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1 day ago

Skip the Spring Wreath - This Unexpected Thrift Find Is Taking Over Front Doors

"I found this really cute picnic basket at Goodwill for $4.79 and loved the weaving on it," Ana Ochoa from @ana.ochoaliving said in a recent Instagram video. She shared that the basket's straps were on their last legs, and she had the perfect second life in mind for it.
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Marketing
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

13 Bizarre Vintage Food Ads We Can't Believe Are Real - Tasting Table

Marketing trends evolve with consumer habits, showcasing bizarre and memorable campaigns from various eras.
Fashion & style
fromFortune
2 days ago

The 'Tuscan Mom' aesthetic is taking over TikTok as Gen Z glamorize McMansions and reject millennial gray | Fortune

Gen Z is embracing the Tuscan mom aesthetic, contrasting with millennial minimalism, and romanticizing early 2000s design and fashion trends.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

A "Depressing" Bedroom With Leftover College Furniture Becomes a Cozy Retreat

Prioritizing high-traffic areas in home decor can lead to neglecting less-used spaces, but personal style can be integrated over time.
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Woman Notices Wild Detail on Sweatshirt She Wore at Age 7

Wearing a Playboy bunny sweatshirt at 7... and the 3 generations of women were like, 'it was $1, it's fine.'
Parenting
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

Grocery store experiences have changed significantly, with the decline of kiddie rides due to safety concerns and shifting children's interests.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

8 Charming U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Spring for Beautiful Flowers, Wildlife Sightings, and Perfect Weather

Spring travel offers beautiful wildflowers, baby animals, and ideal temperatures in select small towns across the U.S.
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

15 Granny Chic Looks We Love For The Kitchen - Tasting Table

Granny-core dining embraces nostalgic decor, creating cozy kitchen spaces with vintage elements and personal touches.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

7 Vintage Pasta Bake Dishes That Deserve A Comeback - Tasting Table

Vintage pasta bakes, like tuna noodle casserole, deserve a modern revival due to their comforting nature and affordability.
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fromTasting Table
4 days ago

HomeGoods Experts Share 6 Easy Ways To Give Your Kitchen Vintage Vibes - Tasting Table

Incorporating vintage style into a modern kitchen can be achieved through colors, patterns, and decor without extensive remodeling.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

10 Retro Appliances We Rarely See In Kitchens Today - Tasting Table

Iceboxes were large lined, insulated wooden cupboards built to store ice, food, and drinks. The ice would usually be placed on the upper shelf, with the food and drinks below, and the cool air from the melting ice would help to keep everything nice and chilled.
Everyday cooking
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fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

A $20 Second-Hand Dresser Got Not One, But Two Fun and Fresh Redos

A dresser was transformed with natural wood accents and a boho-style paint job for durability and aesthetic appeal.
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fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The Wildly Popular Lenox Spice Village Returns With 3 New Sets - Tasting Table

Lenox Corporation reintroduces the Spice Village collection with McCormick Gourmet spices in whimsical, hand-painted miniature houses for spring gifting.
#interior-design
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fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

The 4-Step Method Designers Use to Make Wood Cabinets Look Gorgeous

Warm honey oak cabinets can be modernized by adjusting surrounding finishes and materials.
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fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

In This Minnesota Getaway Cabin, a Playful Scandinavian Palette Meets Seriously Charming Vintage Finds

Anne McDonald revitalizes a 1970s Minnesota cabin by incorporating Scandinavian design elements, vintage finds, and vibrant colors.
Dining
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

11 Nostalgic Recipes From Childhood To Take You Back In Time - Tasting Table

Food preferences are influenced by nostalgia, with early experiences shaping lifelong cravings and comfort food.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

This Camping Gear Conjures Nostalgia to Meet the Moment

Camping can blend outdoor experiences with essential conveniences through the right equipment and design, balancing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

Designers Say These "Thrift Store MVPs" Will Never Be Outdated

Vintage home decor is trending, with a focus on timeless pieces that add character and depth to spaces.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago
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6 Designer Tricks That Make Any Room Feel So Vintage

Mix vintage pieces with modern furnishings and add patina or imperfect silhouettes to create layered, character-filled interiors.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

Designers Say These "Thrift Store MVPs" Will Never Be Outdated

Vintage home decor is trending, with a focus on timeless pieces that add character and depth to spaces.
Fashion & style
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Are Quietly Quitting These 4 Vintage Trends

Interior designers caution against overused vintage trends like grandmillennial style and generic secondhand pieces that lack intentionality and feel overly themed or predictable.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

The Bedroom's Latest Trend? Going Analog

The analog bedroom trend prioritizes intentional disconnection through tactile routines, soft lighting, and physical objects to reduce technology's presence and sensory overload.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Start an Analog Hobby

Analog hobbies gain popularity as counterbalance to digital culture; start by identifying activities requiring patience and present-moment focus.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Transform Vintage Crocks Into A Charming Yard Feature Birds Will Flock To - Tasting Table

Repurpose vintage stoneware crocks into solar-powered bubbling bird fountains to create safe water sources that attract birds and pollinators to your garden.
Graphic design
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This Vintage Find Is Everywhere Right Now - and It's Surprisingly Timeless

Vintage needlework samplers are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as collectors appreciate handmade fiber arts pieces available at thrift stores and flea markets.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My mom has been collecting miniatures for 50 years. They have taken over our 1000-square-foot basement.

