Easter is fast approaching and nothing is more beautiful than a carefully, curated Easter table. Each year the bright Spring colors bring so much joy to the season and set the scene for a splendid holiday. These are three considerations that help to coordinate a well thought-out tablescape that is captivating, but also functional. Set a THEME Each year I devote a lose theme to center around for my Easter tablescape. It can be as simple as a color, animal, or concept. Last year I was very inspired by the antique putz sheep I had found and I developed an entire table around lambs for Easter. Another was focused on all pastel colors and the use of a chenille bedspread as my tablecloth. Other ...
This or That – Easter Basket Edition
It is amazing how when you look closely at a new product, its roots are deeply grounded in vintage products. Which makes it no surprise that vintage inspired items are highly sought after today. Unlike their vintage counterparts, these newer vintage inspired products may lack the original character and often have a much lower price point. I love to compare the two side by side, so I started this segment, where each week I share different vintage inspired products and their vintage counterpart for you to choose which is your favorite! If you see a product you are interested in you can shop each picture! Here is an example of a vintage inspired product and it's original vintage (or sometimes ...
Vintage Postcard/Envelope DIY Art
The postcards of yesteryear were the only means of communication for many. Each postcard carried a special message and often a delightful piece of art with it as well. Antique postcards have some of the most charismatic images, so why not reuse those images for a piece of large scale art! This project is made even more special if the postcard is one from a loved one or family member. One of my favorite projects of all time is an envelope from my Great-Grandma that I blew up and framed. See below! You can enlarge your postcard or envelope to any size of your liking. I used an old sign and repurposed the other side to make these which made it really easy. Walk through the steps below ...
Best Vintage Inspired Valentine Decor
It's almost that time, the season of love! It seems this lovely holiday creeps up quickly after Christmas and I love to decorate early so I can enjoy all of my fun vintage Valentine decor for a few weeks. This year I've rounded up the cutest, most adorable vintage inspired Valentine decor for you! There are SO MANY great options for vintage inspired Valentine decor, so these are just a few of my favorites for this year. I have a few fun craft projects in the works too, so stay tuned for those! ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX If you are looking for fun ways to display reproduction or vintage Valentines, here are the two blog posts I shared last year with the most amazing ideas for ...
5 Vintage Fourth of July Tablescape Ideas
Fourth of July in our area lends two paths - lake time or rodeos paired with parades. Most of my Fourth of July celebrations have been spent on the back of a horse in a rodeo arena carrying an American flag or waving to fans in the parade but I’m happy to report that this year will be much cooler for our family - AT THE LAKE! To kick off this Fourth of July pre-week I wanted to share a few patriotic ideas to incorporate a little vintage into your 4th of July festivities! Vintage Tablecloths Interestingly enough I only allow myself to collect vintage tablecloths that are red, white, and blue (and vintage Christmas tablecloths too). Vintage tablecloths have the cutest patterns and the ...
Vintage Easter Wreath DIY
Last year I fell in love with a vintage Easter wreath that was chalk full of adorable vintage Easter trinkets. The colors were so vibrant and it was such a charming arrangement of sweet little Easter baubles. I made it my mission to start hunting for these small Easter collectibles to create my own wreath and the process was very simple. Vintage Easter items can be slightly more difficult to find and on the more expensive side, so I did incorporate some vintage reproduction pieces into the wreath. Overall I love the arrangement and all the cheerful colors, it just screams SPRING! Supplies Foam Wreath Form Iridescent Tinsel Garland (I used this garland) Vintage Style Easter ...
5 MORE Ways to Display Vintage Valentines
I just can't stop with how adorable all of these vintage valentines are, so I came up with five MORE ways to display them! Many of you asked where to find vintage valentines and the simple answer is, EVERYWHERE! I find them at garage sales, antique shops, online, and auctions. If you can't find them in your area, this vintage valentine book is a wonderful option. 1. Collage I found an adorable scrapbook at an auction of someone's keepsake valentines. They were the perfect base for these collages. These frames make this project so simple. Take your valentines and arrange them into the matte frame. I did not affix them, but just simply used the glass to keep them in place. Such a fun way to ...
Tips for Christmas Decor Storage
When you are on the verge of "hoarder" status in regards to Christmas decorations, organization is powerful. Each year putting up my Christmas decor is a small part time job and putting it away is no different. But, when your decor is organized it can make the process so much easier! Most of my Christmas decor is also vintage, so packing it away safely is also an important concern each year. Here are a few of my tips that I use to keep our Christmas decor organized and safe. 1. Clear Totes These clear totes by Sterilite are my absolute favorite. I love the red and green ones for the holidays but any color will do. The fact that they are clear enables me the ability to easily see what ...
My Favorite Hobby Lobby “Vintage Style” Ornaments
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Vintage Folding Ruler Stars
When you think of a ruler, you might think that their sole purpose is only to measure things. When I stumbled upon a collection of foldable vintage rulers at a garage sale, a million ideas sprung up on how I could use these for decor! These rulers come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. The earliest rulers date back to the 17th century and aided in the standardization of measurement. These folding rulers were handy for carpenters because they were both portable and sturdy. Many rulers that can be found today, also have really neat advertising on them too. This article here has a lot of interesting history about antique rulers. My initial plan was to use them ...
