Thrifty Side Table Decor

So, I have gotten a few emails {and comments} asking about our home decor.

Specifically about where I "purchase things" I decorate with.

You have all shared some very nice comments with me about our home.

I sincerely appreciate every single one.

You are too kind!

I have decided to have a little thrifty decor series here on the blog.

~Thrifty Side Table Decor

~Thrifty Coffee Table Decor

~Thrifty Kitchen Decor

~Thrifty Shelf Decor

~Thrifty Wall Decor

I am going to be 100% honest with you here,

 and share I am a BIG TIME budget decorator.

I do not pay full price for anything.

I also will share with you that I.LOVE.TO.DECORATE.

Always have.

It is seriously stress relief for me.

{Just like blogging is}

I know, I am strange, a bit weird even.

:)

Being a stay at home mom for ten years,

I have "learned" to decorate our home on a budget.

I have always wanted to create a lovely and comfortable enviroment for my family to enjoy.

However, at the end of the day {during the least ten years}

there was very LITTLE money left for "extra things"

{Such as home decor}

So, I improvised.

And, so can you!

Don't THINK you CAN'T have a beautiful space,

 just because you don't have alot of extra money to spend on decor.

You CAN!

:)

So, let's just examine this little "snip-it" of our home,

from the top of the picture down.

Shall we?

Hydrangea flower {Hobby Lobby} $2 on clearance last spring

Rectangle brown basket {Goodwill} 50 cents

Large black artwork {Hobby Lobby} $20 on clearance. Great price for wall art!

Candle sconce to the left. {Wedding gift, 10 years ago}

Moving down to the table now.

White tulips {Walmart, 50 years ago, seriously} $4

Vintage white enamel pitcher {Local antique shop} $12

Better homes and gardens warmer {Walmart} Birthday gift from hubs. $14

Vintage doily. {Estate sale} 50 cents

Vinatge books. {Estate sale} $1 for both.

Candle holder. {Made by the hubs} Free!

Little resin bird. {Hobby Lobby} $2

Okay.

So, a grand total of $56 for EVERYTHING!

I can also tell you that ALL of these items have been everywhere in our home.
Yes, I am serious!

I ALWAYS move things room to room.

I love changing things up!
That is normal, right?
:)

A little tip I also "go by" when purchasing items,

if I can't use it in several areas of my home, I don't buy it!

Simple as that!

Thanks for sticking with me through this rather long post.
I hope it inspires you to do some budget decorating of your own!

Remember, you don't have to spend big bucks to get a "classy look"
I promise!

Stay tuned for the rest of the thrifty decor series.
This is only part one ya know!

Thanks for stopping by today my dears!
:)

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