Celina Myers' mother has collected miniatures since age 14, filling their entire basement with thousands of organized tiny treasures that continue to bring her joy despite physical disability.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Reuse Empty Soup Cans For Wall Decor That Feels Charmingly Vintage - Tasting Table

With a bit of effort, cans and jars can be transformed into pieces you want to reuse, offering convenient wall-mounted organizers that can help you start an herb garden or keep accessories neatly together without taking up space on the counter.
Cooking
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says the reason boomers get emotional watching old home movies isn't the people in them - it's the background, the furniture nobody saved, the wallpaper nobody photographed, the ordinary details of a life that felt permanent until it wasn't - Silicon Canals

We photograph people obsessively, but we rarely capture the everyday spaces where life actually happens. And when those spaces disappear, something profound goes with them. The furniture was never just furniture—it was the stage where decades of family life played out. Every scratch, stain, and worn patch told a story.
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Fashion & style
fromArchitectural Digest
11 months ago

The Best Cottagecore Bedding That's Bound to Be an Heirloom

Cottagecore bedding combines nostalgia and pastoral aesthetics with soft linens and natural color palettes to create peaceful, romantic bedroom retreats year-round.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in and visited so many of America's biggest cities, but these 6 small towns have really won me over

Small towns near major US cities offer a more relaxed, rewarding alternative to the stress and congestion of large metropolitan areas.
#kitchen-design
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

If You Grew Up With Boomers, You Remember This Special Kitchen Drawer - Tasting Table

Baby Boomers accumulate takeout condiments and napkins due to Depression-era parenting emphasizing resource conservation and waste avoidance.
#kitchen-organization
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Charming Vintage Thrift Store Item Keeps Towels Off Kitchen Floors - Tasting Table

Vintage pastry cutters can be upcycled into decorative and functional kitchen towel hooks by affixing them to walls or cabinets.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Tried the 3-Step Method That Makes Vintage Lamps Look Fancy (Not Thrifted!)

First, you probably have to rewire the lamp. Unless the seller already did it for you, it's best to rewire any vintage finds so you know they've been safely updated. The process isn't that hard, but you will need to buy the supplies and spend the time to do it correctly.
Design
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Old-School Kitchen Feature You'll Never See In Modern Homes Again - Tasting Table

Wall-mounted rotary phones, once common in mid-20th-century American kitchens, are obsolete and unlikely to return due to modern mobile and texting habits.
#grandma-core
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fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Say This Vintage Piece Is the "Jewelry" Every Room Is Missing

Vintage lighting, particularly sconces and torchères from the 1930s-1950s, is a major 2026 home decor trend that transforms spaces with unique character and visual interest.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 1970s Kitchen Appliance That Was A Luxury For Ice-Cold Drinks - Tasting Table

Electric ice crushers popularized crushed-ice cocktails in 1970s homes, elevating entertaining and enabling restaurant-quality drinks and presentation.
Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

My "Basket" Hack Makes Every Winter Evening So Much Cozier

Create a single Winter Layer Basket with socks, slippers, blankets, self-care items, and a remote to keep winter-night essentials organized and accessible.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Boomer Kitchen Keepsake That's Quietly Disappearing - Tasting Table

Paper recipe cards and church cookbooks are disappearing from modern kitchens due to minimalism trends, digital recipe access, and the shift from physical to online culinary media.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 household items that were status symbols in a working-class home in the 1990s that would cost less than a single grocery run today - Silicon Canals

Consumer goods that signified status and achievement in 1990s working-class communities now cost a fraction of their original price, reflecting dramatic shifts in purchasing power and consumer culture.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

These 10 Old-School Foods Are Suddenly Back On Trend For 2026 - Tasting Table

Retro food favorites like shrimp cocktail are resurging in 2026, returning to home kitchens and restaurant menus with nostalgic, showstopping appeal.
fromBored Panda
2 months ago

80 Vintage Ads That Show Which Values Changed And Which Stayed The Same Over Time

We might be exposed to more ads and commercials today than ever before in human history, but the idea of advertising itself is certainly not a new concept. According to Instapage, the first signs of advertisements actually appeared in ancient Egyptian steel carvings from 2000 BC. Meanwhile, the first printed ad was published in 1472, when William Caxton decided to advertise a book by posting flyers on church doors in England.
Marketing
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?

