Wednesday, May 30, 2012

" Cheap Tricks "

                                                                                

This week my lovelies

I would like to share a few

{CHEAP TRICKS}

straight from the Dior home...





30 X 50 throw rug for

a "pop" of color

to layer over an area rug...





Best Goodwill find this week

 Privet House footstool poof

for 19.99





Love mixing the textures with

along with the neutrals...





{Old books from a yard sale for added height}





Old garden windmill  that Mr. Dior

added a lamp kit and I

added a 3.00 dollar lamp shade

from the Goodwill...





Vintage wood ladder and bottle carrier

Fresh floral stock Home Depot 6.99





{Best CHEAP trick ever}


PAINT IT!

STAIN IT!


Stain and seal old gate doors

found curbside for a great

inexpensive rustic looking table...





Use old wood crates for a quick

and sturdy table base...





I will be linking up this week to

Lovely Kathleen's White Wednesday #154

Sweet Jann at Share your cup thursday

Amazing Debra's Vintage Inspiration

Darling Donna at Funky Junk Interiors



Much love to all of you
XOXO
                                                                 
at

31 comments:

  1. Kristin @ Yellow Bliss RoadMay 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    So can I call you "Cheap Dior" from now on??? Geez everything is seriously awesome. That lamp I WANT. You really should think about doing this for a living! ;)

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  2. JenniMay 30, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Hello Kate~

    These are such wonderful ideas, and that lamp! It is amazing! And I love how you used unbound old books for extra height, and they look beautiful that way! You are so good at creating the perfect room. :)

    I hope you are doing well and having a wonderful week so far! :)

    Blessings,
    Jenni

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  3. srpprcrftrMay 30, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I might as well say how much I loved that lamp too. What a great project and find. Lucky you. Nice to have handy hubs huh?
    That table out of crates is awesome. I love things made out of something reuseable. Enjoy, sure like your room.

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  4. Amber ~ The French Pressed HomeMay 30, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    LOVE it!

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  5. PollyMay 31, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    love the lamp! where did you get the b & w rug? i have been looking for a new one! stock is one of my favorite flowers...such a sweet scent!

    great post.....love your frugality and creativity!!

    xo

    Pols

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  6. The Vintage FarmhouseMay 31, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Fantastic ideas. The lamp is my favorite.

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  7. Ron and JamieMay 31, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    xoxoxo

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  8. The Smith HotelMay 31, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Love the lamp! You always find such good stuff at Goodwill. Have a great rest of the week!

    Hugs,
    Jody

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  9. AnneMay 31, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Kate,
    Love the pouf what a great find.And Love your rug trick too.That wood door is a amazing idea for a table.LOVE the stain you picked.I said it before and I will say it again.Your home is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    ((((Hugs))))
    Anne

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  10. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMay 31, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Wow, the Privet House line just came out at Target and you already found a piece at the Goodwill? Such a great looking poof and fun to say. "poof" :)
    I adore your windmill lamp! Such a cool piece!

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 31, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Hi Kate, you do cheap better than no other! :) Everything is so beautiful. LOVE that gate as a table. And that poof is perfect for you living room. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Tammy

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  12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 31, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    So pretty!! Love everything, some great finds too! :) :) xo Holly

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  13. SherryMay 31, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Kate it's all lovely! and your windmill lamp is beautiful!

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  14. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks for sharing these great cheap tricks!
    Ok...am I the only one that is going to have a few songs stuck in my head today?!!

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  15. AntiqueChaseMay 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    You found the poof to goodwill? It just came out at Target 3 weeks ago for $80! How do I know the price...cause I love it.

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  16. AnnMay 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Looks like you got some great finds and new additions. It was so clever to turn the windmill into a lamp. It was the perfect height too.

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  17. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love your creativity. Very cool windmill lamp. Thanks for the inspiration. Michele

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  18. DeseraeMay 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Absolutely divine...love that lamp!
    ~Des

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  19. Burlap LuxeMay 31, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    hi kate, you are sooooo! right!
    Its the BLESSINGS above all, and there is no LUCK through him only blessings. You were right there for the perfect taking of that foot stool, its finds like that when we say thank you Lord you are way to good to me!

    I just love your modern aged beauty over here and so upscale...Then you tweak it a bit and you then have the best euro South of France feel with all the greys, whites and beauty from the seaside.

    I so want to keep this sweet chest but as designers we have to let go and lett someone esles heart sing when they make a purchase for our shop spaces, I am sure you feel where I am coming from :)

    Keep inspiring your beauty we love you for it.
    Oh my great find today was a bridal vail torn tattered and white, I will use it in a display of vintage romance only $5.00 yay!!!
    beauty to you and your weekend.
    xox
    Dore

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  20. Burlap LuxeMay 31, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Oooooop's wanted to say I love the fleetwood Mac song! (Silver Springs) brings me back to those days... I may have to copy you on my play list :)
    xoxo
    Dore

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  21. JuneMay 31, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    They might be cheap but they look like a million bucks Kate!!! I love that pretty little poof footstool!!! You have such a beautiful home and I love all your special touches.
    I hope your weekend is full of sunshine and a great time my sweet friend.
    hugs from here...

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  22. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 1, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Wow Kate, I love your cheap tricks! The ottoman poof is so cute and I love the windmill lamp! Heck, I love it all. Thanks so much for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  23. www.MaisonStGermain.comJune 4, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    LOVE this post!!!! So many great ideas. I love your poof. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  24. lisa Moran, Bilancia DesignsJune 5, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    LOVE your ideas....as always, just beautiful!
    Have some wonderful news to share with you.
    The "sun" is coming out again.... ;)
    Sending you huge hugs from Jersey. xoxo

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  25. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 7, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Hi Kate,
    I just wanted to let you know that I am featuring your creative post on Share Your Cup today.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  26. The Farmers DaughterJune 7, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful post!

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  27. GenevaJune 7, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I'm visiting from Jann Olson's party and just love all the inspiration you've given us in this room. You've done a wonderful job!
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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  28. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeJune 15, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I am never going to get tired of you blog banner, it says it all. You two are adorable. Love your cheap tricks ideas too, thank you for sharing.
    I am so happy to have found a Goodwill very close to my house. Ciao for now Rita

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  29. SeawashedJune 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I have been eyeing that poof at Target. You are so lucky to have Target overstock at your Goodwills. In my opinion our Goodwill only has cr*p! Really I have never found anything worth buying. I've never found any brand name(that includes target and walmart brands) anything! I really need to make the drive into the city and visit the Goodwill there. I have been adding more rustics and dark woods. We are planning on replacing our old white farmhouse table with a large, long dark wood contemporary table before the holidays. It will change the look of the room but I am looking forward to it...and so are my growing kids who have bugging me to get it.

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  30. SHERRY HARTJuly 5, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    I am starting to learn so much about you :). All great ideas and here in Atlanta I only have occasionally been lucky. I think there are way too many thrifters!!

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  31. robinsonJuly 10, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I would fill the locker basket with birthday cards, and christmas cards given to me.

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