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11 darling vintage-loving home decor ideas and remakes for you!

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If you’re here, then I bet you love thrifting, antiquing, revamping, and repurposing things like I do.  I get the biggest thrill when finding a piece I don’t see very often and a bigger kick out of figuring out how I can use it in a new way.  Are you the same?  If so, I have 11 darling vintage-loving home decor ideas and remakes for you today.

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11 Darling Vintage-Loving Home Decor Ideas and Remakes For You!

I’ve joined the ladies from the series, Thrifting With The Gals for their year end round-up.  If you’ve landed here from W M Design House, hello!  And if you’re curious about who I am, please click on the About Me Page for more particulars.  Then comment below so we can be friends.

small pine tree with pinecones and a candle inside a silver creamer

Before we get to the exciting thrifting ideas, when was the last time you went thrifting?  What did you bring home and did you use it just the way you found it or in a new fun way?  Please let me know in the comments.  I live for this stuff!

old bed spring and jello mold Christmas candleIdea #1 – How I Style Candles To Be Interesting and an Expression of Me!

Idea #1 – Simple candles aren’t that amazing, it’s how you style it.  In the post above, I’ve shared lots of ideas using items you probably already have around the house and a few items I found while thrifting.  Like the 2 photos above.  You can’t go wrong with a vintage creamer or an old bed spring.

violin hanging on bookshelvesIdea #2 – How To Decorate With Old Musical Instruments

You don’t have to know how to play an instrument to decorate with them.  Ann from Dabbling and Decorating shows just how beautiful old instruments can be when they are out for all to see.  It’s one of my favorite posts of all time!

white ironstone with antique inspired labels and a plant Idea #3 – DIY Antique Inspired packing Tape Transfers

Over at DIY Beautify, Cindy shows off how she made her new ceramics look fabulously old.  Hop on over there for the details.  Each piece turned out perfectly!

kitchen with Christmas decorIdea #4 – Colorful Holiday Home Tour

Joanna Anastasia is sharing her Christmas home tour with lots of vintage goodies.  You’ll enjoy her mix of color and fun thrifted finds.  Everything looks so happy!

wood mantel with red plaid thermoses and stockingsIdea #5 -A Vintage Thermos Collection

I can hardly wait for you to see Kristen’s collection from White Arrows Home!  Plaid, pictured, vintage – it’s all there and absolutely adorable!  Plus, she shows how to use them for every season!

large white cabinet with shite chair, basket coffee table and farmhouse finds in front of a white mirrorIdea #6 – How to Decorate with Yard Sale Finds

Robyn’s French Nest finds the best stuff at yard sales.  In her post she gives you all the tips and tricks for what to look for and how she has styled some of her treasures in her own home.  It all looks amazing together!

white chest of drawers with label handlesIdea #7 – Mind-Blowing Upcycled Thrift Store Transformations

Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse has a way of turning the old and mundane into something fantabulous!  Her entire home is filled with redo’s that turn her house into a one-of-a-kind home.

table with wicker demi-johns, garland and red candlesIdea #8 – Vintage Wicker Demijohn Decor Ideas

I love Demijohn’s and Kelly from The Tattered Pew shows how she decorates with them and where we can buy some!  Check out her collection and see amazing some beautiful places to use them.

stacks of oranges in jars with pinecones and Christmas greensIdea #9 – Easy Ways to Style Apothecary Jars in the Kitchen

Wendy at WM Design House has quite the collection of jars and she is showing how she has turned them from not just being useful but being beautiful too!  Makes me realize I need more.

dining table in front of windows with telescope in cornerIdea #10 – Adding Character and Vintage Charm to a Dining Room

Renae from Peacock Ridge Farm doesn’t do anything halfway.  So, when you see what small, easy changes she makes to her space you will be amazed just like I was.  It’s beautiful!

brown and white transferware plates and a white pumpkinIdea #11 – How to Make Fridge Magnets with Vintage Plates

When I saw the magnets on Heidi’s blog, Eleanor Rose Home, my jaw dropped.  Just think of all the possibilities!  Spring plates, Easter plates, summer plates, autumn plates, winter plates, Christmas plates – goodness me, I love it!

I hope you found these 11 darling vintage-loving home decor ideas and remakes for you to be inspiring and helpful.  I know I’m anxious to get back out and find more treasures!  How about you?  Thank you for the visit today.  Oh!  If you’re new here and want to subscribe, just fill in the portion below.



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14 Comments

  1. December 14, 2023 / 7:41 am

    Hi Cindy, loved all your fabulous candle ideas and thanks so much for joining us this year for “Thrifting with the Gals.” Happy holidays to you and your family!

    • December 14, 2023 / 10:03 am

      Happy to join in. Already have plans to do some great thrifting next year! Thanks so much Ann.

  2. December 14, 2023 / 8:09 am

    So many great thrifting ideas. So glad you joined us this year.

    • December 14, 2023 / 10:02 am

      I love y’alls TWTG series and look forward to reading it each month. Thanks Rachel.

  3. December 14, 2023 / 10:47 am

    Such fun ideas! I love seeing your vintage silver. No one does it like you do. Hugs and blessings to you. Merry Christmas.

    • December 14, 2023 / 11:44 am

      Aww, thank you Renae. You made my day. Happy Christmas!

  4. December 14, 2023 / 12:07 pm

    Cindy, your collection of candle decor ideas is truly stunning. I love exploring them with you. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

    • December 14, 2023 / 2:50 pm

      I used to hate candles. Weird huh? Thanks Wendy!

  5. December 14, 2023 / 12:54 pm

    I’m so happy I discovered your beautiful blog!

    • December 14, 2023 / 2:52 pm

      Aww, that makes my day. Thank you Joanna.

  6. December 14, 2023 / 9:59 pm

    Nothing brings me more joy than fellow thrifty gals and their finds! Cindy what a great representation of the passion we all have for vintage, a little dinge and some good thrift hauls! I love all of it 🙂 Thank you for sharing all this inspo- Hugs xx Tanya

    • December 16, 2023 / 11:52 am

      Aww, thank you so much Tanya! I am excited to start thrifting again as soon as Christmas is over. My kids even get me a couple of gift cards to the local mercantile near me and it’s so much fun! Happy Christmas

    • December 16, 2023 / 11:52 am

      You should have been part of it. You are the queen of “side of the road” goodies!

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