The other day, my husband mentioned he saw a sign that our neighborhood was having a community yard sale this Saturday. At first I felt anxious to pull together a sale of our own, but I just didn’t have the bandwidth to look through our things on such short notice. So I decided to do…
Mixing your own paint at home is one of the most frugal and creative ways to makeover a space or piece of furniture. You don’t need to be a color theory expert to get beautiful results—just a few basic guidelines, a willingness to experiment, and a little common sense. And let me say this: I’ve…
Paint is possibly the cheapest way to completely change a piece of furniture or an entire space. It’s magic in a can and I’m a big fan! And I’ll paint almost anything. I’ve got drawers of paint splattered clothes to prove it. I once painted the fabric on a settee for my kids’ playroom. Yep,…
(Estate Sale Tips for Beginners + Frugal Home Design Inspiration) What I Learned From My First Estate Sale This weekend, I went to my very first estate sale—and it was a whole experience. While I didn’t buy anything (more on that later), I walked away with so much more than just shopping tips. I got…
You don’t need a big budget or a full makeover to feel good in your space. Sometimes, all it takes is a few small shifts to bring a sense of calm, beauty, and comfort into your everyday. Here are 10 completely free ways to love on the home you have right now: Bonus Tip: None of this has…