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This week for old-fashioned summer Saturdays, I’m sharing the easiest way to preserve those homegrown cucumbers, no canning no fuss. These crisp refrigerator pickles come together in minutes and make your fridge feel like a vintage country pantry. Go to BelleAntiquarian.com for the complete recipe

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This week for old-fashioned summer Saturdays, I’m sharing the easiest way to preserve those homegrown cucumbers, no canning no fuss. These crisp refrigerator pickles come together in minutes and make your fridge feel like a vintage country pantry. Go to BelleAntiquarian.com for the complete recipe LTKOver40 LTKSummerEdit LTKHome

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Hi, I’m Abby! I’m the creator behind Belle Antiquarian, where I share timeless inspiration for your home and lifestyle. I live in a 1930s Colonial Revival home, and you’ll often find me in the garden growing flowers and veggies, or hunting for antiques and unique finds. I’m a mom, an empty-nester, and a dog lover who enjoys blending traditional style with affordable pieces that feel collected and classic.

Here you’ll see content about vintage-inspired home décor, gardening, seasonal styling, and everyday ideas that make a house feel like home. My personal style leans traditional and timeless, with an appreciation for quality, patina, and stories behind the pieces we live with.

If you love antiques, curated décor, or just want inspiration for creating a beautiful home, you’re in the right place.

🌿 Follow along for antique styling ideas, home decorating tips, seasonal inspiration, and timeless pieces you can shop directly through my LTK.

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Once the Christmas bins are packed away, I always appreciate a little visual breathing room in my home. And if I’m honest, that’s usually when I start seeing Valentine’s Day decor everywhere… and feeling zero rush to do the same.

This year, I kept it simple.

Nothing themed. Nothing overdone. Just small changes that make the house feel cared for, not cluttered.

I shared the four things I actually do to decorate simply for Valentine’s Day in today’s article, along with why I think giving your home a break between seasons matters more than we talk about.

If you’d like to read it, comment LOVE and I’ll send the article straight to your DMs. ❤️

The other day I walked into Hobby Lobby for some craft supplies, and I was overwhelmed with the floor to ceiling shelves stuffed with holiday decor.

What are we doing, y’all? It’s all imported junk that will make its way to the landfill. Sad, honestly.

This year I am determined to use what I already have to decorate. When I buy something new, I want to make sure that I can use it in multiple ways.

For example,I used vintage book pages in my set of gold frames, and I’ll switch them out for Easter with some more vintage images.

#LTKSeasonal #LTKValentine #LTKHome

This year I’m making an effort to decorate using items I already own and love. When I buy new things, I want to be able to use them in multiple ways, like this set of gold frames. For Easter, I’ll switch the pictures out for images from vintage children’s Easter books.

The other items I gathered from my home in shades of red and white. I grouped them and tied some with bits of velvet ribbon.

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHome #LTKValentine

Five books I’m loving lately:
1. The Bible is for You, a devotional to help you read the Bible completely through. It’s filled with an easy to read devotional, followed by the verses that go with that day.

2. Entertaining 101, I checked it out from the library and loved it so much that I bought a copy. It’s full of entertaining advice, fabulous recipes, menus and advice for pulling the menus together.

3. Every day with Babs, let’s be honest - the hardest part of dinner is coming up with what to cook. This solves the problem!

4. The Southern Living Party Cookbook, my favorite on the list. Parties and occasions organized and menus planned for each.

5. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, it’s pricey but worth it. Pages full of inspiration.

Many of these are currently half off.

#LTKHome #LTKfoodie #LTKSaleAlert

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKSaleAlert #LTKfoodie

Five books I’m loving lately:
1. The Bible is for You, a devotional to help you read the Bible completely through. It’s filled with an easy to read devotional, followed by the verses that go with that day.

2. Entertaining 101, I checked it out from the library and loved it so much that I bought a copy. It’s full of entertaining advice, fabulous recipes, menus and advice for pulling the menus together.

3. Every day with Babs, let’s be honest - the hardest part of dinner is coming up with what to cook. This solves the problem!

4. The Southern Living Party Cookbook, my favorite on the list. Parties and occasions organized and menus planned for each.

5. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, it’s pricey but worth it. Pages full of inspiration.

Many of these are currently half off.

#LTKHome #LTKfoodie #LTKSaleAlert

I bought some nice down-filled pillows, and each season I just swap out the covers. Much easier to clean and store. These are made of natural fibers. These are 22x22. I bought the light pink color for Valentines and Easter.

#LTKHome #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKSeasonal

Keep your phone cords from slipping back behind your nightstand or desk with these handy cord keepers. I like the classy antique finish, but there are 32 color options.

