Have you ever walked into a room and something about it looks so inviting? There are beautiful fluffy pillows, candles, and baskets, but I bet there is at least one blanket in the room.

To top off all this lovely decor, I feel the person who decorated this room knew just how to style throw blankets to make it look even more special.

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How to Style Throw Blankets

There are many reasons why throws are necessary for your home decor. They provide warmth to friends and family, offer a new texture to your home decor, and give color to your space.

In this post, we will break down different ways you can style your blanket or throw options to consider when shopping.

How to Style Throw Blanket on a Couch

I am starting this, how to style throw blankets, with probably my all-time favorite, and that is hanging on the back of a sofa.

If you have a sofa where the back is showing, this is a great way to create visual interest, add style, texture, and color.

I like to change out this blanket by season and holiday. For example, here is a picture where I place a fall blanket on the back of my living room sofa when I was decorating for fall.

One thing to consider is if your sofa has attached cushions, then you may not be able to place a blanket draped over the back of your couch. However, if you have detached cushions, then here is a great styling method to hang a blanket on the back of your sofa.

How to Drape Throw on the Back of Sofa

Fold the throw in half. If it has fringe, make sure you fold it where the fringe comes together.

Find the center of the throw and place it on the center of the back of the sofa.

Tuck your blanket behind the cushions, ensuring the fringe hangs down on the bottom.

I love this idea! This is one of my favorite ways to style a throw blanket. The back of the couch or sofa goes from plain to decorative. It is a great way to add a new aesthetic to your space.

Consider changing the blanket for other holidays like Christmas. This year, we have a new blanket to add: a Hearth and Hand green and red plaid. It adds a gorgeous pop of color. They also have coordinating throw pillows. I will be sharing that soon in our Christmas post.

Now there is another way to style your throw on a sofa or a chair, and that is the toss method.

How to Drape a Blanket over a Sofa or Chair

Here is another excellent example of decorating with blankets on couches. After decorating our mantel for spring, I tossed a blanket over our sofa to add a cozy feeling to the decor.

This is an easy way to make your family room feel cozier. There is no right or wrong way to toss a throw over an upholstered piece of furniture, but here is my trick.

Pinch the center of the blanket and pull it up in the air.

Gently drape the throw over the back of the sofa or chair. Start at the seating area and drape it over the back if the back of the furniture is not showing into the main living area. If you see the piece of furniture's back when you walk into the room, consider reversing this step so that it drapes more over the back.

This cozy throw is perfect for this styling. This a great option for a more casual look. It makes me want to curl up under my blanket on a chilly day with a cup of tea and a good book.

You can use this same concept on a bench too. In our entryway, we have an old wooden bench. I love to change the decor seasonally, as I did here with the pillows, blanket, and flowers.

Who would have guessed there is so much to say about draping a throw over a piece of furniture? LOL!

Next, let's talk about a decorative storage solution using a basket. I love decorating with wicker baskets.

How to Style Throw Blankets in Baskets

Probably the most popular way to store blankets is in baskets. But have you ever thought about styling your throw in a basket? I love baskets! They make incredible decorations, just like blankets.

This is one of the easiest ways to style your throw blanket. To style your basket with a throw, toss the fabric into the basket and then drape it a little over the side.

You can fold and roll your coverings if you want a tidy look for your basket. If you want to hide your throw blankets purchase a storage container with a lid. This is an excellent idea if you have toys or other items you want to hide too.

How to Hang a Blanket

Next on our agenda is how to hang a blanket. If you install hooks in your home decor, you can easily hang a spread as a decoration, plus it is easy to grab to get warm and cozy.

In our kitchen, we have a sitting room. It's a good idea to change out the decorations for holidays and seasons on these hooks. In the summer, I use a thin lightweight throw on the hooks, but when fall and winter come, I go for something thicker and warmer.

The added blanket on the wall also adds texture and color to the decor. As you can tell, I change the blankets by season.

They're lovely decorative accents. See how it adds texture in the photo above, but I pulled in fall colors with this inexpensive Target dollar spot blanket in the photo below. We do not use it much in the summer, but it gets used quite often in the winter.

Here are more fall decorating ideas if you want to see how I decorated the rest of the room.

How to Style a Throw Blanket on a Bed

Just like sofas, there are two ways to style blankets on beds. The first idea is folding a blanket on the bottom portion of the bed. I used an accent throw in our small guest bedroom at the foot of the bed.

Here is how I styled this blanket on my guest bed with one of my favorite throws.

Fold the blanket where the fringe, if it has fringe, is on the ends.

Place the blanket at the foot of the bed, evenly hanging down on the sides. Make sure the throw sets on the top of the bed.

If you have a comforter instead of a blanket, you can fold it and set it at the foot of your bed as I did here in my daughter's bedroom. This comforter is the perfect addition to create a layered look.

You can also toss a blanket or throw it on a bed, as we did in the sofa picture. As before, pinch it in the center and drape it on the bottom corner. Let the end drape off the bed.

How to Style Throw Blankets at Tables

When throwing a party or even a special dinner night for your family, add a blanket or throw to a bench as I did her when decorating for fall. This gives them a softer and warmer place to sit, and it looks inviting.

In the next photo, when I was setting our vintage farmhouse Christmas table, I used what looks like a fur blanket on the bench but don't tell anyone; it is actually a rug. Wink wink!

I wanted to share this idea because there are so many beautiful faux fur throws you can purchase, which would look amazing on your bench. The soft texture of the improvised seat cushion will be welcomed by your guests.

If your event is outside, this is the perfect spot for a blanket because it can easily be pulled off the bench to be used.

Did you notice there is a blanket on the dining table used as a tablecloth? A little secret I love to share is being resourceful and using sheets, blankets, and other fabrics as tablecloths.

Do you recognize this blanket? It is the same throw on the bed in my guest bedroom. I used a white sheet on this table and then set the blanket on the table on a diagonal.

Since we are talking about using blankets as tablecloths, here is another example.

For our Thanksgiving table last year, I used the blanket from the back of the sofa and draped it across the center of the table. Next, I added a drop cloth runner I made down the center, going the opposite direction, and then set a piece of chalk-painted wood on top. Who knew decorative blankets were so versatile?

Final Thoughts

Now that we have talked about how to style your decorative throws, here are some of my favorite places to shop for throws and blankets. TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods are great places to pick up blankets and throws to make your living space cozy. The quality is higher for a cheaper price.

I also like to shop at Target. They have trendy styles in different colors, which looks nice as a decoration, and they're usually machine washable.

Keep a throw or two in your main living areas and bedrooms. It is nice to have a couple of blankets for those cool winter nights, and it is a simple way to add layers and texture.

I almost forgot another idea that I do not use in my home and that is blanket ladders. If you have a place to hang a ladder, you can fold and drape your blankets over the steps. This makes a nice decoration and is very useful as a storage solution.

Now that we are finished decorating with blankets, where is your favorite place to buy blankets? Do you have a favorite blanket? What do you think is the best way to decorate with it?

Happy Decorating!

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Lately, vintage decorations have been the craze and baskets are an easy thing to decorate with and easy to find. But when you buy an old basket, you are purchasing other things that have been in contact with that basket like smoke and pet hair, to name a few. And your wicker basket will collect dust. Learning how to clean a wicker basket will extend its life and beauty.

So, if you buy a beautiful old vintage basket follow these steps on how to clean a basket to bring out its lovely color and remove any odors from the natural materials without any harsh chemicals.

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How to Clean Wicker Baskets

To begin here is a list of supplies you will need to clean your basket.

• Clean paintbrush for dusting and cleaning (I picked up one at the Dollar Tree)
• Tub or sink
• Gentle dishwashing liquid
• An old toothbrush or natural bristle brush (if needed to clean deep down between cracks)
• Lint-free dishtowel
• Pitcher of water or running tap water

Shop Wicker Basket Cleaning Supplies:

As you can see you do not need many things to clean a basket but before we jump into the simple steps let's talk about what baskets you should not clean.

Can I Clean an Antique Basket?

If you have an old antique basket that is very special or precious to you then you might want to reconsider cleaning the basket with a lot of water.

