Lovely Decor – On a Budget
January 28, 2010
When I was new to decorating, I thought there was either Ikea, or the gorgeous furniture stores that required a second mortgage to get a new bedroom set. So glad I’ve been educated now by seeing all the wonderful items available on Etsy and at local vintage shops. Some fresh paint, the right accessories, refinished furniture, craigslist, and you can do a lot with a room without breaking the bank. In the long run it’s also an opportunity to do some good for the planet too – vintage is wonderfully eco-friendly and when you purchase from local artisans or sellers who live closer to you, this means a shorter distance the goods have to travel – which can only be a good thing. The above images are from Country Living and Better Homes and Gardens.
The below items are all from Le Vintage Maison – now I’m wondering how I hadn’t found this shop earlier. Searched for Lotus Bowls on Etsy and voila, there you have it. Even more fun for me, Jill lives in Omaha – the city next to my family’s home in Iowa.
I’d love to hear your money saving tips and clever decorating ideas!
~Posted by: Amy
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I love all of the white accents! It just makes everything look so clean and bright. My tip is to talk to friends and family about doing some exchanges. I’ve found that people often have extra pieces of furniture or decor items that they’d love to pass on to a new home or exchange for things you have (either permanently or just for awhile for a change of pace).
Lauren, I love your idea of a swap of home decor items… I’ve heard of this for dresses – but not for home stuff!!
~Amy
lol, we have way too much Ikea in our home… I’m trying to incorporate more unique pieces to break up that big box look. I’m so glad you mentioned that vintage is eco-friendly! It is such a great affordable option, and hey, if you can reuse something instead of buying new, then shouldn’t you? And like you’ve shown, the end result can look wonderful.
i love white accents too … My bedroom is full of white themed vintage items collected in the anitque stores around and some are heritage from my family …
this etsy shop is very cute indeed … her photgraphs are so lovely too !!
Oh I so love the white theme. Gorgeous photos and decor.