{"id":6992,"date":"2021-02-23T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/?p=6992"},"modified":"2021-02-22T12:29:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T17:29:25","slug":"treasured-vintage-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/treasured-vintage-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasured Vintage Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interior decorators often recommend mixing new and old to achieve a timeless style.\u00a0 Some folks may be lucky enough to inherit cherished antiques and keepsakes.\u00a0 While others, like me, enjoy looking for them at vintage shops and antique markets.\u00a0 Finding a vintage treasure, especially one with a personal connection, can take time but is well worth the effort.\u00a0 I share some of my own favorite treasured vintage finds in this post.<br \/>\nSome time ago, I shared <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/a-vintage-tin-with-a-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the story of this vintage tin<\/a>.\u00a0 It is a treasured find from an antique market in Belgium.\u00a0 It\u2019s designed to hold <em>beschuitjes<\/em> (Dutch rusk) and brings back fond memories of my childhood. The milk bottles, found in Nova Scotia, Canada, are also a treasured vintage find with a personal connection.\u00a0 They are embossed with \u201cFarmers Limited Halifax\u201d which is a milk producer-owned dairy in Nova Scotia.\u00a0 These bottles were used to deliver milk to customers back in the day.\u00a0 They are special to me because of my Dad.\u00a0 He was a dairy farmer and an active member of the Farmers Dairy cooperative.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6991\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Tin-and-Milk-Bottles.png\" alt=\"Vintage Tin and Farmers Dairy Milk Bottles   @FanningSparks\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Tin-and-Milk-Bottles.png 768w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Tin-and-Milk-Bottles-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><br \/>\nThe vintage sock stretchers, pictured below, are the perfect place to showcase a pair of socks that my Mom knit for me.\u00a0 They found a new home in our laundry area along with the old washboard.\u00a0 You can learn more about this story in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/socks-by-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Socks by Mom<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-834\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Socks-with-Washboard-1024x769.png\" alt=\"Hand Knit Socks with Vintage Sock Stretchers and Washboard   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Socks-with-Washboard.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Socks-with-Washboard-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Socks-with-Washboard-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWooden spools and spindles, like the ones displayed in the glass jars below, are not hard to find in the US Southeast.\u00a0 They are a remnant of the cotton textile industry that once dominated this area of the country.\u00a0 Today, they are displayed in our home as a nod to the local past.<em><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6995\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bouquets-of-Cosmos-with-Vintage-Spindles.png\" alt=\"Vases of Cosmos with Vintage Spindles   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bouquets-of-Cosmos-with-Vintage-Spindles.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bouquets-of-Cosmos-with-Vintage-Spindles-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bouquets-of-Cosmos-with-Vintage-Spindles-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/em><br \/>\nThe vases in the above photo are made of white glass called &#8220;milk glass&#8221;.\u00a0 Milk glass was mass produced in the 1950s and 1960s and is readily available today.\u00a0 It reminds me of this advice from a local collector \u201c<em>The most insignificant object assumes importance if you have a lot of it.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Well\u2014I have to admit I have a lot of it!\u00a0 These gleaming white pieces are ideal for displaying flowers but are equally interesting on their own.\u00a0 Pieces from my milk glass collection have made more than one appearance here on the blog.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3721\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Arranging-Flowers-on-Kitchen-Counter-1024x769.png\" alt=\"Arranging Zinnia Flowers in Milk Glass Vases @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Arranging-Flowers-on-Kitchen-Counter.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Arranging-Flowers-on-Kitchen-Counter-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Arranging-Flowers-on-Kitchen-Counter-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1566\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Eat-in-Area-1024x769.png\" alt=\"Our New Banquette and Pony Wall Combination. @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Eat-in-Area.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Eat-in-Area-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Eat-in-Area-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Another item that seems to have grown into a collection is vintage textiles.\u00a0 I have a few displayed on a ladder in the hallway to my studio.\u00a0 The top piece, taking pride of place, is a tablecloth hand-embroidered by my Mom.\u00a0 It\u2019s a beautiful piece!\u00a0 The other pieces were collected from near (US Southeast) and far (Japan and Germany).<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6987\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ladder-with-Vintage-Textiles-Collage.png\" alt=\"Ladder Displaying Vintage Textiles @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ladder-with-Vintage-Textiles-Collage.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ladder-with-Vintage-Textiles-Collage-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ladder-with-Vintage-Textiles-Collage-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nSome of my vintage finds, such as this glasses holder, are simply quirky and fun.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4293\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vintage-Glasses-Holder-with-Books.png\" alt=\"Vintage Glasses Holder. An Everyday Thing That Isn\u2019t Every Day. @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vintage-Glasses-Holder-with-Books.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vintage-Glasses-Holder-with-Books-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Vintage-Glasses-Holder-with-Books-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Sometimes a vintage or thrift store find can be repurposed for an entirely new role.\u00a0 I shared an example in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/thrifted-frame-to-small-tray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thrifted Frame to Small Tray<\/a>.