Cozy Home on a Budget: Tips for Thrifting and DIY

fall diy ideas Jennifer Howard | Cottage On Bunker Hill

Can you create a cozy home on a budget? You bet! Let me show you some of my tips for thrifting & DIY ideas that I use in my own home.

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You never know what you will find at the thrift store so I have a list on my phone of decorating projects or specific spaces I am looking to fill.

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Use a little imagination when you are thrift shopping! I had to look beyond the dated fake flowers to notice the cool cement footed bowl they were in!

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I tossed the old flowers and added a plant to make a stylish display.

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Mix & match new and old items to create your own curated style. Except for the ceramic pumpkins everything here is secondhand finds!

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Art is a great way to express your personal style and make your home feel put together. Visit my site to get access to my free art library and create your own gallery wall.

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You don't have to be an artist to have fun and paint your own abstract art! Grab an inexpensive canvas and paints that go with your room and have fun!

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For just a few $$$ I filled this blank wall!

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So next time you are looking for items to use to decorate your home, check the thrift store first! You never know what you will find.

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