Welcome to our small cozy ranch home nestled away in the Green Mountains of Vermont! In a town that boasts an abundance of skiers, hikers of the Appalachian trail, kayakers, golfers, musicians, thespians, restaurant connoisseurs, and of course, leaf peepers seeking the ominous colors of Vermont’s fall foliage. Grab your favorite warm beverage because it’s…
Every Friday before Columbus Day | Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend, Vermont kicks off with Vintage Market Days Vermont. One of the most popular weekends of the year here in New England, with thousands of leaf peepers visiting from all over the country to immerse themselves in all the vibrant colors of autumn. And Vermont always…
Step into autumn with Johnson Brothers’ Autumn Delight china dinnerware. Explore the vintage charm and fall decor ideas in this blog post. Is autumn a season for vintage? Yes, although I shop and decorate with vintage year-round, autumn is the time for all the fabulous outdoor vintage markets, craft fairs, antique shows, auctions, and more—especially…
This month I hit up some great thrifting in both Vermont and Maine. My old standby, The Cottage by the Brook in Vermont did not disappoint. If you are joining me from over at Kristi from French Creek Farmhouse welcome! I love all of Kristi’s amazing vintage finds and how she decorates with them in…
Autumn’s Delight by Johnson Brothers is a beautiful scalloped brown and multicolor fruit pattern dishware set. I found this 8-piece serving set out “Thrifting with the Gals” one summer day in coastal Maine. The entire set was selling for just $65 at The Fabulous Find in Kittery, Maine. A quick Google search showed a 12-piece…
Explore the best vintage and thrift stores across Vermont and Maine, plus a few gems in New Hampshire and New York. Discover antique shops, flea markets, and secondhand treasures in this must-save shopping guide for vintage lovers. If you love thrifting, antiquing, or hunting for vintage treasures, this is the ultimate shopping guide to the…
Learn how to create a stunning vintage centerpiece using a cute wire basket and fresh-cut wildflowers. This centerpiece will add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor. My favorite second-hand shop, The Cottage by the Brook in Walpole, NH, recently reopened for the season, and I was thrilled to stop by on a…
Transform your garden with a vintage garden cupboard filled with terra-cotta pots. Add a touch of nostalgia to your outdoor space. Hi friends, what is better than a few vintage terra-cotta pots and an old garden cupboard for spring and summer? Well, maybe A LOT of terra-cotta pots in a distressed cupboard that your 99-year-old father made…
Discover seasonal porch decorating with vintage style—spring florals, summer patriotism, cozy fall layers, and ski lodge charm in winter. Seasonal porch decorating with vintage style is one of my favorite ways to reflect the rhythm of the year here in Vermont. From lilacs in spring to patriotic summer tables, cozy fall layers, and ski lodge–inspired…