Vintage items add so much to any room’s home decor. It’s a central theme in Farmhouse French design. Just look at this lamp. It’s vintage milk glass with gold accents. The table is a gold Florentine table. You just can’t find anything new that looks like this. The books also are vintage.
Vintage items give a room depth. They give a room a unique feeling.
Vintage items not only typically are unique and one of a kind, but they also typically have loads of patina. Check out the worn areas on this pitcher.
And see the detail on this tureen? I could talk about the amazing detail on these old dishes all day long. I suspect that gold trim was hand-painted.
Can you imagine finding something new with the kind of detail you see on this pew?
Wavy glass bottles, demi-john bottles are so fabulous.
Check out all the texture on these vintage Haviland Limoge pieces.
I love these blue stripe pitchers that look French, but were actually made in Texas. The blue and white pitcher and the silverware are all vintage as well.
Love decor. Gives me good inspiration in looking for vintage items.
Love the enamel pitchers!
Love the beautiful photos. Thanks
I feel when I have an antique in my room it warms the room and I think about the history of the item, as well how things have changed and yet in ways they haven’t ?
Love these tips on scouting for vintage French treasures ! Thanks Anita …….Smiles Anne
Your pew in bedroom brings back memories of the vintage chapel where my father pastored for 40 years. The church was old when it was purchased, came from an army base here in Texas and assembled on site. Love al the old pottery/china cups/saucers, like my Czech grandmother had!! It’s called “precious memories”. Thanks for sharing, love your site.
My morning starts with a mug of coffee and cedarhillfarmhouse. Like the small creamer with silverware. I keep my spoons in a small pottery vase on the counter. Saves opening the silverware drawer a million times a day.
Awww thanks Judith! You made my day!
The bedroom is lovely and serene. Gorgeous green and white and gold tureen!
What is the china pattern in the last picture?
I don’t know Donna. I tried to look it up before, but I don’t think I found it.
Thank you for teaching us to look beyond the scratches and scrapes and rust, instead to wonder who owned the pieces and enjoy the life they once had. To see things through your eyes is an all new adventure.
Yes it IS an adventure Missy.
I would love to know if the finish on the Florentine table is original or if it was repainted. The detailing is abfab!
Yes the finish is original!
Appreciated the details of the items and really enjoyed your post. Especially in love with that pew!
“Vintage items give a room depth.” …..What a perfect way to describe exactly what vintage items do!! I believe they also give it warmth.
Love vintage and you have some very special pieces. Thanks for sharing.
Anita, just enjoy reading your posts! Love all things “vintage” and especially love that French Coffee Pot and the milk glass footed bowl! They would look lovely in my kitchen. Wish I lived in the U.S. as I would buy both these items now!
Enjoy your day!
Blessings!
The vintage items are especially inspiring!
Great items.
Love the pop of color in the blu wavy glass bottle. Beautiful piece
I love all of my older items – especially the ones that I’ve inherited from family. The character they add to my home gives me a lot enjoyment.
Your vintage pieces are so great. Who would think I would love chippy enamel pitchers some day. I do and the rustic the better.
So many special things to use! Love them all.
I love the beautiful soup tureen with the gold trim in the table setting you’ve done. The feel sack table is another lovely rustic touch.
I love the blue pew – it looks beautiful in the bedroom. Bet it would look really good in mine, too! Will have to keep an eye peeled. Is that the original finish or has it been “distressed”?
blue and white especially with a French Flair… warms my heart. Thank you
Love the china patterns! It is so beautiful! Thanks for the tips….
I’m always surprised to see some of you items, because I also have them and do not know there value. I collect because I loved there beauty and look. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful items!
I love the color and design on the Red Tissue Holder . You stated you’re not sure of the actual composition of the design…glass, plastic? What is the “history ” of the item? Can you offer more details?
Everything is so lovely,I could not pick a favorite.
Marilyn
What gorgeous things in those photos.
Joan
Thank you for sharing these beautiful items.
Marion
I LOVE vintage china, am lucky to have many heirloom pieces from family, and have a granddaughter named Ansley for whom I just purchased your sweet cup&saucer. Think I’ll fill it with a mini bouquet of fresh flowers for her birthday. Thanks for sharing, Anita!