Vintage christmas card

Cover of an old Christmas photo card

Image from vintage Christmas card.

On Monday evening, Mr DB and I wrapped up in hats and scarves and went on a walk amid the village’s twinkling Christmas lights to post handmade cards to our family and friends. But when and w…

A few years ago, I started yet another holiday tradition here on the blog (in addition to my Christmas playlist posts), sharing a sampling of my vintage Christmas card collection, and with Christma…

I love vintage cards! These are the latest score from a Poughkeepsie junk shop on Route 9, and I got an entire box for $1. For some reason, they're easy to find, and they're usually really cheap. These are from the bottom end of the Christmas card market, and are kind of cheesy, but who can resist them? The Santa ones are all covered with dusty red flocking, and the kitten on the sled is a little pathetic. I like the dry brush style ornaments, they look very late 50s to me. The cards are all…

The whole family can agree on these sweet designs.

At Christmas, what better use of the internet is there than to share some hilariously creepy Christmas card art? Terrify your children with these classics.

Dancing Santas in a chorus line?! Yes please! I love the graphics and bright colors on this unique vintage Christmas card by Jane Jarvis New York. This card is signed inside, has some rounded corners ...from

Some of my favorite vintage illustration subjects are deer. I have three sweet cards to share with you from my collection. They are all high...

Our Infamous Illustrated Calendar is BACK! Containing 12 BRAND NEW illustrations inspired by our favourite seasonal beverages. Get the calendar complete with our beautiful high quality, veneered dark wood clipboard, as pictured above here:http://tele…