I recently was going through my photos trying to clean up my storage, when I took a moment to reflect back on all the memories. While doing that, I realized the extent of my decorating with thrifty finds. Yes, this phenomenon was the impetus of my starting this blog. I have been decorating in this manner way before up cycling and repurposing were the "in thing". Truly, it was out of necessity … [Read more...]
Thrifty Ironstone Find
Happy Monday to you all. Hope your weekend was enjoyable. We have been continuously blessed here in Wisconsin, with unseasonably lovely weather. It's always a hope each year to prolong winter as much as possible due to its sometimes unbearable weather. As you can tell, I'm not much of a fan of winter but it can be tolerated much easier with the sun shining. Winter is also hibernation time for me … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Friday Finds
Garage Sale For as long as I can remember, I have always been a thrifty shopper. Saturdays were the day I embarked on the "great deal search". However, once I became a stay at home mom, Friday's turned into the day of the hunt. This could include garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets and also the great curbside find. My boys could spot a garage sale sign before … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Projects
It has been a while since my last post. It's not from lack of thrifty projects to complete. It's from the very fact summer has begun. That means a whole new routine, expectation, and craziness. I'm sure many of you can relate. I did however, find time to complete some DIY home decor projects, I just haven't have had the opportunity to write about them. Now that I'm settled, I would like to … [Read more...]
Home Decor: Weekend Treasure Hunting
How was your weekend? Mine was surprisingly spot on! I started the weekend by carving out a brief time to go treasure hunting. You see, here in Wisconsin, it is a seasonal event and now that the weather started cooperating, the garage sales have sprung. Its spring time! If you recall in a pervious post, I explained how I began thrift store and garage sale shopping. It was a Friday … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Thrifty Decorating—-What it Looks Like
Not long ago, a dear friend that I have not seen in a while stopped by my house. Upon entering she commented how the change ups in the living room looked great. Of course I accepted the comliment but in the same moment felt very awkward. My furnishings and home decor are thrifty flea markets, garage sales ,and thrift stores finds. How could someone really think these second hand things look … [Read more...]