3 Thrifty Ways I Decorate with Vintage Bedding

Happy Monday, Friends! I have had a fondness for vintage bedding and soft chenille coverlets for as long as I can remember. If you share my affection for these timeless treasures, check out these three thrifty ways to style your home with them

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

1. Layer Vintage Bedding and Pillowcases for a Comfy, Cozy, Timeless Look

Whether I'm shopping at a thrift store, yard or estate sale, I'm always on the lookout for vintage bedding, like the chenille coverlet above and gorgeous embroidered and crochet-trimmed pillowcases.

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

Over the years, I've collected some beauties--most recently these soft cotton floral cases. 

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

2. Craft One of a Kind Decorative Pillows from "Orphan" Cases

Next time you almost walk by a pretty single pillowcase, grab it and create something new!

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This is also a great option for salvaging a damaged pillowcase that still has lovely details.

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

3. Repurpose Vintage Bedding as a Custom Window Treatment

This is a thrifty way to swap out curtains and lighten up a space for summer--all you need is the right size bedspread (or tablecloth) and some clip on curtain rings. 

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Here's a view of my lighter layered bed and curtain for summer! 

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

Don't forget to shop your home for just the right handmade or collected finishing touch! 

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding

Here you can see more of the vintage quilts, chenille bedspreads and coverlets I've collected.

3 Thrifty Ways to Decorate with Vintage Bedding


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