The Retro Christmas Card Company blog. In our blog we will be sharing vintage style Christmas decor, fun projects in our Mid-Century Merry Makers series, Holiday Recipes, Christmas Party Ideas, and more. There will also be a peek into the creative process behind the artwork from the Retro Christmas Card Company Studios.
We celebrate the traditions of Christmastime and share posts that stir favorite memories and shared experiences. Creating cards that celebrate the nostalgia for yesteryear, and the stories behind them that will make you say, “Hey, I remember that!“.
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Recent Posts
Drawing From Memory – Visit The Retro Christmas Card Studio
All of The Retro Christmas Cards in our collections begin on my drawing table. I literally “draw” from my holiday memories and turn them into a greeting you can share. The Retro Christmas…
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree – A Tradition
Is there anything quite as grand as an evergreen dressed for the holidays? Today we’re unwrapping a few fun facts to toast the grandest, most famous tannenbaum of all, the Rockefeller Center Christmas…
How Mid-Century Ad Agencies Created The Thanksgiving Of Today
Shopping for Tom and all the trimmings, mid-century style. From parades to pecan pies, Thanksgiving is filled with tasty traditions we look forward to all year long Now that it’s finally time for…
‘Tis The Season For Toys! – These Happy Mid-Century Memories Will Last Forever
The 50s and 60s brought us so many fun, new ways to play. We’re remembering a few vintage favorites on the blog today. A Vintage Toy Holiday Gift Guide The toys may be long gone, but the happy…
Santa’s Soda Shop Creamy Hot Cocoa For A Crowd – Merry Makers Recipe!
We’ve combined cocoa + chocolate in this rich, creamy, crowd-pleasing recipe. Sure, it’s decadent, but isn’t that what holiday parties are for? Creamy Hot Cocoa For A Crowd Ingredients 1/4 cup…
Merry Mid-Century Modern Homes For The Holidays
We continue our love-affair with Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes today with a short history of our latest crush, the Elam House. “The mission of an architect is to help people understand how to make life…
Retro Hocus-Pocus! Black Cats Holiday Fun!
Today we’re stirring up some Creepy Retro Cat Tales and Bewitching Treats for you! First on the list of Frightful Feline Films is one of our favorites: The enchanting 1958 movie Bell, Book and Candle…
Welcome to Christmas in the 1950s!
It was a simpler time filled with sock hops and soda shops. Where optimism + merriment were found on every corner and the whole world felt a little brighter. Today we remember scenes from those happy…
Let’s Deck The Halls With All Things Retro And Learn A Few Card Tricks, Too
Turn your home into the merriest mid-mod around with The Retro Christmas Card Company. It’s easier than you think. Gather inspiration from these fun ideas. Our new designs are stocked and now is the…
Retro Christmas Checklist + Seasonal Calendars
The most wonderful time of the year officially begins right about now. Let our Retro Christmas Checklist + calendar pages help you plan to make this a season to remember. Cheers! Get the house…
What to write inside your Retro Christmas Cards
What to write inside your Retro Christmas Cards? First of all, let’s get started by playing some cheerful classic Christmas tunes, get yourself a hot cuppa, and light the Christmas tree. Gather…
The Merry Magic Of Sending Christmas Cards
Why send Christmas cards? The answer is quite simple…we can think of no better way to honor the traditions that make Christmas such an important part of our lives. In our world of emails…