Hutchins Antiques | Ogunquit, Maine This month, “Thrifting with the Gals” I started out with one of my favorite shops, Hutchins Antiques in Ogunquit, Maine looking for thrifted treasures. This second-hand shop is much larger than it looks from the outside and is a must if you ever find yourself in the area. Followed up…
Create an ideal outdoor living space with a rustic fire pit and stone patio. Discover the best designs and inspiration for your backyard living today. 8 Outdoor Living Ideas Outdoor living refers to the concept of extending your living space to the outdoors and creating functional and comfortable areas for relaxation, entertainment, and recreation. It…
Autumn’s Delight by Johnson Brothers is a beautiful scalloped brown and multicolor fruit pattern dishware set. I found this 8-piece serving set out “Thrifting with the Gals” one summer day in coastal Maine. The entire set was selling for just $65 at The Fabulous Find in Kittery, Maine. A quick Google search showed a 12-piece…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic centerpiece featuring red geraniums and vintage American flags. I can not believe that the Fourth of July is next weekend already. It snuck up on me so quickly this year. And with today being a rainy day, I got to decorating and putting together this quick and…
A girlfriend and I hit up an outdoor flea market near me this weekend in Dover, New Hampshire. Followed up with a lobster roll at Stonewall Kitchen’s flagship store in York, Maine. Aren’t those just the best kind of days? Thrifting with the Gals I’d love to invite you to join me, along with some…
Let’s Move to Coastal Maine 1920’ish One day back in the early 1920s, my grandmother and grandfather, Frank and Anne (Clark) Coupe, moved from Massachusetts to the Nubble in search of a coastal Maine lifestyle at a time when things were very different. As you see, in the early 1920s, people in New England were…
Discover a treasure trove of vintage shops near me in New England. Unearth one-of-a-kind decor pieces and experience the thrill of thrifting. Vintage shops, also known as thrift shops, second-hand stores, consignment shops, or antique stores, are treasure troves of unique and nostalgic vintage pieces, accessories, home decor, and collectibles. These shops specialize in selling…
Step into the world of thrifting with the gals! Follow our monthly series as we share our adventures, tips, and favorite second-hand shops. I’m so excited that you are joining me here today for the first blog post of a new blog series, Thrifting with the Gals. A few of my favorite friends from over…
With our thrifty and vintage decorating ideas, you can transform vintage wooden toolbox ideas into charming home decor accent pieces. Tool Box Design Ideas Today, I’m thrilled to be joining several very talented bloggers in sharing all the different ways to decorate vintage toolboxes in our homes, hosted by my friend Cindy over at County…