Posts Tagged ‘thrift store’
Quick and Easy Design Tip
by Kelly Edwards | July 26th, 2010
I love to scour flea markets and thrift stores for hidden treasures and one of my favorite things to buy is silver trays. Since Im a bit of a germ-a-phob(e) Im not big on serving food or drinks on them, but I do love to use them to protect my tabletops and organize my accessories. They are great for putting burning candles on to protect a tabletop from wax, eliminating water stains from a beautiful plant, or a great base for your favorite collection. A glamourous investment for such a small price.
10 Ways to Decorate Using $10 or less
by Kelly Edwards | July 9th, 2009
1. Use leftover wallpaper or drawer liner to cover books, create art, back bookcases or even laminate to create placemats for the kids.
2. White tape can create cool graphic designs on walls and furniture without the worry of measurements or mess ups.
3. Investing in low wattage light bulbs and dimmer switches can save you money and accentuate your design.
4. Chalkboard paint is fun and functional. Plus you can make it any color you choose!
5. Ribbon is perfect for bookcases, lampshades and curtains to dress them up and give them a different look. For an even more dramatic look, go for a black shade, with a white ribbon.
6. Making a valance out of a table runner can dress up a window and the best part is you don’t even have to know how to sew!
7. A can of spray paint is gold to interior designers and diy’ers! It can transform any piece into a masterpiece!
8. Stencils are universal. They can be used to create the look of wallpaper on a wall, a printed curtain or even a rug on a floor.
9. Appliance spray paint can save you thousands of dollars. Take that old white fridge and paint it black. It will allow you time to live with the old one and save up for the new one.
10. Look to thrift stores, flea markets and the internet for deals on furniture and home decor pieces. Chances are you’ll love it so much more that you didnt have to pay full price!
Reason #1 why I love thrift stores
by Kelly Edwards | June 22nd, 2009
Check out this patio set that we scored while at our local thrift store. We picked up the table and 4 chairs for only $40!!! These look very similar to Plain Air’s Hoop Chair that costs $450!!! Another reason to shop thrift!!
MY NEW PATIO FURNITURE
COMPARED TO THE PLAIN AIR CHAIR BELOW…I THINK WE SCORED. THEY LOOK SO SIMILAR.
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Kelly Edwards, the do-it-yourself darling, offers great design tips, bargain-decorating projects, and the tools needed to turn any project into a success.