This farm basket is an old basket I found at an antique store. It was used to pick fruit and vegetables on a local farm in my hometown. I love how vintage decorations have a story or history so when I found this basket in an antique store in my hometown I knew I wanted to handle it with care.

So today we are going to give it a bath and then wash another old basket I found at a thrift store. This will walk through the best way to clean antique or thrift baskets.

How to Clean an Antique Basket

Like I said before, this is an old picking basket which means it probably has lots of dirt and grime in between the layers. I want to bring it back as close to its original beauty without taking chances and damaging the wood.

First, I removed the heavier dust carefully with a clean Dollar Tree paintbrush or a soft brush would work, especially between the wicker weave and around the base of the basket.

Next, I used a lint-free old dishtowel or soft cloth that is damp with water and started wiping it from the top down. Each time I noticed my towel looking dirty I cleaned it out and brushed the damp cloth over the wood again. Be sure not to use too much moisture. Continue until you've wiped down the entire piece.

Once I was finished, I left the basket set outside in the sun until it was completely dry.

This basket didn't necessarily get a deep clean but it is clean enough for display. Now let's talk about giving a wicker basket a deep cleaning.

How to Clean a Thrift Store Basket

Now let's talk about baskets that you care more about getting good and clean and less about saving them.

This small hanging basket I picked up at a thrift store. I bought it to hang in my garage over my woodworking table. It holds all my protective goggles and between spider webs and sawdust, it is one dirty wicker basket with a musty smell.

So, let's give this basket a deep cleaning because I want to hang it over my mantel. But before we dive in, I want to share that this method is for baskets that you don't have anything to lose in case it gets damaged. Meaning do not try this on a basket you really love and want to keep.

First, fill a tub or kitchen sink with gentle dishwashing liquid and clean water. I used Dawn dishwashing liquid.

If you want to bleach the color of the basket you can add bleach now. But if you simply wash it with detergent there is a good chance it will lighten a little naturally.

Add a 1/8 cup of bleach if you want to, otherwise, let's move forward with cleaning without bleach.

Now dust off your entire basket with a clean Dollar Tree paintbrush.

Next, dip the basket down into the bath of soapy water. Move it up and down a few times to let the water flow between the wicker fibers. Woven baskets can collect dust between the fibers.

If you have really bad stains or grease of any kind on the wicker, use an old toothbrush or brush to clean between. For best results, it's a good idea to take special care and be very gentle because when the wicker gets wet it can be bent or moved easily.

Once you feel like the wicker is clean, rinse it off gently with clear water.

Final Steps for Cleaning your Wicker Baskets

Place it in the sun to air dry.

Now let's leave them in the sun for a couple of hours. Keep a watch on the weather outside just in case it decides to rain on you.

A couple of hours have passed so let's look at the two baskets.

Wow! Do you see what I see? After a thorough cleaning, the small basket got a lot brighter and lighter.

The coloring got lighter from what it looked like in the beginning. I can imagine if I used bleach it would have lightened even more.

See how simple it is to clean baskets? Cleaning a basket isn't rocket science. These cleaning methods are simple and safe for your wicker baskets.

Final Thoughts

Now you might be wondering, can I clean wicker on chairs and outdoor furniture using this method? The answer is yes, but I would consider leaving out the bleach unless you want to bleach the wicker and take your chances damaging it.

You might also be wondering why I buy wicker baskets in thrift and antique stores. Well, different styles of baskets give so much character to any decorations. Wicker items are so versatile. The different types of wicker, colors, and textures add a lot of interest to your home decor.

I love using baskets in so many ways. Here are a few ideas for decorating with wicker baskets.

First, you can hang them on the front of a mantel as I did in the photo above. And you can hang them on walls like here in my tutorial on how to hang baskets on a wall.

Here is another idea where I placed the basket we washed today above our mantel. Hanging a basket over and on a mantel is a fun and creative idea. If you need guidance on how to decorate a mantel, check out this tutorial on decorating a spring mantel.

Baskets look really pretty on top of bookcases or cabinets. I love adding larger baskets up high.

These two baskets are fun because the large one is another basket from the antique store in my hometown. And the other smaller basket is brand new. It was a gift from my hubby for Mother's Day.

I share lots of other finds from thrift stores in my decorating from thrift stores post.

Even More Ways to use your Baskets

Here is another idea where I took a small basket and turned it into a pendant light. This DIY basket pendant light project is super easy and you can use all kinds of different baskets from old to new.

Another fun way to decorate with baskets is hanging a market basket on a hook. This is one of my favorite baskets. Fill it with fresh flowers daily or a few days at a time.

Doesn't that looks so pretty!!

And last, probably the most important tip for decorating with baskets is storage. There are so many easy ways you can use baskets for storage.

Here is an example where we used baskets from the dollar store to decorate and use for storage in my niece's rainbow toddler girl bedroom. Here's a post with more ideas on how to decorate with wicker baskets.

You don't have to spend a lot on baskets. You can find them at thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales, and even Etsy is a popular choice. Also, for new baskets, shop in regular stores and dollar stores. We found the ones in my niece's bedroom at the Dollar General. If you take good care of your wicker baskets they will last a long time. If you want to change up the look of your basket, check out my post about how to paint wicker baskets.

Now that you know all about cleaning wicker baskets, I would love to hear about the basket you are planning to clean. Is it old or new and what story does it have behind it? Share in the comments.

Good luck and I cannot wait to hear all about it!

Happy Decorating!

How to Clean a Wicker Basket

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When you buy an old basket, you are purchasing other things that have been in contact with that basket like smoke and pet hair, to name a few. Learning how to clean a wicker basket will extend its life and beauty.

Active Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Tools

• Clean paintbrush
• Tub or sink
• Gentle dishwashing liquid
• An old toothbrush or natural bristle brush
• Lint-free dishtowel
• Pitcher of water

Instructions

1. First, remove the heavier dust carefully with a clean Dollar Tree paintbrush or a soft brush would work, especially between the wicker weave and around the base of the basket.
2. Next, use a lint-free old dishtowel or soft cloth that is damp with water and started wiping it from the top down.
3. Each time your towel looks dirty, clean it out and brush the damp cloth over the wood again.
4. Continue until you've wiped down the entire piece.
5. Leave the basket set outside in the sun until it was completely dry.
6. Let's talk about baskets that you care more about getting good and clean and less about saving them.
7. First, fill a tub or kitchen sink with gentle dishwashing liquid and clean water.
8. If you want to bleach the color of the basket you can add 1/8 cup bleach now. But if you simply wash it with detergent there is a good chance it will lighten a little naturally.
9. Now dust off your entire basket with a clean Dollar Tree paintbrush.
10. Next, dip the basket down into the bath of soapy water. Move it up and down a few times to let the water flow between the wicker fibers.
11. If you have really bad stains or grease of any kind on the wicker, use an old toothbrush or brush to clean between.
12. Once you feel like the wicker is clean, rinse it off gently with clear water.
13. Place it in the sun to air dry for a couple of hours.

Notes

The basket coloring may get lighter from what it looked like in the beginning.

Did you make this project?

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For over 30 years I have been decorating from thrift stores. You might be asking why would I shop at second-hand stores, restores, and so on.

Well, you can find decorations in these stores that no one else has. And you can find things for cheap to use for decorations or give it a new look with spray paint. So keep an open mind when you hit your local thrift store and you'll be amazed at the unique pieces you can find.

I have this rule when decorating. Mix old and new, inexpensive and expensive to give a room character without breaking the bank.

Now that you know my secret let's do some shopping and decorate with vintage thrift store finds. These ideas will help you the next time you go shopping.

This post contains affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase using the links below at no extra cost to you. All opinions are all my own.

Decorating from Thrift Stores

To begin here is a list of items to look for when shopping in thrift stores.

