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What Is Postmodern Décor? (And How to Spot It at a Thrift Store)

If you've ever picked up a piece at a thrift store, turned it over in your hands, and thought I don't know what this is but I absolutely need it — there's a good chance it was postmodern. Bold geometry, unexpected colours, a kind of playful seriousness that somehow works. Postmodern décor is having a major moment right now, and once you know what to look for, you'll start spotting it everywhere. So what actually is postmodern décor? Postmodern design emerged in the late 1970s and really hit its stride through the 1980s and into the early 1990s. It was a direct reaction against the sleekness of modernism, the "less is more" crowd, and its whole energy was basically: what...

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How to Style a Vignette with Vintage Finds (And Actually Love the Result)

There's something really satisfying about a well-styled shelf or tabletop — that moment when you step back and think, yes, that's it. But getting there can feel surprisingly tricky. Too many things and it looks cluttered. Too few and it feels cold. The right mix, though? Pure magic. The good news is that vintage pieces are basically made for vignette styling. They have personality, patina, and that little something-extra that mass-produced décor just can't replicate. So if you've been collecting a few beautiful finds and aren't quite sure how to bring them together, this guide is for you. What even is a vignette? A vignette is simply a small, intentional grouping of objects — usually on a shelf, mantle, console table,...

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