Pink in My Vintage Polish Glass Christmas Ornaments

Is the day of Trick or Treat, the spookiest night of the year, all Hallow's Eve.... too soon to talk about Christmas?



I didn't think so either!



The box filled with vintage cheer is over flowing and I've started listing all kinds of holiday goodies already! I just couldn't wait!

You wouldn't be able to wait either if you had these in your possession.

While this is not their original box... I carefully hand selected them to create a box filled with charm and delight, lots of bright colors, pastels too. Of course there had to be pink in there!

Each one is marked "POLAND."

Here is a little bit of history behind the country's ornaments:
(You can find this and the earlier back story info from the website PolAmJournal.com)

The devastation of World War II left Poland with modest decorations, as the market lacked ready made items and necessary materials to create homemade adornments. With the reconstruction of industry development factory made blown-glass ornaments appeared on the market and became a major export of Poland.

 

Polish glass ornaments have a very old tradition and a reputation for quality, design, artistic imagination, and craftsmanship. Mouth-blown and hand-decorated, they are very delicate art treasures. Known as bombki, the ornaments are also a collector’s item.

 

Almost all companies that produced Christmas decorations during the Communist era were small private ventures which struggled during the difficult times of government restrictions. The regime also attempted to diminish the importance of Christmas as it was a religious feast.

 

Hope you enjoyed my blog post today...

and have a deeper appreciation for the

stories behind the things we hang on the

tree each year. This is just one of them!

 

Have a great weekend...

 

Linking with Pink Saturday

and

Vintage Inspiration Party

 

 

 

 

Let's Talk Vintage #4: Beautiful Booth Displays at the Antique Show

Welcome to "Let's Talk Vintage!" This is where you get to share your current vintage repurpose projects, your collections, your latest finds, even what you're selling... you can link up here!

Today I'm going to share some gorgeous antique dealer booths from the antique show I just did this past weekend. So, grab your cuppa and enjoy!

 

This was the booth directly across from mine.

Bebe saw the green parasol and just loved it!

The sweet dealer, Olga, gave me a great price and now

someone is going to get a big surprise at Christmas!

 

I just loved this booth. Gorgeous! Very French,

feminine and chic. The dealer, Laura, had an eye for

beautiful things! I loved just about everything in it.

 

This booth was filled with all things

Christmas and holidays. It was well

done and I found out from the dealer

that it was her first time doing a show!

I was impressed. I hope she does

another... who doesn't love vintage

Christmas items?

 

 

Now this booth was a joint effort of

dealers from the Brandywine, PA area.

Very high end antiques. I didn't even

look at the price tag on this set of china.

Amazing, though isn't it? You just don't

find this type of thing everyday.

Their booth was very well done!

 

This dealer was all about jewelry!

My jaw dropped open.

The cases are FILLED to the BRIM.

It was almost overwhelming...

but what a great collection.

 

This was another booth with dealers

from the outskirts of Philadelphia.

Loved this horse painting.
Didn't look at the price of this one, either!

 

And I thought this display shelf idea

was awesome! Really cool!

The whole booth was "Adirondacky"

if that is okay to make up my own word.

Everything was woodsy, cabin'ish...

with fishing creels, decoys, etc.

Really neat.

 

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And now it is time for the link party!
Here is a peek at what other bloggers shared last week:

 

Joyce, at the Quilted Nest, shared this

gorgeous burgundy velvet jewelry box...

 

And Betsy at My Salvaged Treasures shared this set of scales.

How perfect is the color of the kitchen scale right now?

 

And Adirondack Girl at Heart

shared this awesome old feedbag

from her garage sale hunt. She had to

climb a ladder to remove it from a wall!

 

This is my fourth week and I'm having a ton of fun with it.

I just love what you are linking up!

 

Now it is your turn:

 

 

The Antique Show Re-Cap: What I Learned

 

A success!

The antique show this past

 weekend was awesome!

I had a great time.

 

 

It was the first of its kind

in this area so I did not

have my expectations very

high.

 

 

I was thinking positive

about it and I think it met all of

my expectations.

 

 

I was leaning on the conservative

side and only rented a table instead

of a larger, walk-in booth.

During set up I was starting to

wish I had gotten the larger space.

It looked like so much fun.

 

 

But I think over all I did well with my

table... so I have no complaints.

I crammed in as much inventory as I could.

 

 

 

There were so many great people

that I met... new friends that

I look forward to seeing again.

 

 

The gal in the middle goes to one

of our local auctions so I've made

a mental note to try it out soon.

