Hi, I just ran across one of your articles, I kept, from Dec.

I wanted to ask you if you would mind sharing the name of the places you found the vintage Christmas ornaments?

Thank you in advance,
Ellen Reese

CAM: Hi Ellen,
Thanks for reading the column and for writing.
As far as treasure hunting goes, I have no secret sources. :)
Almost everything I find is purchased at one of our local thrift stores and antique malls, or at an estate sale or garage sale.
Another excellent source of anything you can possibly imagine is eBay. But I try to stay away from online shopping for the same reason I don't keep a lot of ice cream in the freezer: I don't do well with temptation.
For vintage holiday items, you can't beat thrift stores and garage sales. There's lots to look at and the prices are low, low, low. Happy hunting. If you find something wonderful send me a photo. I may use it when I write about vintage ornaments and holiday decorations next year.
Cheers!