frugal decorating

Cheap Decorating: Three Simple Hacks for Style on a Dime

Posted February 22, 2009 - 14:33 by Myscha Theriault

DIY

Going for an affordable little spruce up? Not wanting to spend an entire weekend sanding down Grandma's old bureau? Here are three easy and cheap decorating ideas to add unexpected sass and style.

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Campari Art on the Cheap

Posted January 1, 2009 - 09:26 by Myscha Theriault

Life Hacks, DIY

Campari Art on the Cheap

Looking for an affordable way to dress up your pad? Trying to combine sophisticated with rustic? For those with, shall we say champagne taste on a beer budget, I've got great news. You know those sexy antique-style spirit advertisements that go for big bucks at the mall print stores? You can enjoy several of them in your own home for less than the average cost of a single framed print. Read on.

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My Love Affair with Industrial Shelving

Posted May 16, 2008 - 09:17 by Myscha Theriault

Frugal Living

When it comes to industrial shelving, I’m a total groupie. Why? This stuff is everything a significant other should be. Read on for details.

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Sassy Uses for Sarongs

Posted April 5, 2008 - 08:47 by Myscha Theriault

DIY

Got a room or area you need to sex up on the cheap? These things are readily available on the road, inexpensive and super versatile. Read on for a list of simple ideas to get rolling with them at your house in less than an hour.

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Decorating a Living Room for You and Your Money

Posted February 21, 2008 - 12:00 by Sarah Winfrey

Art and Leisure

living room

You live in it. It's your work space, your meal space, your resting space, your relaxing space. It's where you drop your things when you come home and where you search for them before you leave again. It's your living room, the place where much of your life unfolds. It's easy to let this room be the "whatever" room, the room where all the old or natty furniture goes because you don't have another place for it or money to buy more. This room, however, sets the tone for your day. So make your living room a place where you can live, and live well.

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Sanity Saving Ideas for Canning Jars

Posted January 1, 2008 - 15:00 by Myscha Theriault

DIY

Got a bunch of these things in the basement and don’t know what to do with them? Or, maybe you’re looking for an easily replaced, can find it anywhere glassware item that’s inexpensive with built in character. With both the modern and retro styles of these things on the market today, canning jars are the way to go. What’s that? You prefer the antique variety? Well, pack a lunch and start hitting the tag sales, because with these money saving ideas you’ll be organized and living large in no time. Bonus? You’ll have more money for wine!

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