One of my favorite things about decorating, is being able to get an expensive look, for way less. I also love online browsing and shopping. I thought it would be fun to marry the two and start a series. Buy or DIY. For this first one, EPISODE 1 (so fancy), I had my friend Lindsay, find an image she liked so that I could recreate it. In each episode, I will give store bought options (trying to be budget sensitive) and DIY ideas for the main elements of the room. This will be fun!
Buy– I’m not even going to attempt to find a less expensive version of this rug.. Almost EVERY rug in my house is from Rugs USA. The ones that aren’t, were bought before I discovered their greatness. I recommend them to everyone that will listen. They always have big sales, their rugs always ship free and I’ve NEVER been anything but in love with what I’ve picked out from there. I’ve vouched for you for years, I will gladly be your spokeswoman, RugsUSA. **let it be known that I am not YET a spokeswomen for Rugs USA though i would NOT pass up an offer** and I’m in love with this rug….
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DIY– I found this tutorial on Thoughts from Alice and it seems pretty doable with a little sewing and some stuffing. Her images are very pretty and the tutorial is great. I would consider trying this sometime.
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DIY– If you’re awesome and talented, you can buy a pattern here and knit your own
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I might give the sweater tutorial a go–no promises that it would turn out as nice as the one that Thoughts from Alice did. If I was actually creating this room in real life, I might have the top one waiting in my amazon cart just in case..
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dozen (not literally but almost) at the thrift store. They’re just begging to be
refinished. If I try this tutorial
about it.
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