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKOver40 #LTKHome

A little tour of our dining room this Christmas.

The busyness of Christmas when our kids were small was, frankly, overwhelming. Ken worked nights, weekends, and holidays, so the magic of Christmas fell on my shoulders. Now that our kids are grown, I am so happy to continue to creating magic for them. Our home is too quiet when they’re not around. I also came to realize that while Ken was busy working holidays, he missed out on experiences with them. He absolutely loves Christmas, so any opportunity I get to decorate our home for Christmas is worth it.

Sources:
90s vintage tablecloth - thrifted
Napkin rings - @lexingtonvintage
Candelabra- @athensantiqueandvintage
Plates - @macys and @queenofheartsantiques
Runner and placemats - @kirklands last year
Napkins - @kirklands this year
Twinkling tree - @homedepot
See something else not listed? Just ask!

#christmasdining #christmasdecor #spodechristmastree #tablescapestyling #southernhome

A peek into our breakfast room at Christmas! 🎅🏼 Santa mugs and jadeite green really make this space feel jolly and festive. This is where we eat most of our meals, play board games, and work on our annual Christmas puzzle together.

Our family loves the jadeite Santa cookie jar, but a close second is the Santa pitcher (Jamar Mallory) that I added this year.

It’s almost Christmas!🎄

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Thank you for being here and trusting me to share well made, timeless finds at affordable prices. Your support of Belle Antiquarian is felt and appreciated !

Hosting or attending a Favorite Things Party this season? I rounded up twelve thoughtful gifts that women truly love. These are useful, pretty, budget friendly, and perfect for holiday gifting, girls’ nights, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers.

You will find everything from a wallet wristlet keychain with an AirTag holder to a cordless wine opener, a Whisk Wiper Pro for your stand mixer, my favorite L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, personal safety essentials, a gorgeous paperclip bracelet, and a cozy crackling wood wick candle. I also added beauty favorites like the Clinique Nude Honey Almost Lipstick and restoring night eye gels, plus a daily devotional that makes a meaningful gift.

Click to shop the full collection and save your favorites for your next party or gift exchange.

#LTKCyberWeek #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKOver40 #LTKGiftGuide

Hosting or attending a Favorite Things Party this season? I rounded up twelve thoughtful gifts that women truly love. These are useful, pretty, budget friendly, and perfect for holiday gifting, girls’ nights, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers.

You will find everything from a wallet wristlet keychain with an AirTag holder to a cordless wine opener, a Whisk Wiper Pro for your stand mixer, my favorite L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, personal safety essentials, a gorgeous paperclip bracelet, and a cozy crackling wood wick candle. I also added beauty favorites like the Clinique Nude Honey Almost Lipstick and restoring night eye gels, plus a daily devotional that makes a meaningful gift.
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There are a lot of fabulous finds on sale at Lands End right now! I am going to link some great deals, beginning with these boots that I ordered. They come in brown or black and regular or wide widths. Check the post again because I will be adding more deals.

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Gift idea! This would be a great gift for your boss, friend, or coffee lovers in general! This iconic mug will be used at my house year round. And what’s better than a coffee sampler - it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKFindsUnder50

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Gift idea! If you’re looking for a neighbor, teacher, friend gift, this candle feels special and decadent. The packing is stunning! Add it to your favorite things gift party!

#LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHome

A gift guide for the guys! Your husband, brother, or teenage son will love these fitness themed workout essentials!

These are all items my guys use in the daily. These shorts come as a set of 2, and there are a dozen different color combinations to choose from.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKMens #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKfitnessgoals #LTKGiftGuide #LTKMens

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKMens

I’m sharing a gift guide for the ladies! This will work for your mom, sister, friend, book or tea lover, or a foodie!

This Harney & Sons Paris tea comes in a beautiful blue and white tin. I paired it with a classic Spode Blue Italian mug and a little tea time cook book.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHoliday

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKmomlife #LTKGiftGuide

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide

Planning a Christmas getaway to Asheville? I put together three classic outfit ideas to make dressing for the Grove Park Inn, the Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evening, and a day of shopping and antiquing simple and stylish. Each look is warm, comfortable, and perfect for the mountain holiday atmosphere. All pieces are linked here so you can shop the exact outfits or pull inspiration for your own trip. Browse the full collection below.

#LTKHoliday #LTKOver40 #LTKTravel

#LTKHoliday #LTKTravel #LTKootd

Stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers! Don't forget the littlest kids this year. These stocking stuffers for toddlers are interactive and fun for many ages.

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Stocking stuffer ideas for Kids! These stocking stuffers for kids work for both boys and girls. They're fun, interactive, and great for a variety of ages.

