Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook Groups: 5 Ways to Furnish a Home on a Budget 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 … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Furnish a Home on a Budget
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4 Ways to Find Your Style and a Simple Style Assessment
4 Ways to Find Your Style and a Simple Style Assessment I recently interviewed a few of my family members about some pain points for them in regards to decorating and designing their homes. I am excited to address some issues that are real and hopefully they will be helpful to you. 1. Recognize what really impresses you. Sometimes we don't really take note about the things that we really like. … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Find Your Style and a Simple Style Assessment
Modern Farmhouse Finds at World Market
Modern Farmhouse Finds at World Market is a fresh, yet enduring look. Mix the farmhouse look with contemporary elements and you will have a cozy, yet modern style in your home. Farmhouse is all about using natural materials in your home: wood (weathered or not),chicken wire, tin, lavender and other metal. Also, white is another pattern you will find in the farmhouse style. Mixing these elements … [Read more...] about Modern Farmhouse Finds at World Market
New Curtains, a Gift and a New Start
New Curtains New Curtains a Gift and a New Start I found these curtains at Target in the clearance section. They are not perfect, but they look nice in the room. After buying and returning literally five sets of curtains, I was so happy to find some that look decent. I found these at Shopko and the solid yellow will be hung on the other window in the front room and the gray and yellow set will … [Read more...] about New Curtains, a Gift and a New Start
World Market Wall Art Ideas
Choosing wall art for your home can be easy with these few guiding principles: 1. Choose art that is meaningful to you. Does it remind you of a memory, a place or a feeling? 2. Choose art that fits the overall aesthetic of your home. What colors will look good in your home or in a particular room? What art styles are you drawn to and tend to show up in your home? 3. Choose art that will fit … [Read more...] about World Market Wall Art Ideas
The Basement Makeover Plan
Mood Board for the Basement The Basement Makeover Plan When we bought our home two years ago, I knew I wasn't going to be able to re-do everything right away. Of course, the kitchen and bathrooms will eventually get a complete makeover, but for now they work for our family and are aesthetically pleasing. Meanwhile, I can't stand my basement anymore, and I LOVE the challenge of completely … [Read more...] about The Basement Makeover Plan