Sarah is a Southern Belle that was recently transplanted to Orange County California. She has a love for fashion, decor and wedding planning along with a super cute hubby!
xo,
Camila
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Hello, my name is Sarah Ring and my blog is called Jeune Marie. While Camila is away, I am taking part of her guest blogger series "5 items to spruce up your home for under $25". Since I am a budget decorator in my own home, I would like to share with you my personal tips on how to achieve a fresh look for a fraction of the cost!
No. 1 - Your home is only as pretty as it smells. Sure you may have a gorgeous home, but if it smells like a garbage can no one will want to spend time in it. Candles by Volupsa come in pretty tins for $18 and are available at Anthropologie.
No. 2 - House numbers are a small way to make a big first impression. I like the contrast of the modern house number against the traditional door, a warm welcome for $14 at Chiasso.
No. 3 - While your budget may not have room for a sofa upholstered in designer fabric, an affordable alternative is throw pillows. Premium fabrics can be found for around $25 per yard, enough to make two pillow fronts (use an inexpensive linen for the backs).
No. 4 - Gallery walls make a huge impression and I love using the wallet friendly Ribba frames to display my family photos for all to see. Frames from $9.99 to $24.99 at Ikea.
No. 5 - Paint it! The most inexpensive way to spruce up your home is paint, a gallon for around $25 can transform an entire room into something completely new.
Thank you for having me HHITFD readers, I hope you visit me at Jeune Marie very soon!
Thank you for having me HHITFD readers, I hope you visit me at Jeune Marie very soon!
Great post! All very necessary things when it comes to making a house a home. I'm a big fan of the La Jeune Marie blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat things you've found. I like the paint the best.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I never thought about it... but smell does make a huge difference in the overall feeling of a home. The smell of baking cookies makes a home feel warm and cozy. The scent of flowers makes a home feel fresh and springy. That atmosphere really does impact the people inside!
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to pick up a Volupsa candle...I think i need to move that up on my to do list
ReplyDeleteThese are all great finds... But mostly, I am in love with Voluspa! They're candles are like a little bit of heaven each time I smell them.
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Kiki
Great post ;-) those candles from anthro are my fave. They just make me smile b/c they smell so darn good! Anthro is like a mini heaven :)
ReplyDeletefantastic!! love all the picks!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of creating galleries...they personalize and elevate a home. I especially like them in a kitchen or a hallway. Great pick on the frames. The Chiasso door numbers are great too. I always look at them in the catalog.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the ideas on here. I'm moving soon and totally need to update some throw pillows!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the house number idea. how clever! i wouldn't have thought of that for one of these lists but they are perfect — especially for $14!
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