We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Americana decor items in the comments of this post. Out of all the contestants, jenscloset with her Vintage Ruby Red Candleholders stole the show and got the most votes. Congratulations to you! One of your items will be featured in the Gift Guides, along with some of the runners up seen below.
If you want to get involved in next week’s round of voting, link us to your nominations in the comments below. We are looking for bike gear and bicycle themed items — vintage and handmade. The Tour de France is starting!
118 comments
Sign in to add your ownyaelfran says:
bravo!!!!!!
2 years ago
RetroHouse says:
Congratulations!
2 years ago
jenscloset says:
I want to thank everyone who voted for me...I'm thrilled! I also want to say congrats to everyone else that was nominated...so much talent!! Happy 4th!
2 years ago
JoulesVintage says:
jenscloset is one stellar Etsy seller! Take it from me, one of her happy customers. Congratulations Jen, on this win. Such a delectable photo, of very fine items!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Congrats!
2 years ago
dbabcock says:
Congratulations to all the entrants!
2 years ago
KnotOriginal says:
Congrats Jen and to all of the nominees!!!
2 years ago
TheBrassHussy says:
Congrats to the winners and incentive for me to get a good picture of a bicycle necklace I have laying around the studio.
2 years ago
fortheloveofpete says:
Congratulations Jen, and good job everyone!
2 years ago
DPeaGreenDesigns says:
Lovely, Jenn! Reminds me of my grandmother's Thanksgiving table -- great memories! Congrats!
2 years ago
mysouthernlace says:
Wow.. Great Job all and Go Jen! Great candlesticks...
2 years ago
FebystanDesigns says:
Congrats Jen and all participants!
2 years ago
sweetrice says:
Congratulations! Well done!
2 years ago
SurrenderDorothy says:
*Stands on desk and Cheers!* Bravo JEN!
2 years ago
buttercupbloom says:
Congrats, Jen!! What a fun week this has been - thanks, etsy, for featuring one of my Hoot Owls! Happy July Fourth, everyone! xo
2 years ago
workingforpeanuts says:
Congratulations! You're all winners!
2 years ago
TheSingingBird says:
congrats to jenscloset! and i'm so happy to see lynne's beautiful red apples here from cozycottagecreations! :)
2 years ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
Congrats, Jenscloset!
2 years ago
anniekdesigns says:
Thank you so much for including the patriotic potholders in the voting. Congrats to JensCloset and all the other participants. Thank you to everyone who voted for the potholders.
2 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
Congrats! Here is a great bicycle themed item! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26824352&ref=sr_list_17&&ga_search_query=bike+glass&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
2 years ago
anniekdesigns says:
Here's a bike basket liner by Luckyfinddesigns: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26589457
2 years ago
missindie says:
Woohoo congrats!! :]
2 years ago
backhomeagain says:
Jen @ JensCloset is such an inspiration to me. Her love of vintage, her high energy and her "can do" spirit are such an asset to etsy. I simply lover her Ruby Red candle sticks!
2 years ago
ellecools says:
Congratulations Jen! I have a few bicycle pendants - it's so hard to choose! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26821463 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26090201 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26009656 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25306362
2 years ago
CasualCottage2 says:
Congratulations to all who entered and especially to sweet Jen! :)
2 years ago
blythehopesvintage says:
YAY! Go Jen! You rock girl :D
2 years ago
foxmulderfbi says:
A nomination for my favorite Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20730547
2 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
congratulations to jenscloset!! and to the other contestants - some lovely items there! (for a non-American!!), especially the patriotic big eye bird!
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Woohoo!
2 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
I would like to nominate aimeedars - for the bicyclist with panache - a gorgeous pair of amazing bicycle earrings! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11809876&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=efa+bicycle&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
2 years ago
thingsthataremade says:
Hooray for jenscloset! For the bicycle theme, I think this is bag is fantastic and would love one! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22779221 This is a beautiful photograph: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24583207
2 years ago
blythehopesvintage says:
Bicycles you say? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19673521
2 years ago
simplysuzula says:
Congrats to Jen!! Beautiful candlesticks!!
2 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
Congrats to the winner. I didn't even make the top 10, but it was fun to be included. Thanks to everyone who voted for my mice.
2 years ago
livingstonandporter says:
YAY, jens closet! Congratulations.
2 years ago
OverTheTop says:
I voted for them! Those are wonderful, and red glass is so magical. Congrats, Jen!
