"Go To Your Room!"

Do you remember being sent to your room when you were a child? I do. That was the worse punishment ever! I don't know why it was so bad. I mean, that's where all my toys were, and it was decorated exactly the way I wanted--rainbow colored heart bedding, a fat blue lamp...you get the picture.

All these years later, it shouldn't be a punishment to spend time in your bedroom, but to be honest, for some people, it still is. Why? Because it's the one room in the house that sometimes gets neglected. You know what I'm talking about...hand-me-down furniture, outdated bedding, and bare walls. We spend a lot of our energy decorating the rest of the house, but when it comes to the bedroom, sometimes we just lose steam.

We all deserve to have a bedroom we want to spend time in, so let's decorate! Start with your bedding--you'll get the most impact with this small change. Did you know that Vintage Home offers a selection of beautiful new bedding? Stop by the shop this week to see the new Kingston and Bianca collections, plus see samples of all the bedding we can order in 1-2 weeks.

And of course, while you're here, check out all of the great beds, dressers, armoires, lamps, mirrors, artwork, and other accessories that can transform your bedroom from "just so-so" into the oh-so-beautiful sanctuary--where you can send yourself!

Here Comes The Bride!

Over the weekend I heard about a bride who was making her wedding bouquet out of vintage jewelry, and I thought, "What a great idea!" Of course, I was primarily thinking of the deadline for my next blog... But then I put my bridal cap on, and I loved the idea even more! What a fun and creative way to incorporate a family heirloom (without having to put it on your wedding dress!). And when the wedding is all over with, you have a special keepsake that will last forever.

And then today by sheer coincidence (I think), I met Amy Malone, one of our customers and a bride-to-be (Congrats, Amy!). We started talking about the vintage jewelry we have in the shop, and she told me that she's planning to make her own bouquet using vintage costume jewelry. The next thing I know, we're on Pinterest together looking at sample bouquets she had pinned for inspiration. I'm attaching a few of my favorite photos, but there were literally dozens to look at--in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

 


Whether you're looking for wedding jewelry for yourself, your bouquet, or simply a great gift, Vintage Home is a great place to start! We have a beautiful collection of affordable vintage necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, hairpieces, and cocktail rings, and there are always more on the way!

Make Room for Santa SALE!

Hard to believe, but it's time to get ready for Christmas! We have big plans for decorating the shop for the holiday season, but we need to make some room. So, Christmas is coming a little early this year for some of our customers. Make sure you're one of them--stop by the shop this week to snag these great pieces, now at even lower prices!

Here's what's on sale right now:

Shutter Bedroom Set: Queen Bed: $795 (Reg. $995), Dresser: $595 (Reg. $795), Nightstands: $295 each (Reg. $345)

This shutter bedroom set would look great in your
 master bedroom...especially in a shore house!

Postcard Rolling Chest: $865 (Reg. $1150)

With six big drawers, this fun piece will add lots of
extra storage to any room in your house!

Don't miss out on this pre-holiday season sale. Stop by the shop this week and treat yourself to an early Christmas present.

No Touch-ups Necessary

When I paint, I can't stand drips or nicks. That's the perfectionist in me. But when I shop, the more chips, the better! That's the realist in me. As clumsy as I am, I'm bound to scuff, scrape and ding the finish on just about everything in my path, so why not embrace it? That way, I don't have to feel bad or run to the store for touch-up paint every time things go awry.

Here are a few of my favorite chippy little pieces that you'll find at Vintage Home right now. Oh, and did I mention that they all happen to be in one of my favorite colors? Red!



In its former life, this antique pine table was red from top to bottom. Today it's only red from the waist down. Perhaps it'll lose a little more paint in its next life as your kitchen table or child's desk. Only time will tell...

This weathered vintage battery stand is now the base of a cool, industrial side table. I love that you can see the old signage right through the glass. That way you can admire it up close, far away, sitting down, or standing up!

When I said chippy, I meant chippy! I have such a soft spot for this roughed up little nightstand. You don't get this much character overnight--it took years to look this good!

Stop by the shop this week to see these perfectly chipped up pieces, and we'll show you how to work them in with your existing decor.