Thrifted, Vintage, Antique, Eclectic Home Decor Inspiration—Rooted in New England, Loved Everywhere!

Ann, vintage home decor blogger sitting at round vs. rectangular dining table in New England home's dining room with Bernese Mountain Dog looking up; decorating with family heirlooms.

Thrifting with the gals Series

Vintage ski lodge corner styled with a Vermont blanket, vintage church pew, snowshoes on wall and winter painting.

Vintage Home Decorating Ideas

Antique styled living room with wood floors, dresser, side table and moody lighting on a snow day in Maine decorating with heirlooms with a Sunday home decor vibe.

Antique Home Decorating Ideas

Wolfeboro Antiques in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

My Favorite Antique Stores and Markets

Vintage ski lodge corner styled with a Vermont blanket, vintage church pew, snowshoes on wall and winter painting.
Vintage Après Ski
Stack of vintage dishes at the Nifty Thrifty shop in Brandon, Vermont.
Vintage Styling Tips
Cozy Sunday home vibe in colonial styled living room with chair in front of fireplace with a pink throw and fire in the fireplace.
Sunday Home Trend
Panoramic White RV Van in front of red Hay Fields Antique Store in the Adirondacks with two vintage camping chairs
Antiquing RV Trips
Painted Nightstand Makeover in Annie Sloane Green with red rose transfer on middle drawer.
Vintage DIY Home Decor
Red gingham tablecloth on outdoor porch wallpaper table with brilliant fall flowers and mountain views in New England.
Vintage Fall Decor
Cedar Shakes Home in the snow in Maine
In My Mother’s Maine Home
Bernese Mountain Dog Cuddly Face
Ella, the Berner
Tall blue Antique cupboard on wall with layered wooden table and vintage finds in kitchen scullery-inspired workroom.
The Secret Cupboard

My First Winter Collection Is Here

Inspired by vintage winter treasures, snowy Vermont days, and our Berner, Ella, my first Winter Collection includes two original illustrations you can frame, display, or use to create your own note cards. The collection is complimentary for my newsletter readers and designed to be enjoyed from fall through Christmas and all winter long.

EXPLORE THE WINTER COLLECTION →
Dabbling & Decorating's winter collection of printables for Winter.

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Front porch flower pots ideas with a vintage blue ice cream bucket and hydrangeas on a gingham tablecloth on covered porch for spring.

Seasonal Decorating Ideas

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Ann: Vintage Home Decor Blogger

Meet Ann: New England Vintage Home Decor Blogger

Vintage Home Stylist. Thrifted Decor Collector. Inspired by the Familiar. Vintage Decor Blogger. Bernese Mountain Dog Mom. Creator of Linger-Worthy Spaces.

I’m Ann, the voice behind Dabbling & Decorating. From Vermont to coastal Maine, I share vintage and antique finds, New England antiquing adventures, and creative ways to decorate with the pieces you love. I hope you’ll find a little inspiration to make your home unmistakably yours.

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Graphic of coffee cup with heart; Sunday Home Vibe.

Sunday Home Vintage Trend Ideas

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Maple Leaf: Vintage Fall Decor Ideas.

Vintage Fall Decorating Ideas

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Two Vintage Snowshoes representing vintage ski lodge decor ideas.

Vintage Ski Lodge Decorating Ideas

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