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a before and after view of the picture frame repurposed as a small tray with, yet another, grouping of milk glass!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6986\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-Repurposed-to-Tray-Before-and-After.png\" alt=\"Small Frame Repurposed as Tray - Before and After   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-Repurposed-to-Tray-Before-and-After.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-Repurposed-to-Tray-Before-and-After-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-Repurposed-to-Tray-Before-and-After-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>But vintage finds need not be limited to the inside of the home.\u00a0 We have a small collection of vintage white French enamelware which we collected while living in Germany.\u00a0 It&#8217;s displayed on our porch and reminds us of our time in Europe.\u00a0 Here\u2019s one of those pieces playing an unexpected role as a wren\u2019s nest.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6990\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wren-Enters-Enamelware-Pot.png\" alt=\"Wren on Enamelware Pot   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wren-Enters-Enamelware-Pot.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wren-Enters-Enamelware-Pot-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wren-Enters-Enamelware-Pot-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nWe use vintage curvy caf\u00e9 chairs for outdoor seating.\u00a0 I bought them in pairs.\u00a0 Then refinished the frames and replaced the seat cushions.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5551\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Backs-of-Pillows.png\" alt=\"FanningSparks Floral World Tour \u2013 Warm Colors Collection Finished Set Backs @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Backs-of-Pillows.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Backs-of-Pillows-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Backs-of-Pillows-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nIn fact, here\u2019s the original green chair at the antiques fair.\u00a0 It was quite a transformation!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6989\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Chairs-at-Antique-Market.png\" alt=\"Vintage Caf\u00e9 Chairs at Antiques Fair @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Chairs-at-Antique-Market.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Chairs-at-Antique-Market-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Vintage-Chairs-at-Antique-Market-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nA small grouping of old, wooden posts serves as a focal point in our flower garden.\u00a0 This photo first appeared in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/our-garden-prepares-to-leap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Garden Prepares to Leap<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6367\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Old-Wooden-Posts-in-Flower-Bed-.png\" alt=\"Old Wooden Posts in Flower Bed @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Old-Wooden-Posts-in-Flower-Bed-.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Old-Wooden-Posts-in-Flower-Bed--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Old-Wooden-Posts-in-Flower-Bed--768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>In the same way vintage finds add interest and uniqueness to our home, they can add personality and punch to photos.\u00a0 I\u2019m always on the lookout for vintage or thrift store finds to serve as photo props.\u00a0 The little porcelain figurine of a young girl holding the number 2 was a timely vintage find for the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/fanningsparks-turns-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FanningSparks Turns 2!<\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6983\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Birthday-Girl-Figurine-with-2.png\" alt=\"Vintage Birthday Girl Figurine   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Birthday-Girl-Figurine-with-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Birthday-Girl-Figurine-with-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Birthday-Girl-Figurine-with-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Here&#8217;s another example of a thrift store find that needed a little attention.\u00a0 The wicker picnic basket was in good condition but the top covers were missing.\u00a0 The updated basket, complete with new covers, starred in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/picnic-under-the-wisteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Picnic Under the Wisteria<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7000\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wicker-Picnic-Basket-Before-and-After.png\" alt=\"Thrift Store Picnic Basket \u2013 Before and After   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wicker-Picnic-Basket-Before-and-After.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wicker-Picnic-Basket-Before-and-After-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Wicker-Picnic-Basket-Before-and-After-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Vintage pieces are often time-worn but I think that can add to their appeal.\u00a0 This vintage croquet set, which played a key role in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/a-colorful-backyard-picnic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Colorful Backyard Picnic<\/a>, is a case in point.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2957\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Vintage-Croquet-Equipment-1024x769.png\" alt=\"A Vintage Croquet Set for Playful Fun. @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Vintage-Croquet-Equipment.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Vintage-Croquet-Equipment-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Vintage-Croquet-Equipment-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>There\u2019s one more reason I like to explore vintage shops\u2014to scout for inspiration.\u00a0 I love to find handmade items from the past.\u00a0 It\u2019s interesting to see what people made\u2014to see what materials and techniques they used.\u00a0 These vintage finds can serve as thought-starters for new projects.\u00a0 The wooden trivet, shown top right in the photo below, inspired the Christmas wreath I shared in the post <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/diamonds-and-beads-wooden-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diamonds and Beads Wooden Wreath<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4368\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Designing-the-Wreath.png\" alt=\"Designing the Wreath for Diamonds and Beads Wooden Wreath @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Designing-the-Wreath.