Wednesday, December 12, 2012

good-lite

Happy Wednesday!
This week has been quite busy, and I can't believe how close we are to Christmas! I truly love this time of year, and only wish it went a little slower. I finished my Christmas quilt last night, and when I wanted to take photos of it this morning, it was dark and rainy outside. So, hopefully the sun will shine later this week for me to take a few to show you. 
Awhile back I bought this sweet Good-Lite Christmas light set at an estate sale. When taking out my Christmas goodies to decorate, I thought I would plug them in and see if they worked! Well...
 They do!! So neat! It is a small strand of 6 pretty bulbs that I hung on my vintage coat rack. 
 They only get turned on for a few minutes when I want to look at them, because I don't trust leaving them on all day. They do make me so happy, and wishing I had more! 
If you are still shopping for last minute gifts, I am having a little Christmas sale in my shoppe before I take a break for the holidays!!
Wishing you all a cozy and creative day!!

 I am linking up with the sweet Sue of It's A Very Cherry World for Rednesday! Head over to see more Christmas reds! 

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  1. Chris at Red Gate FarmDecember 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    LOVE the vintage lights! I actually have a couple of sets but didn't really think of actually USING them in anyway!! I think I may need to break out my vintage Mickey Mouse/Noma lights and see how they light up :)

    ~Chris

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM

      Thanks! Yes, you should see if yours work! They are so neat lit up! xo Heather

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  2. Old Fashioned GalDecember 12, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Very sweet Heather! I don't trust my vintage lights either. I have a strand around my mantle. I never walk off and leave them on! Too scary! Merry Christmas to you!
    -Denise

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:45 AM

      Thank you Denise! Oh, aren't they so neat to have! ;) Sending you Christmas Joy!! xo Heather

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  3. renae December 12, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    HEATHER - STOP IT! ohmygosh!!! that little bunny and elephant are so strong in my childhood memory. i must have had that book when i was a kid. what is the published date on it, oh my!?!
    big (hug) ! wow.

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:47 AM

      Oh fun! It doesn't have a date because all the pages are missing. Maybe 50's? They are such sweet characters! xo Heather

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  4. BarbaraDecember 12, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I love the graphics on those old boxes of lights as much as the lights themselves! The names are usually pretty good, too. Good idea to not leave them on all day, I think!

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  5. SarahDecember 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful pictures. The Santa paint book is so cute. I really like your blog banner, the little blue birds are sweet. :-)

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you so much Sarah!! So happy to have you here! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  6. the vanilla squirrelDecember 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    fabulous lights......amazing they work and look so gorgeous! it has warmed me on a freezing cold night just looking at them glowing! x

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you and I am so glad they warmed you up sweet friend! xo Heather

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  7. Tammy's in LoveDecember 12, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Well, as long as it's the "Good Lite Set" you can plug 'em in. I wouldn't want you to burn the house down with the bad lite set which is also 55 years old!

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      Well, even the Good-Lite Set are not is the best condition, so I promise I won't keep them on! ;) How are you doing? xo Heather

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  8. My Vintage MendingDecember 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    That is an amazing graphic...I love a great coloring book and keep them handy for embroidery patterns. Smiles..Renee

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      Oh, such a great idea! I only wish this had the pages in it, but they are all missing. I will keep this in mind on my hunts!! ;) xo Heather

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  9. Sally Annie MagundyDecember 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Love your Christmas reds today. The coloring book illustration is so darling and how fun to find vintage lights and they work. Yippie!

    Happy Rednesday!

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      Thank you so much!! Happy Rednesday!! xo Heather

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  10. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~December 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Love your Santa image!! And those lights are wonderful too! I wish I had some vintage lights like those! :) So awesome that they still worked! xo Holly

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:53 AM

      Thank you so much Holly!! Hopefully you will find some soon! ;) xo Heather

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  11. DanaveeDecember 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    EEEEEEEEEEK! They DO WORK! Love those! And love seeing a little corner of your home!

