Nutcracker Sweet!

♥ My "Nutcracker Sweet" Collection on Etsy ♥

Bright, sweet, candy-colored holiday gift ideas inspired by sugary confections from the Land of Sweets in the ballet "The Nutcracker"

Enjoy! xoxo

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HGTV + Etsy Treasury Challenge Winner!

I am so happy & excited to announce that my "Deck the Halls with Vintage Flair" collection was chosen as one of the winners of the HGTV + Etsy "Deck the Halls Together Treasury Challenge 2011"!

My collection was inspired by Mrs. Lilien's "Retro Holiday Decor" on HGTV which featured beautiful photographs & ideas for decorating your home for the holidays with vintage style.

My "Deck the Halls" collection was featured on HGTV's blog "Our Favorite Christmas Treasury Lists"! This is such an incredible honor for me and my little shop Rue 78 Vintage! My sincerest thanks to the staff of Etsy and HGTV for liking my treasury and selecting it for their blog feature!

I would also like to give a special thanks to Tim at Handmadeology for featuring my collection & fellow HGTV Treasury winners on Handmadeology.com!

Happy Holidays!!
xoxo
Kelly

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Perhaps one of my favorite things about the holiday season is Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". I first saw the George Balanchine version of the ballet performed by the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center with my mother. I was completely taken with the costumes, sets, music, and of course, the part where the Christmas tree rises from the stage in a dazzling display of hundreds of twinkling lights & candles.

The Land of Sweets portion of Clara's adventure is a feast for the senses. Clara and her prince are treated to a host of dances inspired by exotic spices & sugary confections. This wondrous and enchanting land is ruled by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. Her pas de deux with her Cavalier provides the spectacular grand finale of the ballet.

My collection Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy sparkles with plum, violet and lilac goodies inspired by the magic & majesty of the sugary fairy queen...Enjoy! xoxo

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♥ Sugar Plum Fairy & her Cavalier ♥

Featured - "20 Days!"

The shopping countdown begins!

With the holidays fast approaching, finding that unique and special gift for the loved ones on your list can be a bit of a challenge. Etsy to the rescue! Here you are guaranteed to find original, one-of-a-kind handmade or vintage items perfect for everyone on your list. Plus, you are helping thousands of small shop owners & independent merchants like myself grow and thrive. So stop by and give
Etsy a try this holiday season...

A very special thanks to Linnea and her fabulous Etsy shop Linnea Heide Art for featuring my Vintage Sunny Yellow Coffee Mugs in her holiday shopping guide "20 days!"

Featured - "Why Is Santa Happy?"

The answer?
Because "..Maybe because he knows where all the bad girls live?!"~Marian

Special thanks to Marian and her amazing shop Marren Handmade Jewelry for including my Vintage Fenton Hobnail Sugar Bowl in her delightfully naughty & nice collection!

Hooray! Etsy's Front Page!

I'm stuck at home, sick with a dreaded cold & sinus thing-y, when what do I see? My Vintage 1950's Fire-King Loaf Pan on Etsy's Front Page in a beautiful collection called "Gifts for the Adventurous" by Maria and her wonderfully unique shop Adelo Creations!

I may not be feeling all that "adventurous" at the moment, but this bold & joyful collection {as well as the Front Page shout-out} sure put a smile on this gal's sneeze-y face!

xoxo and ah-chooo!
Kelly

A closer look at Maria's beautiful collection...

Mmm...Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

It's that time of year again! That magical time when the sky begins to darken earlier and shop windows are dressed in their holiday finest. The first frosty days of late fall are filled with the promise of the winter fun that awaits- ice skating at the park, sled races, snowmen, the hope of snow on Christmas morning and, of course, hot chocolate!

This collection was inspired by favorite fall & winter indulgence- peppermint hot chocolate. I hope you enjoy these cozy & creative items in delicious shades of mint, wintergreen, cocoa and marshmallow as much as I do! Cheers!

xoxo
Kelly

Featured - "Touch of Green"

Many thanks to Nadia and her fabulous shop naneHandmade for including my Vintage 1950's Cay Artley Dress in her beautiful minty collection "Touch of Green"

Happy Shopping everyone! :)

Featured- "Snow White"

Special thanks to Kim Dulaney and her beautiful shop Fortune for featuring my Vintage Fire-King Loaf Pan in her enchanting collection "Snow White"

Enjoy! xoxo

Featured- "Christmas Decor For The Mid-Century Home"

Many thanks to Beverly and her shop BeeJayKay for featuring my Mid-Century Glass Volcano Bowls in her fabulous & festive collection "Christmas Decor For The Mid Century Home"

Happy Shopping!

Vintage Gift Guide for Children of All Ages

Sweet, fun & nostalgic selection of vintage toys, games & holiday gifts for children who are both young and young at heart :)