We all love eating outdoors in the summertime! Here are 10 thrifty ideas for welcoming outdoor party settings and everyday enjoyment in your backyard. No need to break the budget for a beautiful, outdoor setting! Not all of these ideas will work for your situation, but if at least one does, you have saved some money you can put … [Read more...]
Kid Proof Decor? What Survives and What Doesn’t
If you have kids you know things around the house seem to get ruined on a regular basis. I know of the many ways that happens having raised three boys and one girl to fairly responsible adults. We lost a number of furniture and decor items via normal contact with kids. I'm sharing what worked, what lasted, and what didn't.Here are the things that … [Read more...]
A Luxurious Copper Floor for Pennies and 7 Other Penny Decor Projects
Looking for some home improvement, decor, or craft projects that cost just pennies? With the name of this blog, I had to post about this trend in the "Maker Culture," also known as do-it-yourselfers. I love the penny floor, but I think I'll try some smaller projects first! It seems a penny covered bowling ball is a hot project in garden decor these … [Read more...]
Pallet Privacy Screen Planter
Easy Pallet Privacy ScreenThis is one of the nicest ways to recycle a wooden pallet that I've seen. Make a pallet into an outdoor privacy screen that doubles as a planter. You don't have to tear apart the pallet and you get a very attractive addition to your outdoor living. Love it!Basically you just set the pallet on end and attach planters. You … [Read more...]
Sharpie Projects for Decor, Style, and Upcycling
Stencil and WallSharpie permanent markers do more than make signs. Get creative with colored Sharpies for some amazing effects for very little money. Here are some great tricks to try:1. Draw your own wallpaper! A Sharpie and a stencil are all you need. Here they just did one wall with a wall paper design and I think it looks great. If you have a … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Twig Decorations: 10 Projects to Inspire You
Twig Garland Would you pay money for sticks? I wouldn't. Sticks are very trendy in decor including Christmas decor, but I know where to get them for free! And they are really easy to use in holiday decor. Just gather some in your yard or the park. Ready? Any dry twigs and sticks can be spray painted. Follow the directions on the can for … [Read more...]
DIY Inexpensive Decorative Lantern from Picture Frames
Lantern with Candles (leave top open) Do you like those decorative lanterns that you see at Pottery Barn and other trendy stores? I do. They seem more interesting to me than a cloche or apothecary jar. Since lanterns are usually bigger, you can easily put larger items in them for more visual impact. I love these with a couple of candles … [Read more...]
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