Decorating Cents

Hey folks!  Are you still stuffed from all the turkey and dressing yesterday?  I am.  Too much good food in one place.  We've got some leftovers so I plan on diving in for more. I want to talk about renters today.  Many people are renters.  I remember my first apartment with my husband.  It was pretty plain and I wasn't into the design thing then.  I think I could have cared less about what was on the walls.  Maybe it was because we were renters.  We did have a red sofa though that I loved.   Being a renter can deter a person from decorating.  But why?  Where we live is our home and it should be decorated to our taste.  You want to feel like you when you go there at the end of the day.  I thought it would be fun to put together a room of affordable pieces for renters.  Most treatments need to be temporary so they can be removed at the end of the leasing period. So here's where you start.  Y...

I finally found a rug I love.  The living room has been living without a rug for quite a while now.  I was kept trying to convince myself it didn't need one because the room isn't used often.  But every time I looked over, it just looked incomplete.  It was lacking an extra detail.   Target has been having some crazy sales lately and I caught the Veteran's Day sale where all rugs were on sale with an additional 10% off.  I scrolled through and this one caught my eye.  It was gray and had a unique geometric pattern.  The great thing about Target is if I'm not satisfied with my online purchase, I can return it to the store. source I knew when it arrived it was perfect.  The size is 7x10 which is perfect for this room.  All the furniture fits on nicely.  The pattern isn't too busy or large and doesn't compete with the others in the room. Now this room feels more complete.  The rug anchors the...

It's that time...time for holiday shopping that is.  Thanksgiving is next week.  After that, it's full speed ahead.  I know I can be a hard person to shop for.  I never really know what I want, especially if you want me to make a list. I've come up with a guide for women like me who like nice things but can't always think of it at the moment.  I'm more of a see it, want it kind of girl.  All these are under $50.   bracelet knit scarf   faux leather tote rain boots nail polish watch     quilted vest necklace    Alright, I gave you the her version of the gift guide, so here is the him version. My husband isn't too hard to shop for.  I've figured out what he likes over the years .   He tends to be more specific on his list.  Here are a few things your guy might like. mock neck sweater slippers    flannel scarf sleep pants aviators     skincare kit   ...

I have been helping my mom revamp her living room.  She has decided on a new color palette of gray and red with a touch of black and white.  I love the new direction she's going in.  One of the things she needed in her space was an accent chair.  We searched many stores looking for the right one.  One thing I noticed that kept coming up in the search was black and white.  It offered great contrast to the gray sofa she bought and brought in some extra pattern. Here are some options we considered.  Notice that a couple of them are chevron.  I was very surprised because I didn't think she would like this pattern for herself. source source source source She ended up going with the last chair.  She loved the diamond pattern and updated wingback look. The space is looking great already.  I'll show you the plan later.   You're reading Going on a Chair Hunt by Andrea, originally posted on Decorat...

Thanksgiving is coming up next week.  Yeah, next week.  I'm not sure if I'm hosting yet, but I wanted something to display on my entry table.  I like to keep things simple.   I came across this sign in the Michael's dollar spot and thought I could do something with it so I bought it.  The saying wasn't fitting for me but paint can change things. Once I got it home, I gave it a few coats of black paint. It sat this way for a couple weeks until I could get around to finishing it.  Lately, I've been feeling like I haven't gotten anything around the house accomplished.  Well, this weekend I got tired of seeing it just sitting there.  I wanted a sign done by Thanksgiving so I got myself in gear. I wanted a word that would really speak for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Harvest is the gathering of crops from the field but I also thought about the law of sowing and reaping.  If we sow continually and generously, we reap a...

Who doesn't like to save money when shopping?  I love a good deal.  There are so many ways on saving money when shopping.   1. Check both online and in store.  Just because an item in on sale in store does not mean it's on sale online and vice versa. 2. Shop the thrift store.  Many people donate perfectly good items simply because they no longer have room for it in their home.  Also, some Goodwills receive unsold items from local retail stores.  I've heard of many people getting brand new Target items from Goodwill.  I have yet to run across any of those.   3. Use Ebates when shopping online.  You can get 2-6% cash back when making purchases.  It's nice to get a little check in the mail every few months.  Just about every online retailer is listed there so look here before checking out.   4. Always search for coupon codes when shopping online.  Retailmenot is a good site to check.  They also h...

It's November people!  This year is really rolling on by.  Next thing you know, it'll be Thanksgiving.  It's officially fall around here.  Actually, it feels more like winter.  The lows are in the 30's this week and I don't like it one bit. Here's a recap on what happened around these parts last month. I didn't realize that Walmart had become so trendy in their home decor.  Their new line from Angelo Home is really cute. I created a simple fall table using items I already had.   I shared some past fall projects to help inspire you to do some things around your own home.   Round mirrors are really popular.  They look great in any room.   I was finally able to put a post together including all the paint colors used in our home. There's always room for model home inspiration . I shared some floor poufs you could use to help give your room some color and fun. It's always fun to see how I ...

The other day I ran in Home Depot for a few things.  The first things up in the front of the store were Christmas trees.  I was thinking to myself, "It's a little early for Christmas decorations."  Then I really thought about it.  Christmas is less than two months away. I started the search for holiday decor.  Of course my first place to shop is Target.  They have some really great finds. 1. Gold and White Pillar 2. Deer Figurine 3. Ornament Tree 4. Beaded Pillow 5. Twig Tree 6. Stag Head 7. Ornament Wreath 8. Mercury Glass Pillar Time to start stocking up now!     You're reading Holiday Decor by Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , and Hometalk .