Santa is here to stay!
After having the first Santa for two years, Jen “screamed when [she] found the other one.”These Styrofoam St. Nicks really do “see you when you’re sleeping…”
PHOTOGRAPHED BY Christopher Bradley
Whether you’re stringing up Santas or polishing off your 1950s Christmas coasters, the holiday season is the perfect time to get creative with your flea market décor. Homeowner Jennifer (Jen) Rippinger, who sells vintage treasures at Antiques of Winfield, struts her seasonal style at home and at the booth. “No other time of year makes me this happy decorating,” she says. “I love it.”
PRETTY PALETTE
When it comes to styling your collectibles for Christmas, as at other times of the year,
coordination is a must. But that doesn’t mean you have to stick with traditional Christmas colors. While Jen’s living room, with its green-checked couch and matching evergreen stools, has earned the year-round title of “Christmas room,” her kitchen palette features lots of aqua blues, even during the holidays.
Globe-trotting
Santa Claus presides over Jen’s “well-rounded” collection. Jen, who has been collecting the orbs for 15 years, has about 45 globes, total. Alongside the colorful globes, the vintage wooden skis bring a mixture of adventure and nostalgia to the cheery living room.