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red front porch

in Vermont Porch

How to Decorate a Porch with Vintage Style

I'd love to invite you to join me and Ella today on the porch for a cup of coffee and to take in the … [Read more...] about How to Decorate a Porch with Vintage Style

Filed Under: Vermont Porch Tagged With: porch, porch decor

wrapping paper dispenser

in Bookshelves

Decorative Vintage Gift Wrap Cutter

I found this really fun, vintage gift wrap paper cutter in my parent's attic when I was visiting … [Read more...] about Decorative Vintage Gift Wrap Cutter

Filed Under: Bookshelves Tagged With: antique paper cutter, Vintage paper cutter

A group of pink flowers on a table

in Vermont Views

Backyard Pallet Picnic Serving up Maine Lobster Rolls

Oh, my gosh, who doesn't love a picnic?  I want to share a really fun, easy way to have a … [Read more...] about Backyard Pallet Picnic Serving up Maine Lobster Rolls

Filed Under: Vermont Views Tagged With: backyard picnic, pallet picnic, picnic

A living room filled with furniture and vase of flowers on a table

in Spring Home Decor· Vermont Sunroom

A Sun Room Makeover

I just love sunrooms in homes!   They can be used for so many things like libraries, … [Read more...] about A Sun Room Makeover

Filed Under: Spring Home Decor, Vermont Sunroom Tagged With: spring decor, sunroom, sunroom decor

badminton racquets

in DIY Home Gallery· Patriotic Decor

DIY Summer Wreath with Vintage Badminton Racquets

I have been feeling the Memorial Day spirit lately since May and the warmer … [Read more...] about DIY Summer Wreath with Vintage Badminton Racquets

Filed Under: DIY Home Gallery, Patriotic Decor

vintage books

in Thrifting With The Gals

A Vintage Market and a Vision Board

Do you love hunting at flea markets for vintage and unique treasures?  I totally do, however, … [Read more...] about A Vintage Market and a Vision Board

Filed Under: Thrifting With The Gals Tagged With: vintage market, Vision Board, Vision Boards

A clock sitting on top of a wooden door

in Spring Home Decor· Vermont Dining Room

How to Decorate for Spring with Thrifty Finds

I am so looking forward to spring this year and getting out to some fun flea markets over the next … [Read more...] about How to Decorate for Spring with Thrifty Finds

Filed Under: Spring Home Decor, Vermont Dining Room Tagged With: spring decor, spring home decor

blue candlesticks and a basket

in Bookshelves

10 Fun Ideas for Decorating with Vintage Books!

I love decorating with vintage books.  They add so much texture and character to built-ins, … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Ideas for Decorating with Vintage Books!

Filed Under: Bookshelves Tagged With: books, Bookshelves, vintagebooks

old suitcases repurposed

in DIY Home Gallery

How to Repurpose a Vintage Suitcase for your Home Decor

Do you love a good vintage suitcase? I have collected three of them over the years and they have … [Read more...] about How to Repurpose a Vintage Suitcase for your Home Decor

Filed Under: DIY Home Gallery

Valentine's Day pink hearts

in DIY Home Gallery· Valentines Day

Crafty, DIY Heart Garland for Valentines Day!

Valentine's Day is going to be here before you know it, and how about this super, simple DIY heart … [Read more...] about Crafty, DIY Heart Garland for Valentines Day!

Filed Under: DIY Home Gallery, Valentines Day Tagged With: Craft, Heart Garland, Hearts, Valentine's Day

A basket full of magazines

in DIY Home Gallery

How to Make Beautiful DIY Farmhouse Baskets

Happy New Year and happy thaw out!!  Boy, has it been cold here in New England the past couple … [Read more...] about How to Make Beautiful DIY Farmhouse Baskets

Filed Under: DIY Home Gallery

Christmas Book Tree

in Christmas

Christmas Book Tree of Knowledge

Have you ever seen a Christmas book tree before?  I had not! I am going to call them "The Tree of … [Read more...] about Christmas Book Tree of Knowledge

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Book tree, christmas decor, christmas decorations

Red mailbox for Christmas

in Christmas

How to Decorate a Mailbox for the Holidays

A few years ago I took a photography class with a local professional, and the class project at the … [Read more...] about How to Decorate a Mailbox for the Holidays

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: christmas decor, christmas outdoor decor, Mailbox decor

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Welcome to Dabbling & Decorating, a thrifty & vintage home decorating blog.  A place where I love to share decorating tips, vintage and thrifty finds, DIY projects, and antiques from our collected homes in Vermont and Coastal Maine. And our Berner, Ella who loves to pop in from time to time…  I’m so thrilled you stopped by today and I hope you will become a regular here at Dabbling & Decorating! Read more.

