vintage decor

Replace industrial writing instruments with this handcrafted pencil made from reclaimed newspaper. The brainchild of Irapuato, Mexico native Daniel Piceno, this unique pencil generates awareness for sustainably made goods and repurposed waste while also highlighting the creativity of Mexican artists with its vintage newspaper aesthetic and noteworthy green eraser. Crafting this pencil, Daniel invests many hours into first sourcing the raw material from publishers, then ironing and cutting the rough newspaper before rolling it in layers around the graphite core. Each pencil receives its own unique paper, design and character, plus a signed certificate of authenticity from Daniel.

Never lose track of your progress with a book and easily return to where you left your last reading session with the aid of this enchanting bookmark crafted by Guatemala’s Meliza Tzay. Expertly hand-painted on cedar wood, it carries the allure of a bygone era with its artfully distressed finish, resembling a vintage marigold door. Complete with a delightful yellow tassel adorning its top, this accessory ensures your literary adventures are always accompanied by a touch of charm and elegance.

Practical and beautiful, this hand-painted cedar wood bookmark by Guatemalan artisan Meliza Tzay is sure to become a cherished keepsake. Skillfully crafted to resemble a vintage turquoise door, it is the perfect way to mark your place in your favorite book. The convenient yellow tassel makes it easy to keep track of your reading progress while the distressed finish adds a touch of charm and character.

Santa Claus makes a happy appearance as antiqued blue ornaments from Bali. Wayan Cidra, from Bhakti Senang Hati, crafts and paints each albesia wood ornament by hand. The set of four ornaments hangs from golden cords.

"I'm the youngest of five siblings and our parents are farmers in Gianyar. I never went to school because of my parent's financial limitations, and also because I got poliomyelitis when I was just a child and it left me with weakened knees. I wanted to help my parents in some way, so I have been crafting ornaments since I was 14 years old. I felt so proud to myself when I received my very first income. Although I'm not really happy with my physical condition, I'm happy doing ornaments and hopefully my products can make more people happy. My hobby is singing traditional Balinese songs. I'm married and we have a son and a daughter. My wife is the one who helps me in making these ornaments, which I hope makes people’s Christmas happier."

"Three french hens and a partridge in a pear tree" ends one of the most iconic Christmas songs, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." These three colorful hen ornaments from India are handmade of felted wool and feature embroidered details in contrasting colors inspired by vintage French motifs.

Asha Prabha designs the covers of these petite journals inspired by the story of goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha. Ideal in size to write inspiring verses, motivational quotes and personal insights, the journals' covers are screen printed to resemble vintage court documents. The journals are crafted with handmade paper, they have 46 pages each and feature a cotton cord.

According to the Hindu Parthenon, one day Lakshmi asked Parwati to give her one of her sons since she had two of them, so she could experience the grace of motherhood. Assured that he would be well taken care of, and that Lakshmi's divine accomplishments would be shared with him, Parwati gave her Ganesha to adopt. That is why during the Diwali festival, Lakshmi and Ganesha are revered together.