See how to style your home all year long and do it on a budget with these thrifty decorating tips and ideas.
A Year Of Thrifty Decorating Tips And Ideas
Today I’m excited to join the ladies of thrifting with the gals to share a recap of the best thrifting tips, vintage finds, and decorating ideas from the past year.
The round-up has 13 of the best ideas from some of my favorite blogging friends. It includes ideas for holiday decorating, tips to save money when you’re out hunting for the best vintage and thrifted finds, and more. This post truly has a bit of everything.
Visit this page often for inspiration all year long, and if you love this post, don’t forget to pin it and save it for later!
How To Create A Vignette With Vintage Finds
Vintage pieces have my heart, and there’s nothing I love more than finding unique ways to mix both old and new decor throughout our home.
If that sounds like you, then you might enjoy reading my tips for how to create a cottage-style vignette in five easy steps.
I wrote this post this past summer, and although my vignette has a beachy feel, you can use my tips to create and style vignettes in your home all year round.
How To Shop For And Decorate With Thrift Store Finds
Like me, my friend Michele at Vintage Home Designs loves shopping at thrift stores and estate sales.
And she knows a thing or two about how to style all her treasures. Visit Michele’s blog to see more of her gorgeous home and see how she decorates with vintage decor.
How To Open A Vintage Booth Business
Have you ever thought about starting a vintage booth business? Ann at Dabbling and Decorating has the scoop and shares everything you need to know to get started.
And you might be surprised at how easy it is! Go visit Ann’s blog to say “hi” and learn more.
How To Decorate With Thrifted Bread Boards
Robyn at Robyn’s French Nest has an amazing collection of vintage and thrifted finds.
Go visit her blog to see more of her collections. And read all her ideas for ways to decorate with thrifted breadboards.
How To Decorate For Winter With Thrifted Decor
Are you looking for ideas to style your home for winter? Kristin at White Arrows Home shares some of her favorite recent finds and how she styled them in her cozy cabin.
Kristin’s home is beautiful and one you won’t want to miss, so stop by to see more.
Vintage Decor Finds For Christmas
My friend Rachel at The Pond Farmhouse visited a Christmas barn show and shared all about her finds and how to style them for Christmas.
Go read Rachel’s post to follow along with her adventures and see more rustic French farmhouse decor and European antiques.
How To Use Flower Frogs In Your Decor
Have you ever heard of a flower frog? I admit I hadn’t until recently. But now that I know about them I’ve added them to my vintage decor wish list! Aren’t they fun?
Stop by my friend Kelly’s blog at The Tattered Pew to learn more about the history of these charming little pieces. And see her ideas for ways you can use them to decorate your home.
How To Style Thrifted Decor In Your Home
Have you met my friends Anne and AnnMarie at Simply 2 Moms?
Anne and AnneMarie have an eye for beautiful farmhouse decor. And, like me, they’re all about decorating on a budget. Visit their blog to see some of their favorite vintage thrift finds and how they’ve styled them in their homes.
10 Ways To Decorate with Milkglass
Milkglass is a common thrift store find. With a variety of patterns and different types of serving pieces, there’s no shortage of ways you can use them to decorate your home.
If you have a collection or are thinking about starting one, visit my friend Lora at Lora Create and Ponder to see 10 different ways to use milkglass in your decorating.
Summer Vintage Decor Finds And How To Use Them
My friend Cindy at County Road 407 has a beautiful farmhouse filled with unique thrift store and vintage finds.
And she even uses some of those pieces to decorate her outdoor spaces in the summer. Aren’t these old galvanized planters beautiful?
Hop over to Cindy’s blog to see more outdoor inspiration and learn how to use vintage pieces in your decor during the summer.
Spring Thrift Store Decor Ideas
My friend Jennifer at Cottage Bunker Hill is the queen of amazing thrift store finds. I’m not kidding when I say she scores some of the best deals!
Go visit Jennifer to see her haul of spring decor and how she styled everything in her home for the season.
How To Save Time And Money When Thrifting
If you love vintage decor but aren’t sure what the best items to shop for are, Jessica from Old Barn Company has you covered.
Stop by to see her list of must-haves. Plus get her time and money-saving strategies for finding the good stuff when thrifting!
Tips For Styling Your Vintage Decor Finds
This beautiful barn belongs to my friend Renae at Peacock Ridge Farm, and it’s filled with some amazing vintage decor.
Go and visit Renae’s blog to see some of her favorite finds and get inspired for ways you can use thrift store and garage sale finds in your home.
A Year Of Thrifty Decorating Tips And Ideas
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed all of the thrifting tips and vintage decorating ideas.
Do you have some favorite vintage or thrift store decor pieces in your home? I’d love to hear about your shopping adventures, and bargain finds, so drop a note in the comments below.
Xo,
Jennifer Howard says
Everyone had so many good finds!!!
midwestlifeandstyle says
I agree. I loved all the ideas. I need to get out and go thrifting again ASAP!
Ann says
Hi Jen, I’m so glad you joined us this year, I always enjoy hopping with you. Happy Holidays to you! I hope you’ll join us again in 2023 too!
midwestlifeandstyle says
Thank you, Ann. I’d love that!
Rachel Harper says
Jen,
It was a great year and I’m so glad you participated with us. Have a Merry Christmas.
midwestlifeandstyle says
Thank you, Rachel. I enjoyed it and hope to do it again sometime. Merry Christmas to you too!
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
I totally remember that post and loved the starfish sitting in front of the clear bottles and the plant in the white pot. I’ve since added a plant to my similar pot and love seeing it each day. Looking forward to seeing more thrifty finds and how you decorate with them in 2023!
midwestlifeandstyle says
Thank you, Cindy. Sad news…I was decorating a few months ago and broke my pot. I was so upset! Now I’m on the hunt for a new one.