Last Updated on May 23, 2024 by Rachel Granholm
Thrifted decor for summer is so refreshing!
Summer is right around the corner and I am so ready for the warm, long days that this season brings. My favorite thrift store has been packed with vintage goodness this month and I’m so excited to share with you the pieces that I’ve picked up. Join me as a I show you my thrifted decor for summer!
Secondhand Summer: Breathe New Life into Your Home with Thrifted Decor
Summer is the season for bright colors, warm weather, and new beginnings. And what better way to bring that summer energy into your living space than by incorporating thrifted decor? Not only is thrifting a budget-friendly option but it also promotes sustainability and reduces waste.
In this blog post, we’ll explore some creative and unique ways to update your home decor for the summer using thrifted items. Get ready to add some personality and charm to your living space without breaking the bank!
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Thrifted Decor For Summer
Thrifted decor is not only a fun and budget-friendly way to update your living space but it also promotes sustainable and eco-friendly practices. By following these tips while incorporating your own personal style, you can create a unique and charming home for the Summer on a dime.
I’m SO excited to show you my recent thrift finds and how I’ve styled them in my home for the season. Let’s get into it!
1. Vintage Basket
I usually never have luck finding pretty baskets at the thrift store. And actually, now that I think about it, I’ve never found a basket thrifting until now!
This pretty basket with the tall, curved handle caught my eye and I’m thrilled that it did.
The wood color of it is so beautiful and the texture is stunning. It reminds me of a vintage picnic basket, making it a perfect summer decor piece!
Baskets are extremely versatile items to pick up. They can be used for decor purposes, for storage, or as wall art, just to name a few examples. Currently, I am using this thrifted basket to hold a summer vignette that I created using vintage decor pieces.
For only $4.00, this basket will bring me joy for years to come.
2. Transferware Vase
The subtle prints and soft colors on vintage transferware are so lovely. This vase was just sitting on a shelf, waiting for me to find it. It was $3.99 on the tag but red tags were 50% off that day so I got this one for only $1.99!!
I can’t even believe it. At antique stores, I’m lucky to find any piece of transferware for under $20. I can keep this vase out all year round and insert faux branches to fit the seasons.
3. Glass Goblets
You guys. I mean…do you see these?! Look how vintage they look!
They are not vintage but I’m totally okay with that. I gasped when I saw this pair of drinking glasses sitting on the shelf for .99 cents each! What?!
They are, in my opinion, the perfect glasses to use in the summer for a cool glass of lemonade, an iced coffee, or an adult beverage.
4. Pottery Cream and Sugar Set
One of my favorite YouTube channels to watch is Nicole Thorthgarden Thrifter. She takes her camera around and just goes into all kinds of thrift stores, finding all sorts of pretty vintage decor.
A few weeks ago she found some Mikasa pottery, very similar to this pattern, and I LOVED them. The little speckles on them remind me of beach sand. The pattern is Cordon Bleu.
Well, to my surprise, this cream and sugar set was at the thrift store for .99 cents each, but wait! They were red tags so they were only .49 each after the 50% off!! Yay!
I have them displayed in my kitchen on this vintage shelf. They add a simple warmth to that space and I’m loving how they look.
5. Round Basket
This beauty was actually found at a local garage sale for only $2!
The second I saw it I knew it could be used for so many different things. It has the original nails and it is stamped. I love the rounded shape of it and the handle is so lovely.
My brain is currently imagining this basket hanging on the front door as a beautiful Christmas display, so there’s that.
Anyways, you will surely be seeing this basket in many posts to come in a variety of ways!
6. Milk Glass Pedestal Bowl
Yes, I have found another piece of milk glass for my collection!
I’ve never seen this style of milk glass before. The wavy edges on top really made me smile and combined with the textured dots and pedestal, this piece is a winner for $7.99!
It sits beautifully on my milk glass shelf, displayed with the others.
7. Copper Strainer
The last item I have to show you today is this amazing copper strainer! Just look at the pretty little feet it has!
You guys know how much I adore vintage copper so I was beyond thrilled to find this stuffed in a box at the thrift store. I can’t remember the exact price on it but it was somewhere around $5. This strainer does seem to be vintage and it is stamped as seen in the photo.
