Discover vintage ski lodge decor with antique skis, snowshoes, sleds, and mountain charm. Explore Christmas decorating, après-ski inspiration, and timeless New England winter style.
Welcome to my Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Series, where you’ll find decorating inspiration with antique skis, snowshoes, sleds, and timeless mountain charm. From cozy Christmas porches to collected winter interiors, this is your guide to creating a vintage ski lodge look with authentic finds and New England style. Browse the series below for decorating ideas, collecting guides, and seasonal inspiration to help you create your own vintage ski lodge style.
Complimentary Winter Printables & Collector’s Guide
Bring a little vintage winter charm into your home with my complimentary Winter Collection, available exclusively to newsletter readers. Inside, you’ll find printable artwork inspired by antique ski lodge style, collected winter treasures, and our beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Ella—perfect for framing, creating note cards, gift tags, and other seasonal keepsakes. As a special bonus, you’ll also receive The Art of Vintage Ski Lodge Decor, my beautifully illustrated collector’s guide filled with decorating inspiration, collecting tips, and authentic New England style.
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Start Here: Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Guides
New to vintage ski lodge decorating? These four guides are the best place to begin. Whether you’re decorating with antique snowshoes, vintage skis, sleds, or just looking for inspiration, these are the cornerstone posts of the entire series.
Cozy New England Decorating Inspired by Vermont Mountain Views
Experience how our breathtaking Vermont mountain views inspire cozy New England-style decorating ideas throughout the seasons. Discover timeless tips for bringing warmth and charm into your home with nature as your muse.
As Featured In Country Living
My vintage ski lodge decorating tips have been featured in Country Living and syndicated internationally by ELLE Decor Italia and ELLE Netherlands in “5 Antiques That Sell Out Every Winter, According to Antiques Dealers.”
Flip Through My Free Collector’s Guide
Before you dive into the decorating ideas below, take a few minutes to browse The Art of Vintage Ski Lodge Decor. This interactive guide is filled with collecting tips, decorating inspiration, and original photography from my homes in Vermont and coastal Maine.
Christmas Decorating with Antique Skis, Snowshoes & Sleds
From twinkling front porches to vintage Christmas trees, these decorating ideas show how antique skis, snowshoes, sleds, and collected winter treasures create a warm and welcoming holiday home. Browse my favorite Christmas styling ideas for indoors and out, all inspired by the timeless charm of a vintage ski lodge.
Simple New England Vintage Christmas Decorating Guide for Every Space in Your Room
Discover timeless ways to decorate every corner of your home with cozy, vintage-inspired Christmas charm. From mantel displays to festive porches, this guide brings New England holiday style to life, simply and beautifully.
Homes & Gardens recently featured my Christmas thoughts in their “Years Later, Katie Holmes’ Vintage Christmas Tree Still Shines Bright, a Master Class in Nostalgic Holiday Design That Never Goes Out of Style” article. “Retro and vintage Christmas decorations flood us with memories of our youth or days gone by”. Read the article here for all the old fashioned holiday insights.
Vintage Après-Ski Decorating & Winter Gatherings
Vintage après-ski style brings together antique winter finds, cozy gathering spaces, and the welcoming spirit of a classic ski lodge. From antique skis and snowshoes to wool blankets, vintage ski boots, festive tables, and fire pit evenings, these decorating ideas capture the warmth and character of après-ski living, whether you spend your winters on the slopes or simply love the look.
Snowy Mountain Style with Vintage Ski Lodge Charm
Vintage ski lodge style is about more than antique skis and snowshoes, it’s also the feeling of winter at home. From snowy mountain views and glowing ice lanterns to outdoor heaters, seasonal porch ideas, and collected New England interiors, these posts celebrate the everyday atmosphere of winter living in the mountains.
Looking for More Winter Decorating Ideas?
Explore even more seasonal inspiration in my Winter Decorating Ideas collection, filled with cozy rooms, snowy porches, outdoor displays, and simple ways to make your home feel warm and welcoming all winter long.
Vintage Home Decorating Guides and Styling Inspiration
Are you curious about vintage decor but don’t know where to start? These cornerstone guides are packed with seasonal styling tips, how-tos, and inspiration to help you confidently decorate with charm and character.
Where to Find Vintage Ski Lodge Treasures
If you’re looking for vintage skis, snowshoes, ski boots, sleds, or toboggans for ski lodge decor, start with my New England Antique and Thrift Shopping Guide. It’s a growing list of my favorite antique stores, flea markets, and thrift stops where these winter pieces show up.
And if you love the idea of making a whole day (or overnight) out of it, you’ll want my newest Antiquing in New England series. Each post follows my A Shop, A Stay, A Find format, sharing the places I browse, where I stay, and the vintage treasures I bring home to decorate with.
The best vintage ski lodge decor is collected over time. Whether you’re hunting for antique skis, weathered snowshoes, old sleds, or vintage ski boots, each piece adds character and tells a story. These collecting guides will help you know what to look for, where to find it, and how to decorate with it once you bring it home. Learn more in my Après-Ski Decor: What To Look For at Antique Stores And Thrift Shops This Winter post.
Antiquing & Thrifting New England Shopping Guides: Vintage Stores, Markets & Must-Visit Stops
Join me as I explore the best antique and thrift stores from Maine to Vermont, and even Paris and Canada. It’s your go-to guide for planning your next treasure-hunting adventure.
Scandinavian & Nordic Decorating Inspiration
Scandinavian design has long influenced the cozy simplicity of vintage ski lodge decorating. Natural textures, evergreens, vintage glass, rustic woods, and collected antiques all help create a warm Nordic-inspired home. Explore these Scandinavian home tours, seasonal decorating ideas, and timeless styling inspiration.
Thanks so much for cozying up with our Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Series! Whether you’re dreaming of mountain cabins, snowy porches, or just adding a little Nordic charm at home, I hope you leave here full of vintage winter decorating inspiration. Stay tuned for even more vintage ski lodge decorating ideas, antique finds, and cozy winter inspiration to come!
Frequently Asked Questions About Vintage Ski Lodge Decor
Vintage ski lodge decor combines antique winter sporting equipment, rustic materials, and collected furnishings to create the nostalgic character of an old mountain lodge. Common pieces include wooden skis, snowshoes, sleds, ski boots, wool blankets, vintage signs, and other winter finds that show age, history, and personality.
Antique skis and snowshoes can be crossed or layered on walls, displayed over mantels, leaned in entryways, or incorporated into porch arrangements. Vintage sleds and toboggans work beautifully beside doors, beneath Christmas trees, or as the foundation for seasonal displays. Keep the styling relaxed so the pieces feel collected rather than overly arranged.
Look for vintage skis, snowshoes, sleds, ski boots, and winter accessories at antique stores, flea markets, estate sales, thrift shops, ski swaps, and online vintage marketplaces. Shops in traditional ski regions such as Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, the Adirondacks, and the Berkshires often have especially good selections during fall and winter.
Authentic vintage ski lodge decor is built around real pieces with age and character rather than matching reproductions. Weathered wood, worn leather, old paint, vintage woolens, and sporting equipment that was once used on the slopes give a room its warmth and history. Mixing these finds with comfortable furnishings and natural materials keeps the look welcoming and personal.
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