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Designing-the-Wreath-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Designing-the-Wreath-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nThe post, <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/hello-marvelous-photo-embroidery-diy-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hello Marvelous Photo Embroidery &#8211; DIY Tutorial<\/a>, included a cool vintage post card which I scored at the El Rastro flea market in Madrid Spain.\u00a0 There were a handful of these cards tucked in amongst the bric-a-brac.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6985\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Embroidered-Postcards-El-Rastro-Market-Madrid.png\" alt=\"Vintage Postcards Spotted on Table at El Rastro Flea Market in Madrid   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Embroidered-Postcards-El-Rastro-Market-Madrid.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Embroidered-Postcards-El-Rastro-Market-Madrid-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Embroidered-Postcards-El-Rastro-Market-Madrid-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>This postcard featuring Rafael Ortega, a famous Spanish bullfighter, is elaborately enhanced with embroidery.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6726\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rafael-Ortego-Bullfighter-Stitched-Photo-Postcard.png\" alt=\"Bullfighter Rafael Ortega \u2013 Embroidered Post Card @FanningSparks\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rafael-Ortego-Bullfighter-Stitched-Photo-Postcard.png 768w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rafael-Ortego-Bullfighter-Stitched-Photo-Postcard-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>Vintage postcards are fun to collect.\u00a0 They\u2019re small and easy to transport and store.\u00a0 Yet they can be quite fascinating as can be seen in this set of 3 vintage postcards from an antique market in Tongeren, Belgium.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6988\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Set-of-3-Knitting-Vintage-Postcards.png\" alt=\"Children Knitting Set of 3 Vintage Postcards   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Set-of-3-Knitting-Vintage-Postcards.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Set-of-3-Knitting-Vintage-Postcards-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Set-of-3-Knitting-Vintage-Postcards-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>The illustrations are signed by \u201cGirona\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 The postcards were printed in Spain.\u00a0 They are incredibly cutesy but special and unique.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a closer look at the little girl and boy winding yarn.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6984\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boy-and-Girl-Winding-Yarn-Vintage-Postcard.png\" alt=\"Girl and Boy Winding Yarn Vintage Postcard   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boy-and-Girl-Winding-Yarn-Vintage-Postcard.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boy-and-Girl-Winding-Yarn-Vintage-Postcard-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Boy-and-Girl-Winding-Yarn-Vintage-Postcard-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>An interesting detail that I didn\u2019t notice before is the girls are knitting with extra-long straight needles positioned under their arms\u2014that&#8217;s the way my mother knits too.\u00a0 It&#8217;s just another reason to treasure these vintage finds!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6982\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-Girls-Knitting-Vintage-Postcard.png\" alt=\"Two Girls Knitting Vintage Postcard   @FanningSparks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-Girls-Knitting-Vintage-Postcard.png 1024w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-Girls-Knitting-Vintage-Postcard-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-Girls-Knitting-Vintage-Postcard-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>More Info<\/h2>\n<p>Vintage and thrift finds often appear in FanningSparks\u2019 blog posts.\u00a0 Check out the following posts for more vintage inspiration:<br \/>\n. <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/a-vintage-tin-with-a-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Vintage Tin with a Story<\/a><br \/>\n. <a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/the-ultimate-makers-cabinet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Maker&#8217;s Cabinet<\/a><br \/>\n.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/decorating-with-collections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Decorating With Collections<\/a><br \/>\n.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/thrifted-frame-to-small-tray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thrifted Frame to Small Tray<\/a><br \/>\n.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/everyday-things-that-arent-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everyday Things That Aren\u2019t Every Day<\/a><br \/>\n.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/little-golden-books-illustrations-showcased\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Golden Books Illustrations Showcased<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Today\u2019s Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>1. Achieve a timeless style by including a mix of old and new.<br \/>\n2. Consider seeking out unique, unexpected vintage items.<br \/>\n3. Vintage items with a personal connection can help tell your story.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-122\" src=\"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peg-Signature-1.png\" alt=\"Peg - FanningSparks Author\" width=\"91\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior decorators often recommend mixing new and old to achieve a timeless style.\u00a0 Some folks may be lucky enough to inherit cherished antiques and keepsakes.\u00a0 While others, like me, enjoy looking for them at vintage shops and antique markets.\u00a0 Finding a vintage treasure, especially one with a personal connection, can take time but is well<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6981,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,30],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6992","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-decorate","8":"category-interiors"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6992"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7026,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6992\/revisions\/7026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fanningsparks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}