My love for lucite has grown exponentially over the past few years, and I just love the look of lucite hardware, but not the price. This example below is gorgeous, but not in my budget! After seeing Grace’s DIY Lucite Curtain Rods and Kitchen Hardware tutorials, I was ready to try something similar on my own. Since so many pieces in our… Read more →
For the past few years I’ve seen this trend of layering different rugs on the rise. It’s a great look for those who love an eclectic feel, and sometimes can be a great alternative to paying for a huge – and therefore very expensive – rug. An easy way of testing the water with this trend is to highlight a smaller rug… Read more →
Last month Real Simple magazine posted a 4 page article listing out their favorite resources for home decor categorized by type. Really, it’s super helpful and worth the price of the issue just in this article! I thought that to share the love, I’d list out the whole article, point out my personal tried and true favorites, plus add in… Read more →
Since our attic renovation cost a pretty penny, any finishes were extremely budget conscious. With 9 windows to cover (eek) and hardly any furniture, I had to improvise. I had remembered Jenny from Little Green Notebook blogged about scoring some dirt cheap roman shades from Lowes, so I headed there to see if (over a month later) anything was left. Cut… Read more →
If it weren’t for Craigslist, our house would either be empty or I’d be really broke from having to pay retail prices. I am a Craigslist junkie and am pretty proud of just about every deal I’ve bought or sold. I will admit, it does take some practice to get the hang of how to search and scan things quickly, but… Read more →
