Crates and baskets are a decor item that I love not only for their looks but also for their usefulness. Today I’m sharing Decorating Ideas Using Vintage Crates and Baskets. A Lifestyle of Love I am happy to be joining a group of blogging friends who share my love of vintage and antiques for a…
Books are very useful in home decor. Today I’m sharing Decorating Ideas using Vintage Books, a collection of ways that I use vintage books in my decor. A Lifestyle of Love I am thrilled to be joining a group of blogging friends who share my love of vintage and antiques for a themed series where…
A project that I’ve been wanting to complete for a long while is to makeover a milk glass lamp that belonged to my great-great aunt. I finally completed this project and I’m thrilled with the end result! What spurred me into action to complete this project was joining the Thrifty Style Team hosted by Julie…
The other day I was looking through my many Christmas storage bins and I came across a Life magazine dated December 25, 1950. I enjoyed looking through it and thought that it would be fun to share some of the things in this magazine that caught my eye. Life Magazine – December 25, 1950 A…
I am at the stage in life where I do not need to buy more vintage but I can’t help myself when I see something that I really like. Today I’m sharing my Latest Vintage Finds. Latest Vintage Finds The best way to avoid buying vintage is to not shop for it. I’ve been very…
The decor on the top of Mr. SP’s roll top desk has been the same for years and I had grown very tired of it. I saw a picture on Pinterest that was actually a mantel but the design inspired today’s post, Decorating an Office Desk with Vintage. Decorating an Office Desk with Vintage I’m…
I’m not a baseball fan, but I so appreciate anything that’s antique or vintage. Today I’m sharing vintage baseball gloves that belonged to my father and grandfather. Vintage Baseball Gloves Both my father and grandfather were very athletic and loved sports. My grandfather lived to his 90’s and was very active until the end of…
Back in January, after I finally finished putting away all of my Christmas decor, I was left with a blank slate on the Farmhouse Hutch in our kitchen. I change out the decor here seasonally and I also use this hutch to display some of my vintage collectables. One thing that I love to collect…
When I visited my aunt at Christmas, she kindly passed along an envelope filled with vintage bridge tally cards that belonged to my great-great aunt. Vintage Bridge Tally Cards My grandparents played bridge and frequently hosted bridge parties at their home. I never learned to play bridge, but every time I visited my grandparents, we…
Have you ever seen a picture in a magazine or book and wanted to copy the look? Most of us can’t afford to buy everything that we like in an inspiration picture, but there’s a way to get around that pesky money issue, by shopping thrift stores. Today I’m sharing how to shop thrift stores…
Earlier this week I shared my Traditional Fall Mantel with Vintage Charm. Today I’m sharing more of the Vintage Fall Decor in our living room. This room gets great morning light and it’s the first room you see when you enter our home. It makes me happy to decorate it for each season and…
September brings fall with its cooler temperatures, crystal clear skies, and beautiful colors. When I decorate for fall, I start with my mantel. This year, I created a Traditional Fall Mantel with Vintage Charm. Fall Ideas Tour I’m thrilled to share my mantel as part of a Fall Ideas Tour. Be sure to check out…