• Old books
• Figurines
• Baskets
• Fabrics like grain cloth
• Old clocks
• Vintage artwork
• Old windows
• Candleholders
• Crocks and pots
• Lamps
• Mirrors
• End tables
• Benches
• Beds or headboards
• Chairs
• Buffet
• China Cabinet
• Dining Tables
• Bookcases
• Cutting boards
• Dishes
• Pitchers
• Vases
• Jar and canisters
• Old bottles
• Trays
• Architectural pieces
• Table linens
• Light fixtures
• Holiday decor
• Wreaths

There are so many things you can look for when thrifting that you can use to decorate. And you can use thrift items for do-it-yourself projects too. Many of the pieces in my home will be items I found while shopping in second-hand stores or garage sales that I transformed to fit my decor style.

So, keep your eyes open when shopping and look for shapes and think about what they might look like in color or texture that matches your home's design. And also don't rule out antique stores or estate sales. Sometimes I find good deals on vintage pieces there, too.

Now let's get started shopping my home for ideas.

Thrift Store Books

Books are one of the easiest things to find in thrift shops and yard sales. They are versatile when decorating your home, there are so many different ways to use them. And they will come in handy when you need a decoration to be a little higher.

I used vintage books all over my house but here is one example where I show decorating a mantel for spring.

When shopping, if you see a pretty hardback book go ahead and buy it. You will be amazed at how many ways you can decorate with books. In fact, you will see books all through this post as we talk about other thrifted items.

Figurines and Statues from Thrift Stores

You can find so many adorable figurines when shopping at thrift stores. Look past the finish on them and consider spray painting them.

I have had this dog with his basket at my front door for years. He was one of my best finds. There is a spot just for him off to the side.

I love to add decorations to his basket for holidays as I did last autumn when I shared a fall front porch decorating idea. It is fun to decorate for holidays or simply place some flowers inside the basket.

Second-Hand Store Baskets

Baskets are another easy find at thrift stores. Before using a second hand wicker basket, check out my post on how to clean a wicker basket to give it a fresh start. Like books, baskets are a great piece to use when decorating. They add texture to your home decor which helps make all those solid surfaces feel cozier.

You can use baskets on bookcases, mantels and so much more. If you love your basket but want a different look, check out my post on how to paint a wicker basket. I love hanging wicker baskets around the house, too, as I did here on our mantel.

Baskets are also great to use when decorating for holidays. I normally keep this old picnic basket on the bookcases in our dining room. But for this outdoor Halloween party, I used this basket to transport goods and then placed it on a chair for decorations.

Vintage Fabric and Linens

One area that I am selective in when shopping in thrift stores is anything that has fabric on it. If I cannot bleach or sterilize it then I won't get it.

However, fabrics and linens are other great pieces to decorate with. I used an old vintage tea time tablecloth on the top of other blankets and tablecloths when we did a tea party picnic with my nieces.

This teatime tablecloth actually belonged to my husband's mom but I see embroidered tablecloths all the time at thrift stores.

Thrift Store Clocks

Clocks are another easy items to shop for when thrifting and they make wonderful decorations. Here is a photo of my mora clock. This piece came from an antique store in the UK that sent it to a store in America.

The whole story about this mora clock's journey is on my YouTube and on this antique mora clock post. But I wanted to share it to remind you that clocks are easy to decorate in your home. And they are easy to find when thrifting.

Restore Artwork

If you really want to be unique in your home decor then look for old vintage artwork at thrift stores.

When decorating this antique vintage aesthetic bedroom my daughter found this piece of art in a local store. This store has booths rented by people who sell vintage and new items. There were many great finds that day like this wall decor.

Vintage or thrift shopping centers like these are a great way to shop for your home decor. After we got home we searched the internet and couldn't figure out anything about this piece except a printable you could purchase.

I would say we got a unique piece of art.

Thrift Store Old Windows

Windows are a hit-or-miss thrift store find. If you are looking for an old window to decorate with or to use for a DIY project look around at salvage yards where people drop off construction material.

Decorating with old windows is so much fun. Layer them on your mantel with art or use them for a DIY project like this mirror with shutters.

Flee Market Candleholder

Candleholders can be pretty brass candlestick holders or vintage bottles and bases like we used on our man-in-the-moon Halloween mantel.

You can use candle holders to hold candles simply as a decoration without a candle. They look well staggered on books and sitting next to books.

I love to use them during the holidays in our decorations but they also sit out year-round with my everyday home decor items.

When shopping for used candle holders look at all the places I have mentioned and flea markets.

Vintage Crocks and Pots

I seriously love crocks and pots to decorate with. It seems like thrifting crocks is a hit or miss. Sometimes I find them here and there and then I will go months without seeing one.

Old crocks can be pricey so if you find one at a garage sale for under 15 dollars, go ahead and grab it.

Also, look for galvanized buckets. They make for fun decorations as I did here on our front porch.

You can use galvanized buckets like baskets. Simply place them around as a decoration, add flowers to them like I did on our Valentine porch decor ideas, or use them for storage.

Lamps

Here is one area where you can save and that is lamps. You will find lamps all over, from goodwill to garage sales and co-ops. Like so many thrifted items look past the ugly finish and think about what it will look like painted.

This milk glass lamp we found at a thrift store mall in our town. It didn't have a lampshade so that was the only thing we had to do to it.

Keep in mind when shopping for second-hand lamps to look at the cords carefully. Make sure there is no exposed wiring. I don't recommend using it if the wiring is damaged.

Another great lamp to look for and decorate with is chamber lamps or oil lamps. They also look beautiful as a table centerpiece as I did here on our Thanksgiving table.

Mirrors

Decorating with thrift store mirrors is easy. Look for large and small sizes.

I used this large mirror in our small bedroom to make it feel larger. I simply painted the frame a fresh creamy white color over a dark bronze color so it would match the room better. A little paint can change the whole feel of a piece.

End Tables

Any furniture is good to look for when thrifting. Here is an end table we used between two chairs in our living room. This table is solid wood with a leather inlay on the top.

Old Benches

Decorating with thrift store benches is so fun. This bench in our entryway is actually a twin bed converted into a bench. I have to be honest and let you know that I rescued it from a friend who was going to trash it because the front feet had rotted but the rest of it was in good condition.

So I brought it home, gave it new feet, and a fresh coat of paint and now it lives in my entryway. It was the perfect piece in the perfect place.

PS: when we talk about chairs remember that the feet I used came from the chair.

If you are handy with tools then consider buying a twin bed and making a bench like this one. Or, if you are lucky, maybe you can find one already made.

Our bench gets lots of seasonal and holiday decorations too like this spring farmhouse decor idea.

Chairs

Chairs are easy to find at thrift stores but the hard part is finding the number of chairs you will need that are identical. This Windsor chair I saved from the side of the road.

I found two identical chairs but both were wounded. So I took the parts from one chair and repaired the other chair.

Then I painted it with milk paint and now I have the perfect desk chair in our guest room.

I have detailed instructions on how to paint with milk paint if you find a chair you love and want to paint it.

Buffet

Finding the exact buffet you have envisioned for your home decor can be a challenge to find at thrift stores. But it can be done.

Here is our buffet which has a matching china cabinet. We didn't find ours at a thrift store but instead found it stored away at my mother-in-law's house. It was sitting behind a pile of other storage items in a storeroom.

So you might say shopping at relatives' houses is another form of thrifting. LOL!

China Cabinets and Hutch

This is probably one of my favorite thrift store finds. Years ago when we added to our house I knew I wanted a hutch just like the one in the Andy Griffith show.

I would stop at every thrift store when traveling and one day while driving down to the coast, my daughter and I found this one in a thrift store. It's the perfect example of what you can find with a little patience.

This hutch has been very useful for storage and I love decorating it for holidays too by adding garlands like this handmade pom pom garland and handmade clay heart garland in the first photo.

Dining Tables from Used Furniture Stores

We have two dining tables in our house. The one in the buffet photo is thrifted except for the chairs which came from my mother-in-law's house too.

But I wanted to show you this one because you can easily find this style in thrift stores. I see tables all the time and you can put mix-matched chairs with them and benches. Your table doesn't have to have matching dining room chairs.

Also, consider decorating your table with centerpieces, either holiday designs or everyday designs.

