Tips n Tricks for a Beautiful and Organized Home — Christmas Ornament Storage

Type in a search for VINTAGE ORNAMENTS on Google, and you’ll get so many pages of “vintage” ornaments for sale; Hallmark, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s, etc. All great stores to be sure, but you will not find true vintage ornaments there. Although so many choices in so many stores clearly indicate that the vintage look is extremely popular. It’s a nostalgic look that brings back memories of days gone by, friends and family.

Vintage or Antique  Vintage refers to something that is from an earlier generation, while Antique refers to something that is over 100 years old.

We don’t really need more excuses to decorate early for Christmas, but if elevated happiness hormones are a side effect, then we’re putting up the decorations NOW! An American study found that people who decorate early, are in fact happier, and it seems there are some other benefits we didn’t quite expect...

There is nothing more beautiful than a Christmas tree decorated with sterling silver stars, bells and ornaments. Timeless pieces that add a sense of quality to your Christmas decorations. Over time, however, these unique pieces could lose their shine, due to tarnish and improper storage. Not all is lost though, they can be saved. We look at some tips and tricks to keep or recover the beauty of your sterling silver heirloom ornaments.

Yes, seems it’s true! All over the globe people are taking out the Christmas decorations from their storage boxes again! Irving Berlin’s iconic lyrics ‘dreaming of a white Christmas’ suddenly makes more sense. This might seem strange or oddly delightful to you, but either way ’Christmas in July’ is here to stay. Admittedly, we were pleasantly surprised on hearing about this quirky tradition. Whether you’re in the hot northern hemisphere, or in the colder southern hemisphere, you can have your gingerbread cookie and eat it too.  Christmas enthusiasts from all over the world try to recreate the festive cheer during the month...