{"id":2906,"date":"2021-03-18T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2021-08-15T20:09:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T00:09:37","slug":"how-to-shop-for-vintage-home-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/home\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-home-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop for Beautiful Vintage Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”52px” meta_font_size=”22px”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]
Finding the perfect vintage decor is it’s own reward. Check out some of my favorite ways to find the perfect vintage pieces for your budget.<\/em><\/p>\n Good morning!\u00a0 If you\u2019re hopping over from my friend Kim at Shiplap and Shells<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, welcome!\u00a0 Kim\u2019s cottage style and vintage d\u00e9cor are always so inspiring and I am blessed to call her my friend!\u00a0 I always love to see what vintage pieces she is coming up with and how she styles them in her home.<\/p>\n I\u2019m so glad you clicked over to my blog post today!\u00a0 I am sharing my biggest home d\u00e9cor passion\u2026VINTAGE!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] I can\u2019t really say when my love for vintage decor and antiques started, but I don\u2019t remember a time when I didn\u2019t love them.\u00a0 Even as a young girl, I remember styling up some old eyeglasses on my bookshelf and always loved rummaging through my Memaw and Papaw\u2019s MANY antiques.\u00a0 Memaw could literally tell you who gave her each thing, where she found it, what it was used for, what she paid for it, and more details than you maybe even cared to know!<\/p>\n So my family says I come by it honestly.\u00a0 Funny how those unique quirks show up in a person many years later!<\/p>\n And I can already tell that our little Harrison is going to take after Memaw too!\u00a0 He loves to roam around antique shops with me and is always full of questions!\u00a0 I love having him along.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (4)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Sometimes we get really lucky!\u00a0 I\u2019ve definitely had those random, lucky vintage decor finds over the years.\u00a0 But some of my finds have come through patience, taking time to research and do my homework, and watching pro vintage-hunters!<\/p>\n Here are a few things I\u2019ve learned from watching the experts:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Experts” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>This was a recent find that I shared recently over on my Instagram for Coffee Table Styling ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!\u00a0 On a recent junking trip, we were at the end of the day\u2026out of space and finished off the trip budget.\u00a0 We were on our way to the truck when I spotted this sweet little urn, half buried under dirt and muddy water. But I could see some of that light blue peeking through and for $20, I couldn\u2019t pass it up!<\/p>\n I am enjoying it so much in my spring styling and I love the hint of spring color that it adds to my coffee table!\u00a0 I always have a soft spot for a good, chippy patina and this concrete planter definitely has that going for it!<\/p>\n I also love finding versatile pieces like this one.\u00a0 I could use it on tables, on the floor, outdoors, and in any room of the house\u2026even a bathroom!\u00a0 To me, those are pieces that area always worth investing in!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-9-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (9)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Card Catalog” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”] <\/p>\n This was one of those pieces that I passed on.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t want to pay the asking price and I didn\u2019t have a good idea of where it would go.\u00a0 But back at the hotel, I started regretting my decision!\u00a0 Once in a blue moon, indecisiveness pays off and I got lucky this particular time!\u00a0 When we went back the next day, I was so excited to see the card catalog still sitting there and they dropped the price!<\/p>\n But it was smelly and covered in decades of dirt and grime.\u00a0 As I mentioned, don\u2019t let those things deter you from grabbing a good deal on a piece you love!\u00a0 I shared how we restored this piece over on this post<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n It looks so beautiful as a side table in our back living room and I\u2019m still so happy that we found this piece of history<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (5)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Apothecary” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”] \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve followed me for awhile, you have probably caught on to my love for apothecary items!\u00a0 I shared a lot more details of this incredible piece here (hyperlink to blog post about removing paint) and it\u2019s a great example of not letting the \u201cwrong\u201d paint color keep you from a dream piece!