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  12. Chenille CottageDecember 12, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Merry Christmas, Heather! I, too, wish the season would pass a little more slowly. Every year I say that I'm going to make things all year long....and, then, suddenly...It's December again.
    I love Christmas and all the lights, Christmas services, packages, family, children...sewing, fudge...Oh...You name it! I love it all!!!
    Blessings to you, my sweet friend,
    Carolynn xoxo

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      Merry Christmas Carolynn! I love it for all those reasons and more, too!! Have a blessed day! xo Heather

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  13. KerinDecember 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Heather...
    what great old Christmas lights.
    I remember having that same kind, as a kid.
    Guess that makes me old to.....yep.
    For whatever reason, we had one pink bulb.
    I would lay under the tree and look up at the lights and try to spot the pink bulb.
    With the lights on, and the tinsel hung, everything always looked so magical.

    Enjoy this wonderful Christmas season, and all the magic that it holds.

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you Kerin!! Oh, what a wonderful memory! I loved hearing it and can imagine how magical that was! May you also have a joyful Christmas season sweet friend!! xo Heather

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  14. KathyDecember 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Those lights look so festive! I agree about wishing we could stretch the holiday season. I am taking vacation all next week and hoping I actually have time to bake - yay!!

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you!! I am taking a vacation after this week, too!! Time to enjoy this joyful season!! xo Heather

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  15. Naturally CarolDecember 13, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    It has been a busy week..and I have missed a couple of days of blogging with all of the Christmas goings on! When we moved to our town just over eight years ago the streets were decorated with lights that must have been made in the fifties...huge round ones shaped like light bulbs they were. They have only just replaced them..a pity really 'cos the old ones had such character, though I suppose they got to the stage that the bulbs couldn't have been replaced.

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      Oh, such a bummer they replaced them! Wonder where they are? Hopefully they didn't just throw them away!! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  16. Josie-MaryDecember 13, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Wonderful lights, great they still work :) x

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  17. Perfectly PrintedDecember 13, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Working vintage lights? So fun!!

    chris

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  18. craftylesDecember 13, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    How sweet those little lights are. I have 1 string from my parents tree just like that and they still work too. Love them!

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      Oh, how wonderful that you have them from your parent's tree! So special!! xo Heather

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  19. Pam~ Virginia RetroDecember 13, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Love the old "big" lights & have some too! Somehow I've missed following your blog, but not anymore! :) Pam

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:24 PM

      Thank you so much Pam!! So happy to have you here!! Wishing you a beautiful day! xo Heather

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  20. ThrifterSistersDecember 13, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I love the graphics on old Christmas boxes and have picked up several boxes of old lights just for them. I never have plugged them in before but you got me thinking that I should try them out. I love the Santa Paint Book! So dang cute:-)

    Happy Holidays & Rednesday!

    Erica

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM

      I love the graphics, too! Yes, you should give them a try, you never know!! Wishing you a joyful holiday season!! xo Heather

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  21. Musings from Kim K.December 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    What a fantastic way to display your lights. The graphics on the box are super!!

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  22. PaulaDecember 13, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Hello sweet Heather! I can't believe how close we are to Christmas either! Like you, I wish it would slow down! I love Christmas and it goes by too quickly! The Santa Claus paint book is adorable! You have the sweetest vintage pretties! Love your lights too. I am so glad you can enjoy them. I wonder if they could be rewired, so they would be safer? Your home is so lovely sweetie! How kind of you to offer a discount in your lovely shop! I love everything in it! You are so creative and talented dear friend! Have a wonderful evening! Lots of love, Paula xoxo

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM

      Thank you so much Paula!! Have a lovely night! xo Heather

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  23. Blessed SerendipityDecember 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Your Christmas lights are darling displayed on the rack. I like the little red beads on them and you have the original box too - sweet! I have an old strand that I have been lighting but I need to find some replacement twinkling bulbs. Enjoy these last days before Christmas.

    xo
    Danielle

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    1. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      Thank you Danielle! May you have a beautiful and joyful Christmas season! xo Heather

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  24. Helen PhilippsDecember 14, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I love your sweet vintage lights, they are so pretty, and winding them round the rack is a great way to display them. Love the Santa painting book too :)
    I am trying to take it slowly and enjoy the Christmas countdown one day at a time!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Heather.
    Helen x

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  25. JillDecember 14, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Love the paint book!!

    I have found a few sets of vintage lights, but I don't use them anymore, they just get too hot. I use the boxes for decoration though.

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  26. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Wishing you and yours a blessed and loving New Year! hugs and love...

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