She was a hoot to watch in motion.

She had the antique show gig

down to a science.

 

My new friend on the far right,

owns a shop in Cape May, NJ

called "Out of the Past Antiques"

so I am definitely going to

visit her next summer!

Already planning my trip!

 

 

So here is what I learned:

1. Every experience is a valuable one.

2. Every opportunity is a learning experience.

3. Every customer is a learning experience.

4. You never know what people will buy!

5. Be patient. Observe More. Listen More.

6. Bring "new" items each day of the sale.

 

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Next up: A peek at some of the other

antique booths ...

PLUS my fourth

"Let's Talk Vintage" Linky party

which starts at 9 AM on Tuesday!

 

 

Leave me a comment if you'd like

to be on an email list I am building.

This way you'll be reminded when it is

time to link up!

 

Enjoy the day!

 

Linking to Let's Talk Vintage #4,

Coastal Charm for Show and Share,

and

All Things Bright and Beautiful

at The Writer's Reverie

It's Here! Antique Show Day!

Where does the time go?

 

Today is the day of my antique show set up.

Things have been crazy around here. Our internet

was down more than it was up, which is bad

because this is a crucial selling time for anyone

with a shop. I did manage to edit a few pictures

for BellaRosaAntiques.com, but not all were listed.

And I added a few things to my Etsy shops.

 

I'll have to double down next week because

today I am heading to an antique show to

set up my vintage wares. Excited!

 

 

 I have lots to do and just wanted to

give a quick update. I will be using Instagram

this weekend so if you can, follow along

and you'll see some of my favorites at the

show and my own displays.

 

 

Linking to the Friday Flea

and Pink Saturday !

 

 

Let's Talk Vintage Linky Party # 3 - Using Vintage To Decorate a Banquet

Welcome to my third "Let's Talk Vintage Linky Party!"

Last week was a busy one! My creative skills were called upon to decorate a dinner banquet at Bebe's school.

My mission: Decorate in a patriotic theme... and more specifically include one of the most famous documents in our nation's history.

I was up for the challenge.

 

As always, I include vintage pieces.

 

 

Some of the items were from the staff

at the school. We emailed and asked if

anyone had the items I requested on my list.

 

The pitcher seen here holding the flags

is from my BellaRosaAntiques.com shop.

It has a pretty pink rose on it but I wrapped

some burlap and ribbon around the vase to

cover it... didn't want it to look too "shabby chic!"

 

 

A teacher lent me his reproduction of the

very famous signed document, the Constitution.

 

 

I printed this one from the internet.

Each guest was given a bookmark

as a party favor. The statue of Liberty

is from my own collection at home.

 

 

I found the feathers at our local craft store and added

 the "we the people" tags using parchment paper

from my resume stash. Yes, I actually used

to use parchment style paper for my resume!

 

This dinner décor really came together with

all of the right pieces... I was happy things

fell into place as I had a busy week planned.

 

 

The antique eye glasses are

from my bookshelf display...

the old Bibles were from

my hubby's collection.

 

I find it fun pulling pieces

from different sources...

and watching it take shape!

 

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And now, without further ado,

Let's Talk Vintage!

 

I'm featuring a couple of bloggers

from last week's shindig:

 

 

Melissa shared her Pyrex finds...

totally retro cool!

 

 

And over at Adirondack Girl at Heart

we saw a FABULOUS pair

of robin's egg blue ice skates!

Amazing!

 

 

Now it is your turn!

Share your latest projects,

shop items, your personal

collections, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Let's Talk Vintage Linky Party #2

Do you find yourself shopping for,

collecting, and just

loving vintage?

 

Want a place to check out

what everyone else is

collecting and buying?

(And even selling?)

 

Well, you've come

to the right place!

 

Let's Talk Vintage!

 

Here are a couple of awesome bloggers

I'm featuring from last week's party

who really kicked it off in style:

 

Jann of Have a Daily Cup with Mrs. Olson

found a gold mine of a treasure with this

vintage mining cart!

 

 

Ann Marie of Musings of a Vintage Junkie

made out well in record time at a barn sale:

 

 

 

What??? I never find gorgeous pitchers

like this at a barn sale!

 

And there was fleamarket madness

over at the Adventures of Two (Pyrex Crazy) Sisters

They always find oldies but goodies!

 

 

 

 

And now, it's your turn to link up:

 

 

 

Just simply

1) Add your post below...