#LTKCyberWeek #LTKGiftGuide #LTKKids

#LTKKids #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

Stocking stuffer ideas for Teen Boys! These stocking stuffers for teen boys are fun, interactive, and great for a variety of ages.

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#LTKKids #LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide

Stocking stuffer ideas for teen girls. These are all things that your favorite teen girls will love to find in their stocking on Christmas morning.

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#LTKKids #LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide

Stocking stuffer ideas for the ladies. Ladies, send this link to you guy. Make sure he knows that your stockings should be full on Christmas morning!

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Stocking stuffer ideas for the guys. Men will love to find any and all of these finds in their stocking on Christmas morning!

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKMens

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKMens

Hosting or attending a Favorite Things Party this season? I rounded up twelve thoughtful gifts that women truly love. These are useful, pretty, budget friendly, and perfect for holiday gifting, girls’ nights, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers.

You will find everything from a wallet wristlet keychain with an AirTag holder to a cordless wine opener, a Whisk Wiper Pro for your stand mixer, my favorite L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, personal safety essentials, a gorgeous paperclip bracelet, and a cozy crackling wood wick candle. I also added beauty favorites like the Clinique Nude Honey Almost Lipstick and restoring night eye gels, plus a daily devotional that makes a meaningful gift.

Click to shop the full collection and save your favorites for your next party or gift exchange.

#LTKCyberWeek #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKselfcare #LTKmomlife

Hosting or attending a Favorite Things Party this season? I rounded up twelve thoughtful gifts that women truly love. These are useful, pretty, budget friendly, and perfect for holiday gifting, girls’ nights, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers.

You will find everything from a wallet wristlet keychain with an AirTag holder to a cordless wine opener, a Whisk Wiper Pro for your stand mixer, my favorite L’Occitane shea butter hand cream, personal safety essentials, a gorgeous paperclip bracelet, and a cozy crackling wood wick candle. I also added beauty favorites like the Clinique Nude Honey Almost Lipstick and restoring night eye gels, plus a daily devotional that makes a meaningful gift.
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Click to shop the full collection and save your favorites for your next party or gift exchange.
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favorite things party, gift ideas for women, holiday gift exchange, budget friendly gifts, women’s gifts 2025, stocking stuffer ideas, hostess gifts, party gift ideas, LTK gift guide, affordable women’s gifts, Christmas gift ideas women, beauty and home gift ideas

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKmomlife #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

Need a gift idea for the book lover on your Christmas list? This guide is full of gift ideas for the readers, book lovers, and bibliophiles in your life.

Coffee table books, travel, life, leisure, and everything in between - there's something for everyone. Not sure which book to get? Here are a few book themed gifts that will be a big hit.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

#LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide #LTKselfcare

Need a gift idea for the book lover on your Christmas list? This guide is full of gift ideas for the readers, book lovers, and bibliophiles in your life.

Coffee table books, travel, life, leisure, and everything in between - there's something for everyone. Not sure which book to get? Here are a few book themed gifts that will be a big hit.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

Gift idea! This would be a great gift for your boss, friend, or coffee lovers in general! This iconic mug will be used at my house year round. And what’s better than a coffee sampler - it’s the gift that keeps on giving!

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

Gift idea! If you’re looking for a neighbor, teacher, friend gift, this candle feels special and decadent. The packing is stunning! Add it to your favorite things gift party!

#LTKHoliday #LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKHoliday #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide

A gift guide for the guys! Your husband, brother, or teenage son will love these fitness themed workout essentials!

These are all items my guys use in the daily. These shorts come as a set of 2, and there are a dozen different color combinations to choose from.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKMens #LTKFindsUnder50

#LTKfitnessgoals #LTKGiftGuide #LTKMens

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKMens

I’m sharing a gift guide for the ladies! This will work for your mom, sister, friend, book or tea lover, or a foodie!

This Harney & Sons Paris tea comes in a beautiful blue and white tin. I paired it with a classic Spode Blue Italian mug and a little tea time cook book.

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKHoliday

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKmomlife #LTKGiftGuide

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

Headed to a White Elephant gift exchange? Here are my favorite white elephant gift ideas that are sure to be a big hit!

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide #LTKHoliday

Planning a Christmas getaway to Asheville? I put together three classic outfit ideas to make dressing for the Grove Park Inn, the Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evening, and a day of shopping and antiquing simple and stylish. Each look is warm, comfortable, and perfect for the mountain holiday atmosphere. All pieces are linked here so you can shop the exact outfits or pull inspiration for your own trip. Browse the full collection below.

#LTKHoliday #LTKOver40 #LTKTravel

#LTKHoliday #LTKOver40 #LTKTravel