2 years ago
WHIMSYlove says:
Congrats Jen!! (I'm so giddy my pinwheels were nominated!)
2 years ago
pandawithcookie says:
So glad to see those yo-yos again!
2 years ago
Mymothersgarden says:
Congratulations! What a great group of Americana!
2 years ago
uncharted says:
congrats!
2 years ago
oldworldprimitives says:
Congrats to jenscloset! And thank you to everyone who voted for my cat doll, I am so happy to be included in the runners-up. :)
2 years ago
1AEON says:
congrats, great items too!!!
2 years ago
alyanna says:
Congrats to Jen and all the nominees! I love the voter feature, but this time all the terrific choices made it so hard!
2 years ago
calloohcallay says:
So happy to see Jenscloset win! She has a fabulous shop and is such a helpful, knowledgeable vintage seller. Congratulations to all!
2 years ago
DvoraSchleffer says:
Congrats to the winner. Beautiful piece.
2 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Congrats to jenscloset and all the shops involved as well.
2 years ago
cozycottagecreations says:
Woo Hoo! I send a big huge Thank You and hug for all who voted for my apples! I had so much fun this week being a part of this - it was a big thrill! And Congratulations to Jen - I absolutely love your candelstick holders!
2 years ago
maybeads says:
Congrats, Jen! And to all those up for the vote - there were some fabulous items and great shops!
2 years ago
LaveMeSoapCo says:
I want to nominate the most awesome bike themed item from knittergirl http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24312409 sooooo cute!!!!!
2 years ago
CrochetCandi says:
Congratulations!!!!!
2 years ago
mybirch says:
Great job Jen!!! So beautiful!
2 years ago
southernladysvintage says:
Congratulations Jenscloset!!
2 years ago
flappergirl says:
Here are my nominations for the bike-themed gear: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=21763451 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=24960794 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=25548451
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Congrats!
2 years ago
brownbunnybyiris says:
Congratulations jenscloset!
2 years ago
ThePaintedPonyEH says:
I love this belt by julienjaborska. Hopefully, a past sales photo will work too! My nomination: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=16855592
2 years ago
walkthetalk says:
Congrats jenscloset!!!
2 years ago
mulberrymoose says:
Congrats to jenscloset! I do so love those candle holders! All wonderful items and so fun to be involved !
2 years ago
KitschDesigns says:
Congrats Jenscloset!
2 years ago
twolefthands says:
Gorgeous candleholders, congratulations everyone!
2 years ago
psarokokalo says:
i do have a bike for you!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24835930
2 years ago
GoBuggyGo says:
As a Japanese, I found this screenprint awesome. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26279216
2 years ago
20BucksorLess says:
Oh how I love shops that are full and plenty to look at. I'm trying to get mine that way and will be busy listing. Congratulations Jen!
2 years ago
1532vintage says:
Way to go Jen-you are my vintage idol :-)
2 years ago
truLuxe says:
Oh, I just bought one of these a few weeks ago for a friend who is deeply into the cycling thing... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26924464 Letterpress (makes me weak in the knees) bicycle from BitterSugar...
2 years ago
1532vintage says:
I forgot to add my nomination; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24794012
2 years ago
marymoondesigns says:
Cheerupcherup has bicycle themed invitations in her shop http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17655444 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26974540
2 years ago
mythunderstood says:
yay!!
2 years ago
pocketcarnival says:
Congrats Jenscloset! Bicycle items!!! Organic cotton tote bag: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19928095 Alternative energy sweater: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17946725 Houses & bicycles clutch: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20664552 Gorgeous note card: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26627812
2 years ago
Kultur says:
YAY JEN!!!! : D *cheers* Tour de Etsy favorites: A Time for Lemur http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26898872 Phrenology helmet - very cool http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26763686 The Trick Rider http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26531279
2 years ago
Starrbeads says:
Wonderful red and white candlesticks, well photo'ed. maybe someday my own hard work will pay off! i just adore Etsy and so happy to have found here and this community!
2 years ago
tootsytwo says:
La Bicyelette A wonderful Fine Art Photo is my nomination http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26400053&ref=sr_gallery_7&&ga_search_query=Bike+ride&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
2 years ago
tootsytwo says:
Oh yes, A huge big congratulations to Jenscloset and everyone included. What Fun!
2 years ago
midnightcoiler says:
Hearty congrats to Jen! Also to everyone here!
