victorian home decor

victorian home decor

Unleash your imagination when it comes to selecting Victorian Christmas ornaments to go with your holiday theme. In just about every aspect, from size and shape to color, texture, subject, materials and more, the sky’s the limit.

One of the most delightful things about holiday decorating with an 1800′s theme is the era’s over-the-top aesthetic; the lavish elegance of period holiday decor uses rich colors for drama, multiple layers to make a big impact, and a “more is better” attitude toward embellishments.

This carries through to all aspects of the holiday decor of the period, but nowhere is it more gorgeously expressed than in the the profusion of ornaments the decorators of the day used everywhere. Here are some tips on how to select, create, and use ornaments in your period holiday decorating.

Think outside the modern decorating box

Round glass balls may be the backbone of modern holiday ornaments, but in a Victorian theme the possibilities are endless. Flowers, fans, angels, cherubs, large Santa figures, gift boxes, character figurines, dolls, and even fancy shoes are among the classic decorations of the era.

Elaborate embellishment is one of the charms of the decorative items of the period, so look for items with lots of detail, including beading, tassels and charms, pendants, paintings of people or scenes, and anything that gives additional sparkle.

Paper was a popular material for authentic period decorations. In addition to large, elaborately printed heavy paper figures, the the Victorians also used Christmas cards and other printed scenes on the tree and in arrangements.

Delicate filigree shapes are classics of the era. Look for stars, bells, and miniature gift boxes made of metal or gilded paper filigree.

Elegantly economical: make your own decorations

Antique decorations can be pricey and hard to find, but there are lots of excellent reproductions available both as individual items and in sets. But if you’re stretching your holiday decorating budget, creating Victorian Christmas ornaments for your tree can be easy, economical and fun. Here are some examples to spark your creativity:

- Fold wrapping paper into fan shapes and embellish with lace, ribbon, artificial flowers, or strings of craft beads or pearls.

- Shape by-the-pack paper doilies into cones and fill with brightly-wrapped candy

- Use dried babies’ breath and silk flowers to create mini bouquets that you can embellish with lace and ribbon and tuck among the boughs.

- A glue gun and a few yards of assorted ribbons, lace, braids, and craft pearls, beads, and chain can turn a pack of inexpensive satin balls into period masterpieces.

- Make oversized tassels of decorative rope combined with with craft chain, beads, pearls, and ribbon.

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2.25 inch (58mm) Round Badge Style Keyring Line Drawing Victorian Lady $3.99 Brand New item ready for immediate despatch...

2.25 inch Large Round Lapel Pin Badge Victorian Letters S $2.99 UK Produced decorative item...

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Tiffany Style Victorian Torchiere Floor Lamp in Blue Shade $152.75 CH15A681TF Features: -Floor lamp.-Shade material: Tiffany style Copper foiled glass.-Foot stepper switch.-Indoor setting.-306 Glass pieces.-18 Cabochons.-UL approved. Construction: -Resin and metal base construction. Color/Finish: -Blue, Green, Red and Purple colored shades. Specifications: -Accommodates (1) 60W Medium bulb. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -Overall Dimensio...

1,000 Steampunk Creations: Neo-Victorian Fashion, Gear, and Art (1000 Series) $15.00 Steampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre, community, and artform. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of early-nineteenth-century industrialization, in part to restore a sense of wonder to a technology-jaded world.Packed with 1,000 full-color photographs, 1,000 Steampunk Creations features a stunning and mi...

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Victorian Drop Fringe Trim $10.98 The victorian drop fringe measures approximately 4" from the top of the stitched gimp to the bottom of the beaded strand. The stitched gimp measures approximately 1" in width and the beaded strand is approximately 3" in length.The stunning victorian drop fringe embellishes lampshades, curtains and home decor items.Size: 4"Contents: 95% Polyester, 1% Other Fiber, 4% AcrylicCare Instructions: Hand ...

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Victorian Crystal Chair Armless Ghost Chair $90.00 Dovetailing the timeless form of a well-known eighteenth century French chair with crystal clear sleek style of contemporary minimalism, the Victorian Crystal chair mirrors classic elegance and bold couture. Its seamless translucent construction is nearly an impossible structure, but that's what makes this design so alluring. Comfortable, durable, versatile, sustainable beautiful crystal appearan...

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Liberty Garden Products Decorative Non-Rust Cast Aluminum Wall Mounted Garden Hose Reel With 125-Foot Capacity - Antique Finish 704 $79.97 Wall Mount Cast Aluminum Hose Reel Protect Your Garden Hose The Decorative Wall Mounted Hose Reel is made of all non-rust, cast aluminum with brass plumbing fixtures and a durable powder coat finish. This decorative unit easily secures to home or wall where it will hold up to 125 feet of 5/8" garden hose that is easily pulled out for use, and then retracted when done. A 7" x 14" shelf is perfect f...

Magnolia Window Film 24-by-36-Inch $17.20 24" x 36", Magnolia Window Film, An Inexpensive Alternative To Stained Glass, Translucent But Not Transparent, Allows Light To Enter The Room, Provides Privacy, No Adhesive Necessary, Will Tile Together Like Wallpaper, Top To Bottom, Left To Right, Can Be Easily Removed With No Adhesive Residue After Years Of Installation, Easily Trimmed To Fit, Self Static Adhering, No Adhesives....