Bookcase from Thrift Stores

Bookcases are another great find at thrift stores and also on the Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. You can fill your bookcase with books or decorate them. We did a little of both in my niece's Cottagecore's decorated bedroom.

Decorating with Cutting Boards and Breadboards

I love decorating with second-hand cutting boards and breadboards. Also, consider cheese boards when shopping in thrift stores.

You can hang wooden boards for decorations as I did her. I added this metal silhouette to the front to make it more like a piece of art when I was sharing Cottagecore decor ideas.

Also, consider changing out the front decoration with holiday decor like a sprig of pine greenery at Christmas.

Decorating with Vintage Dishes

Dishes are easy to find when second-hand shopping and make for beautiful decorations. These vintage dishes are my grandma's but I find Currier and Ives dishes all the time in used stores.

Also, consider bringing new life to old dishes like this teacup candle I made from an old teacup.

Pitchers

Decorating with pitchers is like decorating with crocks. Finding old handcrafted pitchers is such a treat and they add character to your home decor.

This salt-glazed handcrafted pitcher was found in an antique shop. I paid a little more than I usually would but it was the perfect piece to cozy up my kitchen and hold all my wooden spoons.

I share more photos of this in our kitchen and kitchen zone organizing. You will find other thrift store items to use when organizing.

Decorating with Old Vases

Really old vases make great decorations. Look on this shelf in my daughter's room at the tiny little amber glass vase. Little or large vintage vases can hold flowers or stand alone as a decoration.

Thrift Store Jars and Canisters Decorations

When decorating with thrift store items look for jars and canisters for storage or as a decoration like this mason jar filled with buttons.

There are so many things you can place inside jars to add to your home decor. Consider shells, buttons, old letters, and more.

Vintage Bottles to Decorate your Home

There are many ways you can decorate with thrift bottles. You can place them in a set like on this shelf. Fill them with potpourri or convert one to a candle holder.

Simply place a taper candle into the top of the jar. You may have to shave a little off around the bottom and twist it down to make it snug.

Once you have some bottles add them to your bookcases, and end tables and consider placing them on your dining table as a centerpiece.

Tray Decorating from Thrift Stores

Trayscaping is very popular now so add trays to your thrift store shopping list. You can use old trays for picnics as we did on our tea party picnic. Consider using them on coffee tables, your dining table, or as a decoration on your bed after you make it.

If you add one to your bed it will be useful when you get in bed and read. Especially if you don't have room for a nightstand.

They also look good hanging on walls like I did here over our range in our kitchen.

Vintage Architectural Pieces

Decorating with architectural pieces is a great way to add texture and an interesting story to your home decor. Look on the bottom shelf of this bookcase. This piece of decorative trim came from an old city hall that was demolished.

I bought this piece of trim in my favorite antique store in Franklin, North Carolina. City Farmhouse has lots of great finds. Kimberly, the owner, also has several great books on decorating with vintage decor. I share more about her book in my interior design books for beginners.

Light Fixtures

We have two rooms that have used light fixtures in our house. In our guest bathroom is an early 1900's light that came out of my grandma's house. In our foyer are two matching hanging lights, that I spray painted, that I found at second-hand stores.

The one that belonged to my grandma I had to have rewired because the wiring was not safe. Don't forget to check the wiring and have it replaced if it is damaged.

Wreaths

I do not have much success finding good wreaths in thrift stores. But I do like to find things I can make wreaths out of like this child's bike wheel.

This project was much easier than it looks. Learn more about how to make a bicycle wheel wreath.

Holiday Decor

As you probably already know, shopping in thrift stores for holiday decorations is a must. I find all kinds of pretty things I can use when decorating at Christmas and other holidays.

On our Christmas tablescape, I used an old toolbox to decorate the table. This centerpiece is so easy and I have all the details in this vintage farmhouse Christmas table post.

Here is another example of using thrift store finds to decorate for Halloween. I used dollar store and thrift store Jack-o'-lanterns for this table. I share this DIY Halloween decoration using Jack-o'-lanterns on the blog also.

Conclusion

If you surf around my blog posts you will find loads and loads more thrift store decorating ideas. Remember thrift store finds will make your decorations look more interesting. With a little creativity they are also fun DIY projects and the best part is, most of the time they are cheap.

Give your home decor more character and add old vintage thrift store items to your decorations. They look so pretty next to new decorations. And don't forget about online thrifting like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.

Another place I often look for vintage items is Etsy or eBay. Most everything is shipped to you so figure in the shipping when you order.

Now it is your turn. Do you love thrifting? If so, what are your favorite thrift store finds? Happy shopping!

Happy Decorating!

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I have a confession. I have a weakness for clocks and I love large wall clocks. They make great statement pieces all by themselves or work nicely with a wall collage. We have four wall clocks in our home with three of them within one area.

I like decorating with clocks so much that I wanted to share with you different ways you can decorate with them along with clocks you find in stores and online.

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Large Wall Clock Decor Ideas

Here is a list of places in your home you may consider for a large wall clock. Consider if you want your clock to be the main focus of the room or if you want it to complement the focal point of the room, the paint or wallpaper colors, and what the room is used for.

• As a focal point in a room (This will be a large piece that you love and if it has a great story, even better!)
• By the fireplace or over the mantle (Find a large clock that complements the finish and style of your fireplace)
• In an entryway (Choose this piece with care, as it is the first thing people see when they enter your home)
• The bedroom (Over a short headboard is a perfect place for a large clock. A sitting area works well, too)
• Home office (There's no better place where you'll need to keep track of time so a large wall clock can be beautiful and practical)
• Kitchens and bathrooms (If your kitchen or bathroom are ideal sizes for a large wall clock, consider one with a cover or waterproof finish)

Now before we break down into more detail how to decorate with them here are some beautiful clocks you can purchase to decorate your home.

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Large Wall Clocks as the Focal Point

Large wall clocks can be a beautiful focal point in your room. When I found my antique Mora clock, I knew that I wanted it to be a centerpiece in my farmhouse cottage-style home.

By placing it between the dining room and living room, I knew this beautiful clock would get the attention it deserves. The classic design reflects our home decor perfectly. Read more about my antique Mora clock to hear more about its history.

Here is a fun example of a repurposed bicycle metal frame turned into a large wall clock. Talk about a focal point!

You can also use a large wall clock as the center point of a collage of unique wall clocks. You can find old wall clocks at thrift stores or estate sales. The rustic antique brass and antique gold finishes stand out against the vintage clock faces.

The smaller clocks don’t need to be working, in fact, you might prefer they don’t to avoid overlapping ticking. But placed around your large clock, they make a beautiful collage. This could be a fun way to decorate a shiplap wall whether it's a rustic wood finished as pictured or a more polished finish. Here's how to make your own shiplap wall out of plywood.

Large Wall Clocks as the Complement to the Focal Point

If you already have a focal point in the room, a decorative large wall clock can be an excellent complement to that focal point. For example, my living room has a beautiful white marble tiled fireplace so we selected a large vintage-style wall clock in white to place next to it.

The black roman numerals and arms provide a beautiful contrast. It was the perfect wall clock for this space.

Here is a fun example of a large wall clock that complements this beautiful sideboard with antique typewriter. This lovely metal wall clock ties the wall color and the vintage feel of the typewriter together without overwhelming the focal point. It's the perfect finishing touch.

Where to Put your Large Wall Clock

Entryways are also a great place to showcase your large wall clock. It is the first thing your guests see as they enter your home and set the tone for the rest of your home.

The bedroom is another good choice for a large wall clock placement. If you have a low headboard, you can place it over the bed or in the sitting area.

Large open wall spaces are perfect for a large wall clock. Between rooms, in a dining area, or in a home office are all great locations. You’ll want to avoid very long walls like hallways as the clock would look out of place. But if you have a large bare wall, an oversize wall clock could be the perfect solution.

Things to Remember when Selecting your Wall Clock

You’ll want to ensure your wall clock blends seamlessly with your wall color. Whether it’s paint or wallpaper, your wall color will provide contrast to your large wall clock. This is particularly important if your wall clock has cut-outs that show the wall color behind it.  Here is an example of a vintage style clock with cut-outs. Look how well it works with the wall color.

