Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or more accurately, the 40oz pastel-colored tumbler in every Gen Z’s hand. We see you, Stanley Cup. You’re trendy, you're hydrating the masses, and you’ve achieved cult status. But here’s the thing: vintage did it first. And dare we say...better? If TikTok has taught us anything, it’s that trends come and go faster than you can say “de-influenced.” So we’re giving some of today’s most viral decor and lifestyle trends a vintage glow-up. No shade, just time-traveling style.
1. The Stanley
Swap for a 70s glass pitcher set or Thermos tumblers.
Who needs a modern water jug when you can sip cold, refreshing iced tea from a floral Pyrex pitcher or a retro metal Thermos mug that screams summer camp chic? It’s hydration with history and your iced coffee will never look more photogenic.
2. Boho Wall Hangings
Swap for 70s woven wall art, needlepoint or tapestries.
Why buy a factory-made piece when you can score a one-of-a-kind handmade weaving from a thrift store or estate sale? Your wall deserves art that’s been places, not just shipped from a corporate warehouse in two days.
3. Cloud Mirror & LED Lights
Swap for vintage gilded mirrors or groovy wall art.
Those blobby mirrors are fun, but nothing (and I mean nothing) beats the pure glam of a vintage baroque-style mirror or the futuristic cool of a space-age chrome piece. Want personality in your decor? Vintage has plenty and none of it came from a TikTok shop haul.
4. Minimalist Everything
Swap for maximalist grandma-core.
We love a tidy room, but sometimes it’s okay to embrace your inner chaotic auntie. Think embroidered cushions, needlepoint art, mismatched china, and actual character. Minimalism walked so maximalism could throw a doily-covered tea party!
5. LED Strip Lighting
Swap for lava lamps, rattan lamps, stone lamps, or stained glass sconces.
Instead of living in a 2003 gaming setup, bring in a 1970s lava lamp or a wicker lamp with fringe. It’s cozy, moody, and zero percent chance of looking like you’re about to livestream Fortnite all day everyday.
More Lived-in Style, Less Algorithm
TikTok is great for discovering trends—but vintage is how you make them your own. It’s sustainable, it’s soulful, and it never goes out of style. So go ahead, keep the Stanley for the gym, but let your home tell an even better story.
And if you need help finding your vintage swaps, you know just where to find us!