Discover vintage home decorating guides filled with styling tips, cozy charm, and timeless thrifted inspiration. Your go-to place for all things vintage decor.
Welcome to my collection of timeless vintage decorating guides, curated to help you style a cozy, character-filled home with charm and creativity.
These posts are packed with seasonal inspiration, thrifted finds, DIY ideas, and classic styling tips to guide you along your vintage decor journey. Whether you’re just getting started or refreshing a beloved space, you’ll find inspiration here to make your home truly your own.
Beginner Vintage Decorating Guides to Help You Get Started
New to vintage decorating? These beginner-friendly vintage home décor guides will help you start your journey with confidence. Discover how to choose your first vintage pieces, decorate with secondhand finds, and create a home filled with charm, character, and your personal story, one thrifted treasure at a time.
The Secret Cupboard: One-Day Seasonal Vintage Decorating Ideas
The Secret Cupboard is filled with one-day vintage decorating ideas. You’ll find what to look for, how to style it, and what it might cost, perfect for gathering ideas and decorating with confidence.
Seasonal Vintage Decor Ideas for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
Looking for seasonal vintage decorating inspiration? These guides share creative ways to style your home with thrifted, antique, and vintage finds for fall, winter, spring, and summer. From cozy ski lodge vibes to spring floral refreshes, you’ll find vintage décor ideas to help your home feel beautifully in tune with the seasons.
Seasonal Vintage Table Setting Guide: Styling Tips & Collecting Essentials
Set the table in style all year long with this Seasonal Vintage Table Setting Guide. Discover expert tips, creative styling ideas, and must-have vintage pieces to create charming tablescapes for fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Vintage Flower Arrangements for Every Season
Explore vintage flower arrangement ideas for spring, summer, fall, and winter in this seasonal styling guide. From thrifted vases to antique pitchers, you’ll find creative floral decor tips that add charm, color, and timeless character to every room, no matter the time of year.
“You can’t go wrong with blue hydrangeas in the summer; those big, overflowing snowball blooms are such a quintessential East Coast touch,” says stylist and home blogger Ann Couser Kittredge. “I love styling them alongside red geraniums, white petunias, and classic greenery for a nod to the 4th of July that feels charming, not cliché.” — The Spruce
Seasonal Porch Decorating with Vintage Style
Discover how to decorate your porch with vintage style all year long—from lilacs and garden treasures in spring to cozy ski lodge layers in winter. This seasonal guide shares timeless outdoor decorating ideas, vintage table settings, thrifted finds, and cozy touches from my Vermont porch to inspire your own charming outdoor space.
Try a Styling Tip!
Looking for simple, vintage-inspired decorating ideas you can try in an afternoon? Explore all my Styling Tips for easy seasonal projects, quick DIYs, and creative ways to style your home with charm.
Patriotic Vintage Decor Ideas for Summer Holidays
Celebrate the summer holidays with timeless red, white, and blue charm! This patriotic vintage decor guide shares 12 creative ideas, from DIY flag projects and vintage-inspired centerpieces to porch tablescapes and cozy guest room touches. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and summer entertaining, these styling tips blend nostalgia and seasonal flair.
Vintage Bookshelf Decor Ideas for Seasonal New England Style
Looking to style your shelves with character and charm? This guide shares vintage bookshelf decor ideas inspired by the changing seasons in New England, mixing books, antiques, and timeless textures to help you refresh your home all year long.
Your Guide to Vintage Fall Home Decor in Vermont
Step into fall with cozy charm, colorful vintage finds, and nostalgic New England style. This seasonal decorating guide brings together over 15 fall-inspired blog posts, from porch styling and table settings to fire pits, Halloween touches, and more, all inspired by life in the Vermont mountains. It’s everything you need to create a cozy, collected look that celebrates the beauty of autumn.
Vintage Bedroom Ideas: A Cozy Decorating Guide
Dreaming of a bedroom that feels cozy, collected, and full of charm? This vintage bedroom decorating guide is filled with inspiring ideas, from antique beds and heirloom quilts to thrifted dressers, lace curtains, and timeless wall art. See how I’ve styled bedrooms in our Maine and Vermont homes with layers of character you can easily recreate.
Vintage Thrifting and Antique Travel Guides Across New England
Planning a vintage shopping trip? These travel guides highlight my favorite antique stores, thrift shops, and flea markets across Maine, Vermont, and beyond. Whether you’re hitting the road in search of treasures or browsing close to home, these posts are packed with stops, tips, and hidden gems. You may also discover more antique road trip ideas in our Antiquing Road Trips and RV Decor series.
Vintage Travel & Antique Shopping Abroad
Are you dreaming of flea market strolls under the Parisian sky? This guide will take you through my unforgettable experience antiquing in Paris, from the charming stalls of the Marché aux Puces to the treasures I found and how to plan your own vintage shopping trip abroad.
Plan the Ultimate Thrift Store Road Trip – Seasonal Tips, Packing List & Inspiration
Inspired by AARP’s thrift-centric road trip article, my guide walks you through how to plan your own thrift shopping road trip, from mapping your route to packing your thrift-day essentials and finding the best antique stores and vintage markets in any season. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full-blown vintage travel adventure, this post is your go-to roadmap.
Vintage DIY Ideas and Makeover Projects for Thrifted Finds
Love a good before-and-after? These posts showcase DIY transformations and creative makeover projects using thrifted and vintage pieces. From outdoor curb appeal ideas to styling secondhand treasures, find inspiration that brings new life to your well-loved decor. Find more vintage DIY inspiration in our Easy DIY Home Decor Projects with Vintage Style series.
