While traveling to our place in Maine a couple of weeks ago, I came upon this vintage toboggan sled at one of my favorite thrifting stops, The Cottage by the Brook.
The toboggan was selling for $58. Yikes, how could I resist this?
I couldn’t wait to return it to Vermont and add it to my vintage ski lodge collection on the porch.
So let’s go grab that vintage toboggan leaning up outside and get started.
Welcome to Our Vermont Ski Lodge Porch
Friends, grab a warm drink and join me today on our porch in Vermont. Where I hope you will be inspired by this traditional New England ski lodge style.
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You may want to grab a warm hat, too, as it’s pretty darn chilly out there on this January day.
How to Decorate with a Vintage Toboggan
I decided to lean the vintage toboggan against the side of the house on our front porch for now.
You see, it’s freezing out there today. Therefore, this is just my first decorating attempt with this sled until it warms up a bit around here.
We have a foot of snow predicted this upcoming weekend!
And now, we can gaze at the toboggan from the inside, looking out onto the porch.
Mittens
Handmade mittens that I found at a music festival a few summers ago up in Bangor, Maine, inspired this quick and easy winter decorating idea.
By simply adding some freshly cut greens and a little wire, I hung the mittens onto the vintage toboggan sled.
You may also enjoy making these crafty winter ice candle holders too!
I’m totally swooning over the Northland logo that still remains on the top of this vintage toboggan, too.
Unfortunately, Northland went out of business in the mid-1950s.
You can find vintage toboggans today on sites like Etsy and eBay.
Here are a few that I rounded up for you to shop at today.
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SHOP VINTAGE TOBOGGANS
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Next, I placed this old Christmas tree into a tree stand to add more winter greenery to the porch.
This Christmas tree is still going strong, and it adds warmth, style, and charm to the porch during the winter months.
Check out more of the vintage ski boot decor here.
I found this wicker table and tray antiquing a couple of weeks ago. The top comes right off and can be used as a tray.
I will really enjoy it once the weather warms up with our green rattan porch furniture.
I’ll definitely get a lot of use out of this vintage toboggan.
Maybe create a table with it this summer. We’ll have to see…
And repurposing this vintage toboggan for Christmas HERE.
You may also enjoy the Front Porch Holiday Decorating Ideas with Classic New England Charm post.
And now it’s time to bring in Ella, our little model for the finale.
I keep thinking, maybe later, I’ll hang this vintage toboggan on our red barn.
Unfortunately, though, it’s just too cold and snowy to accomplish that in mid-January around here…
Everything is just filled with ice and snow.
You may also enjoy the Christmas Buggies & Go Karts Decoration Ideas: Get Creative & Enjoy The Ride! post.
And after a chilly day on the front porch, “Dabbling & Decorating,” we hit the hot tub to warm up over some hot coffee.
And this fall, I just found this smaller toboggan at a vintage shop along with these Jack Jumpers at Vintage Market Days Fall 2022 Vermont. See it today in the Ski Lodge Winter Porch Decor on Full Display post.
A Vintage Affair
If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.
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I love the vintage tobaggan and how you styled it on your porch. Looks great!
I love your Dog!! Hes the best!!!
Takes a great picture!!
Isn’t she such a character😂🐶
Ann,
I love how you styled with your vintage finds.
Thanks Rachel💙💙
You found an amazing piece Ann! I think Ella thinks so too! Pinned 😊
Thank you sweet Cindy💙🐶❄️
So nice! And cozy !
Thank you Denise💙💙💙
This reminds me of the wooden toboggan I sued to ride as a kid in Idaho. And I guess it would now be considered vintage. Love this post.
I love it all, Ann, especially your pooch❤️
Thank you so much Robin❤️❤️
Beautiful !!! Even in the cold your porch looks so inviting! Loved your blog. Have a great day ❤️
Thank you so much Robin😘