Today's guest post comes from fellow blogger/vintage freak, Pam of One Gal's Trash and Plucky Maiden's Junk Fest. She shares one of her favorite gifts to receive: vintage Christmas brooches.
UPDATE: The giveaway is closed. Scroll to the bottom to see the lucky winner.
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Is there anything more fabulous than a vintage and sparkly object hovering above your chest at the holiday season? I think not. Anyone near or dear to me knows that in order to make my Christmas Merry, he/she can put a vintage brooch in my stocking. Here's a sampling of my favorites:
Plastic delights...
When I found the Ice Follies girl in a dark, dank garage in NE Portland, I squealed. Out loud. The festivist of the festive!
Sequined hand made Christmas trees...
Made by somebody's grandma who stitched and beaded and sequined until her fingers bled. And they usually cost a dime.
Just for kicks and giggles, One Gal's Trash is offering a gift to freshvintage readers. Leave a comment on this post below and let Colleen know which one is your favorite and why. I'll pick a comment and send the lucky winner the brooch of her choice.
Merry Christmas!
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Awesome - thanks, Pam! I don't know about you, but I'm partial to the aqua sequined Christmas tree in the last photo. As long as it doesn't have any of grandma's blood on it.
The giveaway ends on Wednesday, December 14th at 12pm EST, and we'll announce the winner on Thursday. Be sure to visit Pam's entertaining blog and facebook page. Also, become a fan of Plucky Maidens Junk Fest to stay updated on their fabulously fun vintage sales.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Katie Mullaly for winning the Snowman brooch! Referring to Pam as a badass really warmed her heart.
Pam, I loved your brooch post!
I have no doubt that the Ice Follies gal shouted her little celluloid heart out with joy when you rescued her from her dank dungeon. And now worldwide fame! Life just doesn't get any better.
Posted by: SamovarKath | December 11, 2011 at 08:34 PM
Okay, I simply must get this comment posted successfully...
I saw the snowman and read the comments and nearly tinkled. Anyone who can insinuate the phrase "bar fight" into a post about Christmas brooches, and specifically referencing a snowman, is a complete bad ass. Thusly, I covet "Frosty Fisticuffs and his blood covered broom handle" brooch.
Thank you.
Katie
Posted by: Katie Mullaly | December 11, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Love and covet the reindeer!
Posted by: Tanya Svoboda | December 11, 2011 at 08:58 PM
Ice Follies girl, hands down. Love her outfit!
Posted by: Heidi German | December 11, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I adore the snowman!
Posted by: Liz | December 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM
That little red deer is such a dear and has to be my favorite because how often do you see a little deer all in red? She is so adorable.
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | December 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM
I would be thrilled to have the Ice Follies girl hovering above my chest this holiday season. Although sequins are hard to resist...
Posted by: Into Vintage | December 12, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Oh my goodness my favorites are the beaded trees! I can't imagine the work it took to make those. I wonder who the artist's were making them for- to sell or for a lovely gift for a church friend??? Hmmmm....
Hugs to you!
~Annie
Posted by: Angela Croissant | December 12, 2011 at 01:01 AM
So hard to choose! I love the bar fight snowman and the chic ice follies gal is my favorite!
Posted by: Jan | December 12, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Great post, and collection! I love the snowman! Frosty with his broom... The trees are awesome too, as are all the others but who does not love FROSTY!?!? Besides, we paint them! Happy Christmas to all!
Posted by: Eleanor and Kerry | December 12, 2011 at 09:33 PM
i love the little red deer the most. so kitschy!
Posted by: pattie | December 12, 2011 at 10:30 PM
I am partial to the sequinned trees, especially the rosy-colored one at top right. Reminds me of all of the similar ones my grandma made with her church lady friends. One year she made everyone in the family a sequin-covered cowboy ornament from clothespins and white felt... looked just like Elvis! I still hang on my tree 25 years later.
Posted by: Lynn | December 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM
The Ice Follies girl kicks @ss!!!! Love!
Posted by: Deb Neerman | December 13, 2011 at 12:42 AM
The Ice Follies gal is lovely and I like the pointsettia wreath, and also the sequin trees. Gawd, great comment about their worth and what grandma went through...what does that say about our culture?
Posted by: France Geek | December 13, 2011 at 01:45 AM
I think I love the stocking most of all! I would love to play along I am feeling lucky this Season~ Hugs, Diane
Posted by: Diane | December 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM
They are all so fun, but I am drawn to the poinsettia wreath! I've really enjoyed all the Fresh Gift ideas.
Posted by: LoriO | December 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM