Beat the holiday rush: snag vintage christmas decor this summer

Forget battling crowds and inflated prices this December. Savvy holiday decorators are already scouting for vintage treasures during the lazy days of summer, and you should be too. A recent surge in interest – fueled by nostalgia and a desire for unique, sustainable decor – has made vintage Christmas ornaments and decorations a surprisingly lucrative find.

The secret summer shopping window

Bob Richter, a vintage lifestyle expert and author of the upcoming Visions of a Very Vintage Christmas, reveals the insider's trick: