Comments on: Tightwad Tuesday: Frugal Decorating

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:12:14 +0000

Thanks for the ideas. Frugal suggestion…..buy pictures in frames at yard sales. Any kind. I like the big and small, with lots of detail.
Then spray paint them all the same color. Mat them with the same cardboard they came with, or cut your own…use duct tape to secure. I use fabric or wall paper to cover the backs and put in my own pictures. Looks great.

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By: melissa @ the inspired room

melissa @ the inspired room — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:06:26 +0000

Thank you for including me in your links!!! I love the family photos as art. With all the photo editing tools these days, there are so many fancy things you can do to a simple snapshot!! melissa @ the inspired room’s last blog post..A Before & After: Extreme Room Makeover

By: Pam Munro

Pam Munro — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:32:05 +0000

Just visited the CLEARANCE section of Home Goods – a bargain home place to begin with – & got a small rug for the kitchen for $3 – My hubby got our fake Oriental rugs at an el cheapo store downtown! And our arm chairs are both from thrift shops (in almost new condition). You can also check out ofc. supply stores both new & used furniture…We got another chair on sale from an office supply store…I have also collected good solid wood vintage furniture…and even lamps! Did you know that Ikea has a clearance section? We got some of our shelving there…and another wool rug…And a rattan shelving unit came from an estate sale…Our computer desk/hutch was $30 from the Salvation Army – a floor sample? It was $30 & is Scandinavian beech veneer…My picture collection comes from thrift shops in Ventura, where there are a lot of retirees & artists…Also got a framed 19thC colored lithograph of a sailing ship at a Salvation Army on sale for $15!! We have several oil paintings, also all from thrift shops. So you see, we shop wherever/whenever we see a really GOOD Deal! (Oh, & the sheer drapes came from a discount linen place – & the shower curtain, too…)There are even sometimes things to be found on the street – I found a 50’s dinette table with chrome legs next door & called up a friend to come over & get it…Just can’t pick up upholstered pieces anymore – because there is a resurgence of bedbugs, ugh! [Oh, and we re-did my old apartment ourselves - because in L.A. they don't re-paint apts. regularly & I had lived there for YEARS. Tore up the carpet & up down tiles, and new linoleum in the kitchen, too...] You CAN do it. Just keep your eye out and be patient. Great things come from the most unlikely places.

By: kari and kijsa

kari and kijsa — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:46:38 +0000

Oh- we were so excited about all these ideas and ruching to put on the post about the candlestick curtain rods...we wanted to say thank you so much for the honor of being included! You have great ideas, and inspire us!! blessings, kari & kijsa kari and kijsa’s last blog post..Psst Your Creativity Is Showing

By: kari and kijsa

kari and kijsa — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:44:40 +0000

Fabulous! Love these ideas! blessings, kari & kijsa kari and kijsa’s last blog post..Psst Your Creativity Is Showing

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By: Mommy Cracked

Mommy Cracked — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:33:47 +0000

Couldn't agree with you more on using photographs to decorate. I love a home filled with photography! Mommy Cracked’s last blog post..General Mills Blog Tour

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:19:57 +0000

I like the idea of using butcher paper to layout the photo design. Very clever - thanks for the tip!! Dawn’s last blog post..Having a Roommate for Extra Income

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:49:25 +0000

We love to decorate with our own photos and original artwork (we are fortunate to have some talent in the house).

Also, it is amazing what some fresh paint and some polish can do . . .

Frugal decorating is possible!

Nice post.