It’s All In The (Vintage) Details
Goooooooood morning sunshine! And cheers to a fresh new week. I hope your weekend was full of rest, relaxation, and happy things. It was good around here. We worked on a couple of fun projects that have been on our to-do list for a while and I can’t wait to share those with you guys. I even managed to get a few quiet minutes to myself to move some things around the house and redecorate a little. I’ve been feeling really inspired lately to focus on the small details in our home, which is a nice change because most of the time I’m preoccupied with big projects or whole room renovations. You know how it goes, my mind is always racing with the next big thing. But lately I’ve been going back to basics and focusing more on the simple details. Little things like those vintage flash cards I shared last week or the perfect stack of old tattered books. It’s crazy how the smallest details bring me so much joy. I know many of you feel the same way, so today I wanted to share a corner in our dining room that is full of vintage charm and it’s definitely all about the details.
I moved my beloved vintage cubby in our dining room after the holidays and I’ve been loving it in this spot. I was playing around with a few little things over the weekend when I realized I never shared this space here on the blog. I totally meant to, but somehow it got forgotten. I blame my sleep deprived mom brains!
I think it’s safe to say this wooden cubby is one of my absolute favorite things to style in our home. It was so fun to piece together this look and the beauty here is definitely all in the details. An antique scale. Old tattered books. The chippy white corbel. A vintage coffee tin. An old apron. It’s all a collection of things I’ve gathered over a period of years and each one has a story to tell.
How darn cute is that old coffee tin?! I absolutely adore that little guy. And considering how much I love coffee, it seems fitting that I have a vintage tin like this one!
This wreath was actually a super simple DIY project I did using the easy technique I shared in this post. I used the lambs ear garland from the Hearth and Hand line at Target and I love how it looks on this chalkboard.
I’ve been really enjoying antiquing for little pieces lately. It’s just so much fun to collect small things here and there that don’t cost much money, but add so much charm and character to a space. This cubby is one of those things that has no real purpose other than to look good, but it’s a great spot to display some of my favorite things. Just seeing it all makes me smile. My vintage loving heart appreciates each and every piece. And I hope you feel inspired too. Maybe there’s a corner in your home that is already full of your favorite antiques or one that you’re still working on piecing together. Either way, don’t over look the small things!
Here’s a few other post you might enjoy:
The Best Vintage Inspired Candles
A Vintage Card Catalog in the Front Room
Restoring an Antique Church Pew
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Keely
Great tips!!
Do you have a blog post on how you distressed that cube holder all your books and decor sit in?! I love it!
Thanks Sarah!
Sarah
> KeelyHi Keely! That cubby is actually from my dad. It was in his shop for years and years. It was chipped and distressed just like that when I got it!
Tricia
Always love your vision. But where did you snag the Maxwell House can??? I love it❤
Tricia
Sarah
> TriciaMy mom actually gave that Maxwell tin to me!
Elizabeth
So glad I came across your blog! In LoVe with your style and decor. I’m looking forward to reading your posts and sharing this blog.
Sarah
> ElizabethAw thanks Elizabeth, so happy you found me!
Sally Brown
It is the little items that gives the charm. I love all the old things around the house that has a story to tell.
Sarah
> Sally BrownI agree Sally. The small things really do add so much charm!
Kim
Is your magnolia vase the clear or smoke? It looks clear but you listed the smoke? Thanks!
Sarah
> KimIt’s the smoke vase!!
Deb Porter
I have a Maxwell House coffee tine, too. It’s very special to me because my maiden name is Maxwell. I found it years ago in an antique shop.
Sarah
> Deb PorterOh that’s perfect then! I love those Maxwell tins, I have a few of them now.
Nicole
So many adorable items!! My fave has to be he coffee tin! How awesome would it be to know the story behind that little guy?! Who knows where he’s been!! Love the corner! So glad you shared!
❤️❤️❤️
Sarah
> NicoleRight?! I would LOVE to know the story of that coffee tin. It has traveled for many years to get to me.
Jen
Love! Looks like the perfect cozy spot 😊
Sarah
> JenThanks Jen! xo
Deedra
I love that corner and how you have decorated it with such unique finds. Just this weekend I went to a local antique mall and bought a few small items and was thinking the very same thing that you mentioned. That small things can really add to a space and bring such pleasure every time you see them. That is now one of my favorite spots in your house! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Sarah
> DeedraI totally agree Deedra, the small things add up over time and it’s so fun to see how it all comes together to create something beautiful. Each piece has a story to tell!
kimberly
Love the cubby & your styling! I always love the look of those vintage hooks!
Kim
Tammie Price
I love this, Sarah! My favorite thing is the coffee tin. I love things like that. The styling is all so beautiful though!
Teresa Martens
This is really beautiful! I love how it all comes together, each piece enhancing the next. I’m inspired!
Teresa
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Cimmie
So enjoyed just sitting peacefully & looking at your small treasures. ‘Do not despise the day of small things’. It’s out of context but totally sums up your pretty creative corner.
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