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Thrifted Decor for Mid-Summer

By Rachel

published 07/27/2023

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Last Updated on May 9, 2024 by Rachel Granholm

Come see how to easily find and style thrifted decor for mid-Summer!

Here in the Midwest, the dog days of Summer are in full swing. My mindset is still in Summer mode, fully embracing these bright blue sky’s and enjoying the hummingbird’s at the feeder. In my home, I’m removing the red color from the patriotic theme and bringing in more green and yellow accents. Join me for thrifted goodies volume 13, thrifted decor for mid-Summer!

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Vintage Finds for Summer Decorating

I am so happy to have you back again for our monthly Thrifted Goodies series here on the blog. You are in for a treat today because, once again, we are bringing you triple the thrifting!

This month, we’ve invited Cecilia from My Thrift Store Addiction to join in the fun. Together, the three of us are bringing you three different thrift posts and ways to use thrifted decor in your home. Below, you will find links to both of their posts. Head over to their blogs as well and say hello! You may find just the thing you were looking for.

My friend and partner in this series, MaryJo from Master’pieces’ of my Life, is sharing some of her vintage milk glass collection! Go see how she styles it in such a lovely way!

Cecilia from My Thrift Store Addiction is sharing some beautiful dishes and pitchers for Summer!

Head over to see her pretty Summer styling.

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Thrifted Decor for Mid-Summer

You guys. I’ve been going thrifting so much this Summer! It’s been absolutely amazing. I have found so many new-to-me thrift stores in my area and have been taking turns at each one on a weekly basis. The prices have been crazy good, as well!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this thrift haul from a few weeks ago. Some of the finds in this photo I am sharing in the haul today. As you can see, my theme for this time of the Summer season is whites and greens mixed with bright blues and yellow.

Come see how I have my home styled for mid-Summer with these thrifted goodies!

Thrifty Summer Decor #1: Small Striped Creamer

First up is this cutie little creamer! I mean…come on. How adorable! It’s so small that I almost missed it sitting on the shelf but scooped it right up as soon as I spotted it!

I justified the (high) $3.00 price by the fact that I’ve never seen a vintage creamer with a handle like this one has. It’s totally okay though. I love it so much and will use it all year round!

Currently, this creamer is tucked into a little Summer basket vignette on the credenza.

Mixed with some ferns, a vintage book and milk glass, it lends a cool and breezy Summer feeling to the living room.

Thrifty Summer Decor #2: Hobnail Milk Glass Jar

Next on the list is this small hobnail jar. First of all, the feet on this little thing are just so lovely. Second, it’s hobnail, which is my very favorite type of milk glass to collect. Third, it was only $1.00!

As you can see, the most amazing trifecta fell into place for this piece to fall into my cart 🙂

Do you know what this type of jar was used for? It obviously had a screw on lid at some point in it’s life. My best guess is that it might have been a salt or sugar holder. If you have any ideas, comment below!

Anyways, I added it to the shelf with all of my other milk glass pieces. The juxtaposition between the vivid blue, bright green and white is just stunning. It makes me happy and I am a huge believer in doing what makes you happy 🙂

Thrifty Summer Decor #3: White Ironstone Plate

Old plates are always nice to have on hand to use for a filler. When I’m in need of another small piece for a certain display, I usually reach for a plate!

This ironstone plate is small but mighty. The thrift store that I found this at has just piles and piles of dishes. You really have to (carefully) dig through the stacks to see what’s on the bottom.

Well, after a few minutes of digging, I spotted this plate! It is marked on the bottom and it was priced at only .59 cents! That’s basically free!

Ironstone, due to the neutral color of it, can be used all year round. I use ironstone plates in basket vignettes, in stacks and as a calming background in hutch displays, just to name a few.

Currently, I have this plate underneath a blue glass jar for some variation. You can do so many things with old plates!

Thrifty Summer Decor #4: Lace Hanky

This .99 cent, old lace-edged linen is one of my new favorites. You guys, it’s so pretty. It’s hard to capture in a photo how detailed the lace is on this handkerchief.

It was just thrown in a box at the thrift store and I was like…how rude! I saved it from being ripped and it’s being well taken care of now 🙂

Vintage hanky’s are so beautiful to use for ushering in softness. I like to line the bottom of a shelf with them when many hard elements are used so that the display feels balanced.

My favorite way to use old hanky’s is to drape them over vintage books, such as this Summer display on my mantel.

Tip: Keep it simple when decorating with vintage handkerchiefs. You don’t need to play them up because they already speak for themselves!

Thrifty Summer Decor #5: Green and White Platter

I’ve never come across anything quite like this. Is it a plate or a platter? It has little handles on each side which makes me think it’s a platter but it’s round, not oval shaped. Either way, I needed to bring this home with me.

Guess how much it was? Oh, just a mere .89 cents!

Thrifted finds such as this plate are extremely versatile.

I already know that I will be using this plate during Christmas time to hold cookies and such on the table.

For decor purposes, it can be used in the back of a hutch vignette or as a base for a stack of vintage plates.

I just used it as a decorative tray to create this coastal vignette with seashells!

Plates and platters enable you to have plenty of variety when styling your home. You can find them for such inexpensive prices, too!

Thrifty Summer Decor #5: Tall Glass Flower Frog

The last thrifty find for today is this super neat flower frog! Now, I don’t really know if this is actually old or just made to look old. The metal ‘frog’ part on top is pretty bent and rusty but it’s still hard to say.

Even though it might not be vintage, I thought it was still worth bringing home for only $2.00.

The honeycomb pattern on the glass itself is so cool! It’s texture, though subtle, really adds dimension to this middle shelf of my hutch.

The tall height of this flower frog actually ended up filling this open space perfectly.

I don’t know how you like to fill flower frogs but personally I just use just one or two stems. The ‘frog part’ is a statement decor item on it’s own so I don’t like to cover it up.

Tip: Always take a spin down the glass aisle at the thrift store. This jar was almost missed because I don’t typically pick up clear glass pieces. You never know what will be sitting on the shelf waiting for you!

Closing Tidbits on Thrifted Decor for Mid-Summer

May this thrifted decor for mid-Summer inspire you to re-imagine spaces in your home. Through the use of secondhand decor that no one else has, you can create a home that feels unique and special to you.

It feels empowering to be able to take care of the environment while, at the same time, curating each area of your abode with pretty finds from the past. Be encouraged to find joy in the imperfections, living in peaceful wabi-sabi.

Leave me a comment! How do you switch your decor around this time of the year? Have you found any fun thrift finds recently? I love hearing from you!

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