The Things Our Grandmothers Had in Their Homes That We Want Back

If we know one thing to be true, it’s this: Grandmothers’—all grandmothers—have the coolest style. Whether it’s her collection of vintage brooches she wore in the 1980s or her myriad eyelet lace napkins she snagged on her honeymoon decades earlier, their style is worth a deep dive. Luckily for you, that’s exactly how we spent the last several hours.

While every grandmother—from the English countryside to Nantucket—boasts a unique style that’s all her own, all grannies tend to buy items with the highest quality materials. Trust us; you’ll never find polyester, rayon, or viscose in any stylish grandmother’s home and that’s because, while we have nothing against cheaper alternatives to the real thing, those alternatives don’t stand the test of time the way silk, cotton, or wool do.

Plus, from our research, we’ve discovered that unlike the younger generations, grandmothers don’t really care (or even pay attention to) trends. Perhaps that’s because the driving force behind their purchases is their actual taste and preferences versus social media, and that is worth an applause. So, if you’re in the market for some timeless treasures you may find in your grandmother’s house, you’ve come to the right place.

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