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A group of pink flowers on a table

in Summer Decor Ideas· 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: Summer Decor Ideas, 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· Summer Decor Ideas

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, Summer Decor Ideas

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

A person standing in a kitchen with a wagon wheel

in Christmas· DIY Home Gallery

DIY Christmas Wagon Wheel with White Lights!

Tis' the season! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We sure did, visiting with my family … [Read more...] about DIY Christmas Wagon Wheel with White Lights!

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY Home Gallery

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in DIY Home Gallery

DIY Mobile Workbench and Home Workshop Reveal

Do you have a home workshop?  I love having a home workshop that I can create my DIY projects … [Read more...] about DIY Mobile Workbench and Home Workshop Reveal

Filed Under: DIY Home Gallery

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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 our second Classic New England 🇺🇸Welcome to our second Classic New England Event: 
🇺🇸A Classic New England 4th of July!
🇺🇸We are excited to share our homes from all over New England dressed up in their patriotic decor! 
🇺🇸WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE TOUR! 
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🇺🇸Amanda
@farmhousenewengland
🇺🇸Joan
@ournoonhillhome
🇺🇸Joy
@our_primitive_cape 
🇺🇸Molly
@mollyinmaine
🇺🇸Kate
@the_ct_colonial 
🇺🇸Gloria
@thelongawaitedhome
🇺🇸Jennifer
@rural_rhodey_saltbox
🇺🇸Lauren
@mynhhome
#patrioticdecor #redwhiteandblue #vintagehomedecor #vintagedecor #patriotic #americana #fourthofjulydecor #4thofjulydecor #myvintagehome #centerpieces
Trying to paint this old bench yesterday with Ella Trying to paint this old bench yesterday with Ella and an old shoe😉
It’s not easy😂
Have a great day friends🐾🎨 
#bernesemountaindog #diyer #bench #berner #bernerlove #bernerlife #homedecorblog #homedecorblogger #marthastewartpets #bernesedaily
Cozy vintage cottage vibe is my favorite. What’ Cozy vintage cottage vibe is my favorite.  What’s your favorite decor style?😃
This guest bedroom is my favorite room at our home here in Maine.  I’m sharing it all over on the blog today from family heirlooms, antiques, and new thrifted vintage wall oars❤️💙
👉🏻 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link to see how it turned out🔗
I hope you’ll drop by as I’m also joining 10 other fabulous bloggers on this “Anything Goes, Summer Blog Hop”🤗👇🏻
@pashaishome 
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@simply2moms 
@robyns_frenchnest 
@tatertotsandjello 
@willowbloomhome 
@midwestlifeandstyle 
@cottageinthemitten 
@whitearrowshome 
@thetatteredpew 
- Ann
#bedroomideas #guestbedroom #vintagebedroom #coastalbedroom #cozybedroom #smallbedroom #cottagebedroom #cottagestyle #bedroominspo #mainehomes
Have you heard of the new coined term “Coastal G Have you heard of the new coined term “Coastal Grandmother” yet?
This was my mother in 1965 on the beach with me in Coastal Maine.  And ever since hearing this new term, I can’t get enough👵
Swipe 👉🏻 for more photos😉👵
Join me today on the blog where I’m walking down memory lane and sharing our “Coastal Maine Summer Home Tour” from within “My Mother’s Home”🙏🏻
👉🏻 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link🔗
I’d love to share it all with you.
Luv, Ann
#coastalgrandmother #coastalgrandma #coastalchic #coastalhomedecor #grandmillennialdecor #coastalmaine #mainehomes #mainecottage #summerhome #summerdecor #grandmillennial #coastallife
Have you been to the NEW @stonewallkitchen Home St Have you been to the NEW @stonewallkitchen Home Store yet?
I’m chatting all about it over on the blog today 👉🏻🔗 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link 😃
Here I displayed a basket of @stonewallkitchen home goods in a red thrifted basket in our coastal cottage guest bedroom❤️
Along with some old Seacoast roadmaps that I found this week out #thriftingwiththegals 
Swipe to see more and you won’t want to miss this new addition to the home decor community😃
Happy Sunday🌻
-Ann
#stonewallkitchen #maine #yorkmaine #stonewallhome #mystonewallkitchen #guestbedroom #cozybedroom #coastalbedroom #cottagebedroom #bedroom
You are going to love today’s blog hop all about You are going to love today’s blog hop all about “How to Decorate with Old Galvanized Buckets”🪣
👇🏻@dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link🔗
Joining me on today’s hop sharing so many amazing Galvanized Bucket ideas are👇🏻
@cindy.countyroad407 
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@commonground.do 
@lorabcreateandponder 
@le.cultivateur 
@shiplapandshells
@followtheyellowbrickhome 
#summerdecorating #summerdecor #galvanizedbucket #flowerarrangements #summerflowers #geraniums #geraniumsofinstagram #redaesthetic #reddecor #popofcolor #colorfulhome
Summer😃 Today I’m joining 8 other gals in sh Summer😃
Today I’m joining 8 other gals in sharing our outdoor porches and spaces over on the blog🌻☀️
👉🏻 @dabbling_and_decorating and click on the blog link🔗
A big thank you to Rachel @rachel_thepondsfarmhouse for bringing us all together today🙌🏻
Joining me today are:
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@robyns_frenchnest 
@wmdesignhouse 
@lifeatbellaterra 
@followtheyellowbrickhome 
@whitearrowshome 
@bricksnblooms 
@thistlewood 
So much inspiration, I hope you’ll drop by🤗
#outdoorspace #outdoorspaces #patiodesign #patiofurniture #patio #patiodecor #backyarddesign #backyardoasis #backyardgoals #backyardliving #sharemyfrontgate
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