There is not a lick of rust on it, basically in perfect condition, so I have taken to using it in the kitchen. It is the PERFECT little thing to use for washing berries!
It’s functional as well as a pretty display piece. It’s a win-win for me!
Free Decor for Summer
If you are looking for a completely free way to decorate your home for summer, using fresh cut flowers in a vintage vessel is a beautiful option.
Fresh flowers add color and texture, not to mention an amazing aroma, to any room in your home. Some of my favorite plants to clip include:
- Lilacs
- Ferns
- Hydrangeas
- any type of wild flower
Closing Tidbits on Thrifted Decor for Summer
I hope you are encouraged by my thrifted decor for summer! I’ve said it so many times and I’ll say it again because it’s how I live when it comes to decorating my home. You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars every season to outfit your house with decor. The items that I’ve shown you can not only be used during the summer but throughout the year as well by making minor seasonal adjustments.
I spent under $15 for all of these pieces and they are timeless. They are, in my opinion, far more beautiful than anything from a retail store. Be inspired to decorate your home using thrifted finds that have meaning and purpose. I promise it will bring you such joy.
Leave me a comment! How do you like to style thrifted finds for Summer? I love hearing from you!
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You found some really lovely things! Enjoy them! I am getting ready for a Summer house changeover this weekend!
Hi Traci!!
Thank you!! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading…I so appreciate it!! Have fun changing over your house…that’s always something that is so creative for me 🙂
I just love your style of writing, thrifting and decorating. I look forward to your emails. It always puts a smile on my face. Have a lovely holiday weekend. 🙂
Hi Cindy!
Thank you SO much for the thoughtful comment. This is why I keep writing and making content because of people like you. I so appreciate you being here and taking the time to read my blog. I’m grateful!
I can’t believe you’ve found so many fabulous goodies, Rachel! You’ve definitely been on a thrifting roll lately and I’m loving it. I love everything you brought home and I’m excited you were finally able to find baskets too. They’re both amazing! Big hugs, CoCo
Hey CoCo!!
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog!! It’s SO fun to find all these pretty things…there was awhile there where I wasn’t finding anything!! Hope you are taking care…have a lovely day, friend!
I love all the thrifted goodies you found. It is so exciting to see what will be waiting for you when you get there. Great summer decorating Ideas.
Thanks Meagan!!!
I always enjoy seeing how you use your treasures. As a milk glass addict, I don’t think I have ever seen your new piece–loved it! I love baskets, too and enjoy seeing your vignettes! Wish I’d found my style at your age!
Hi Kathy!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words today. I always enjoy hearing from you! I do appreciate you reading each week. It really keeps me going!! Thank you for being here.
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Great finds in your antiquing adventures. Love the vase with the light blue design! I’m going antiquing tomorrow and hope to find some great things.
Hi! Thank you!! I hope the antiquing God’s are with you and you find some amazing pieces! Thanks for stopping by the blog today!
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Great finds! This makes me want to go thrifting! 😃
thanks so much!!! Yes!
Always the best hauls friend. You find the best transferware pieces and I love the milk glass compote. Great baskets too with wonderful profiles. Happy weekend. XO- MaryJo
Thank you! You as well!
I swear you find the best stuff and love how you display them during summer. Thank you for linking up at Farmhouse Friday. Featuring this post tomorrow. Pinned!
thanks so much, Cindy!!
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Such a lovely thrift haul, Rachel! We are having a special feature at this week’s Tuesday Turn About! Come take a look! 😉 Pinned!
Hey Julie!
Thanks so much!! I will!!!
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I enjoyed seeing your treasures. I, too, love thrifting and prefer thrifting to a Wal-Mart or Target! I have a large collection of milk glass and some blue transferware plates decorating my kitchen cabinet soffit. And I always pick up great baskets; I make theme baskets for gifts, raffles, and my church’s Christmas bazaar.
Hi Kathy!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment!
I would go thrifting any day over a big box store! Milk glass is the very first collection I ever started years ago so that will always hold a special place in my heart. Thrifted baskets are amazing, aren’t they? There are so many fun things you can do with them!
I appreciate you being here! Hope you have a great rest of the week!
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