10 Things We Know to Be True about Vintage

Tony and I have been vintage lovers, we figure, for ninety years if you add them together. These are some things we believe to be true about vintage:

Living with vintage goods is-

1. Sensible- Quite often, buying vintage is friendlier on our budget than buying new.

2. Expressive- Vintage decorating and adorning is very self-expressive and unique to the collector. We love the freedom of not closely following trends, of finding things that “speak to us.”

3. Meaningful- Often, vintage goods have past histories and memories associated with them. Living with them can make daily life more meaningful.

4. Responsible- Buying vintage goods is a way of re-using products that already exist in the world, lessoning the carbon footprint.

5. Friendly- Shopping for vintage goods can foster new friendships with shop owners and other like-minded people.

6. Creative- Curating a vintage decor or wardrobe is a creative outlet, and some collections become works of art.

7. Bonding- Gathering vintage finds is a fun hobby that my husband and I enjoy together.

8. Adventurous- Not knowing where, when, or what we will find makes vintage buying so enjoyable.

9. Educational- It’s truly a joy to research and learn about vintage finds.

10. Quality- Older items, especially furniture, are often of higher quality materials than new, often disposable items.