A growing analog lifestyle movement reduces screen time through nostalgic, hands-on activities while its online popularity risks undermining offline goals.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Never Go to the Thrift Store Without Looking at This Underrated Section

Thrift-store "paper bins" offer affordable vintage notecards, greeting cards, and wrapping paper that add unique mid-century charm to gifts.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Best cozy comfort finds to shop this winter, from blankets to weighted plushies

Staying cozy this winter is a must, and while many of us have our favorite self-care routines, a few comfort items can make your time alone or with a loved one even better. We've picked out the best comfort products to help you beat the winter blues, from weighted plushies to blankets. Check out these cozy finds you can shop now.
Wellness
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Boomers Still Swear By This Old-School Baking Tool - Tasting Table

When baking cookies, there is one particular old school kitchen tool that boomers love. This tool is none other a vintage cookie press. If you're not familiar with what it is, a cookie press is handheld gadget, perfect for making spritz and other retro Christmas cookies. It has a hollow tube that holds cookie dough, and a plunger that you use to push the dough through patterned disks. The result are fun-shaped cookies ready for baking.
Cooking
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This '90s Kitchen Trend Is Officially Back - And It's Surprisingly Warm

Yes, that's right - the cabinetry with the warm, golden hue "with amber undertones," as Victoria Fioravanti, partner and creative director at Showcase Kitchens/Showcase Tile & Stone, describes it, has come back after spending many years as a dated kitchen feature that was painted over or completely replaced. These cabinets were a '90s phenomenon to the point that they made it into the kitchens of Full House and Home Improvement - and people (and homebuyers) are loving them again today. Here's why.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

The 150-Year-Old Useful Gem Hiding in Every Thrift Store

As someone who loves vintage things, you can find me at my local thrift store regularly. I enjoy stocking my closet with secondhand finds and finding gifts or unexpected storage gems instead of buying them new. The thrill of the hunt is ultimately what keeps me going back time after time. Whether I have 10 minutes or an hour to peruse, flipping through clothing racks and scouring the shelves always brings me joy,
Fashion & style
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Painted My 1970s Kitchen Butter Yellow - and It Finally Feels Like an English Cottage

Neither of us had ever installed a sink before, and we only had one shot to get the placement right and cut the hole correctly. We spent a good four hours off and on the phone with my dad, measuring and re-measuring before finally committing to the cut. There were tense moments, but we figured it out.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

My 1990s Kitchen Looks Vintage Now - and I Didn't Change the Layout

However, my husband and I did realize that the layout actually seemed intuitive for the space. It made the most of a rowhouse-sized space, and there was no need to make significant changes to the footprint of the cabinetry or the appliances. What I wanted was a space that felt fresh and clean but still vintage-inspired and more fitting for the house. Here's how I did it.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

8 Vintage Items from Your Grandma's House Making a Comeback in 2026

There is a yearning for things that have emotion behind them and a story behind them, and sort of that little bit of whimsy and discovery that you find with vintage pieces,
Design
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fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

The Best Bed Skirts Are Nostalgic in a Good Way

Bed skirts are experiencing a modern resurgence, combining practical under-bed protection and storage concealment with decorative texture across cottagecore and polished bedroom styles.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Architectural Antiques Used as Home Decorating Elements

Architectural antiques from salvage houses and demolition sites are increasingly used as distinctive building and decorating elements in new home construction, driven by renewed historical interest and their status as art forms.
#antiques
Design
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

The 4 Vintage-Inspired Patterns Designers Think Will Rule 2026

Striped tile patterns, diamond checkerboards, and illustrated animal prints dominate 2026 interior design trends, replacing previous patterns with more elevated and vintage-inspired aesthetics.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

The Cozy, Lived-In Design Style That's Taking Over in 2026

Cozy Craftsman blends early 20th-century bungalow elements—warm wood, handcrafted details, built-ins, and layered textiles—to create nostalgic, welcoming, comfort-focused interiors.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Designers Are Falling Back in Love with This Charming 1940s Kitchen Look

An unfitted kitchen is made up of unattached appliances, furniture, and cabinetry to create a functional, working kitchen space without the use of built-ins.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's What Kitchens Really Looked Like In The 1950s - Tasting Table

Midcentury 1950s kitchens embraced brighter, bolder designs—colorful appliances, laminate countertops, patterned tableware—combining functionality with lively, enduring retro style.
fromThe Inspired Room
2 months ago

Coastal Cottage Amazon Decor Finds (Mood Boards) - The Inspired Room

I am always on the hunt for cozy coastal cottage decor and love sharing my favorite finds with you.
Design
Remodel
fromBustle
2 months ago

60 Bougie Things That Make Your Home Look Hot As Hell - & They're So Damn Cheap

Create a sexy-chic home on a budget using faux fur, satin linens, upscale lighting, and luxe aromatherapy for a hot, polished look.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The '80s Cabinet Trend Boomers Remember That Hid The Handles To Look Futuristic - Tasting Table

Melamine cabinets with hidden handles offer a sleek, minimalist, and affordable kitchen option reminiscent of 1980s space-age design and now see renewed interest with updates.
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