Letting Go of Vintage: How to Downsize and Rehome Your Beloved Decor
Learn how to downsize and rehome vintage decor with care. This heartfelt guide shares tips for letting go of beloved pieces while honoring their stories. Whether you’re retiring, downsizing, or simply ready to declutter with intention, this guide is here to help you pass on your beloved vintage decor with purpose.
Eclectic Decorating Style Guide: Master the Art of Layering Vintage, Antique, and Thrifted Decor
Want to create a home that feels cozy, collected, and completely you? This eclectic decorating guide dives into how to layer vintage, antique, and thrifted pieces effortlessly. Whether you’re decorating a mountain home in Vermont or a coastal cottage in Maine, this post shares easy tips to help you embrace an eclectic vintage style that tells your story, one thrifted find at a time.
Decorating with Old Books for Vintage Style and Timeless Charm
Looking to add warmth, texture, and personality to your home? Discover 32+ creative ideas for decorating with old books, from bookshelf styling and coffee table vignettes to holiday displays and cozy reading nooks. This vintage-inspired guide will show you how to use old books in every room of your home with charm, character, and a touch of nostalgia.
Antique Chair Styles & Decorating Ideas
From Boston rockers to vintage wicker and whimsical doll chairs, this guide highlights 15 unique antique chair styles and how to decorate with them. Whether you’re a collector or just love adding vintage charm to your home, you’ll find styling inspiration, flea market tips, and personal stories behind each timeless seat.
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Ever think about opening your own vintage or antique booth? I’ve got you covered in this How to Start a Vintage Booth: Tips, Display Ideas, and Lessons Learned post.
Thrifting with the Gals: Vintage Shopping Adventures
Follow along on my Thrifting with the Gals series, an archive of vintage shopping posts from New England and beyond, filled with thrifted finds, secondhand styling ideas, and seasonal home decor inspiration.
Decorating with Antique Baskets: Timeless Vintage Styling Ideas
Discover the endless possibilities of decorating with antique baskets in my ultimate vintage basket styling guide. From rustic wicker and charming French floral baskets to unique church offering baskets and striking vintage demijohns, this guide is packed with creative inspiration to help you bring warmth, texture, and timeless character to every room. Dive in for tips on finding, styling, and repurposing antique baskets to add old-world charm and personal stories to your home.
“Ann Couser Kittredge, founder of interiors blog, Dabbling and Decorating, explains, ‘I’ve always loved collecting vintage and antique baskets, and even a few newer ones. I look for all shapes and sizes, and I especially love it when they have a bit of wear or history to them.” — Home & Gardens
Styling Tips for Quick Vintage Decor Ideas
Looking for fast, easy ways to refresh your home with vintage charm? My Styling Tips series is filled with simple DIYs, seasonal decorating ideas, and creative projects you can try in an afternoon.
Cozy New England Decorating Ideas Inspired by Vermont’s Mountain Views
Experience how the ever-changing beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains inspires cozy, seasonal decorating indoors and out. From snow-dusted winters to colorful fall foliage, this post shares personal stories, vintage styling tips, and heartfelt memories to help you bring the charm of New England’s landscapes into your own home. Read more about decorating with Vermont’s mountain views in this Cozy New England-Inspired Decorating: Seasonal Ideas from Our Vermont Mountain Views post.
Vintage and Antique Glassware Guide: Colors, Collecting, and Styling Tips
Looking to start a vintage glassware collection or make the most of heirloom pieces you already own? This comprehensive guide explores how to identify, collect, and decorate with vintage and antique glassware, from colorful goblets to etched wine glasses. Discover styling inspiration for every season, tips for spotting authentic glassware, and ideas for creating beautiful tablescapes with timeless charm. Whether you’re new to collecting or a seasoned thrifter, this post is packed with glassware knowledge and decor ideas to elevate your vintage home style. Learn more in our newest Vintage and Antique Glassware Guide: Colors, Collecting, and Styling Tips post.
Vintage Pitcher Decor Guide: 17 Ways to Style Antique and Thrifted Pitchers
From charming transferware to classic ironstone and whimsical gurgle jugs, this Vintage Pitcher Decor Guide features 17+ types of collectible pitchers and how to style them in your home. Whether you’re decorating a cozy cottage kitchen, a Nordic-inspired entryway, or a farmhouse hutch, vintage pitchers are some of the most versatile decor pieces you can collect. You’ll also find seasonal ideas for spring through Christmas, plus beginner tips for starting your own collection. This post is packed with inspiration and styling tips for anyone who loves decorating with antique and thrifted treasures.
Collecting and Decorating with Vintage Yellowware
From creamy yellow mixing bowls to classic blue-banded pitchers, vintage yellowware brings a warm, nostalgic feel to any space. In this decorating guide, I share the history of yellowware, tips on how to identify authentic pieces, where to shop for the best deals, and how I style my collection throughout my kitchen and home. If you love timeless charm, patina, and layered vintage displays, this guide is for you. Read the full yellowware decorating and collecting guide.
How to Style and Collect Johnson Brothers China
Discover the timeless beauty of Johnson Brothers China in this vintage decorating guide filled with collectible pattern inspiration, styling ideas for every season, and thrifting tips to help you build your own dishware collection. From classic blue and white designs to cozy fall favorites like Autumn’s Delight, this guide has everything you need to start mixing, matching, and decorating with vintage charm.
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