White on white can actually be a beautiful selection for your large wall clock. There are many subtle shades of white that can provide an understated contrast.

For example, our antique Mora clock and the wall it is presented against are both warm off-white but not an exact match. The Mora clock also provides a lovely texture to the room. Read more about our farmhouse paint colors at Life on Summerhill.

Keep in mind what happens around your clock as well as that can affect how often it needs to be cleaned, how you clean it, and how difficult it might be to do so.

For example, if you have a large wall clock in your kitchen, you may want to select one that has a cover on it to protect the mechanisms from grease. In our guest bathroom, we have a large wall clock that is vinyl with a mechanical center. This is easy to keep clean and won’t rust after steamy showers.

Final Thoughts

A large wall clock can be a wonderful addition to any home décor style and at a wide variety of price points. You can find beautiful clocks at thrift stores, estate sales, big box stores, and specialty shops. They can become a statement piece in your home or complement a focal point.

Wall clocks are truly functional wall art. The most important thing to look for in a large wall clock is that it’s something that reflects your taste and the feeling you want to create in your home. Whether it’s vintage farmhouse style like me, a modern minimalist style, or something in-between, your large wall clock is the perfect way to personalize your home.

Happy Decorating!

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When decorating your home, adding in vintage style decor will give your decorations more character. Blending old and new decorations can make your decor more interesting and less perfectly store-bought. With so many choices available, you can find vintage inspired pieces that work with most decor styles.

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Hitting your local antique shops for vintage treasures can be fun, but shopping for an old antique piece can be challenging which is why vintage decorations are so great. You don't have to wait and wait and wait or browse 100 antique stores to find that old mora clock or piece of art when you can find a vintage inspired piece easily online.

Here is a list of items you can look for when shopping for vintage pieces. Remember, look for vintage design reproduction pieces or anything that looks old but is actually new.

• Furniture (look for different old styles like wingback chairs or farmhouse bench to name a few)
• Vintage art (our favorite place to shop is Etsy. There are so many options from printables to upcycled pieces)
• Pottery (look for anything that has an old finish on it like ironstone, wicker, stoneware)
• Plants and wreaths (this is probably the easiest category to shop for but stick with varieties of plants people long ago would have had inside their homes. For example dried flowers and herbs are a great choice) Here is a cute vintage DIY using dried flowers.
• Wooden boards (you cannot go wrong with a bread board, cheese board or butcher block)
• Vintage style rugs (Rugs that look worn or have an old style pattern on them are perfect to give that vintage aesthetic)

Now that we have a few ideas to look for, let me make your life even simpler. We have pulled together a collection to make your online vintage shopping more fun.

Vintage Inspired Decor

Whenever I decorate I use old, new, expensive boutique and cheap accessories. Mixing vintage items with modern pieces is a simple way to build character in your home decor without spending a fortune. Here is an example from my coffee table where I used this vintage-inspired artificial plant with a homemade teacup candle.

This teacup is an antique along with the books. The antique teacup candle is an easy way to give old objects new life. Old books are great for adding warmth and dimension to your decor. But the chamber lamp was thrifted. I am not sure if it is an antique. Thrift store finds and flea markets are fantastic too because they are often one of a kind vintage finds.

So this collection is a combination of retail stores like Target, Etsy, and a new favorite online boutique called Elsie Green. You will love their European vintage online store. So many great choices!

So let's start looking at all the vintage decorations and think about what room would be a perfect fit for your vintage finds. In the end, I will give you more decorating suggestions for you vintage accessories.

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There are so many wonderful ways you can decorate with these items. Pillows are great matched with bedding in any bedroom of your home. If you are wondering what makes these pillows vintage, well, it is the texture. Look for fabrics that were used long ago. Linen, cotton, wool, and so on were staples back in the day. The fabric doesn't have to be 100% natural fiber. It simply needs to look like it, giving your bed a vintage furniture look and feel.

Mora clocks are very old and originated in the village of Mora in Sweden. They have a great story behind them but they are hard to come by if you don't live in Europe. Lucky for us there are reproductions so you can create your ideal vintage living room. This mora clock will be a focal point and conversation piece in the main living areas. Read about my journey to finding an antique Mora clock and to hear more about its history. Clocks of all kinds can be wonderful decorations. Check out my post 9 Large Wall Clock Decor Ideas to Liven up your Home.

The wreath and Anne of Green Gables art piece will look so cute together. I can see them hanging over a fireplace or anywhere in your home you want a vintage flair. Using quotes from vintage classic novels is another great way to create a vintage aesthetic. You could create a gallery wall mixing different styles of vintage wall art to create a vintage feel.

A while back I gave you Cottagecore decor ideas. Cottagecore decorations create a mood that will take you back in time. The room is filled with vintage period items. It is like a quantum leap when you walk into a room.

Are you starting to visualize all the options?

Last, I have fallen in love with this online store. This is where I recommend splurging a little extra to get that high-end look. Elsie Green has a beautiful shop filled with vintage-inspired antique-style decorations.

Can you see these gorgeous cheese boards hanging on a hook next to a stove? The beautiful old wood designs have “time gone by” written all over them for that vintage kitchen feel. They have many more boards like breadboards, furniture, and pottery with that beautiful vintage look.

From the living room to the home office, even the laundry room, the possibilities are endless. Vintage home decor is a simple way to let your home reflect your style.

Conclusion

So what do you think of this weeks vintage inspired ideas? Do you have a favorite? I would love to hear your good ideas in the comment below.

Thank you for stopping by for inspiration. Don't forget to go check out my Cottagecore post. It will give you more inspiration on how to decorate with vintage style decor. All these home decorations will fit perfectly into a vintage aesthetic. And if you need help decorating with old decor, then these tips on styling your hutch will be helpful.

Old hutches are a great place to fill up with thrift, antique, and vintage decor especially if you love collecting. You'd be surprised at the unique pieces you can find at an estate sale and yard sales. Everything on this hutch is old except for that basket in front. It is a reproduction of a french market basket. Did it fool you? Did you think it was old?

This basket looks very pretty in our french country farmhouse bedroom post. This is a surprising way to make your room look french.

See how fun it can be to decorate with new items that look old? Vintage decor ideas let you create a home that's uniquely you. Have fun and I hope you enjoy shopping to add vintage to your own home.

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In this post, we don't want to just show you bench decorating ideas, but also where in your home is a great place to have a bench.

Gather your home decor together and let us show you how to arrange it on your bench to make it aesthetically pleasing.

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BENCH DECORATING IDEAS

Benches come in different shapes, sizes and are even made of different materials.

Knowing how to decorate a bench can be a challenge, but we want to take the guesswork out of the process.

WHERE SHOULD A BENCH BE PLACED IN A HOUSE?

Let's start with where should a bench be placed in a house. Because until you know the where, you don't know the how.

It is very popular to have a bench in your entry way. The perfect place to put on or take off your shoes before heading out or when coming home.

In a mudroom, under a window or in a living room for extra seating are other great options for a bench.

However, we can't just have an empty bench in our home. No! We need to make it look pretty! So let's look into ideas on decorating benches.

CHIPPY PAINTED ENTRYWAY BENCH

This beautiful chippy painted farmhouse style bench belongs to Malisa, from Purpose Driven Living Home.

Malisa has the bench decorated simply with a pillow, a hyacinth serving tray, a galvanized flower canister holding a sweet bouquet and some wooden beads.

OVERSIZED VASE WITH PAMPAS GRASS INSIDE ON A BENCH

Pampas grass is a trendy item to decorate with. It is a super neutral colored item and fills a vase, like this one on Deanna's bench.

A rust colored blanket, along with a tasseled pillow look great paired together on this bench.

MULTIPLE PILLOWS TO DECORATE A BENCH

Jessie, over at Jessie Thomas Designs, keeps her bench decor down to a few pillows.

It's a great idea to stick with the color scheme of the room or if you hang a picture over the bench, like she has.

One of the great things about pillows is you can change out the covers and create a whole new look for your bench.