2) Link back to me if you have a blog

3) Have fun! (So far there's no limit on how many)

 

 

 

Decorating for a Patriotic Dinner - Tea Staining - And a Link Party Tomorrow!

This week I have a bunch of fun stuff

going on! I'm even trying to tea stain...

Key word being... TRYING.

 

 

I've been asked again to decorate for an

event at Bebe's school. My creative

brain just can't say no!

 

I thrive on this kind of stuff. Sometimes

it is a little stressful, but mostly fun.

Or else, I wouldn't do it.

 

The theme has to do with the US Constitution.

 

Anyway, so I attempted to tea stain

some patriotic fabric. Not a real flag, mind you,

so don't email me and say I was destroying the flag!

(Obviously this is on my mind)

 

Anyway, the tea did not take.

The fabric looks the same as

before I put it in the pot of

steamy hot water.

Maybe the fabric was treated?

Didn't boil it enough?

Not enough tea bags?

Will have to research this later...

 

I also found (among our own stuff,)

a neat collection of reproduction

old American documents.

 

 

Then I had an idea... the light bulb clicked!

At each table, have a feather with a "We the People"

tag on it... as a reminder of the signing of this

important document.

 

Add an old glass inkwell, old spectacles and "Voila!"

 

Instant patriotism.

 

I'll be back later on with photos

of how it turned out.

Wish me luck!

 

Don't forget.... tomorrow is my

"Let's Talk Vintage" linky party!

Feel free to link up your posts.

Projects, vintage stuff you sell,

things you collect, things you love...

 

Tomorrow morning at 9 AM!

 

(Still trying to figure out how to do

the "code" for the logo/button... bear with me!)

 

 

Linking with Show & Share at Coastal Charm

A Let's Talk Vintage Thank you & Exciting Antique Ventures

First, I just want to say a big THANK YOU to the bloggers who helped me with my first day of a new linky party called "Let's Talk Vintage!"

If you are interested in linking up with me next time feel free to grab my button on my side bar or here below:

1. Then on Tuesday at 9 AM (Eastern time) link up your blog posts, shop items, or whatever you are working on that has to do with vintage. (Anything 1980's or before.)

2. So far there is no limit on how many times you can link per week. I'll have to take this one week at a time and see how many participate!

3. Simply link back to me if you have a blog post and we can help each other out by doing so.

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And now I have more exciting ventures to tell you about. I'm going to be taking part in an antique show in our local area of Lancaster County, which is most often known as "Amish Country."

I'm starting out small and only getting a one table booth but if it turns out well I plan on expanding next year. It is a three day show and I am getting excited about what to bring and how to make my display.

The first night of the show, which is a Friday, includes an "Early Buyers Wine & Cheese Social." While it is not a "black tie event" I am definitely going to try and dress UP. Wear some of my vintage jewelry and see how it goes!

More details to come! I'll be pinning on Pinterest for great ideas ... follow along with me there or also on Instagram for updates.

But before that even happens I have other stuff planned! (It is great being busy but I'm starting to feel the pressure!)

First I am helping Bebe's school with another event... where they want ME to decorate their donor dinner. I love it because I get to infuse some of my vintage pieces. I think they love it because they never know what I am going to bring! ( I usually don't either until the last minute)

This event has a "American Constitution" theme. I'm thinking parchment paper, an "old" copy of our famous documents (a visit to the graphics fairy, perhaps?), a quill "pen," wooden crates, lanterns, and definitely cheer for some red, white, and blue.

Then the same day, my Mother is coming into town.  I'll be sure to pre-write and schedule my second "Let's Talk Vintage" post because it is on the same day too!

I'll be back soon... Enjoy your day!

Let's Talk Vintage: First Day of My New Link Party!

Can we talk?

 

Can we talk about VINTAGE?

It is one of my favorite topics!

 

Today I'm starting a

"Let's Talk Vintage" link party.

 

You can join in or just have fun checking

out what others have to share!

 

Feel free to link up your latest finds,

treasures, photos, vintage shop items,

 or vintage projects like repurposing!

 

(Your post or link just has to have something

about vintage... preferably from the 1980's and beyond.)

 

 

 

 

Today I've been having fun listing some vintage

goodies ... some on my BellaRosaAntiques.com

website, and some in my "retro" Etsy shop.

 

What are you working on? Did you find

a vintage treasure or two recently?

SO, "Let's talk vintage!":

Copy my "Let's Talk Vintage" graphic

and link up below.

 

(If the graphic is missing then the link

party is closed. Try the current date and

there should be a current one there.)