“Everyone who took a ceramics class and celebrated Christmas made one of these trees,” vintage lifestyle expert Bob Richter told TODAY Home. “People put them on top of the ...

she says “feather trees” were the era’s artificial trees, made from green-dyed goose feathers attached to sticks. Related: How to Choose the Best Live Christmas Tree Hanging from mantels ...

Before pre-lit PVC Christmas ... trees traditionally have plenty of space between the branches. To some, that’s a Charlie Brown tree. Others see the chance to highlight ornaments. Feather ...

After World War II, feather trees lost their prominence, and in the 1950s, aluminum trees became all the rage. Each year, during the Sauk County Historical Society’s Edwardian Christmas event ...

Right now Wolfe is on the hunt for older Shiny Brites with cardboard caps, as well as some feather trees to showcase her oldest ornaments. Collecting vintage Christmas items is 'very much an ...

By Amy Burger Special to the Post-Dispatch Dec 19, 2016 Dec 19, 2016 0 When most people think of Christmas trees, they think evergreen — whether real or artificial. However, vintage aluminum ...

Mixing sentimental treasures with new finds can help to create a timeless, nostalgic holiday aesthetic. Bob Richter is a vintage lifestyle expert, author, TV personality and interior designer.

The multiple Christmas trees are filled with some of the approximately 2,000 antique or vintage ornaments he’s been collecting for years. Milaeger, who is president and co-owner of Milaeger’s ...