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Going Vintage

I love old things!  Old pictures, old furniture, old bottles, anything old....things with history!  For example,


 OLD BABY SHOES

 OLD WATCHES

 OLD SEWING DRAWERS

OLD TOOL TRAYS

OLD SILVER


OLD BOWLS

OLD PICNIC HAMPERS
 
OLD QUILTS


OLD BREAD BOXES

 
OLD SHUTTERS AND OLD TABLES

 
OLD WICKER


  OLD LADDERS, AND OLD GLORY
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OLD LINENS


OLD SILVERWARE, OLD VASES & KITCHEN TOOLS

 OLD BOOKS, OLD BASKETS, & OLD CRATES

OLD DRESSERS

 OLD DOORS

 OLD CHOPPING BOARDS WITH KNIFE MARKS

 OLD LAUNDRY ITEMS, PAILS, BLEACH BOTTLES, CLOTHESPINS

 OLD INSECT CATCHERS

 OLD JELLY CUPBOARDS

 OLD HOOSIERS (OR 1/2 A HOOSIER)

 OLD PLANT STANDS

What do you love?  Most of these items are heirlooms, or things I purchased for very little!  Do you decorate with these things?  

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  1. Your "old things" vignettes are great. I love old things, too, and especially like your old silver, tables, and cutting boards.

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  2. All of them! And more....love the shoes on the little shelves.

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  3. I love all of your vintage touches, how perfect is this. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

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