Vintage Finds Fill This Charming 1920s New England Home

From The Mariner and the Muse, her vintage homewares shop and design studio, to Arden’s, her beloved local cafe, Jill Arden Lukeman has built a career around creating spaces with a strong sense of character.

That same instinct is at the heart of her own 1920s New England Colonial in Westport, Connecticut. When Jill first walked into the historic home, she knew it had more stories left to tell. With no formal design training and a limited budget, she set out to make the house her own, preserving its original character while filling each room with secondhand finds, antiques, and nostalgic treasures. Jill approached the renovation with a simple philosophy: every room should have its own narrative. The result is a warm, layered home that blends coastal-meets-cottage style with the charm of a classic New England house.

Along the way, the project revealed a natural talent for design and sparked the inspiration for The Mariner and the Muse, where Jill now helps others bring new life to historic homes. Join us for a tour of Jill’s Westport home and discover how she blends vintage pieces, personal treasures, and historic details to create a house that feels collected over time—and entirely her own.

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