15 of My Favorite Vintage Finds

Tour my favorite antique and vintage finds that I have displayed throughout my vintage-modern decorated home!  Throughout the past several years, my love of vintage decor quickly turned from a hobby to selling in a vintage booth ,  online , and at local  vintage markets .  I love thrifting, hunting, and picking for vintage decor then styling and curating my finds to create beautiful and unique displays and vignettes.   It's such a fun hobby turned side business that has given me the chance to explore new areas, meet new people, and find some really awesome vintage items.   Some of the vintage finds I sell, some I hang onto and enjoy for a bit before selling, and others are just way too good to let go of.  Today, I'm sharing 15 of my favorite vintage finds that I knew right away were keepers! Before I get to my favorite vintage items that I have displayed throughout my home, I wanted to share a few articles to help you find, stage, and decorate with vintage decor.  1. How to...

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Refinished Vintage-Inspired Multi-Drawer Cabinet

A multi-drawer cabinet with a dated flyspecked finish gets a vintage-inspired makeover! A few weeks ago, I picked up a petite multi-drawer wood cabinet. As with most furniture I buy, it was a little dated, had an undesirable flyspecked finish, and needed a little updating.  It DID, however, have  everything I look for when buying secondhand furniture (solid wood, dovetail drawers, smoke-free), so I bought it, brought it home, and got to work giving it a vintage-inspired makeover.  SUPPLIES USED TO REFINISH A DATED WOOD MULTI-DRAWER CABINET - Dewalt Orbital Sander - 60/150/320 sanding pads - Multi-purpose cleaner (I like LA's Totally Awesome) - Early American wood stain - Water-based poly (I used a Matte finish) - Stainable wood filler  - 2 1/2" Paintbrush - Black cup pulls - Black antique post office box labels - Foam brush - Rubber mallet /hammer - Screwdriver - Drill and drill bits - Tape Measure - Paper towels HOW TO FINISH A WOOD MULTI-DRAWER CABINET You can find ...

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Vintage-Inspired Home Decor & Fashion Finds

DO YOU LOVE THE LOOK OF VINTAGE DECOR AND FASHION?  SHOP MY FAVORITE AND HIGHLY CURATED VINTAGE-INSPIRED HOME DECOR AND FASHION FINDS! Exploring new areas, finding new stores, and hunting for one-of-a-kind vintage decor are my favorite ways to spend my days.   Buying vintage and secondhand is how I prefer to decorate and create a beautiful  mix of old and new in my home decor. The thrill of the hunt is the best part of shopping and buying secondhand, but what if you don't have time to travel, search, and pick through aisles of home decor and racks of clothes? Today, I'm sharing another round of vintage-inspired home decor and fashion finds to help you get the vintage look without the hunt and high vintage prices.     Buying NEW vintage-inspired decor is the next best thing when the real deal isn't attainable, affordable or you have concerns. Are you worried about lead paint?  Buying new corbels that look vintage is a great way to get the look without the risk.  Does old wi...

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The Best Home Decor Items to Buy Secondhand

The best home decor items that you should always consider buying secondhand and what to look for! I love decorating and redecorating my home, but I don't love spending a lot of money to do so.  Lucky for me, I also love thrifting and hunting for secondhand deals, which makes swapping out decor and redecorating both fun and affordable.  I've previously  shared my favorite sources for buying used furniture and decor and I thought it would be helpful to share what I look for while thrifting.  The thrill of the hunt is the best part of thrifting and I often visit thrift stores, auctions, estate sales, and flea markets in search of the next home decor item.    Shopping often, having a plan, knowing what to look for, and going in with an open mind is the best way to be successful when thrifting and shopping secondhand! HOME DECOR ITEMS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSIDER BUYING SECONDHAND 1. DRESSERS  A well-built, good-quality dresser can easily cost several hun...

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