\u00a0 Some $1 oven cleaner and elbow grease turned this into a statement piece for our home!\u00a0 It also has a super fun story behind it!<\/p>\n A great tip for finding vintage pieces is to follow store owners, pickers, and vintage vendors on their social media sites!\u00a0 We found this piece when our friends from Baker & Co.<\/a><\/strong><\/span> posted it in a picture from their store.\u00a0 A quick phone call got us some close up pictures and video and all the information we needed!\u00a0 Spend time getting to know vendors and shop owners in your area.\u00a0 And let them know what you\u2019re looking for!\u00a0 They are usually happy to write down your information and wish list items!\u00a0 I love supporting small businesses and this is a wonderful way to do so, benefitting both the business and yourself too!<\/p>\n This piece is so fun to style and I know it\u2019s one of those \u201cforever\u201d pieces for our home.\u00a0 It also has amazing storage and works as a wonderful display cabinet in our dining room!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (2)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Vintage Signs” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”] \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n I definitely love collecting vintage signs and it something that I am always looking for!\u00a0 This particular \u201cHamblen House Bed and Breakfast\u201d sign caught my eye when we were on the World\u2019s Longest Yard Sale!\u00a0 The price was right and I thought I knew exactly where it could go in our home.<\/p>\n Fast forward to getting home, cleaning it up\u2026and it didn\u2019t fit!\u00a0 So I took it to our next vendor market and since it didn\u2019t sell, stashed it away in storage.\u00a0 Not too many weeks later, I woke up in the middle of the night knowing exactly where it could fit!\u00a0 And now it makes an incredible statement piece in our master bedroom!<\/p>\n This is a great example of grabbing those pieces that speak to you.\u00a0 If you really love it, you can usually find a way to use it!\u00a0 (Not talking about massive pieces that don\u2019t fit in your home, of course!)<\/p>\n Vintage signs are a great way to add character and charm to your home.\u00a0 I love to use them to decorate for different seasons.\u00a0 Since they are flat, we store them in the attic between two rafters.\u00a0 It is a fun way to switch out your d\u00e9cor and enjoy your collection!<\/p>\n I find my best vintage signs from vintage shops and antique shows.\u00a0 While they typically are not cheap, they are great investment pieces that hold their value.\u00a0 I have never found an amazing vintage sign at a thrift store, but I always look anyway\u2026you never know!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (3)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Salvage” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”] \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Great architectural salvage is something that is always on my \u201chunting\u201d list!\u00a0 I have so many favorites, but a recent find is this gorgeous blue-gray piece that I\u2019m using in my spring d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 I picked it up on a recent vintage shopping trip from a boutique vendor.\u00a0 These are nice finds that have already been cleaned and fixed up!\u00a0 I carried it straight inside and decorated!<\/p>\n I have tiny salvage pieces all the way up to big corbels and columns.\u00a0 They are always fun to find and add so much character and charm to your home.\u00a0 I love that architectural salvage fits so many design styles, from farmhouse to rustic, and cottage to traditional.\u00a0 If you have a new(er) home, architectural salvage pieces are a perfect way to add some instant charm and help your home feel curated over time!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-Shop-for-Vintage-Items-11-scaled.jpg” title_text=”How to Shop for Vintage Items (11)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Where to Hunt” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] One more place to look for vintage decor items, especially in this world of technology, are from online shops and vendors.\u00a0 I love how small businesses have gotten so creative over the past year and I\u2019ve scored some amazing pieces!\u00a0 Here are some places to hunt for vintage decor items online, along with some of my favorite online vendors:<\/p>\n I hope this gives you some ideas for your next vintage hunting trip, whether from your sofa or out walking the flea market fields!<\/p>\n Make sure to check out these vintage-loving friends listed below, learn their favorite tips and tricks, and how they use vintage items in their own homes! Next up on our vintage tour is Stacy from Bricks \u2018N Blooms!<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait to see her vintage share today and I know you\u2019re going to love her garden-inspired home and d\u00e9cor!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”]5 Things Expert \u201cJunkers\u201d Do When Hunting for Vintage Decor<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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