Creative Decorating Tips With Thrift Store Finds: Flea Market Style

Hey, y’all, it’s time again for Thrifting with the Gals, and I’m sharing creative decorating tips with thrift store decor with you today. This includes some of my favorite vintage pieces and how I use them in my flea market decorating style.

Budget decorating is my favorite way to decorate, and thrifting is like a treasure hunt. When shopping in thrift stores and consignment shops, I don’t look for perfection in the pieces I find. In fact, many of my favorites are less than perfect. One of my favorite finds is this handcrafted basket that leans to one side. The imperfection adds to its charm.

Follow along as I share a few more of my favorite pieces and how I decorate with them.

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Thrifted Favorites

This is one of my favorite thrifted corners in our DIY Greenhouse. The ironstone wall planter was a surprise find at a Goodwill Donation Center. The chandelier is my favorite find because it was free at a Habitat for Humanity Restore.

In addition, I’ve been collecting vintage flower frogs for a few years, and the chippy planter was a great deal at a vintage sale. See 9 DIY Greenhouse Decor Ideas and Summer Tour for a full greenhouse tour.

Another favorite and unexpected find was this primitive, weathered cupboard that was a shocking $35.00. Although I didn’t know it then, it’s perfect in our outdoor kitchen because its chippy paint closely resembles the greens in our vintage cook stove and refrigerator. See Vintage Outdoor Decor Ideas for more details.

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Thrift Store Tableware

One of my favorite things to look for at thrift stores is any tableware. My biggest weakness is pretty dishes, glasses, and serving pieces.

In addition, candlesticks, silverware, containers for centerpieces, napkins, and linens are also favorites. So basically, it has anything to do with a table. LOL

The table below is almost 100% thrifted; most items were great deals. How to Set an Outdoor Dinner Table is one of my favorite tablescapes to date.

I rarely know that I’m getting a steal until after the fact. For example, the sweet pink floral dishes got a huge response when I shared them on How to Set a Table for a Garden Party.

A Promise of Spring included this romantic tablescape with vintage dishes, napkins, and a tablecloth that were all inexpensive because they were thrifted.

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Thrift Store Decor Collections

Y’all already know that I love my rolling pin collection, and they are all thrifted. The thrifted small crocks and vintage toolbox display this collection perfectly.

I love the combination of copper, woods and whites. The open shelving in my kitchen is rarely displayed with anything else. The sweet butter mold was a steal at only $3.00.

How to Display Thrift Store Collections will give you some great tips on displaying all types of vintage collections.

Several thrifted baskets hang from the rafters in the greenhouse. Many will rotate in and out as they are needed inside the house for display.

I look for handcrafted and vintage baskets to add to my collection.

Another favorite thrift store basket is this large lid-covered one. When I couldn’t see a tag, I assumed it was sold. Upon further inspection, I saw the $5.00 tag and did a happy dance all the way to the cash register.

Moving your vintage pieces to different areas of your home is important to keep them fresh. Below is the first spot where I placed the basket after bringing it home.

Later, the lid-covered basket is added to the kitchen cupboard, providing great storage for seasonal decor.

In addition, I filled the DIY Plate Rack with thrift store decor such as ironstone platters and dishes, wooden breadboards, and thrifted copper pieces.

Vintage Porch Thrift Store Decor

I love decorating my porches. However, items left exposed to dampness can deteriorate quickly. Therefore, I look for inexpensive things to use on the porches, and thrift stores are perfect for finding cheap pieces. When you’ve not invested much money, you don’t mind if they become damaged over time.

The bird print was only $1.00, and I’m using it for the second year. It still looks great. Well worth the investment for porch decor.

Look For Imperfect Pieces

You can get great deals on pieces that are broken or missing parts. I gravitate to these items because I can always find a place to display them, and they are inexpensive.

The gutted-out cabinet piece was only $30.00, and I love displaying my dishes and other thrift store decor pieces on it. I don’t care that the back and doors are missing.

This primitive cabinet was a steal because its door was missing. I didn’t need a door anyway, and it’s perfect for displaying on our front porch.

I hope these ideas inspire you to get creative with thrift store items and look beyond the perfect pieces.

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Don’t Miss These Great Tips & Ideas

Next up on the tour is Sonya at Sonya Burgess Blog. Sonya is sharing Top 5 Items To Look For When Thrifting.

Be sure to click on each link below to follow along.

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More Thrifting With The Gals Ideas

• 19 Ways to Up-cycle Vintage Picture Frames
• 10 Best Tips for Thrift Store Shopping
• 7 Outdoor Kitchen Vintage Decor Ideas
• How To Display Thrift Store Collections
• 9 Unique Vintage Bedroom Decor Ideas
• Best Thrifting Tips for Recycled Decor

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I appreciate your input, and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.

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