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You probably think my main reason for getting all these vintage brass French horns hung was because I\u2019m super excited for Christmas.\u00a0 After all, I\u2019ve been collecting them for two years, scouring thrift stores, flea markets, and corners of antique malls.\u00a0 I set a price limit that I wouldn\u2019t go over\u2026I only broke it once for one of the larger ones!<\/p>\n
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But no, the most urgent reason to hang these horns before Thanksgiving is because I have a six-year-old son.\u00a0 And he takes GREAT delight in blowing them loudly.\u00a0 Ever since I started going through my Christmas bins, organizing for my holiday decorating, and laid these horns out on the table, well\u2026let\u2019s just say we\u2019ve had some startling moments!<\/p>\n
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One of our favorite Christmas memories is when he was about 2 \u00bd.\u00a0 At the time, I only had a couple of the small horns.\u00a0 Our fun-loving toddler got one from the tree and marched into his sisters\u2019 room.\u00a0 At 6:45 a.m.\u00a0 \u201cDirls!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Time to get up!\u201d (And that\u2019s not a typo.\u00a0 That\u2019s how he said it!!)\u00a0 I am pretty sure \u201cComfort and Joy\u201d was not what the \u201cdirls\u201d were thinking about.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So back to the gallery wall, mantel, and all things Christmas\u2026<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20201117-Vintage-Christmas-Collections-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (3)” admin_label=”Intro img” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Floor Layout ” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n I wanted to make a big statement with this vintage brass collection.\u00a0 It took me a long time to curate the look I wanted, but for me, most great design doesn\u2019t happen overnight!\u00a0 I think they were worth the wait!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To get this look, I laid my collection out on the floor, in roughly the amount of wall space I planned to fill.\u00a0 When styling a collection, asymmetry and a \u201crandom\u201d look will be your friend!\u00a0 Especially when working with vintage, you likely have a variety of sizes, patterns, colors, and even textures.\u00a0 A more random look gives the feeling of a collection curated over time.\u00a0 I started by off-centering the largest horn and working out from there on both sides.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20201117-Vintage-Christmas-Collections-7-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (7)” admin_label=”Floor Layout img” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Mantel” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n When styling your Christmas collection, think of varying the height and depth of placement.\u00a0 This lends to the curated-over-time look rather than I-pulled-out-my-Christmas-bins look!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I used my mantelscape to add an extra layer and more texture to the look of the gallery wall.\u00a0 A mix of faux eucalyptus and cedar garlands and brass candlesticks soften the edges of the horn collection, while vintage books add rich color and character.\u00a0 The books also add variety and height to the candlestick collection.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20201117-Vintage-Christmas-Collections-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (5)” admin_label=”Mantel img” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Collections” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n No matter the season, collections are a lot of fun and when styled well, add character and interest to your home.\u00a0 I like to group my collections in the same space, where they make an impact rather than feeling like they add clutter.\u00a0 It could be a vintage thermos collection like Down Shiloh Road<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0uses at Christmas.\u00a0 It might be a special set of ironstone dishes or milkglass vases.\u00a0 Perhaps your collection of vintage books adds interest to a simple bookshelf and are used in your d\u00e9cor year-round!<\/p>\n Here are a few of my favorite things to collect throughout the year:<\/p>\n Old books<\/p>\n Mortar and pestles<\/p>\n Brass candlesticks<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20201117-Vintage-Christmas-Collections-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (4)” admin_label=”Collections img” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Other Post” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n