The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: 5 Simple Ways to Decorate with Trays One of my favorite decorating accessories is the tray. It is functional and can be used in an immense variety of ways. Trays are made from a multitude of materials - melamine, sisal, wood, mirrored glass, brass, silver,…
The following post on outdoor lighting is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: It can get expensive to buy lights that are made for outdoor use. But with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can light up your evenings in style for very little money. If you have a porch area where you can sit and…
The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: Lesson learned: I need to get it through my head that even if a beautiful print is inexpensive, the framing is not. Recently, I took a big pile of art to the framing store, and $$$ later (even with a 60% discount!)…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Get Inspired with DIY Canvas Word Art For me, the beginning of the academic year feels like the New Year. It's an opportunity for me to refocus, get inspired, and set new goals for the next year. When I saw art canvases on…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Reinventing Your Old Junk! One of my favorite ways to save money is to find new uses for old junk. Sometimes I find things by the side of the road, sometimes people give them to me, sometimes I just don't use them anymore, and I…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: 8 Fun Uses for Old Frames I have talked before about using empty picture frames for things besides putting pictures in them. I love them so much I am back with some more fun ideas! I can't stop trying new ways to use my frames. …
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: 10 Affordable Ways to Add BIG Decor to Your Home Since our family has always been on a tight budget, there has never been much money for home decor. Through the years, I scrapped and taught myself to redo junk and paint anything that wasn't…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: When people come to visit me it's important to me that they feel welcome. Little touches around the house help to say, "We are SO glad you're here!" make it easy for me to show hospitality, even to someone just stopping by. Starting with the…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Step by Step Mantle Decorating The mantle is the centerpiece of the room. It can be challenging to decorate with such a long, shallow space. And if you're anything like me, you switch it up from time to time. I change mine with each season. …
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Be Yourself When Decorating Sometimes I just want to refresh my home decor. I don't need anything or have any money, but I want an update. Maybe it's because I am a stay-at-home mom. Maybe it's because I love my home to look fresh, changing…