Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook Groups: These groups can be a little more safe than Craigslist because there are administrators monitoring regularly (hopefully) and people's profiles are attached to their post. Craigslist (see story below) Thrift Stores Remember that visiting frequently will increase your chances of great finds. People that find great deals don't go in once, they go in … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Furnish a Home on a Budget
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10+ Affordable Places to Shop for Home Decor and Furniture
So, now that I have told you that you can do without in my last post, I am going to tell you to shop...no, just to shop smart when you are ready to buy! I love a good deal and quality. The following stores have treated me well so far, or they are stores that have been recommended to me by family and close friends. 1. Home Goods: If you don't have this store nearby, I'm sorry. If you do have … [Read more...] about 10+ Affordable Places to Shop for Home Decor and Furniture
Ways to Get that Light and Inviting Look to a Room
A lot of natural light pouring into this space and plenty of light colors for the light to bounce off. Lighting: Throughout the day take note on how the light changes in the room. Is there a lot of windows that let in natural light? Do you have dark-colored, heavy curtains blocking the light? When the natural light wanes, is there enough artificial lighting to keep the room looking … [Read more...] about Ways to Get that Light and Inviting Look to a Room
Five Tips for Family-friendly Decorating
Kids are rough on nice things, but that does not mean you need to wait to make your home beautiful and inviting until the kids are older. It will take some forethought, but it is worth it. Here are some practical tips. 1. Durable Is your furniture durable? However careful you are about teaching your kids that furniture is not their personal play gym, it is likely that the kids will get a few … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Family-friendly Decorating