Collection Challenge #134 - Vintage Holiday Trees

When I pull out my bins for holiday decorating I am struck by the small forest of different vintage trees that I have collected.

Large tinsel tree.  (I have included a yardstick on the side so you can get an idea of size..this one is tall at 28 inches)

And this tinsel tree is short.

This pom pom aluminum tree was newly acquired this year and is a table top size.

This cardboard tree has little slits cut into it.  When you plug it in it lights up ever so nicely. The top of the tree rests on the pointy tip above the light bulb.

I love these old netting trees.Plastic trees heavily flocked with fake snow. I just marvel at the many varieties of trees that I come across. These foil ringed trees are another favorite.


Blogland friend Mary sent me the one on the left in the original box. It lights up. They have great embellishments. The white tree probably also lit up at one point, but is corroded inside now.

Small foil covered reflector tree.

This is an old party place-card tree that Pam from Plucky Maidens gifted to me.
Vintage pipe cleaner ornament trees.
A pair of embellished bottlebrush style trees. Holiday tree constructed from pipe cleaners, ornaments and silver leaves. I love the star shaped ends of the branches.
This tree is made of super thin plastic and has three light bulbs inside.  It lights up and changes colors from red, blue and green.  When it is lit it is very hypnotising!
A plastic tree similar to the Crystal Pines that I have blogged about before. (they did not make this post which is getting quite long) There are also tiny ornaments that hang on the branches, but I have not gotten them out yet.

Bottlebrush trees embellished with fruit, pinecones and flowers.
Teeny tiny bottlebrush trees. The great bottlebrush trees I found this year in the orignal boxes.

Crazy good embellishments on these trees.  I have many more bottle brush trees that did not make this post.  They are all ready out and part of my holiday displays.

A great fluffy white tree.  I don't know what this one is made of...some sort of soft chenille?

I love the pink snowflakes on the ends of the branches. White tree hung this year with pine cone ornaments. I have a larger version of this tree that I use at my shows.

Bottlebrush tree and a Charlie Brown like wisp of a tree.

This tree was given to me by a friend and needed repairs. I was happy to give it new life.


I have a few more trees that did not make this post. This tree filled post is getting crazy long and it is time to say TIMBERRRR..and call it quits. If you are curious about where I display my trees, most of my trees live here with my collection of Christmas light bulb boxes. You can also see a couple of trees that I plugged in for the photo.

If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." 

happy day!

Comments

[Doreen]

I sure love standing here with my coffee and ogling your blog :-)
Winter Wonderland at your house!
Love all your trees. I have a few of them too. Of course you trumped me on the quantity!!
Thanks for sharing....Can't wait to see your house all decked out!

[Sheryl Remy]

Wow. There is such a variety. I think they look great all together in a grouping. I got a roll of the pleated foil at a sale this summer. Now I know what to use it for.
Sheryl

[Heather]

I am in love with them all!! So neat to see all the different ones!! The white fluffy one with the pink snowflakes is so cool!! xo Heather

[Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity]

What a variety of vintage Christmas trees. You have some unusual ones. If you have a collection of those jeweled Christmas trees pictures people made with old bits of jewelry I 'd really love to see that.

[Kim Kenward]

I'm still super jealous of those amazing bottle brush trees that you snagged in their original boxes. I love them all grouped together. Such lovely Christmas magic!

[Into Vintage]

Am I only one who wants to jump though my monitor and bring all of these home with me? I think this might be my favorite collection of your! I love them all.

[Kathy]

I really like the netting trees and the one with fruit decorations and course the one you Ethel-ized. Love that packed to the brim fullness!

[Erica]

Holy cow that is a lot of trees! My favorites are the aluminum ringed trees and the bottle brush trees in their original boxes. Did any of the trees in your collectiom receive Magpie Ethel Magic?

Happy Holidays!

Erica

[Dianne]

I love all the trees. I am having tree envy! Thank you for sharing. Now I need to wipe the drool off of my monitor!

[chris mckinley]

Wow!! It's like a forest of Christmas trees!!

chris

[Renee]

Love the star pipe cleaner one..Genius. Are they mostly hand made or was it a purchased item. I think some research is indeed necessary...smiles..Renee

[Diane]

It is amazing the variety of trees! I really like the tiny bottle brush type-- I have all of one of those!

[Meri Wiley]

As usual you've got waaaay too much stuff, and should promptly send some this way.....LOL.

Wonderful collection pretty lady. Have a great weekend.

Hugs,
Meri