Briar House

10/18/2026

A little reminder that vintage things have a magic all their own. Especially when they glow like this. ✨�

10/15/2026

One of my favorite things about collecting vintage and antiques is finding pieces that make a home feel like it has a story to tell.

Over the years, both as a collector and now as an antique dealer, I’ve learned that some of the best things to bring home aren’t necessarily the biggest, oldest, or most expensive finds. Sometimes it’s a beautiful set of glasses, an interesting piece of artwork, or a little decorative object that adds just the right amount of character to a room.

When I’m browsing antique shops, I’m always keeping an eye out for a few things:

🐎 Equestrian decor: Horse sculptures, bookends, sporting prints, and anything with a little English countryside charm. These pieces are timeless and look especially beautiful mixed into bookshelves and studies.

🍸 Vintage barware: Interesting glassware is one of my favorite things to collect. Look for unusual colors, etched details, gold accents, and recognizable makers. Even a mismatched collection can look beautiful displayed together.

🍽️ Dinnerware & serving pieces: Beautiful plates, silverplate, miniature goblets, and unique serving utensils. I love finding pieces that make an ordinary dinner feel a little more special.

🖼️ Original artwork & vintage prints: Don’t overlook the art section! Interesting subjects, beautiful frames, and pieces that speak to your personal taste can add so much personality to a home.

🐟 Small decorative objects: Brass animals, metal sculptures, pottery, and other little curiosities. These are often the pieces that make a bookshelf or tabletop feel collected rather than decorated.

My biggest piece of advice? Don’t shop for vintage/ antiques just because they’re vintage/antiques. Look for things you genuinely love, can imagine using, and will enjoy looking at for years to come.

A home filled with pieces collected over time will always be more interesting to me than one furnished in a single shopping trip.

Save this for your next antique shopping trip so you have a few ideas of what to keep an eye out for! And tell me, what’s something you can NEVER pass up when you’re antiquing? 🤎

10/12/2026

Mid-century modern is one of the most popular design styles right now, but how much do you actually know about it?

If you love MCM furniture and decor, it’s worth learning what makes the style so distinctive, beyond just the decade it was made.

Because not everything made in the 1950s and 1960s is mid-century modern! It’s a specific design movement with its own defining characteristics, influential designers, and history.

In this video, we’re breaking down what actually makes something mid-century modern and how to recognize the style when you see it.

After all, part of the fun of collecting vintage is learning the history behind the things we love. 🤎

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

One of my favorite things about vintage pieces is finding a use for them that has absolutely nothing to do with what they were originally made for.

I’m a big believer that beautiful things don’t have to sit on a shelf just because they’re old. Give them a job, use them every day, and let them become part of your home.

What vintage piece have you repurposed in your house? 🌿

09/30/2026

POV: you become a vintage & antique dealer and suddenly “keeping it for yourself” becomes a business expense 😂

A few of the things I’ve bought for myself lately… but don’t worry, I promise I saved some of the good stuff for you guys too.

Check us out on Etsy or visit one of our booths (link in bio) 🤎