FARMHOUSE BENCH WITH PILLOWS & AN INITIAL

These pillows look amazing on this bench with an initial. This is a great way to keep your bench comfy, yet personalize it.

Jess, from The Junq Drawer, has taken this otherwise dark bench and lightened it up with the cushion and pillows she added.

A CHUNKY BLANKET AND A BOOK USED AS BENCH DECOR

Pillows, a chunky blanket and a good book are the perfect decor on Alysha's, at The Mtn. Blue Bird Co.,

She's created a great atmosphere that looks super cozy.

A FARMHOUSE BENCH WITH PILLOWS AND BOOKS TUCKED UNDERNEATH

Christy, from Brownies Forever Farmhouse, has set up a sweet nook with her farmhouse bench. The pillows scream farmhouse and look so comfy.

The way she has utilized underneath her bench to store some vintage books serves as decor as well.

DECORATED HALL TREE BENCH

A basket with some flowers and a cute hat make for great decor on a hall tree decorated bench!

This beauty was a DIY project that Emily, over at Lilies & Life, did. A genius set-up to help keep your family organized, but it still she's still pulled off decorating it.

EASTER DECOR ON A BENCH

Stacey, from Wilshire Collections, has brought such adorable Easter decor to her bench.

The splashes of colors brought by the pillow and flowers are perfection. And don't miss out on the buffalo check that draws in the perfect amount of farmhouse.

FALL DECOR ON A FARMHOUSE BENCH

A white bench might be boring if you don't dress it up. However, it's the perfect item to dress up from season to season.

The fall decor Amy Fritz has added to her bench is enchanting. Pumpkins, real or artificial, make great decor pieces for a bench during the fall.

BUFFALO CHECK HALLOWEEN DECOR FOR A BENCH

A bolster pillow is a genius idea for a bench. And to have it be one with a cute message makes it even better.

The neutral Halloween decor on Dawn's, from Family Love Home Decor, welcomes in the holiday with ease.

CHRISTMAS TREES ON A WOODEN BENCH

The rustic decor on this Christmas bench looks amazing. Mini Christmas trees wrapped up in burlap add great texture to this decor.

This bench that Kristen, from Our Rustic Haven, has in her home looks a lot like the one we just made for our front porch fall decor.

OUR FALL PORCH DECOR & BENCH

The simple DIY bench was fun to make, but even more fun to decorate.

We enjoyed adding a rustic pitcher with wheat on top of it, as well as pumpkins and a scarf.

Check out our Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas On A Budget for more fall porch decor ideas.

A NUTCRACKER, FLANNEL BLANKET, WREATH & MORE ON A CHRISTMASY BENCH

In our Keeping It Simple On This Christmas Home Tour post, we show our entryway and how we decorate our bench for the holidays.

A nutcracker, flannel blanket, mini wreath, candles and so much more warmed up this little area.

EVERYDAY DECOR ON AN ENTRYWAY BENCH

When we added these yarn tassels on a blanket for a DIY, we knew the perfect place to drap this blanket was over our bench.

Pops of color, like our tassels, are fun on a neutral piece of furniture.

CAN YOU USE A COFFEE TABLE AS A BENCH?

If you've looked through this post and find yourself wondering if you can use a coffee table as a bench, the answer is yes.

Make sure you have a very sturdy coffee table that will hold the weight of someone sitting on it or let people know that it is just a decoration.

CONCLUSION

Bench decorating ideas have been so fun to share with you.

We hope you feel inspired and excited to dress up your bench or add one into your home.

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A house plant subscription box can come once a month or a couple of times a year. You can get a succulent subscription box or gardening subscription boxes that begin with seeds. Either way, they are great gifts to give to someone or to spoil yourself.

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IS THERE A PLANT OF THE MONTH CLUB?

Not only is there a plant of the month club, but there are also several plant of the month clubs you have to choose from.

We've narrowed down the list for you and picked out a few of our absolute favorites.

House Plant Subscription Box

HOUSE PLANT SUBSCRIPTION BOX

15 Popular house plant and succulent subscription box ideas for yourself or a gift.

These subscription boxes range from house plants, succulents to gardening. Detailed information about each subscription along with support on caring for your plants with some subscriptions.

House plants are so popular right now. They make beautiful decorations and they can improve your air quality by cleaning the air and creating oxygen.

They work in any style home from boho, farmhouse to coastal. If you love plants then you will want to see what treasures we have in these boxes.

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Easy Come Easy Grow

With an Easy Come Easy Grow subscription, you will receive 3 different in season herb or vegetable seeds to grow each month. The seeds can be grown from your windowsill or in your backyard.

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Seedle

Seedle is a monthly subscription service that provides you with varieties of vegetable seeds. They provide seeds that are organically or bio-dynamically grown, information about how and what you are planting, and support that will have you nurturing your own vegetable patch in no time.

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Garden Outside The Box

The Garden Outside The Box subscription will get you six different herb themed collections monthly. Complete with detailed growing information. You get to select indoor or outdoor when subscribing and will then receive either a Tabletop Greenhouse for indoor growing OR our Fabric Growing Collection for outdoor use.

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My Garden House Box 

My Garden House Box is a subscription box for someone looking to start an indoor organic garden, made for inexperienced and experienced gardeners. Everyone has a green thumb with My Garden House Box seed starter kit! Every month you'll receive a carefully curated micro-green kit and 4 mystery non-GMO seeds ranging from herbs, peppers, succulents, and bonsai tree seeds.

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Urban Organic Gardener

Each month, members of Urban Organic Gardener receive a collection of high-quality seeds (heirloom/OP/non-hybridized/GMO-FREE) & gardening supplies. Customized your garden characteristics, preferences, location, and more.

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The Seed Box

The Seed Box delivers seeds every month for you to grow in your home garden. The box includes 2 packets of seeds, cow pots, and soil to get you started right away.

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My Garden Box

You can get a unique plant themed subscription box from My Garden Box. Indoor and outdoor plants are included, as well as instructions.

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House Plant Box

House Plant Shop delivers a custom crafted collection of house plants and house plant products in a simple monthly package. They have a large array of plants in their greenhouses and put together a uniquely themed box every month.

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The Plant Club

With The Plant Club, you will receive a new houseplant variety every month. You'll also get a pot to plant it in, along with great accessories.

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Air Plant Monthly Club Box

The Air Plant Monthly Club Box sends four handpicked air plants every month. Included will be a variety of clumps, blooming plants, single larger plants, and rare/uncommon plants.

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Succulents Box - Monthly Subscription Box

Succulents Box offers four different options. This is a great option for succulent lovers or someone who wants to go green.

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The Succulent Source

The Succulent Source sends out five succulents each month that measure 2.5". With over sixty succulent options, there is a guarantee that you won't receive a duplicate.

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Monthly Succulent Studios Subscription Box

Succulent Studios Subscription Box includes two potted succulents every month. Care instructions are included.

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Adopt a Plant Box

Adopt a Plant Box sends a monthly box which each includes a baby plant, a pot, soil, decorative accents, and a care instruction card.

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Succulents Monthly

Succulents Monthly offers two box options. In the Succulents with Style option, you will receive the featured succulent, a container to plant it, instructions to care for the succulent, and soil that is needed for healthy growth. The second option is the Premium Mix Collection that includes the featured succulent, an air plant, containers, or a piece of display art, care instructions, and some other extras.

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WHAT ARE THE BEST CONTAINERS FOR SUCCULENTS?

If you're ready to jump into growing some house plants, you might be asking what are the best containers for succulents, since they are very popular house plants.

Consider growing your succulents in either a ceramic or a terracotta pot. The natural materials allow the roots to breathe and if you sit them in a tray of shallow water they will soak up what water they need.

Another important tip for selecting the right pot for your succulent is finding one that has drainage holes and make sure that the pot is larger than the root base on the plant.

Just like people plants need room to grow.

CONCLUSION

If you love these house plant subscription box ideas and would love to know about more of our favorite Subscription Gift of the Month Ideas, we gathered them together in one place for you.

There are so many amazing ideas in this post for decorating your home from classic books, mugs to holiday decorations.

Seriously! These gifts keep giving all year long.

