10 Posts for Those Who Love Vintage & Thrifting
Remember the vintage art that was supposed to be for the Tuesday Made shop, but I ended up keeping for myself? It has a lovely new home in our basement bath! Growing up, I had two dogs that looked exactly like the pair in the painting. Sky & Rusty (mother & daughter) were my dad’s beloved English setters. In addition to being skilled hunters for quail, pheasant, and grouse, these two were our affectionate family pets. I have such fond memories of those dogs, when I stumbled across this piece of vintage art, I knew I couldn’t let it go. The resemblance was uncanny and it felt like a personal, special work that belonged in our home as a reminder of my childhood pets. My mom, who is here visiting this week, also commented on the crazy art resemblance in our basement bath, without me having to point it out. That said, it got me thinking about all of the fun and passionate posts I’ve shared about vintage, antiques, and thrifting over the years. There are a LOT. I figured an itemized list of my favorite posts might be helpful for those who missed them the first time around. These posts from the archives are worth revisiting! They include good stories, tips, roundups, and all things vintage. Click through to check them out… and to get a closer look at my newest (old) painting!
Isn’t that painting really sweet? If you missed our basement bathroom tour last year, you can check out that post here. Ready to get started with the vintage, antique, and thrifting archives? Let’s do it!
#1 // Best of Etsy : Vintage Blue & White Porcelain
There are few vintage things I love more than blue & white porcelain. This Etsy roundup shares 30 classic blue & white pieces to add to your collection, along with styling inspiration.
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#2 // The Most Asked About Vintage Item in My Home
A few of my designer friends and I teamed up to share our favorite vintage items in our home. I couldn’t choose a favorite (way too tough!), so I ended up sharing the vintage item in my home that is most asked about… or YOUR favorite. As the photo indicates, I share the story of my vintage wood hand and how it came to live in my home.
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#3 // Our Vintage Dining Set : The Story Behind It & The Restoration
Our antique dining set was a two year labor of love. I have a couple posts sharing the story behind the set, how I found it, and the complete restoration process (including finding a match leaf from a different set!). While our dining room is far from being finished, this set is super special to us and is already the star of the show in this room.
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#4 // Thrifting Tips + My Favorite Local Resources
Inquiring minds wanted to know my favorite local Salt Lake City thrifting spots, so I shared a big list of the shops I frequent. For those who aren’t local… I shared a list of helpful thrifting tips! It’s definitely a post worth checking out or revising.
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#5 // 10 Tips for Identifying Quality Furniture
Are you interested in learning how to spot a piece of quality or high-end furniture? This post shares 10 tips for thoroughly checking a thrifted, vintage, or antique piece of furniture to determine its quality and worth.
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#6 // Vintage Bouillotte Lamps To Love
Bouillotte lamps are a timeless favorite and I’m always saving beautiful finds or scouring local thrift stores for them. In this post, I include lots of styling inspiration and a big roundup of current finds, if you’re in the market for your own bouillotte lamp!
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#7 // My Obsession With Vintage Rugs
It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for vintage rugs. In this post, I share my latest vintage rug haul, how I source them for our shop, and chat about my obsession with these durable vintage carpets, as well as tips for styling them.
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#8 // Ways to Score Quality, Vintage Furniture On a Budget
Do you have champagne taste on a beer budget? Yeah, me too. In this post, I divulge ways to score quality, high-end furniture on a budget. I talk about resources, use of keywords, and where to score the good stuff without the steep price tag.
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#9 // Facebook Marketplace Finds Series
Each month, I scour a different city for beautiful vintage & antique furniture and decor via Facebook Marketplace. This popular blog series has turned into a fun monthly tradition for all of us… and it helps the FB algorithm learn what we’re all searching for.
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#10 // 20 Recent Vintage Finds from Chairish
Last but not least, my most recent vintage post… 20 fun vintage finds from Chairish! I shared this one last week and rediscovered my love for the popular designer vintage platform.
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Here’s to many more vintage, antique, and thrifting posts in the future! They’re always the most fun for me to write, curate, and chat about. I hope you enjoy reading these types of blog posts as much as I enjoy compiling them. Have a great day, friends!