vintage Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/vintage/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 01 May 2025 19:31:27 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png vintage Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/vintage/ 32 32 Create a Retro Christmas Tree with Shiny Brite and Vintage Ornaments https://buildingbluebird.com/shiny-brite-christmas-tree/ https://buildingbluebird.com/shiny-brite-christmas-tree/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:55:49 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=25208 2024 is officially the first year where we decorated more than one tree in our home! This year, I decided to purchase a faux Christmas tree and decorate it using Shiny Brite and vintage ornaments.

This was a fun challenge because it gave me something to hunt for at estate sales! There’s something magical about decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments that carry a piece of history.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/shiny-brite-christmas-tree/feed/ 2 Awesome 1960s Bathroom Vanity Makeover | DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/ https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 20:20:02 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=24109 One of my favorite DIY projects of the kids' bathroom makeover is the updated vanity. If an existing vanity is in good condition, I would much rather give it a makeover instead of tearing it out! A new vanity can cost a lot of money and I knew we could transform this 50+ year old cabinet with a little bit of effort.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/1960s-bathroom-vanity-makeover/feed/ 0 1950s Blue Tile Bathroom Makeover | Budget-Friendly Refresh https://buildingbluebird.com/blue-tile-bathroom/ https://buildingbluebird.com/blue-tile-bathroom/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:31:39 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=20154 In 2018, we purchased a flip house and I was determined to restore the 1950s vintage blue tile bathroom to its original glory. This image of the bathroom looks much better than it did in person. I had a photographer take before photos and they look too good!
I suppose it is a great example of why you should always hire a photographer when selling your home, though. HA!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/blue-tile-bathroom/feed/ 2 8 Ways to Update Your Vintage Tile Bathroom https://buildingbluebird.com/8-ways-to-update-your-vintage-tile-bathroom/ https://buildingbluebird.com/8-ways-to-update-your-vintage-tile-bathroom/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:03:23 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=17609 Bathrooms built in the mid-century were bold and homeowners were definitely not afraid of color. While many of these retro bathrooms have been replaced over the years, many homeowners are beginning to appreciate the bold bathroom styles from 50+ years ago. Homeowners who are determined to preserve their vintage tile bathrooms without giving up modern amenities in bathrooms built today.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/8-ways-to-update-your-vintage-tile-bathroom/feed/ 5 Guest Bedroom / Office Makeover Reveal https://buildingbluebird.com/guest-bedroom-office-makeover-reveal/ https://buildingbluebird.com/guest-bedroom-office-makeover-reveal/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:13:34 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18213 Another One Room Challenge reveal is here and I am so proud of the transformation in our guest bedroom/office. One of my favorite parts of this 8-week challenge is how it pushes me creatively to make design decisions and experiment when something doesn't go as planned.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/guest-bedroom-office-makeover-reveal/feed/ 0 15 Items to Absolutely Buy at Estate Sales | Thrifting Tips https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/ https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 16:01:27 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7673 Going to estate sales is one of my favorite weekend activities! I love the thrill of the hunt for beautiful, unique home decor and furniture to fill my home. It's also a great place to check out great architecture and stunning properties around your city. Estate sales are an incredible place to find high-quality pieces at a discounted price, but you have to be quick to snag them before someone else does first! You can find a list of local estate sales through the app estatesales.net.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/15-items-to-absolutely-buy-at-an-estate-sale/feed/ 7 20+ Cheap Wall Decor Ideas and DIYs to Try https://buildingbluebird.com/6-affordable-ways-to-add-unique-art-to-your-home/ https://buildingbluebird.com/6-affordable-ways-to-add-unique-art-to-your-home/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:35:10 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=7645 Creating a welcoming space that feels unique to my family is always on my mind when decorating a room. Our current home is pretty large, so I have to get creative when finding one-of-a-kind art that is also budget-friendly! I absolutely love when our guests ask about a piece of artwork hung on the walls. I

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/6-affordable-ways-to-add-unique-art-to-your-home/feed/ 0 Grandmillennial Girls Bedroom Reveal | ORC https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-8-vintage-girls-bedroom-reveal/ https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-8-vintage-girls-bedroom-reveal/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:41:41 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6726 We made it to week 8 of the One Room Challenge and the reveal of the vintage-inspired girls bedroom! For my daughter's bedroom makeover, I tried to incorporate primarily second-hand and already owned items in the design. My goal was to create a beautiful and functional bedroom that encouraged creativity.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-8-vintage-girls-bedroom-reveal/feed/ 2 One Room Challenge Week 7 | Vintage Artwork https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/ https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:34:11 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6724 Welcome back to week 7 of the One Room Challenge! Incorporating vintage artwork into a design is a great way to create a one-of-a-kind space and save money. One of my favorite items to find at estate sales is artwork and included quite a few second-hand items in Evelyn's bedroom makeover.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-7-vintage-artwork/feed/ 0 One Room Challenge Week 6 | Bedding Selection https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-6-bedding-selection/ https://buildingbluebird.com/one-room-challenge-week-6-bedding-selection/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:57:10 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6721 Welcome back to week 6 of the One Room Challenge! The bedding selection is always important because the bed tends to be the focal point of every bedroom! The goal for Evelyn's bedding was to find an affordable and durable option that looked great too.

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