Vintage Fall Decor Ideas with Revived PBN Art

Looking for vintage Fall decor ideas? This duck hunting themed vignette will give you decorating ideas For using your favorite Thrifted vintage finds as Autumn Decor.

Do your thrifted finds inspire your decorating? My latest vintage find often kick starts my seasonal decor. It guides the color palette and what other accessories I pull out to coordinate. Today I’ll show you how a pair of duck paint by numbers (that needed a little help) turned into a fun vintage vignette for Fall! Enjoy these Vintage Fall Decor Ideas with Revived PBN Art.

Thrifting with the Gals

Today’s post is part of our monthly Thrifting with the Gals series. Ann from Dabbling and Decorating, Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse and Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest and I welcome a guest each month. This month we’re happy to have our friend Cindy from County Road 407 joining us.

You’re going to get thrifting inspiration from all parts of the country! We all love a good treasure hunt and sharing how we decorate and use what we’ve found.

Ann thrifts in her homes in Vermont and Maine.

Rachel thrifts in North Carolina.

Robyn thrifts in Florida.

I find my treasures in Minnesota.

And our guest, Cindy, thrifts in Texas.

I’ll have all of the thrifty tips and creative inspiration at the end; hope you can enjoy it all!

Vintage Fall Decor Ideas with Revived PBN Art

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Vintage Paint By Number Art, Revived

One of my dear readers sent me a pair of duck paint by numbers as a gift. She threw out a challenge to see what I’d do with them (thanks, Roxie;) Whoever painted them might have had a shaky hand or bad eyesight, because they looked a little like a Monet painting…a little fuzzy.

I loved the colors, but hoped to revive them a little.

To give them more definition I outlined the main features with a fine black sharpie. It definitely made everything pop, but almost a little too much contrast.

Next I antiqued them with an old favorite, Old English scratch cover (you can find it HERE). Traditionally people use it to cover scratches on furniture, but it works great to give old art an antique vibe.

Simply squirt some on an old rag and rub it over the surface. You can make it as dark or subtle as you like. It’s oily, so let it dry for a bit.

Once I’d antiqued the paint by numbers, I was ready to create a vignette around them!

Shop vintage duck paint by numbers here.

Fall Decor with Vintage Thrifted Finds

Last year I decorated our mantel with a hunting theme. It’s a great look for Fall and a fun way to incorporate vintage finds {see “Rustic Fall Mantel Decor with Vintage Hunting Theme Style“}. This year the hunting theme is in a different spot and focuses on ducks and geese, inspired by the paint by numbers.

First I hung the paint by numbers with simple clips and twine from my lockers. I added an old metal tray with duck images, too. (find similar clips HERE)

At first, I hung THIS wreath to add pretty Fall foliage color to the scene. But it seemed a little dark. Whenever I’m styling, I’m constantly changing things to get the look right.

Instead, I laid the colorful wreath at the mouth of an old wooden bucket and filled it with birch branches for vertical interest. Using a wreath horizontally is a great way to get a different look.

Decorating with Thrifted Collections

Decorating with several collections together is always a win. Recently I picked up a small black globe and a cute wooden duck while thrifting. The globe collections earthy colors coordinated perfectly with the paint by numbers. And I loved the pops of black along with the soft maize gold colors for Fall.

The top of tall furniture pieces is a great spot to feature large accessory collections (especially when you’re space challenged). I styled the globes on top of the lockers, varying their heights with books and vintage metal picnic baskets.

Thrifted duck decoys are tucked here and there with Fall foliage for texture. Battery powered candles add nighttime ambiance.

See “7 Ideas for Decorating the Tops of Armoires, Bookcases (and any tall furniture)” for more.

Shop vintage globes here.

Styling a Vintage Vignette

To fill out the duck hunting themed vignette, I set an old wooden shipping crate in front with a vintage chair beside. For a shadow box look I set a cute child’s chair inside as a shelf. More duck and goose decoys are set around with faux grasses and leaves.

I am loving adding THESE cordless lamps anywhere and everywhere to add a bit of light without needing a plug. With a simple touch they come on with three different light options. They come in a wide variety of finishes. I always get them in pairs for lots of decor flexibility.

Vintage Fall Duck Hunting Themed Vignette

And that’s how a couple of simple duck paint by numbers inspired a whole vignette! Thrifted finds create collections. Group a couple collections together for impact. And then add seasonal foliage for a pretty display!

Hope you enjoyed seeing the decor process from reviving a couple of thrifted finds to a whole seasonal vignette. Decorating with a hunting theme in the Fall can guide your thrifting adventures when you’re out looking for decor accessories.

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Enjoy the rest of the inspiration from my Thrifting With The Gals friends, and be sure to Pin and Save below!

Cindy from County Road 407, “What You Find When Thrifting and Antiquing Far From Home”

Robyn, from Robyn’s French Nest, “10 Unique Vintage Home Decor Ideas for Your Home”

Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse, “Easy Thrifty Makeovers: Before and After Thrift Store Finds”

Ann from Dabbling and Decorating, “Vermont Fall Foliage and Autumn Vintage Market Days”

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