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Welcome to Dabbling & Decorating, a thrifty & vintage home decorating blog.  A place where I love to share decorating tips, vintage and thrifty finds, DIY projects, and antiques from our collected homes in Vermont and Coastal Maine. And our Berner, Ella who loves to pop in from time to time…  I’m so thrilled you stopped by today and I hope you will become a regular here at Dabbling & Decorating! Read more here.

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Good morning friends, today Ella and I are thrille Good morning friends, today Ella and I are thrilled to be joining the gals of #homeandgardenig as this weeks feature🏠🌱🌸
They have a fabulous write up and hashtag if you’re interested in playing along weekly🤗👇🏻
“Ann’s beautiful Vermont and Coastal Maine homes are always ready for entertaining . She has a eye for color , thrifting and charming decor . Come see what Ann and her sidekick Ella are up too on one of their adventurous days🐾🐾
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#berner #summerdecor #lilacseason #lilacs #sunroom #sunroomdecor #sunrooms #cottagecore #cottage #cottagecoreaesthetic
Good morning friends💙💔☕️ #patrioticdeco Good morning friends💙💔☕️
#patrioticdecor #patriotic #berner #patrioticpup #americana #porchdecor #porchsitting #porchlife #myfestivefrontporch #frontporch
Looking for some patriotic decorating ideas for th Looking for some patriotic decorating ideas for this Memorial Day weekend?🇺🇸💙❤️
Today on the blog I’m sharing “Simple Vintage Americana Porch Table Ideas” and joining 8 other very talented bloggers too💙❤️🇺🇸
Go to 👉🏻@dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link🔗
Joining me on today’s tour is:
@pashaishome 
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@cottageinthemitten 
@simply2moms 
@robyns_frenchnest 
@tatertotsandjello 
@whitearrowshome 
Have a great day❤️💙🇺🇸
#patrioticdecor #redwhiteandblue #patriotic #memorialdaydecor #setthetable #tablesetting #berner #tabledecor #alfresco
Lilacs, McCoy & Sweet Lemon by @antiquecandleco_ 💜💛
Happy Monday friends💜💛
#lilac #lilacs #lilacseason #lilacflowers #mccoy #mccoypottery #freshblooms #vintageinspiredblooms #homeandgarden #homeandgardenig
Happy Sunday💜💙 “Bountiful Bouquets of Lil Happy Sunday💜💙
“Bountiful Bouquets of Lilacs” #ontheblog 
#basketoflilacs #lilac #lilacs #lilacseason #vermontliving #vermontlife #vermonting #mynewengland #lilacflowers #lilacaesthetic
Did you know that the “Vintage Vibe Aesthetic” Did you know that the “Vintage Vibe Aesthetic” is super popular right now💙🙌🏻
Here I hang my mother’s handmade quilt out on our clothesline for the first time this spring. I am mindful of the fresh clean clothesline sheets from my youth and the care my mother took in the everyday💙🙏🏻
That nostalgia is what we refer to as “The Vintage Vibe Aesthetic”💙🙏🏻
Join me over on the Blog to see more along with #thriftingwiththegals 👉🏻 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the Blog link🔗💙💙
- 💙 Ann
#quilt #vintagevibes #vintagevibe #quiltsofinstagram #quiltlove #familyheirloom #quilts #handmadequilt #heirloomquilt #blueandwhiteforever #blueandwhiteamour
“Bountiful Bouquets of Lilacs”💜💜 and “ “Bountiful Bouquets of Lilacs”💜💜 and “Vintage Vibe Aesthetics to Treasure” are what’s on the blog this morning🤗
And #thriftingwiththegals has it all covered this month💜💜💪🏻
👉🏻 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link🔗
Joining me on today’s “Thrifting with the Gals” Blog Hop is:
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@whitearrowshome 
@robyns_frenchnest 
GUEST HOST:
Cindy @cindy.countyroad407 
I’d love for you to stop by and join in on all the fun over on the blogs🤗
Have the best day❣️
- Ann
#lilacs #lilac #lilacseason #basketoflilacs #thecolorpurple #purpleflowers #springflowers #bloomsoftheday #beautifulblooms #birdsandblooms
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