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Thrift Shop Decorating Tips One of the best ways to save money is to purchase furniture and decor at a thrift shop. I've decorated 95% of my home with furniture, accessories and curtains from thrift shops. This is so easy to do, but you need to know what to look for and what to walk away from. Furniture I'm always looking at furniture when I'm treasure hunting at a thrift shop. If you want to save money while decorating your home than shopping at a thrift store for furniture is a must! Here are some things to look for if you find a piece of furniture but your not sure if you can salvage it. Check for damage, such as structure on the legs, are they wobbly? Check the drawers do they open an close properly are they falling apart? And check the veneer can you repair it? If you ... View Post

Make Money With Affiliate Marketing Five years ago I started my blog because I wanted to share my love of decorating. I didn't know that I could make money just from my blog. Over the past year I heard about affiliate marketing and how I could monetize my blog. If you're a new blogger or have been blogging for a few years but aren't taking advantage of affiliate marketing keep reading. I wish I had listened to my friends who were making money using affiliate links. This is one of the easiest ways to monetize your blog.( This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) How did I learn how to do this? A blogger friend Tasha Agruso wrote this book Affiliate Marketing For Bloggers. What are affiliate links and how can you make money from them? Affiliate links are ... View Post

French Farmhouse Style Office Ideas French farmhouse style incorporates curvy furniture giving it a feminine touch. Along with soft greys along with taupe and white.  I wanted to create a inspiration board to give you a few ideas of how you can create this look when designing an office space. (This post contains affiliate links please see disclosure policy.) Tips On Adding French Farmhouse Style Look for a desk that has curvy features. Depending on what you'll be using the desk for and the size of your room will determine how big of a desk that you'll need. White or grey would be a beautiful color for your desk. Keep it in a lighter shade of grey if you choose that color. The French Countryside Executive Desk, Oak and Rubbed White A French style chair is a must. This ... View Post

How To Make Cut Flowers Last Longer You all  know how much I enjoy fresh cut flowers.  Roses are by far my favorite cut flowers along with hydrangeas and lilacs. But this time of the year my limelight hydrangea bushes are in full bloom. They are finally at their peak and showing off soft pinks and greens which is my favorite color combination. I started cutting my blooms off to enjoy in my home. Often I'm  asked how to extend the life of cut flowers and today I am going to share that with you. Let's talk about hydrangea's first. Tips To Extend The Life Of Hydgrangeas After cutting these off the bush, I shake them gently outside before I bring them in. These can carry little spiders and pests, and I like to keep those outdoors. Once inside, I grab a pitcher and fill it up with ... View Post

Decorating Mistakes To Avoid Please don't freak out this isn't going to be a shaming post telling you that you need to follow these steps or else. This is just a guide about decorating mistakes many of these decorating mistakes I've made myself. I'm going to be the first one to admit that I don't always follow rules. I mean, I wear white after Labor day and I don't always wear a makeup primer, although I should. And sometimes I go swimming before waiting an hour. I'm such a rebel! Even if you're a bit of a rebel like me, you still need a guide to help you as your decorating your home. You don't have to follow these step by step just use this to guide you. So, are you ready to get started? Top Decorating Mistakes And How To Avoid Them Too Much Clutter- Well that's a no brainer ... View Post

Best Painting Techniques Distressing Tutorials I love finding furniture pieces that have the perfect patina. But they're not always easy to find. A great alternative to the real thing is to create and use your own painting techniques distressing pieces to create a beautiful and authentic looking patina. This can be easily achieved and it will save you lots of money in the long run. As I said real authentic chippy pieces can be quite expensive and you have to be careful about the lead content in those pieces. Let's get started and create the perfect chippy aged patina. I've gathered the best of the best ways to add patina using different techniques. Creating Authentic Chippy Patina [tps_start_button label="Start slideshow" style="" class=""] ... View Post