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Country Sampler Magazine Maine Home Feature
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Behind the Scenes of Our Coastal Maine Home Feature in Country Sampler Magazine

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Go behind the scenes of our 11-page Country Sampler Magazine feature showcasing our coastal Maine home. See how we prepared for the shoot and decorated with vintage and antique pieces passed down through generations. Ever wonder what it’s like to have your home photographed for a magazine? In the spring of 2024, our coastal Maine…

Antique Oak Dresser with Mirror Quaint with vintage bedroom decor ideas.
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Antique Oak Dresser with Mirror Makeover for a Cozy Vintage Bedroom

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

See how I restored and styled this beautiful antique oak dresser with mirror for our vintage attic bedroom using simple polish and timeless decorating touches. This antique oak dresser with mirror was a thrifted gem I couldn’t resist—found at our local Habitat for Humanity and brought back to life with a simple polish and wax….

Antiquing Down East, A Day's Jaunt
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Gifts From Maine: A Day’s Jaunt Antiquing

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Have you ever been antiquing in Down East Maine? Discover unique gifts from Maine antiquing Down East. Explore must-see antique stores with me and find fantastic treasures in this coastal region of New England. Where is Down East Maine? Down East Maine refers to the easternmost coastal region of the state, stretching from Penobscot Bay…

Lobster Tablescape Collage Ideas.
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Maine Lobster Dinner Ideas with Coastal Decor & Vintage Summer Style

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Discover how to host a Maine lobster dinner with authentic menu ideas, vintage table settings, and charming coastal decor. Perfect for summer gatherings and seaside celebrations There’s nothing quite like a Maine lobster dinner to turn any meal into a memorable occasion. Whether it’s a casual summer gathering, a cozy date night, or a celebratory…

How to Fashionably Bring Your Dining Room Outside This Summer
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Charming Outdoor Table Setting with Vintage Indoor Style

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Bring cozy charm to your backyard with this vintage-inspired outdoor table setting. Learn how to style an antique indoor dining table outdoors using blue and white dishes, florals, and collected vintage pieces. There’s something so charming about bringing the feel of your indoor dining room out into the backyard for the summer months. In this…

Summer Vintage Coastal Maine Home Living Room

Dabbling & Decorating Blog

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Thrifted, Vintage, Antique, Eclectic Home Decor Inspiration—Rooted in New England, Loved Everywhere! Thrift Finds Vintage Style antique Home Home Guides Flowers Paris Spring RVing Eclectic Mother’s Day tablescapes Ella VW New on the Blog Catch the latest posts on vintage decor, seasonal inspiration, and everyday New England style. Meet Ann: New England Vintage Home Decor…

Just 4 Blue Dishes on the 4th of July
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How Thrifted Blue Charger Plates Added Charm to Our Summer Fire Pit

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

See how a simple set of thrifted blue charger plates brought unexpected charm to our Vermont summer fire pit. Proof that beautiful finds can show up anywhere. Sometimes it’s the simplest thrifted finds that bring the most joy. I found these four stunning blue charger plates at an antique shop in Vermont, and they couldn’t…

Blue Vintage Ice Bucket

Thrifting with the Gals Like a Coastal Grandmother

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

The “Coastal Grandmother” vibe is all the rage this summer. What you need to know about thrifting and antiquing for this coastal home decor style! Join me for this month’s Thrifting with the Gals round-up as I take you thrifting and antiquing along the Coast of Maine. You may also enjoy the post, VINTAGE BAZAAR…

Red Galvanized Bucket with red geranium centerpiece outdoors.
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15 Floral Designs in a Metal Galvanized Bucket & Pails

ByAnn | Dabbling & Decorating

Discover 15 creative floral arrangements using a galvanized bucket, steel pails, beverage tubs, and display buckets for charming vintage-style decor. There’s something so effortlessly charming about a chippy, vintage galvanized metal bucket brimming with fresh blooms. From lilacs and hydrangeas to sunflowers, wildflowers, and greenery, I’m sharing 15 floral arrangement ideas using a wide range…