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It has been a while since I posted any chandelier makeovers so I figured I would do a small round-up today.... I personally could never get sick of chandelier makeovers... who out there is with me?? I've been looking around and gathered up a few bright chandeliers to feature today.....
Chandelier Makeover #1
LOVE this red chandelier by Meridith of
Smitty Baby that was featured on
Design Sponge. I love that it is red, it looks great!
Chandelier Makeover #2
Look at this beautiful bright blue chandelier that I found at
Crafty Little Gnome. She said it cost her all of about TWO BUCKS to do this gorgeous chandelier!
Chandelier Makeover #3
Apparently this chandelier was a thrift store find. I didn't see the before but I just couldn't get over how pretty this PURPLE chandelier is that I found at
Vintage Revivals! What an awesome idea for a chandelier..... I think it is gorgeous :)
Chandelier Makeover #4
I love this makeover found at
The Tall Chick! This one went from brass to a beautiful aqua color. I love it!
I hope you have enjoyed these chandeliers as much as enjoyed gathering them.. Thanks for dropping by!
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Anyone who has been following this blog so far knows I'm crazy about thrift store makeovers! I've decided to put together another small round-up of thrift store makeovers.. this time it is desks!
Makeover #1
Gorgeous Green Desk
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This desk started out as an old scratched up desk but it's one of those that has lots of character.... Go on over to
Design On A Dime for the rest of the story.... LOVE this desk!! She did such a great job with it.
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Makeover #2
Beautiful White Desk
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Can you believe the above desk was purchased for only $30 at a thrift store? That is truly amazing to me.. This desk is gorgeous! Hope on over to
SaVvy Decor to see how she did it!
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Makeover #3
Fabulous Black and Pink Desk
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I LOVE the colors pink and black together and I think this desk came out fabulous!! I like how she matched the bulletin board material to the chair cushion material.. it really turned out great! To learn more about this re-do go to
Mom's By Heart :)
I can't wait to find a desk of my own to make over!
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I just wanted to share with everyone these pretty recycled vases I found at
100 Layer Cake! It's amazing what a little material or scrapbook paper and some ribbon will do for some plain glass jars! As you probably have figured out I LOVE using Mason jars for crafts, decor, organization etc..
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Here are a few things I found today that are really inspiring...
Some of these blogs share the tutorial as well.. Have fun!
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To see how to make this rose topiary plus more great DIY ideas on frugal ways to decorate your home for Valentine's Day go to:
Frugal Home Decor Ideas for Valentine's Day
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I love the vinyl wall art and vinyl wall quotes. They really make a bold statement on a plain wall and can change the entire look of a room. Here are some that really inspire me:
You can click on the links to see all the beautiful quotes out there available... They tend to be expensive but
sometimes you can find a bargain. I actually made my own and they turned out quite nice. If you would rather try and make your own, I have two
DIY vinyl wall quotes and wall art tutorials I would like to share.
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Look at this beautiful DIY headboard made out of old window panes. I love the rustic look. To see the headboard pictured above and lots of other headboard ideas go to:
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Learn to make this sign which is just like one at the Pottery barn for over $100.00.
For the link to this tutorial plus lots more DIY home decor ideas for Christmas.. go here:
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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photo belongs to starshaped via flickr
If you have a creative side and enjoy doing handmade arts and crafts, I have some nice snowflake tutorials to share. You could make these and use them for tree decorations or just for decoration in general to help give your home that wintery feel. They are budget friendly and really easy to make.Click on the link for several different project ideas.
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Look at this I found at
LuLu's. I think this is amazing!! Plates are no longer just for eating dinner on.. You could find a ton of pretty and interesting plates at any thrift store. Using plates as wall decor is popular these days and a group of plates on a wall really makes a statement in a room. I think it's a fantastic way to re-purpose plates. For tons more ideas go to:
Decorating with Plates: Using Plates to Decorate your wallsI bet you enjoy this!
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Buying home decor can be pricey and if you are on a budget like I am, you just don't have the money to spend on things like that. Luckily, there are many ways to decorate your home that doesn't cost a fortune by purchasing from thrift stores, shopping sales, etc.
One idea is starting a wall collection, like the above crosses at
Home Sweet Home.For a
complete list of ideas, tips and tricks on how to decorate your home plus shopping tips on how to find the best bargains on home decor click on the link below:
Home Decorating on a Budget: Tips, Tricks and IdeasI hope you enjoy!
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Many people love a beautifully decorated home for Christmas but there are so many of us who just can't afford to pay the high prices to do it. Luckily, there are tons of great, inexpensive home decor ideas out there for us to make use of. You really don't have to pay a fortune to have nice Christmas decor in your home. Take a look:
This is just some tree branches in a clear vase found at Inspire Bohemia. You could do this in any color and decorate any way that you like. To see the link for this tutorial along with several other Christmas decor ideas with links go to
Home Decorating on a Budget: Christmas Decor Ideas
