Decor and Home ideas for Less

A Flare for Florals in your Home

May 22, 2013

Decorating with florals can be difficult to do without looking too traditional or like your grandmother’s house. But florals are making a comeback in home decor and there are a number of new and fresh options that can modernize your living space while infusing color and pattern. Here are a few of my favorite places [...]

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Laundry room makeover inspiration

April 24, 2013

Our laundry room is in such need of a revamp. Here’s a picture  I spotted yesterday on Pinterest that has given me a spark of inspiration.   (Help Debbie) -my friend who works wonders on a room with a little paint and wallpaper.

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Cottage decorating ideas:: painted furniture

March 11, 2013

We have a few different pieces of furniture to paint for my moms cute cottage home. I’m turning to the Cottage and Bungalow company for some painted furniture inspiration.      

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I Spy:: Target finds

March 9, 2013

I was looking through a Country Living Magazine today and spied this ad from Target. Check out the new items from their Threshold line. I think this might require a trip to their store.:) I haven’t been there in awhile.   Here’s just a sampling…. Source: target.com via Bargain on Pinterest $17.99 Source: target.com via Bargain [...]

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Hobby Lobby deals

February 19, 2013

Are you looking for some decorative drape panels to jazz up your space? You may want to swing over to HL and check out their drape selection. They have several colors in this cute chevron pattern. They are on sale at 50 % off this week. That makes them approx.  $17.00 a pair.     [...]

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Rolling Laundry cart :: best price

January 14, 2013

I’ve always wanted one of those rolling laundry carts that you see at the laundry mat. They make doing laundry so much more fun and easy.  They are perfect for front loaders and are positioned at a more comfortable height that requires less bending for you and me! I went on a little quest to see how [...]

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Christmas Farmhouse Living Room

November 29, 2012

When browsing through the Pottery Barn catalogue last week I came across this Farmhouse Living Room. I loved the simple look that had an elegant and understated Christmas touch that got you feeling in the spirit.   When I looked at the pricing of only the “featured” items in the room on the PB website, [...]

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Recycle Repurpose Reuse:: Keeping an office clutter free

October 22, 2012

Do you enjoy the unexpected in decor? When I see fun uses for things that aren’t the norm… I get interested. Today, I’m gathering inspiration. I’m trying to motivate myself to a neater office. If you saw my desk, you’d know why. Check out these fun ideas. photo:: bhg     photo::bhg   photo:: bhg

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Quickie frame makeover:: aged to perfection!

September 24, 2012

Last month at my in-laws, I swooned–as I always do—over the fantastic painting in their front room.   But rather than turn to a life of crime and just tuck it into my suitcase when we left, I determined to make my own version of it. I snapped several photos for reference.   So when [...]

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How to add character to plain cabinets

September 19, 2012

Here’s a beautiful example of how to totally change the look of your cupboards by adding mdf, molding and paint. Cristina, from the blog Remodelando la casa turned her kitchen into a custom looking design with some “Do it yourself” changes to her cabinets.  They built a range hood, made a refrigerator enclosure, added molding to [...]

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Inexpensive Fall decorating ideas

September 17, 2012

Are you looking for some Inexpensive Updates for Fall?  Jenna is sharing some inspiring decorating ideas to help jump start our homes for the new season! Thank you… Jenna! I live in Kansas City where we just endured one of the hottest Summers on record so I am happily embracing the cooler mornings and early [...]

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How to build a fire pit or stone fire ring

September 15, 2012

Here’s a great example of how to build a fire pit. The Family Handyman has step by step instructions on site planning, how to lay it out, and how to build it . What a fun way to enjoy cookouts and relaxing fires for years to come.

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