Delta 58045-RB In2ition Two-In-One Shower, Venetian Bronze $147.90 Finish:Venetian Bronze Timeless design for today's homes Simple, elegant lines complement traditional dcor Integrated showerhead and handshower Upgrade your shower experience quickly and easily Showerhead flows 2.5 gpm @ 80 psi, 9.5 L/min @ 552 kPa Handshower flows 2.5 gpm @ 80 psi, 9.5 L/min @ 552 kPa Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty...

Safety First 113425 18-Inch Victorian Grab Bar, Venetian Bronze $32.11 Put safety first and keep your bathroom looking great with this sophisticated and elegant grab bar. Made of Heavy Duty metal-Measures 18" Long Lovely Venetian-bronze finish Mounting screws and easy installation instructions included Will support persons up to 500 lbs, and meets ADA standards (When properly mounted.) This sale is for one grab bar only. The other items pictured are not includ...

Victorian Mother's Day - 5 x 7 Pop Up Mother's Day Greeting Card $4.50 This unique pop-up card is a great way to say Happy Mother's Day! This 5" x 7" card comes with a coordinating patterned envelope.Greeting on front: "On Mother's Day". Greeting Inside: "Wishing you the things that bring you pleasure, on the day that celebrates you."...

LIBERTY HARDWARE 16 Venetian Bronze Designer Oval Grab Bar $19.95 16", Venetian Bronze, Designer Oval Grab Bar....

Mouse Mats of Reading the Bible in a Victorian home from North Wind Picture Archives $14.99 Photo Mouse Pad, Reading the Bible in a Victorian home. Morning worship in a Victorian familys home. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration. Chosen by North Wind Picture Archives. Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75 x 9.125. High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners. This item is shipped from our American lab....

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Parakeet and Cockatiel Featherstone Victorian Home - 18 in. x 18 in. x 25 1/2 in $99.99 Take your small bird's home new heights, with Featherstone Heights bird cages! This Victorian model captures the essence of this classic American home design, and combines that with easy-to-clean features sure to please any bird owner. Each one includes a simple to clean removable grille and pull-out drawer. 2 outside-access feed cups make dinner time easy. Also includes 2 perches, a large front entry door and a top access door. Great for small birds and cockatiels. 5/8 in. wire spacing. Please call customer service to determine shipping costs at 1-888-THAT PET. Item is dropshipped directly from the manufacturer.

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Home Sweet Home Print $68.99 The "Home Sweet Home" Fine Art Giclee print is a reproduction of a hand-made cross stitch that captures the Victorian styling of the Cartoon Network original series, "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends." This Fine Art Giclee is approximately 19-inches tall x 13-inches long and is limited to only 500 pieces! This piece was created to evoke the feel of an antique "Home Sweet Home" Country Sampler and was meticulously stitched by Dale McCracken, the brother of the series' creator, Craig McCracken. It was produced on 25 count hand-dyed linen with hand-dyed cotton thread, some of which were dyed by their mother, textile artist, Eva Lynn McCracken.

Safe-Plate Decor Outlet Cover - Almond $3.95 Safe-Plate Automatic Outlet Covers are an attractive and convenient way to help protect children from potentially dangerous electrical outlets. Safe-Plate protects instantly and automatically, sliding into position the moment you remove a plug from the outlet. Features: Thermal seal insulation helps make your home more enery-efficient Designed for decorative duplex receptacles with a screw at the top and bottom White & Almond colors CSA approved Easy installation

Safe-Plate Decor Outlet Cover - White $3.95 Safe-Plate Automatic Outlet Covers are an attractive and convenient way to help protect children from potentially dangerous electrical outlets. Safe-Plate protects instantly and automatically, sliding into position the moment you remove a plug from the outlet. Features: Thermal seal insulation helps make your home more enery-efficient Designed for decorative duplex receptacles with a screw at the top and bottom White & Almond colors CSA approved Easy installation

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Young America Mix & Match Banker's Chair - Victorian White $429 Complete your child's study area with a Young America Mix & Match Chair. These chairs come in a wide selection of colors and are designed to mix & match with any of the Young America furniture collections. Stylishly designed and solidly constructed, it's the perfect desk mate or accent piece to any room in your home. Features stain-resistant seat cushions and wood corner blocks under the seats for stability. Specifications: Weight: 38.00 lbs. Chair Dimensions: 19.25"L x 38.25"H x 17.00"W Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships directly from the manufacturer within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

Young America Mix & Match Student Chair - Victorian White $399 Complete your child's study area with a Young America Mix & Match Chair. These chairs come in a wide selection of colors and are designed to mix & match with any of the Young America furniture collections. Stylishly designed and solidly constructed, it's the perfect desk mate or accent piece to any room in your home. Features stain-resistant seat cushions and wood corner blocks under the seats for stability. Specifications: Weight: 38.00 lbs. Chair Dimensions: 19.25"L x 38.25"H x 17.00"W Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships directly from the manufacturer within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

Jaraba Velours Rug by Missoni Home $3425 Provide the foundation that will allow interior decor to take flight with the Missoni Home Jaraba Velours Rug. Numerous bi-colored butterflies are on the wing, drifting across the solid background. The butterfly outlines are raised, giving the rug unique texture and increased depth. Handmade out of 100% wool, it is available in two sizes and color patterns. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home Jaraba Velours Rug is available with the following: Details:Handmade100% woolOptions:Color: Nero, Bianco and Grigio (shown), or Nero, Bianco and Rosso.Size: 67" x 94", or 79" x 118".Shipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks.

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