I love big projects as much as the next person. How they cost twice as much as you plan and take three times as long – what’s not to love? However, the end result is all worth it and decorating is my favorite part. Especially decorating on a budget! I couldn’t wait to get the …
Home and DIY
This guest bedroom makeover is done on a budget using thrifted items, a few new pieces, hand-me-downs, furniture makeovers, and using things I already have on hand. Oftentimes, the guest bedroom is neglected because it doesn’t get used much. But it’s possible to have a pretty guest room on a shoestring budget.
When you realize you need furniture and you’re also on a budget, it’s a challenge sometimes to find what you need. That’s what happened with this nightstand makeover. I needed two nightstands. My budget was minimal. So I needed to DIY to save money. I found two matching nightstands at an estate sale, but they …
Do you have anything that just “got away”? The thing you thought you didn’t need or want so you let it go only to realize later that you two were meant to be? I’ve painted and salvaged lots of furniture in the last several years. And this antique buffet has to be my favorite:
First things first – I can be slightly impulsive. Okay, maybe a lot impulsive. A while ago, I decided to tackle our master bathroom. The cabinets were dark, the tile is brown, and it just didn’t have any personality. Or llamas (I’ll explain later). I got started one morning after the kids went to school. I …
Furniture makeovers are a great way to save money on decorating. If you can find a good deal on a solid piece of furniture, you can save hundreds of dollars compared to buying new. That’s what happened with this buffet makeover.
If you’ve ever thought about painting tiled kitchen backsplash, this is the post for you! I finally said enough of the brown tile that just didn’t fit my style and painted it! And I’m so glad I did! Follow along to see what I used and how I did it. And if you’re considering it, …