Your Guide to an Eclectic Style: thrifting, vintage, and antique Home Decor

Another Chance Thrift Store with white wall cabinetry and vintage home decor accents.

Thrifting

12 Table Topics with Thrifted Tea and Toast Fanfare

Vintage

Coastal antique

A dog sits on a porch with a pair of snowshoes.

Ski Chalet Vintage

French vintage basket with wheels filled with Fall pink limelight hydrangeas in living room decor.

Flowers

Antiques

Blue and White Cozy Colonial House Design Living Room Sectional

Cozy Winter

Panoramic RV on the Road with Bernese Mountain Dog at Vineyard

RVing

Eclectic

Christmas

Fireside Table with Blue and White Coffee Set

tablescapes

Ella

Classic VW Fastback Embracing the Vintage with a Bernese Mountain Dog

VW

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Vintage Christmas wooden wagon wheel with burgundy bow leaning on split rail fence in wintery mountain scene.

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Vintage bust form decorated for Christmas with pink ribbon, evergreens, and string of pearls.

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Green basket filled with decorative wood spindles with blue bows for Christmas.

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Cedar shake and copper roof unique mailbox house at antique store.

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Meet Ann

Vintage Loving. Creator. Thrifter. Decorator. Blogger. Dog Lover. New Englander.

Hi, I’m Ann and welcome to Dabbling & Decorating where eclectic style meets a love for vintage decor, antiques, and thrifting adventures! Nestled between the picturesque landscapes of Vermont and coastal Maine, I share my passion for creating warm, inviting spaces filled with antique treasures and unique finds from flea markets and thrift stores. Join me on our RV antiquing road trips, where we’ll discover one-of-a-kind pieces, and bring back stories to inspire your home decor. Whether you’re drawn to antique home decor, seasonal styling, or DIY projects, you’ll find plenty of ideas to infuse character and timeless charm into your spaces. Follow along for a mix of curated vintage finds, thrifting tips, and the joy of creating a home that tells a story.