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Casa Quickie: Mix Your Own Paint
If you're an enthusiastic home renovator, chances are you have several cans of paint that are nearly empty sitting in your garage or storage space. You could donate them to a recycling center, but why not try using them for your next DIY project? As long as you have some flexibility in your color scheme, you can indulge your inner creative and mix.
Su Casa: A Thrifty and Hip DIY Shelf
Often, home enthusiasts find a product that is perfect for their homes, but find that the price point is definitely less than ideal. Such was the case with Su Casa member Senorita.
She writes, "I had fallen in love with the CB2 Hancock bookshelf ($199).
Cool Idea: Re-Imagining Cardboard Boxes
Su Casa member Bromeliad could've simply recycled this cardboard box, but she saw hidden potential in its boring exterior. She explains, "This is a simple and inexpensive project I made using a cardboard box, doublesided tape and highlighter markers."
To see how she transformed the boxes, read more
Before and After: A Sophisticated and Glamorous Nursery
Su Casa member mianakao recently moved into a new home, and turned this dull room into something absolutely spectacular. Her fabulous results prove that even the most dull room can be transformed into a gorgeous, glamorous space with a little imagination and a lot of hard work. She writes, "We just moved into our new house (a sprawling foreclosure), so I had free reign with this room!
How-To: Decorate With Autumn's Bounty
One of the most inexpensive and festive ways you can add Fall flavor to your home is by decorating with the bounty of the season. Think apples, wheat, gourds, and other Fall harvest crops. See some of my favorite ideas for adding Autumn's bounty to your home.
Kate's Chic, Budget-Beautiful Sun Room
Kate Abney, an editor at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, recently sent me a TwitPic of her fabulous sun room. I asked her if she'd send me a few more photos, and some background on her room and decorating style, and she graciously obliged.
Kate's apartment is on the second floor of a large, historic (1916) yellow-brick apartment building in the heart of midtown Atlanta.
Cheap and Chic: Tribal Jewels
Rachel Bilson took a break from all the New York Fashion Week festivities to attend the premiere of Coco Before Chanel. All the while, she joined a tribe called Fab by wearing a striking green and black tribal necklace. Notice how the two small pearls pull in some sophistication.
Casa Quickie: Use a Tapestry For a Tablecloth
The other day, I showed you a photo of a boho-cool Scandinavian dining room that successfully mixed decorating styles and unusual objects. One of the neat features was the family's use of a simple cotton tapestry as a tablecloth. It continued the boho vibe of the room, and was also a cheap and chic alternative to a more expensive tablecloth.
10 Daybeds Under $1,000
Daybeds are a great solution for accommodating an unexpected overnight guest, or simply sneaking in a compact seating option in a study or living room. I've found 10 great daybed choices, all under $1,000, to add to your home. Better yet, many of them are significantly less than a grand.
Cheap & Chic: Sleek Tie Dresses
Are you the owner of a sleek tie dress? Cate Blanchett, here at the Audi LightHouse showroom launch in Sydney, is. Her silk self-tie dress is just loose enough, and the matching belt accentuates her waist without suffocating it.
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