciting and original way to decorate!

Vintage Gift Guide: Once More With Feeling

by ReBopShop

Raising recycling to an art! These handmade-with-vintage gift ideas are truly from the heart. Speak with your dollars by supporting a self-representing artisan, and your "statement" gift means so much more.

French Metallic Chenille Flo... peacockgypsy $2600.00	Vintage Button Brooch Pink a... CalloohCallay $26.00	Spirit Road Vintage Child&#... suchandsortalt... $20.00
Vintage US Earth Postage Sta... 12be $14.50	Pink Champagne Necklace (Eco... threepeats $22.00	Vintage Stained Glass Window... HeritageDishes $99.95
Wind Chimes Vintage Sugar Bo... transienttreas... $74.00	Lagelle's hand knit flow... lagelle $69.99	Vintage Mason Ball Jar / Gl... BirdinHandVTG $14.00
Recycled Gunmetal and Rhines... behressentials $75.00	Custom Vinyl Record Bookends nerdnest $15.00	Recyced CIRCUIT BOARD Vintag... DebbyAremDesig... $68.00
Handmade Button Bouquet in a... tparty $31.90	Vintage Book Journal .. Sunn... TheFancyLamb $18.00	Charise Vintage Bead Earring... ForeverInStyle $20.00

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Vintage Gift Guide: A Perfect Fit

by ReBopShop

You want to surprise your Fashionista with vintage clothing, but don't want to go all clandestine finding her size? Choose everyone's fav...the vintage swing coat! Or a hat, handbag, scarf. Gift ideas from the Etsy Vintage Team.

60s vintage satin floral bro... JojosRetroandV... $42.00	Vintage 60s Bohemian Rhapsod... hillbillyfilly $325.00	Vintage Butterscotch Plastic... 12be $70.00
Vintage SILK Adrienne Vittad... dahlilafound $26.00	Vintage Purse Beaded Purse w... CalloohCallay $45.00	vintage toque hat, aqua tea... TheVintageHatS... $34.00
Vintage 60s Mod SWING COAT P... TimeAndAgainFa... $48.00	Vintage 50s Brown Crochet Cl... judygovintage $65.00	Vintage Vera Scarf. Caramel ... Kultur $14.00
Vintage 50's 60's RO... Kodiakeskie $69.99	Hat 1950s 50s Beret Tilt Hat... bonitalouise $45.00	1950s Faux Fur Leopard Print... Erstwhilestyle $195.00
Vintage Carry-On Luggage, fa... hurstdesigns $58.00	Vintage 60s Aldolfo II Brown... SugMagnolias $42.00	1950s Mad Men Beige Tan Star... PerfectlyPoshV... $65.00

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