Monday, December 19, 2011

Vintage at the Back Door



This is the scene at the back door this holiday season.

A vintage wooden sled, some vintage metal snowshoes 
I found on Ebay last month, an old lard tin 
turned Christmas tree pot, and some vintage skis.





They are all sitting with a new but vintage-inspired
destination bus blind that I bought last year
from a dealer on Etsy. He customized some of the
destinations for me. Lots of Christmas references there!


Unusual, aren't they?



I am REALLY enjoying all of your blogs, 
getting inspiration 
in every photo you have posted.
Thanks for sharing!





Looking forward to some time off from my job
over the holidays so I can catch up and take in 
all the glorious holiday decor
I have been missing!

Thanks for stopping by today.
xoxox~
Alison


Link to TransitDesign on Etsy!


Thanks for stopping by during this crazy busy time of year! I truly appreciate it.

26 comments:

Olive said...

Allison, that sign is so fun and beautiful. Your entire vignette is just full of YOU. Happy Christmas, Olive

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Such a great idea the can. I have an old potato chip can in the garage, now I know what to do with it. Thanks
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

Kelly said...

I love your spin on subway art! That is just too cute.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

What a fun sign and your vignette is fabulous, like everything you do, pretty lady from the Polo House. I've been away at my daughter's town helping her move to her new house and I missed everybody, so here I am to wish you a very Merry Christmas full of joy, presents and love. FABBY

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Great sign and I love all the outdoorsy activity pieces, Alison!

Cottage and Broome said...

Love your polar express sign! The whole vignette is really charming! Happy holidays, Laura

The enchanted home said...

Just stunning, your vignettes are always so pretty and nostalgic and totally magazine worthy!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Love.it.all. The vintage bucket the old snow shoes and ski's and LOVE the red subway art!!! Such a fabulous Christmas vignette!

Debra@CommonGround said...

This is wonderful, Alison. LOVE that lard tin with the tree and that subway sign is great! Thank you, for all the fun inspiration! Have a great Christmas Week, xo

Linda said...

Oh Alison you have done it again... I love all your decorations especially the sign. I must make one...

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Your decorations are one of a kind...and perfect! I love that big old can and the combination of everything! Happy holidays! ♥

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

This is cute cute cute. Yes, Piggy is very comfy here!!

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

oh i LOVE those snow shoes! they ARE different! your arrangment is so artistically done with such finess! LOVE it!

i got your comment on my scottie post - how funny that you found it on google pics. and yes, we are both fond of those plaid lunch boxes! :)

have a very merry christmas, allison! enjoy your break.

xxo
becky

Debbie refreshrestyle said...

Alison, your back door area looks great! Love all your choices, what great finds. I did get a pair of skates from eBay, this week, a little late for this year. But I have them for next or maybe I'll stick them somewhere.
Merry Christmas,
Debbie

Pamela Gordon said...

Alison, this looks wonderful! I've never seen metal snowshoes before. Love the bus sign too! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! Blessings, Pamela

mary pernula said...

The decorating looks wonderful!! Thanks for sharing. **** Mary ****

Sarah said...

Alison, the sign is a darling idea. You are so clever! Great vignette to welcome your back door guests. ;-)
~ Sarah

Janette - The2Seasons said...

I want to come to your house for Christmas. I chuckled when I saw your vintage snowshoes because when my blog partner/daughter and her new husband bought their home last year in Syracuse, they promptly got five feet of snow. They bought snow shoes and used them!!! It was a big adjustment for my southern girl.

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Alison,
Everything you touch is magic. This vignette is magazine worthy! Love everything you've done down to the lard bucket! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Town and Country Gals said...

Alison,
love everything, the red snowshoes are wonderful! I have my vintage child's skis on the front porch but they spend the rest of the year in my familly room with my snowshoes and oars, love them to much to put them away! That sign is fabulous, perfectly Christmassy!
Merry Christmas
Rebecca

Tardevil said...

As always, every picture you post is inspiring. I have nevah seen snow shoes made of metal - cool! Love the gumball snowglobe your friend made for you! Wish I had awesome friends like that! ;o) Have yourself a merry, little Christmas!!!

Amy Chalmers said...

Oh I LOVE this!!! The bus stop sign is the best with those old red snow shoes!!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

BEAUTIFUL Alison! I LOVE that sign!! Merry Christmas! Martina

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

Beyond Charming! That sign is wonderful and everything else in the setting, too!!!
xoxo

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh how fun, I love your vignette and your vintage items. The sign is perfect and the snowshoes. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

Babs said...

You find the BEST things for decorating. Love the lard bucket and the sled, and those red snow shoes are so much fun. Did you try them out? :)