Every see a garden in a magazine or in a design book and think…how is that just so much more beautiful than real life? Well, I can tell you two things… number 1 they probably have a gardener running that garden haha and 2. its sourced with vintage! Vintage fountains, vintage pots, vintage garden decor…all of it! Since we are moving into garden season I wanted to share some inspiring photos of vintage garden spaces to get you just as excited about adding some vintage to your gardens in this year, or your porch, deck, patio, garden shed, etc. And if it’s in the budget…hire a gardener! Vintage Ga ..read more

by Maggie L. Risson  There is an art form that seems to be making a comeback. Folk art is returning to popularity, despite the advances in technology with crypto art and 3D printers. The resurgence of folk art may be merely a subconscious reaction or a statement of resistance by some collectors.  Decorative folk art refers to the traditional art and crafts produced by everyday people which is often made with found materials like scrap wood, metal or glass. It encompasses a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, including painting, sculpture, woodworking, pottery, and textiles, a ..read more

written by: Sarah Lyon The start of a new year always brings about slightly new trends within the vintage world, and I’m excited to share some of the looks that I think will be having a major moment in 2023. Read on for my vintage trend predictions—and let me know what types of items you think people will be gravitating toward in the coming months!  A classic meets modern approach Classic pieces aren’t going anywhere (think wooden chests, commodes, and the like) but we’re going to see them continuing to be paired with more contemporary pieces (abstract artwork, sculptural lamps, and mor ..read more

Introducing this beautiful brand and couple to you here at Vintage Keepers! Tezori is a husband and wife creative duo in New Jersey sourcing vintage, creating Youtube videos, and making their home and others more beautiful with their creative eye of sourcing vintage. As we started working towards our goals here on Vintage Keepers for 2024, I knew I wanted to partner with brands and people that I look up to so much. Tezori instantly came in mind as a couple I know that is making a difference in the design world. I asked them if they would be interested in doing a pop up collection with us this ..read more

Source Turn on some holiday tunes and get ready because…it is officially time to decorate for Christmas!!!!! Tap into your creativity with vintage decor and add your own personal touch to your home this season. Syling with vintage creates a unique nostalgic touch that gives allll of the cozy feels! Here we have rounded up 10 creative ways to use vintage in your holiday decorating this season. # 1 COLORS – we love using vintage items in holiday colors to give an elegant holiday touch to spaces. This is great for people who are overwhelmed or do not have time to decorate. Simple touches can hav ..read more

by Shayna Morehouse of Vessel Shop Come shop my upcoming Vintage Keepers Live on Wednesday, November 1st. This week we will be switching it up and having an ALL CLAIMS sale which means MORE vintage! There will also be opportunities for prizes! Watch my stories and posts on @vessel_vintage for more information. Now, let’s go hunt down some vintage and antique elements that say “Quintessentially English”!  Now before we begin, I’ll have to introduce myself again! I’m Shayna Morehouse of Vessel. I love to curate vintage collections around themes and design styles. If you were to ask my nich ..read more

Inspiration is everywhere. The scene we are sharing today was inspired by a vintage floral tablecloth found with friends & fellow shopkeepers during the Vintage Keepers retreat in Brimfield, MA. The moment we saw it, we knew what it would be used for: An elegant, whimsical, summery table. Here is the vision come to life, along with some practical and lighthearted tips for how to create a beautiful, welcoming & vintage inspired table. Happy Tablescaping! XO Melissa ( Farmette Finds) 1. DRESS YOUR TABLE: Whether you use a full size tablecloth, an overlay, or a simple runner, there are b ..read more

We joked last week on our Vintage Keepers live about art in a bathroom. It was funny to talk out loud about putting paintings above a toilet, but honestly…have you ever seen art in a bathroom? Its fabulous! So we are rounding up some ideas for you to consider art in your bathroom, but especially vintage art! And you know we have a ton of that here at Vintage Keepers. source pretty in pink with a splash of blue in this stunning gallery wall around the toilet. I think art is a great distraction from the obvious piece in the room you don’t want to draw attention to. source Graphic art meets black ..read more

written by: Holly Garritano Shelf styling can be hard. And even harder when you are attempting to style a shelf without the right design elements. In this blog I’ll talk about what key components I believe make up well styled shelves and how to arrange them while maintaining balance.  There are so many approaches to styling in general. While there isn’t really a “wrong” way, there are some fundamental ideas that you can implement to assist you in your home décor and shelf styling. Let’s get started!  SHOP the Neoclassical bundle here Balance  Understanding balance, negative spac ..read more

written by Pam Hein “Real comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room.” Mark Hampton Brief History Scandinavia is an area of Northern Europe and generally considered to consist of the three countries Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. When it comes to design, often a broader group of countries is included consisting also of Finland and Iceland. This group is more accurately described as Norden. Of course there are as many design styles in Scandinavian and Nordic countries as there are in any other part of the world, but the style we most closely associate with Scandinavian Style evolved in ..read more