How many of you experience the long winters and the "funk" that can accompany it? I can tell you, I do. When February comes along, I am so ready for a change. Garage sales, flea markets and even estate sales have pretty much come to a halt. Treasure hunting does not happen as often as I would like. I needed a change, to try something new. That is when I came across an inspirational quote that … [Read more...]
Thrifty Winter Decorating with Ironstone
I'm a midwest girl and living in these parts means you either embrace the snow or you go into hibernation. Let me just say, I'm not a snow lover. I think it stems back to when I was a kid and the memories of bundling up to go out and play. "In the day", we did not bundle up with wicking, gortex, cute snow bunny gear. It was many layers of wool that would get heavy and wet. Grr.. I did not … [Read more...]
Easy Thrifty Winter Mantle Shop My Stash
Are you affected by the January blues? It can happen so easily. Coming off of the Christmas and New Years hype, struggling with the cold, snow and the shorter days can all add up to the blues. I'm telling you folks, cabin fever is real. Over the years, I have come up with some simple strategies to beat it. My favorite being, getting involved in a creative project. My most recent project … [Read more...]
Thrifty Fall Shutters No Cost Decorating
This season, I am making the attempt to decorate for the fall. In the past, I enjoyed the time and creativity that was involved decorating my home. As time went on, I found I had less and less time to devote to bringing out and putting away seasonal decor. That all changed when I came across a group of bloggers who had broken down the completion of this task into manageable areas of the home. A … [Read more...]
Thrifty Fall Mantle No Cost Decorating
Happy Fall Y'all!! Yes, I know I'm a little over a week late on my salutation, but actually that is pretty timely for me. I did not want to come to the realization that summer is ending. Mentally, I am still in August, partly because of the great weather we have been blessed with. I have been enjoying surfing all the wonderful posts depicting great fall decor to the point of creating a small … [Read more...]
Buffet Decor Reveal-No Cost Decorating
It's been a while since I have spent some time in my home decorating or redecorating. I have been busy thrifting, painting and creating items to sell in a small shop called Treasures. But my true passion is finding discarded items, and bringing them back with a fresh new look to incorporate into my home decor. After all, that is what this blog is about. So it was time for me to get busy. … [Read more...]
Coffee Table Staging- No Cost Decorating
Do you have that space in your home that you see many times a day and it just doesn't look just right? It's either too cluttered, too sparse or just off in some way. This space in my house is my coffee table. Yes, I know it doesn't seem like a big deal but it can be such an eye sore. It is right smack dab in the center of our main living space. So I've decided to "shop my stash" and … [Read more...]
DIY Pin Board
I have been collecting picture frames for a while to create a gallery wall. I'm getting close to the amount I need. After accessing the pile, I came across one that just didn't seem to work with the others. So what does one do with an odd ball picture frame? Make a pin board! This is is what I had to start with. One empty picture frame. How to Make a Pin Board- Shop my Stash Step 1: … [Read more...]
No cost Decorating- Coffee Station
I am continuing the effort to decorate my home little by little by just shopping my stash. My latest attempts have been a Pottery Barn Look-Alike and Accessorizing my Home Office. Both endeavors were completed by using items I already had in my home.. aka "my stash". Being pleased with their outcomes, I pondered my next no- cost decorating attempt. Thus, I consulted Pintrest for inspiration. I … [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...]