We also have tips on the Best Indoor Plants That Help Clean the Air and Look Pretty.

Did you know that house plants improve the air quality of your home? Yep, that is right! Just like the outdoors plants produce oxygen and some plants help clean the air.

Our homes are filled with products that have toxins in them so opening your windows and having certain house plants will help with the inside air.

But if you are an outdoor lover and you especially love gardening then I have a post for you. Our Easy Container Flower Gardening post will steer you in the right direction on container gardening.

Let's be honest. It doesn't matter how you do it. Just get your hands dirty and try out your green thumb. Growing plants is great for everyone and a house plant subscription box makes life easy.

Plus it makes a great gift!! 😉

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When we say cheap farmhouse decor online, we don't mean you will buy it and it will not be good quality. We have found you some great ways to stretch your dollar for farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget. Your house will be looking like it just rolled off the pages of a magazine in no time.

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WHERE CAN I BUY FARMHOUSE DECORATIONS ONLINE?

There are so many places that you can make purchases online. If you are asking where can I buy farmhouse decorations online, we have you covered.

Some popular places to shop online are:

• TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods
• Kirkland's
• Home Depot
• Etsy
• Amazon

We not only want to show you the websites to buy the decor, but we also want to show you the actual decor items.

CHEAP FARMHOUSE DECOR ONLINE

You might be asking what exactly encompasses the farmhouse style.

Think neutrals, vintage, chippy paint, wood signs, flowers and cozy pillows. It's a sweet style and you can get some cheap farmhouse decor online if you know where to look.

CHEAP FARMHOUSE DECOR ONLINE

Farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget

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Rae Dunn

Rae Dunn pottery is the perfect farmhouse decoration without breaking the bank. There are so many options from pottery to blankets. Some of our favorite places to find new items are TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods but if you have your eye on an old design then check out Etsy.

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Rustic Farmhouse Tin Enamel Sign

Tin enamel signs are so popular in a farmhouse and this rustic sign from Target is magnificent. It measures 11" x 38" and is under $35.

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Tobacco Basket

Tobacco baskets can be hung on a wall alone, with a wreath in the center or you can set it on a shelf with farmhouse goodies in it. This 16" x 20" tobacco basket is $20 online at Target.

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Farmhouse Candle/Dough Bowl

Who doesn't love a candle and then add it to a dough bowl and it's like you've died and gone to heaven. Jane.com offers this farmhouse piece for under $30. It's an item that you get to use, even once the candle is all used.

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Wood Bead Garland with Tassels

Oh how we love wood bead garlands! This beauty can be ordered from a cute Etsy shop for only $15, in three different colors! Don't miss the chance to add these to your farmhouse.

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Farmhouse Scale Candleholder

There are so many things you can do to decorate with a farmhouse scale candlerholder like this one that you can grab online. A vintage look adds warmth to a farmhouse. Add this piece that Walmart offers for under $25 and enjoy the fun way it can be dressed up from season to season.

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Buffalo Check Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Buffalo check looks great on so many different items, but this rug is perfection. Adds this to your farmhouse by ordering from Target.

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Lakeside Farmhouse Country Half Pitcher Wall Vase

A floral arrangement and a vintage pitcher make the best statement in a farmhouse. This isn't just a pitcher that will take up table space, but it can be hung on a wall. What a great Target budget friendly find!

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Lakeside Be Our Guest Decorative Accent Pillow

This pillow encompasses two things that are musts for every farmhouse, it's a cozy pillow and it has grain sack ticking. It's also budget friendly and is a great online Target steal.

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Better Homes & Garden Farmhouse Plank with Galvanized Finish Wall Clock

An over-sized wall clock is a brilliant accessory in a farmhouse. This beautiful farmhouse piece can be ordered from Walmart online for less that $25.

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Cathedral Window

Farmhouse decor and cathedral windows go hand-in-hand. This one is from a sweet Etsy shop and can be ordered in three different sizes and you can choose one of four finishes so that it matches your home perfectly.

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Faux Lambs Ear Wreath

Lambs ear wreaths look perfect on a front door, above a fireplace or in front of a cathedral window. This one fits right into a budget and can be ordered online from Lowes.

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Jute Rope Basket

Jute rope baskets are the perfect farmhouse decor and you'll love this one when you hear that you can find it at Target for under $20. It will look perfect in your home with blankets, bath towels or flowers nestled inside.

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CONCLUSION

Can you simply not contain yourself at the idea of all of these great cheap farmhouse decor online items! They are all perfect on a budget and add so much personality to each piece.

We'd love to show off how we use some of the items. You can see a jute basket with tassels in our Simple Christmas Home Tour post.

In our Farmhouse Wainscot Ideas post, you can get an idea of how to incorporate a tin enamel sign.

If you'd love ideas on layering rugs for your farmhouse, check out the post on How To Make A Rug With Tassels.

And for more detailed information about Rae Dunn pottery check out where to buy Rae Dunn pottery.

We'd love to hear what farmhouse piece you can't resist! Comment below.

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Recently we shared our guest bedroom makeover where we incorporated a DIY hanging basket light. What a fun project!

If you would rather purchase an already assembled woven basket pendant light, they are available and gorgeous. Either way, we totally support you adding a basket light into your home decor.

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WOVEN BASKET PENDANT LIGHT

A woven basket pendant light belongs in so many different home styles. If you have a farmhouse, Scandinavian style home, boho decorated house, nautical home, or whatever your style, basket lights will only add greatness to your home.

Let us show you.

WHERE SHOULD HANGING PENDANT LIGHTS BE PLACED?

The answer to this question is simple. Anywhere and everywhere! There isn't a wrong room to hang your hanging pendant light. Especially when it's a woven basket pendant light.

Are you ready to take a tour of the possibilities?

A BASKET LIGHT FIXTURE IN AN ENTRYWAY

In the home of Tanya, from House of Six Interiors, there's a basket light fixture in her entryway.

It's a glorious way to great your guests.

HANGING A BASKET LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN

Mari, at Burlap & Book Pages, invited us into her home in our Small Bathroom Ideas post.

Her house is so dreamy!

When we saw that she had a woven basket light hanging over her kitchen sink, we just knew you would want to see it.

A hanging pendant light belongs over a farmhouse sink, so why not a basket pendant light.

WHERE SHOULD PENDANT LIGHTS BE HUNG OVER AN ISLAND?

If you're looking for a general idea of how high above your kitchen island your pendant lights should hang, consider hanging them no lower than 28-36 inches above the countertop. This allows for good lighting and enough room for head clearance.

PENDANT BASKET LIGHTS OVER A KITCHEN ISLAND

A favorite place that you will see basket pendant lights hanging, is over a kitchen island.

That's exactly where Cindy, over at The Vintage Road, has hung her's.

The woven baskets look great over her butcher block island countertop.

BASKET HANGING LIGHTS OVER AN ISLAND

If you've questioned whether or not basket lights belong among sophisticated looking home decor; we think the home of Angela Lauren Living will answer that debate.

Over a granite-topped island, the light color of these hanging baskets is simply lovely.

MULTIPLE WOVEN BASKET PENDANTS ABOVE A KITCHEN ISLAND

Are you wondering how much room you should have between your basket pendants if you want to hang multiple?

It's a great idea to leave around 18 inches between each hanging light.

This is our friend Jenn's kitchen.

She not only has these great pendant lights made from hyacinth wastebaskets, but we can't wait to show you where else she has them!

BASKET CHANDELIER LIGHTING OVER A DINING TABLE

Jenn shows how she made this chandelier in her blog post, DIY Basket Chandelier and Mini Spring Tour.

This transformation of an everyday chandelier will give you a new outlook on your old chandelier.

The different textures are lovely.

DINING ROOM TABLE WITH BASKET PENDANTS OVER IT

Stacey, over at Tiny House Mama, has her dining table in her kitchen and has basket lights hanging there.

They look great paired with her retro fridge.

Basket pendant lights are perfect in her Victorian bungalow.

WHERE DO YOU HANG A LIVING ROOM PENDANT LIGHT?

