Antiques, old homes, thoughtful spaces & life Upstate.
Welcome to the Upstate Vintage Living Blog! We’re Emily and Elisabeth, a mother-daughter duo with a shared love for antiques, vintage finds, old houses, decorating, gardening, DIY projects, and making a home feel collected rather than simply decorated.
Here, we share what we’re finding for our booth at the Coxsackie Antique Center, stories from our antique-hunting adventures, decorating and styling ideas, home projects, gardening, organization, and the everyday experiences that make life Upstate special.
Some days we’re hunting for a forgotten treasure. Other days we’re tackling a room that needs new life, digging in the garden, working on an old house, or exploring somewhere new. Through it all, Upstate Vintage Living is about appreciating what has lasted, finding beauty in unexpected places, and creating a home and life with a little more character.
Follow along for fresh finds, old treasures, projects, inspiration, and life Upstate.
10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation
It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since we embarked on the journey of transforming our 1839 farmhouse along the Hudson River into the cozy, memory-filled home it is today. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect…
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Instant Garden Take Two
It is that time of year again… The annual perennial sale at Blackhorse Farms in Coxsackie, NY is here! After a near complete overhaul of our yard last year during the annual sale, we decided to tackle our last remaining…
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Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Watching a loved one suffer is never easy. Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for everyone involved. The mental and physical strain that such a diagnosis carries to the patient, their family, their friends, and their caretakers are insurmountable.…
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Quick Bathtub Revival
When we purchased this house 7 years ago, I wanted a claw foot tub. I found one in our old home town in Derby, Vermont. We then had to transport it to our new home. My husband had a few…
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DIY Stone Patio
Earlier this spring, I decided I wanted a small patio area for adirondack chairs and a firepit. We pulled up the sod, purchased small stone and some edging. The project cost $ 150 plus the cost of the adirondack chairs…
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April Gardening
Felt great to finally have some warm weather and get some work done in the garden This year Elisabeth did alot of research and mapped out where she wants to plant everything. We bought some organic soil and organic compost…
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Spring is in the Air
Springtime is officially here. As the ground thaws and temperatures start to rise, the best parts of spring are within reach – flowers blooming, visits to local nurseries, and planting (although this may still be a month away). Over the…
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Bringing New Life to a Small Bathroom
Updating our kitchens and bathrooms should not break the bank but all too often the grueling task of such updates is too much for our mentality and wallets. Yet, after 6 years of living in our Hudson River home, we…
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Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback
I fell in love with Beatrix Potter when decorating Elisabeth’s nursery almost 25 years ago. The wallpaper border, crib canopy and all her bedding was Beatrix Potter. I purchased some clothing in Coaticook, Quebec. As I remember it was more…
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