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…
Hi friends, welcome to the third blog post in the monthly series Thrifting with the Gals. Spring thrifting and antiquing with the gals was in full force this past month. If you are joining me from Rachel over at The Ponds Farmhouse, welcome! Rachel and I have very similar tastes when it comes to our…
Discover the beauty of cherry blossom pink depression glass. Learn about its history and how to incorporate it into your spring tablescape. Tableware Blog Hop While I was out antiquing last week, I came across a complete eight-piece vintage dinnerware set of Depression Glass Cherry Blossom for just $100. I’ve never owned depression glass before,…
Hi, I’m Ann, a home decor blogger here at Dabbling and Decorating, a thrifting, vintage, and antique home decorating blog from our collected homes in Vermont and Coastal Maine. I launched Dabbling & Decorating after retiring from a 26-year career in education sales in Connecticut and moving to our dream spot in the mountains of…
Welcome to our Coastal Maine Home Tour! A Raeside-Dame home that was built for my parents in 1992 by Raeside and Dame, who built reproduction Early American homes along the Seacoast. Characteristics like softwood pine flooring, open beams, antique door latches, cedar shake siding, wood countertops, a fireplace, slanted ceilings, and more. My parents built…
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…
Bring charm to your room with simple decor ideas for your window sill! Get creative and learn how to decorate your window sill in 5 easy ways. Decorating a window sill can be tricky, as they are often small and awkward. However, when done right, window sill decor can charm a room. Today, I’m sharing…
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…
This is my first year with an artificial Christmas tree, a flocked tree, and one from King of Christmas. So far, I have been enjoying it. It was super easy to set up, and it looks so beautiful. I’m not missing the falling pine needles or daily waterings this year. And I can light a…