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Cardiff Collector’s ‘Christmas Time Capsule’ Showcases 1,000 Vintage Decorations

Sourcing everything second-hand, she has turned a decades-long hobby into a thriving stall for shoppers chasing Christmas memories.

Overview

  • Over three decades, Lisa Watts built her retro trove for about £3,000, buying from charity shops and car boot sales.
  • The House of Christmas Nostalgia stall at Cardiff Indoor Flea Market is reported to be flourishing, supported by social media and customer requests.
  • Standout pieces include an 80-year-old toilet-brush-style tree, a 1940s Addish bottle-brush tree, and a 1970s television turned into a tinsel diorama.
  • Recent coverage notes a post-lockdown turn toward vintage and sustainable decor, with younger buyers increasingly seeking retro items.
  • Her home featured on a BBC programme where judge Glen was moved to tears, reflecting the display’s strong emotional resonance.