A collection of decorating ideas, styling inspiration, and collected living. From blue and white porcelain and vintage silver to timeless home accents and entertaining essentials, explore thoughtful ways to bring character and beauty into your home.

The Journal

decorative ivory tassel hanging from an antique armoire with vintage cocktail glasses inside

The Little Details: Decorating with Tassels

Sometimes the smallest details make a room feel the most interesting. From china cabinets and door handles to an unexpected spot on the bedpost, we're sharing a few of our...

The Little Details: Decorating with Tassels

Sometimes the smallest details make a room feel the most interesting. From china cabinets and door handles to an unexpected spot on the bedpost, we're sharing a few of our...

How Interior Designers Source Unique Home Decor for Their Projects

How Interior Designers Source Unique Home Decor...

Discover how interior designers source unique home decor, from vintage finds and original artwork to decorative accessories and curated pieces.

How Interior Designers Source Unique Home Decor...

Discover how interior designers source unique home decor, from vintage finds and original artwork to decorative accessories and curated pieces.

Two beautifully wrapped gifts in illustrated chinoiserie wrapping paper, tied with golden velvet ribbon and a House of Modern Vintage gift tag.

The Gift Guide: Beautiful Things for Home Decor...

I've always thought the best gifts are the ones that feel personal. Something chosen because it reminds you of someone, speaks to their interests, or simply feels like something they...

The Gift Guide: Beautiful Things for Home Decor...

I've always thought the best gifts are the ones that feel personal. Something chosen because it reminds you of someone, speaks to their interests, or simply feels like something they...

Vintage silver serving tray with crystal champagne flutes, styled alongside a blue and white porcelain ginger jar and garden roses on a marble countertop.

Entertaining with Vintage Silver: 5 Essential P...

The 5 vintage silver pieces worth owning — trays, ice buckets, shell dishes & more — plus how to style them for entertaining and give them as hostess gifts.

Entertaining with Vintage Silver: 5 Essential P...

The 5 vintage silver pieces worth owning — trays, ice buckets, shell dishes & more — plus how to style them for entertaining and give them as hostess gifts.

Vintage home bar styled with a silver champagne bucket, crystal decanter, and cocktail glasses

How to Style a Vintage Bar for the Holidays

A vintage bar doesn’t need to match. Start with a tray, mix cocktail glasses and crystal you actually love, and let the whole thing feel gathered over time — especially...

How to Style a Vintage Bar for the Holidays

A vintage bar doesn’t need to match. Start with a tray, mix cocktail glasses and crystal you actually love, and let the whole thing feel gathered over time — especially...

Vintage portrait and framed landscape painting displayed together on a white wall.

How to Buy Vintage Art: Choosing Pieces You'll ...

How to choose vintage art worth keeping: what to look for, how to mix oils with prints, and framing that makes inexpensive pieces look collected.

How to Buy Vintage Art: Choosing Pieces You'll ...

How to choose vintage art worth keeping: what to look for, how to mix oils with prints, and framing that makes inexpensive pieces look collected.

The Journal

A collection of decorating ideas, styling inspiration, and timeless design resources from House of Modern Vintage. Explore guides on blue and white porcelain, vintage silver, chinoiserie decor, Staffordshire dogs, collected interiors, and thoughtful home styling. Whether you're searching for decorating tips, collecting inspiration, or ideas for creating a layered and personal home, The Journal offers practical advice and beautiful inspiration drawn from antiques, vintage finds, and curated home decor.