Are you ready for some encouragement for thrift store decor? This month’s Thrifting with the Gals round-up is stockpiled with summer treasures.
About Thrifting with the Gals?
“Thrifting with the Gals” started with a group of friends who met over on Instagram and formed a special relationship through a mutual love of home decorating. We share a passion for all things vintage, thrifty, and cozy.
Our styles are all unique, from Kristin’s log cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin to Rachel’s farmhouse in North Carolina, Robyn’s beautiful French Nest in Florida, and, of course, myself thrifting for our homes from Vermont to Coastal Maine.
This month, we’re excited to welcome our friend Jen from Midwest Life and Style as our guest host. Jen shares the most amazing recipes, and just wait until you see how she creates cottage-style vignettes with vintage finds today.
A Vintage Oar
My first summer thrift store decor find was this vintage oar that breaks apart into two pieces. The color and richness of the wood attracted me to this vintage find.
We hung this vintage oar separated and horizontally on the wall in this guest bedroom.
You may see more of these oars and Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful here.
And the second-hand shop and vintage shopping trip here:
Miniatures
I found these darling porcelain miniature teacups in a box where everything was marked for just $1.
I brought them home with me, quickly dug out my mother’s old “What Not Shelf,” as she called it, and hung it up in our dining room along with a few of her other little treasures.
Vintage Bazaar New England
Every summer brings along a vintage bazaar or market, doesn’t it? And this summer’s Vintage Bazaar New England didn’t disappoint. It was a bit hot for my liking, with temperatures topping out around 95 degrees—a bit warm for us here in New England.
You can read all about this bazaar and what I found in the post Vintage Bazaar New England, A Summer Visit.
Pro Tip
You may also find inspiration in these 17 Best Summer Home Decor Accessories to Thrift and Mother Nature And An Antique Millinery Hat Mold post.
A Few Days in Vermont
We were able to return to our home in Vermont for the Fourth of July weekend. Honestly, it was very nice to escape the busy tourist weekend here in Coastal Maine.
While down at The Vintage Soul fluffing up my vintage booth, I spied these 4 Blue Dishes on the 4th of July. They matched well with our Backyard Conversation Set and Fire Pit Patio Reveal.
If you really want to be inspired by thrifty and vintage decorating ideas, check out these 10 Dreamy Scandinavian Summer Cottages. Just wow!
How to Fashionably Bring Your Dining Room Outside This Summer
A new blue and white thrifted tablecloth…
Inspired by this How to Fashionably Bring Your Dining Room Outside This Summer post.
Vanity License Plates
What are your thoughts on vanity license plates? I myself don’t have one, but my father had a couple throughout his years.
Two of which I found while cleaning out his old shed last week.
I think you’ll love this DIY License Plate Hat Rack and Wall Decor that I created using them.
Check out what I else found with a tennis theme in the post, Antiquing Down East, A Day’s Jaunt.
Pro Tip
You may also enjoy this 15 Cool DIY Projects to Start this Summer. post.
A Trip to Habitat for Humanity
This past weekend we discovered Kennebunk Maine’s Habitat for Humanity. Wow, it’s a huge warehouse full of goodies!
After seeing a Facebook post for this little old oak dresser with an attached mirror, we decided to make the half-hour trip.
It will look so cute in one of our small attic bedrooms.
We then enjoyed a walk around the downtown shops and lunch in the beautiful downtown of Kennebunk, Maine.
See this dresser today, refinished in this Repurposed Oak Dresser with Mirror Quaint in the Attic post.
More Vintage Tablecloths
Another quick thrifting outing, this time in Ogunquit, Maine, brought me to this little red basket, milk glass lamp, and another vintage tablecloth.
Which, of course, inspired another table setting, this time Lobster-themed…
I will be finishing up today and posting here tomorrow morning.
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I’d love to hear from you! If you have thoughts, questions, or just want to pop in and say hello, feel free to leave a comment below. And if you have a vintage-loving friend, don’t forget to share this post—they might find a little inspiration here too.
Do you have a flair for all things vintage, too? I would love to see and feature you in our Reader’s Showcase Series. A place for you to share and be recognized for your talents and passion for all things thrifting, vintage, and antique decor-related inspired by your time here with Dabbling & Decorating. Email me at [email protected]
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Next up on this month’s “Thrifting with the Gals” tour is Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest. I can’t wait to check out her post myself today, as she is talking all about how to shop for antiques and vintage when you are away on vacation!
Be Sure to Check out the Other Gals’ Summer Thrifting Tours Here, too!
So many fun finds Ann! I love seeing what you find each month. They are always such perfect things for your homes, like they were just waiting for you!
So many fun funds, Ann. I love it. The Bazaar sound amazing. It’s been far too long since I’ve been to a big sale like that. I can’t wait to go again. Thanks so much for having me this month as a guest. I enjoyed it and hope to do it again sometime.
Excellent finds!!!
Thanks so much Nori🫶🏻
I’m convinced you have the best thrifting spots up there. These are such fun finds, Ann!
Ann,
You have had a great summer. Loved all your finds.