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Decorating with Vintage

Vintage Books For Decor – When It’s Best to Judge Books By the Cover

Danielle · August 26, 2021 ·

vintage globe on books and plant

Using vintage books for decor can be a great way to add colourful and personalized vintage charm to your home. In this post you'll find tips and things to think about when you're choosing vintage books to add to your space. … [Read more...] about Vintage Books For Decor – When It’s Best to Judge Books By the Cover

Vintage Shopping for a Cause: Best Places to Buy to Help Others

Danielle · August 19, 2021 ·

A vintage glove with a gold heart over it, text below reads Vintage Shopping for A Cause

Not only is vintage shopping great for the planet, but you can also go vintage shopping for a cause. I'm sharing the best places to go shopping for vintage and secondhand goods to make a difference and give back in your community. … [Read more...] about Vintage Shopping for a Cause: Best Places to Buy to Help Others

Vintage Red and Aqua Wedding: Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary

Danielle · August 5, 2021 ·

Red and aqua wedding colours couple posing with red carnation bouquet and aqua ribbon

Red and aqua makes for a joyous and vibrant colour scheme for a vintage style wedding. I'll share some of our decor and style choices as we look back 10 years after our big day. … [Read more...] about Vintage Red and Aqua Wedding: Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary

Meaningful Souvenirs – My Top 5 Things to Collect While Travelling

Danielle · July 29, 2021 ·

Miss Rumphius book, vintage Notre Dame postcard, vintage scissors, PEI art card, pewter ship ornament, shells

Collecting meaningful souvenirs rather than touristy items can help make special memories of your travels last forever. I'll share my top five things to collect while travelling. … [Read more...] about Meaningful Souvenirs – My Top 5 Things to Collect While Travelling

The 7 Best Reasons to Buy Vintage Decor

Danielle · July 22, 2021 ·

Two frame photo frame on a vintage green Romeo and Juliet book - one side has a black and white photo of two girls and a dog, and the other says The Best 7 Reasons to Buy Vintage Decor

There are many great reasons to buy vintage decor, including reducing furniture waste. I'll share 7 of the best reasons to consider purchasing thrifted, antique, second-hand, or salvaged decor, as well as tips and examples from our own home. … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Reasons to Buy Vintage Decor

Playful Decorating with Items You Love: Vintage Toy Terriers

Danielle · July 8, 2021 ·

Three vintage toy terriers propped on a book - one Airedale, on Scottie dog on wheels, and one unidentified

Playful decorating means incorporating whimsical, unexpected or weird items to showcase your personality and make your design less serious. Read on to find out about one of our favourites to decorate with, vintage toy terriers, and about our real-life inspiration. … [Read more...] about Playful Decorating with Items You Love: Vintage Toy Terriers

Old Wood Boxes and Drawers for Practical Storage Solutions

Danielle · June 29, 2021 ·

Stacks of vintage wood boxes and drawers, chest, and recipe box

Using old wood boxes and drawers for storage is a great way to use vintage pieces in a practical way. I'll show you some of the ways I use vintage wood boxes in our own home, and provide more suggestions for how you can incorporate wood boxes as storage solutions. … [Read more...] about Old Wood Boxes and Drawers for Practical Storage Solutions

Keeping a Vintage Finds Journal – Easily Preserve Their Stories

Danielle · June 24, 2021 ·

vintage finds journal sheet that's filled out

Keeping a Vintage Finds Journal is a great way to keep records of all your great vintage, antique and second-hand finds. Along with their patina, a big part of their charm is the history and stories that go along with these pieces. … [Read more...] about Keeping a Vintage Finds Journal – Easily Preserve Their Stories

Keeping a Family Heirlooms Journal – A Legacy of Love

Danielle · June 3, 2021 ·

Family Heirlooms journal sheet filled out beside teacup and photograph

Keeping a Family Heirlooms Journal is a great way to record information about special items that have been passed down to you. It's easy to get started with my free printable Family Heirlooms journal sheet. Read on to see how I used the sheet to record information about an … [Read more...] about Keeping a Family Heirlooms Journal – A Legacy of Love

The Thrill of the Find vs a Dedicated Search

Danielle · May 25, 2021 ·

Grouping of several vintage finds

What's Your Approach to Shopping for Vintage Decor? Do you like to search for the perfect vintage piece? Or do you prefer the thrill of the unexpected find? I'll walk you through different approaches to shopping for vintage decor, and provide you with useful tips no matter … [Read more...] about The Thrill of the Find vs a Dedicated Search

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