Would you love to have a basket pendant light hanging in your living room? Even better, wouldn't you love to be able to work it into your seasonal decor? If you said yes to either questions, you're going to love these next basket lights.

BASKET LIGHTS HANGING FROM A LADDER FOR THE FALL

Jayme Squires hang a ladder in her living room and added stunning basket pendant lights from it as well as some fall leaves on vines.

This is such a fun idea that could be livened up seasonally.

WHERE DO YOU HANG BEDSIDE PENDANT LIGHTS?

Are you ready to see the perfect place for your woven basket pendant lights to be hung in your bedroom? They are simply dreamy over your bedside table and give off the perfect amount of light if you'd like to do some reading before turning in for the evening.

BASKET HANGING LIGHTS IN A BEDROOM

The East Village Downtown Pennsylvania Community shows us their basket pendant lights that hang perfectly on either side of the bed in their model home's master bedroom.

A basket light casts charming shadows in the evening on your walls and throughout the room.

SWAG BASKET LIGHT FIXTURE IN A BEDROOM

Our Easy DIY Basket Pendant Light post shows you how we created this beautiful light next to our guest bed.

You might be surprised to know that you may only need to order a pendant light kit for this great project.

HANGING PENDANT BASKET LIGHT OVER A BATHTUB

Sometimes bathroom light can be harsh, but this pendant light that is hanging over Dani's bathtub, over at DIY Dani Girl, is stunning.

She did a budgeted bathroom renovation and you'll be happy to know this light fixture fit in that budget.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, we hope that you now adore woven basket pendant lights as much, if not more, than we do.

We'd love to hear where in your house you're thinking of hanging one or where you already have one hung. Please comment below!

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Gift of the month ideas is a fun surprise! We've gathered together the best candle, craft, tea, floral, and more gift box ideas for him or her. You might even show them to someone who needs a few hints to buy you a monthly subscription gift.

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GIFT OF THE MONTH IDEAS

We have given our girls make-up subscription gift boxes the past couple years and they have been a huge hit. They are the gift that keeps on giving.

If you have someone hard to buy for, you will love these gift of the month ideas. We've saved the best for last, so don't miss them.

WHAT ARE THE BEST MONTHLY GIFT BOXES?

If you are trying to come up with ideas of what are the best monthly gift boxes, leave the guesswork to the pros. These companies that offer subscription gift boxes have great ideas of what to put inside. Let us dive in and show you a few.

SURPRISE BOX IDEAS FOR A CAFFEINE LOVER

Do you have a caffeine lover that you're trying to shop for? It should be no surprise that there are a lot of ladies that fall into this category and of course there are surprise box ideas for a caffeine lover.

We are excited to show you our favorites!

THE ORIGINAL MUG SUBSCRIPTION BOX

Who doesn't love something pretty to drink their caffeine of choice out of?

This monthly gift subscription offers a quality handpicked mug for her each month.

Another thing we love about Mug Boxx is that they have an option to enroll in a weekly devotional text message as well.

SURPRISE CLASSIC BOOKS & TEA OR COFFEE EACH MONTH

This gift of the month idea includes a classic novel to enjoy, along with some yummy tea or coffee.

Curling up with a great book and a warm cup of love seems like the perfect gift to give someone each month.

Classic of the Month Club is a sweet gift for her to collect.

Check out this Cozy Reading Nook we set up in our home. It would be the perfect place to enjoy this gift.

MONTHLY LOOSE LEAF TEA GIFT

Each of these boxes contains a curated collection of 4 of the world's best loose leaf teas, along with tasting notes and steeping instructions.

You can select from 4 boxes. They include black tea, herbal tea, pure tea or Tea Runners original tea box.

This gift box idea includes enough tea for 30-50 cups.

SURPRISE BOX IDEAS FOR THE FLORAL LOVER

So, you're shopping for someone that is crazy about all things floral? Does one bouquet of flowers just not seem like enough? Maybe she has a green thumb and you want to help her with her plant obsession.

Look at these surprise box ideas for the floral lover.

FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION BOX

BloomsyBox sends her fresh flowers every month.

A fun fact is that each of the flowers are hand picked.

The four subscription options are small bouquet, medium sized bouquet, large or even a weekly bouquet.

GARDENING SUCCULENT PLANTS EVERY MONTH

Succulents are trending right now.

If you have no idea what to get for the lady you are shopping for, you just can't go wrong with the gift of succulents.

You can give the gift of a monthly succulent, the right potting mix, planter and other little goodies in Succulents Monthly boxes.

We have a fun post that gives indoor plant decor tips for you or your friend.

ARE MONTHLY BOXES WORTH IT?

You might be asking yourself, are monthly boxes worth it? We think they are! The surprises keep on coming and that's one of the best parts of giving a gift. This is the perfect way of letting the one you care for know that you thinking of them often.

SURPRISE BOX IDEA TO HELP BEAT POVERTY

Why not give the gift with a higher purpose. You can gift a subscription box that helps beat poverty. Feel good for giving in more ways than one.

FAIR TRADES IN A BOX

Most women love the idea of empowering other women and that's exactly what this monthly subscription gift box from Fair Trade Friday does.

Every month your friend can receive 2-4 items that have been made by women around the world.

Linen spray, jewelry, bags and more can be found in these great boxes.

SURPRISE BOX IDEAS FOR THE CRAFTING LOVER

Are you searching for gift box ideas for the crafting lover? You'll be pleased to know that we have several ideas gathered together.

DIY MACRAME GIFT BOXES

Oui Macramé includes great monthly DIY macrame projects and instructions!

She will open a box full of the supplies needed to a monthly project.

If you're not sure if she knows anything about making macrame, don't worry. The boxes begin at an easy level and the skill level grows each month as they perfect their skill.

Here's a macrame mason jar project that we loved doing!

SURPRISE HANDMADE GOOD SUPPLIES

If your mom, daughter, sister, or friend is always on Pinterest pinning craft projects, but never has the supplies to make the items Craft in Style! DIY Box by Pop Shop America is just right for them.

You'll be able to select things like her craft style, favorite colors, and interests.

Boxes can include crafts like terrariums, clay marbling, candles, gold gilding, sun print photography, and more.

SURPRISE BOX IDEA FOR THE CANDLE LOVER

Does she simply love to light a candle and you are looking for the right monthly gift she'll enjoy? She'll be excited to have her home smelling amazing when she lights a new scent.

ESSENTIAL OIL MONTHLY GIFT CANDLES

Candles are loved by so many.

Candle Therapy is a monthly subscription box that will have the receiver begging for you to renew their subscription every year.

Some of the scents include lavender, eucalyptus, white tea, lemon peel and so many more.

SURPRISE BOX IDEA FOR THE CAT LOVER

It's no secret that I'm a cat lover. So when I looked into monthly gift boxes that I'd be sure to enjoy, I was excited to find one for the cat lover.

CRAZY CAT CRATES

One way you can let the lady you're getting a gift to know you care for her is to let her know you care for her pet.

Crazy Cat Crates includes all types of toys and treats for a kitty.

Your friend will have so much fun diving into her box each month with her furry friend.

SURPRISE BOX IDEAS FOR THE HOME DECOR LOVER

We promised that we saved the best for last. Here they are!

Home decor boxes to allow her to add a new little something to her home each month.

ARTISANAL HOME DECOR SUBSCRIPTION BOX

The Home Box is a decor subscription that includes artisanal pieces.

Boxes will help her decorate her bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom, and office.

She will open a box filled with 3-5 neutral goodies for her home.

HOME DECOR GIFT BOX FOR EVERY SEASON

Styling ideas are included in these quarterly gift boxes by Seasonal Home Decor Box.

Cozy blankets, Christmas ornaments, taper candles, hygge art prints, and more come in these fun seasonal boxes.

CONCLUSION

We have had so much fun gathering together these gift of the month ideas! There are just so many perfect ones with the focus on each individual and their likes.

If you are looking for ideas for kids check out the best outdoors kids subscription boxes and for the plant lovers, hop over to these popular house plant subscription box ideas.

We'd love to hear which monthly gift subscription box you went with! Comment below.

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