There is something soothing about using vintage decor. I love the look of something that has been around for awhile, and I like to imagine what the original owners using the item. But there’s lot more reasons to use old things in decor.
For one thing you are saving an item from a landfill, so using vintage decor is GREEN. But I use vintage items for a different reason.
My personal opinion is that a room just looks richer using vintage decor. The room feels weightier and more interesting.
The items become works of art and conversation starters.
Sometimes I buy new things that look old, but I seek out the real thing whenever I can.
I love this French tea tin, but it’s actually new.
This stair spindle is very old; I love the layers of paint showing through.
Sometimes I find things at thrift stores and I’m not sure how old they are.
The down-side to using vintage materials is that are mostly one of a kind things you can’t easily find. So I am always happy to share sources with you. This tablecloth is from my fabulous partner Heritage Lace from their Downton Abbey collection. These are new, but they have an old look.
I LOVE this tablecloth!! They have many more to choose from, so go check them out.
Anita,
I, too, love using Vintage or Vintage appealing accessories in my home decor.
Always on “the hunt” for the unique, one~of~a~kind items for our Bit’s ‘n Pieces Booth.
Charm and character accessories, quite nicely, make a house your home.
Fondly,
Pat
I so agree with you…I love the fact that there may be a “story” about the piece, the homes they once belonged to, the beauty and patina and uniqueness of the piece always makes your interiors more interesting and charming…Love all of your vintage pieces and how you so beautifully incorporate them into your home.
I love old and vintage. So much more character. It makes one’s home so interesting.
Vintage pieces come with such a history… a story . I luv adding vintage pieces in my décor… oh the stories they would tell.
I wonder about the people that used old items I may stubble upon. I can’t wait to start going to my favorite places again. Once we are settled we will be giving it a try!!!
Cynthia
Dear Anita,
It really dawned on me while I was reading your post. When you put together these old vintage
pieces, you are really engaging in art. To create these “vignettes”, I feel, should be considered art!
ANN P.
It’s always fun to gather items for the dining room table becasue it is just a blank canvas! Lovely.
Such a nice collections. Always old things makes our home weighter, precious and more interesting. Love the cup with the lavender color floral design with the real flowers in it.
I love a mix of old and new in home décor. If it’s chippy or rusted I will find a place in my home for it. It’s a fun challenge to mix and match with other vintage pieces. And the best part is when I bring in something from an estate sale or a flea market and it works beautifully with existing pieces in my home. A peaceful coexistence.