Just wanted to share a vinyl transfer tape substitution when you are out of transfer tape. I don’t use my vinyl all the time, but it never fails when inspiration hits me I find myself out of the much needed transfer tape. This is what worked for me! I use blue painter’s tape in a pinch! Simply [Read more…]
Thrifty Teen Bedroom Accessories
It’s done! After multiple negotiations makeovers and tweaks my son’s room is done! Here is the finished room. For the details on this before and after click HERE. On a side note, the hardest part of this project is reconciling my wish for a Pottery Barn room with the reality that my son wants a “cool” [Read more…]
Cheap art idea for under $5.00
Today I am showing off a cheap art idea for under $5.00. This art idea can be completed in less than five minutes. This is my kind of project because sometimes we just need an easy idea to counter the unfinished projects around the house. Am I alone with this thought? And, this idea can [Read more…]
Pottery Barn Knockoff Plates at World Market
This fall I invested in new dishes. This was a bit of commitment since I am a bit of a dish whore! I just love different colors for each season. I love plates of different colors and plates for different holidays. But, after a few years months, the plates get chipped and start looking tired [Read more…]
Decorate serving platters with tape
At a tag sale last summer I snagged a 1/2 dozen small serving platters. They are great “neutrals” in my addiction to plates! The thing with neutrals is they get a little bland. Or, in the case of my white serving dishes, a little pasty! Like my … thighs. Sorry for that visual. So, if [Read more…]
How to Add Color to Glass Vases
Here’s an idea on how to add color to glass vases. I have too many glass vases and I don’t use them or display them because they are kind of boring on their own. So when I was trying to pretty up my china hutch I came up with an easy idea that all of you can do today! [Read more…]
Goodwill Find Makeover Featured at Answers.com
I am so excited to share a Goodwill find makeover featured at Decorating.Answers.com. Answers.com contacted me with the challenge to find a craft project at a Goodwill store and give it an update. I found this décor basket for $1.69 and knew I could make it better! It had really dusty, aged decor picks and once [Read more…]
Portable Outdoor Lighting!
For the record, my {first} husband named our thrifty outdoor lighting “trailer park trash lighting.” Our backyard is in chaos, meaning we have no idea what we want to do. Well, that’s not true, we would love a water feature (thinking cascading waterfall down our hill and ending near a gas fire pit (we live [Read more…]
Fun Word Project
Have you wandered over to Wordle? It is a free and super easy website that allows you to create and print your own custom “word clouds.” Create your image with your choice of words or theme. The theme is limited only by your imagination. You can change the font, color scheme and even the angle [Read more…]
Budget Friendly Window Treatments for $20.00 and some change
~window treatments~ I am SOOOO excited to share these budget friendly window treatments. For $20.00 I have not one, not two but four floor length window treatments! This idea is all over Pinterest, but I have friends who heard this idea from me and think I am a genius! Any guesses what fabric I used to [Read more…]