2 years ago
TheBrassHussy says:
I do love those candleholders! Here is a newly listed item of mine, a brass bicycle with glass bell. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27166314
2 years ago
dottedwithhearts says:
i love the red color! here are some really rad bike items! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27038772 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26189043 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27015230
2 years ago
jenniferladd says:
Congratulations! I love the deep red on those candlesticks! How about this for the Tour de France theme? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27168328
2 years ago
strandsoflight says:
Congratulations! So many beautiful things in that vote. Here's my favorite bike on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24186794
2 years ago
kidacollective says:
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the bicycle round.
2 years ago
sandali says:
Classic -- like the saying goes : 'Old is Gold' ;) Awesome featured items !!
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Nice stuffs!
2 years ago
veryverdant says:
Congrats Jen!!! Here is one of my favorite bike related items. In fact this whole shop is bike related. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26487258
2 years ago
feltmeupdesigns says:
yay well done... i'll have to think on the bike theme!
2 years ago
tldgrainwear says:
Cheers Jen!!!
2 years ago
bobnstitch says:
love the owl!
2 years ago
tldgrainwear says:
Here's my bike http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19423230&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=bicycle&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
2 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
I love hobnail glass and red is unusual. Those candlesticks ARE wonderful.
2 years ago
PawPawsWorkshop says:
What a great idea
2 years ago
loveluca says:
my nominations: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21673139 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22336587
2 years ago
babook says:
They are lovely so : ) http://www.babook.etsy.com
2 years ago
designsbycher says:
Congrats Jen! Love anything Americana :) Bike gear hmmmm? Well, a Harley is a bike, so my nomination is for WearablebyDesign's "Harley Chic" handcrafted gears necklace in fine silver ~ awesome! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23475217 http://designsbycher.etsy.com
2 years ago
aimeesarmoire says:
Congratulations! Vintage rocks :-)
2 years ago
hissyfitoly says:
ooh, bikes! how's about this bicycle-love handmade dress? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27018225
2 years ago
capitalcitycrafts says:
lovely items each & every one! think George is top notch!
2 years ago
VintageZen says:
Congratulations! They were all pretty great.
2 years ago
realisationcreations says:
Fab work Jen!
2 years ago
Sybillinart says:
congrat for the win ; that was such a beautiful selection... my nomination for bicycle : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27200870
2 years ago
jodieflowers says:
Gotta Love Fishsticks!
2 years ago
yesstreen says:
Got a couple of "it" vintage finds :) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26175990 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26799887
2 years ago
Radness says:
Great to see all the Americana finds, we all came from somewhere and brought to this country all types of inspiration. Yay 4th of July!
2 years ago
bunnyboutique says:
Delicious colors, the felted apples look delicious!!!
2 years ago
bonecalinda says:
Congratulations!!
2 years ago
FebystanDesigns says:
love this bicycle by flapperdoodle!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26307487
2 years ago
yesstreen says:
Another bicycle find:) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26666008 and...Jen is truly fabulous!! Love her shop!
2 years ago
VintageEye says:
Yeah Jen! Congratulations! Jen is a wonderful etsian! Very supportive of other sellers!
2 years ago
bonecalinda says:
Tour de France you say? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27237296 Maybe this would fit in with your theme? Thank you, Lucilia
2 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
wow!! congrats, Jen!! :D
2 years ago
BUniqueBags says:
Hey Jen!!! Congrats on the Americana Win!!! Luv your shop!!! Here is my VOTE for the bicycle contest http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25833963 Who couldn't LOVE this!!! Memories and light hearted fun!! It's a tough world out there,this will ground you and help you find your INNER CHILD again!! Jeri
2 years ago
Luncheonettevintage says:
They are terrific! So much congrats. Love your shop!
2 years ago
kari1121 says:
Yay Jen!!! So happy for you!!
2 years ago
swelcome says:
This is so awesome. Congratulations. You deserve it!
2 years ago
foofoogal says:
Just went to your shop today and saw this. Congratulations. A bit late but...
2 years ago
KreationsbyKathy says:
I love your shop....very happy for you.
2 years ago
jackeylee says:
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2 years ago
Candies64 says:
Yay Jen, Yay Vintage!!!
2 years ago
ShelbyLynsAttic says:
Kudo's to you! How exciting! Wonderful item and great photo.
2 years ago
plantldy53 says:
Just saw your WIN.......congrats!!!!!! beautiful pieces!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago