These nesting tables have been sitting in storage just waiting for a fresh new look. They were a find at a church sale last spring. It was time for them to be rescued and given a fresh look. They need to be transformed from drab to fab. When pondering how I wanted them to look, I was undecided. Because of that, I chose just to make a safe decision. "When in doubt go white ". The slight risk … [Read more...]
Thrifting Tips for Decorating on a Budget
I have been asked multiple of times how did I start shopping thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets. To tell you the truth, I don't recall, but I'm guessing it had to be a financial reason during my college years. There are plenty of reasons why people become treasure hunters. I am familiar with many retired couples that enjoy it as a hobby, or have witnessed people who treat it as a … [Read more...]
No Cost Decorating- Shopping My Stash Home Office
Last month I came across a decorating challenged to take one space and decorate it a new way each month using items already owned. It was a no cost decorating challenge. If you would like to take a look at some great looking spaces, you can see it here. I discovered this challenge a little too late in the game, but it made me start to think about my own space. Could I decorate or redecorate my … [Read more...]
Furniture update
Well, I did it again! It drives my husband nuts! "What?' you ask. Earlier in December I suffered from a "little" cabin fever. To get out of my funk, I decided for a furniture update again. Do you remember the white cabinet I picked up at a garage sale and relocated it into the home office? If not you can read about it here. Well, I decided I was done with it. Yup! Time for it to go. … [Read more...]
Repurposed Decorating Ideas
Ever wonder how to decorate with thrift store finds? For me, I have no plan. When I go treasure hunting, I purchase items that speak to me. Honestly they do! They practically jump right out at me. It probably is my style or something that clicks from seeing ideas in a magazine or on a blog. However, if I purchase an item, it doesn't mean I'll use it right away. I have had things sit for a … [Read more...]
Fall Clean-up/ Winter Projects
The air here in Wisconsin has turned to crisp mornings and beautiful sunny days. No matter how lovely the colors look, the downfall of this time of year is the early morning frost. During the warmer months, we have gotten in the habit of not parking in our garage. It's not form lack of desire, rather its lack of space. You see, much of the outdoor activity involves stuff which comes out of … [Read more...]
Friday Finds -Home Office Accessorizing
A few weeks have past since my last post and as stated, I am focusing on finding accessories for my home office. Little by little I have been gathering pieces that would be both useful and decorative on my new Craigslist desk. I started by brainstorming a list of items to look for. Here is what I came up with: Desk lamp pen/pencil holder book ends file folders note pad file … [Read more...]
Home Office on a Budget
After reading some of my posts, you may have come to realize a pattern of how I do things. (Or not). It's kind of backward.... I will go on the hunt, find the treasures and then decide where and how I will use them in my home. This exact method happened when I came across this white cabinet a while back. Do you remember my posting this in a Friday Find? I purchased it because it was a … [Read more...]
Friday Finds
This morning was a success. Ok let me back track. Today I was able to get off of work a little earlier than expected. I ran home and took the pooch for a quick walk and then headed out on the hunt. Around here, as the summer winds down, garage sales are becoming sparse. So, now I added a thrift store stop in the plan of the morning. Here is what found... At my first stop, I came across this … [Read more...]
Painted Black Desk
Painted Black Desk Let me tell you a story about this little black desk. A few summers ago when I was out and about on a Friday Find, I came across this desk at a garage sale. I fell in love with it immediately but did not take it home. Why? I’m not sure. Days passed and I was still thinking about it. I was picturing it in a perfect spot in my home. I could have … [Read more...]