Tag Archives: Home Decor

Globetrotter

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Meredith

Hi guys!  I wanted to share my latest bargain with you.  It’s a gorgeously colored old globe I found on my latest trip back home. I love the background color on this globe.  The creamy tan isn’t the typical teal … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Easy Placemat Pillows

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Meredith

The other day I came across these cute yellow placemats at Target. They reminded me so much of the colors in our master bedroom that I decided to get a couple and turn them into accent pillows! I’ve seen tutorials … Continue reading →

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Master Closet Phase 3: The Finished Result

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Meredith

It’s been a long process, but our master closet is finally done!  Before we show you the organized result, let’s recap a few more details we took care of in the process. 1) We painted the woodwork and shelving supports … Continue reading →

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You Gotta Check it Out

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Meredith

If you like funny things, you’ve got to check out the new blog Catalog Living.  It’s the perfect sarcastic response to the over-styled photos you see in home decor magazines. Found and immensely enjoyed via Young House Love.  Go check Catalog … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Tuesday: A Newfound Love

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Meredith

I have a newfound thrifting love.  I’m currently obsessed with the beautiful Reader’s Digest books from the 1970s and 80s.  The more of them I see, the more I appreciate the vibrant colors and the gorgeous retro-modern patterns used in their … Continue reading →

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What's the deal, Big Lots?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Meredith

 Dear Big Lots, You have disappointed me.  I have long been impressed by your prices, and lately you’ve become my secret back-up place to find trendy things on the cheap.  I’ve come to you for fun yellow bowls and flowery candleholders, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Paint

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Meredith

I got a comment yesterday about the little white owl on our living room desk and I wanted to share a little secret with you… This little white guy originally looked like this! We picked him up on our recent … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Tuesday

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Meredith

Happy Tuesday everybody!  I am pumped about some amazing bargains I got today, and I wanted to share them with you.  Check out the loot: Front to back we have 3 8×10 photo frames, 3 5×7 frames, 3 double photo … Continue reading →

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There's always another way.

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Meredith

(Quick note:  I’m linking this post to Mantle Mania at The Nesting Place… Yeah, I know it’s not necessarily a post about our mantle, but I’m usin’ what I’ve got, you know?) So this weekend, I got to thinking… maybe … Continue reading →

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Let there be (Chic) Light

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Meredith

In the spirit of spring goal #2 (Did you miss our 3 spring goals? Check them out here) I took on a little lamp re-do project this weekend.  Instead of replacing our orange glass living room lamps, I decided all … Continue reading →

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