50s christmas decorations

As you know, I love the 1950’s and ever since we purchased our home (built in ’53), I knew we needed to go all out and keep it authentic to the period for Christmas. I thought I would g…

Style is always changing - whether you are throwing away your last year's sweater because it is hideous now or finding the home decor horrendous. On the other hand, something from twenty or so years ago is now comfortably back in fashion. And while in some instances trends change faster than seasons do, other times a vintage style might stay forever. Though you might've never thought about it, even Christmas trees aren't impervious to the trends around us.

Love the retro Christmas decor look but don't want to hunt down the real thing? These mid-century inspired holiday decor items are perfect.

A collection of photos from Christmas time in the 1950s and 1960s show how much decor has changed over the years for the festive season.

The 1950s ushered in a new era of Christmas decoration trends. There was a new sense of prosperity and a unique wealth of machinery that allowed for mass-produced and lower-priced decorations. These outrageous and bold trends reflected post-World War II optimism and the new standard of living.

Vintage Christmas decor is often sought after because of the nostalgia these decorations hold. The cherished pieces have quirky charm along with elevated

As you know, I love the 1950’s and ever since we purchased our home (built in ’53), I knew we needed to go all out and keep it authentic to the period for Christmas. I thought I would g…

Vintage ,Christmas, Tree Two piece pole with silver finish 70+ Aluminum branches 20" long. Triangle branch storage tubes for storage during the off season Height: About 81" tall (almost 7') Width: 3' in diameter

Around Christmas these days, I feel like I see more into the living rooms and family lives of other people than at any other time of year, thanks to Instagram and Facebook. I'm invited to admire the twinkly Christmas tree, marvel at the amount of the presents under it and approve of how nice the fam

1950's Christmas...love the open branches and tinsel.