My Shoestring Life

My June, and more, dollars spent.

I was thinking I was going to be deceptive and not tell you that I went way over budget and bought something our home has needed for awhile.
But I decided to come clean.
I spend $250 on new drapes for our dining room. Four pinch pleat panels made out of this lovely Amy Butler [...]

Clearance goodies.

I’ve just marked down over a dozen products and added them to the clearance section of the store. Here are some of the bargains to be had. There’s more in the shop. Drooling over the keyboard is encouraged, especially if it’s followed by adding products to your shopping bag.

Sally Russell Serving Bowl. Was $68. [...]

Stone or canvas?

I want to repaint my kitchen. Stone or Canvas? Six years with my current grey/green color is a good run. I’m ready for something more neutral so that I can add pops of color with red accessories.
Of course, I’m not intimating that I will paint the kitchen this weekend. I’m not crazy like that…okay, [...]

Thanks to MadeByGirl.

For posting about my Deeply Madly framing project. Read Jennifer’s blog here.

Definitely, take a look around her super cute home while you’re there.

Cath Kidston summer sale starts today.

And this is what I desperately want.
Click here to shop the sale.

New gig at Shoestring Magazine.

I’ve started to write a column for this very cool online magazine. My DIY Decorating column will be published monthly and I’m going to do home decorating book reviews, as well.
My first column went live today and I’m tickled pink. It’s about making the bones, like couches, tables and rugs, the first priority of [...]

Can’t stop thinking about this.

I followed a link from this blog to find this.
And I just can’t stop thinking about how I could make my home look more like this beautiful B&B.

I am loving the use of color that makes the place feel modern, while using lots of vintage finds. Plus, the place feels so warm and yet [...]

June finds.

Cyclist print. $35. Found at The Shiny Squirrel.

Love Me pillow set. $100. Found at ChakraPennyWhistle.

Gotta have heart print. $18. Found at Ork Posters.

Vintage strawberry tray. $7. Found at this etsy shop.

Giveaway winner.

The winner of my Facebook fan giveaway is Stacy.
Please send your shipping information to: shop{at}shoestringhome{dot}com. Congratulations, Stacy!

New blog from {frolic}

The creator of {frolic} has partnered with Lisa Warninger to bring us Urban Weeds, a blog dedicated to Portland street style. I’m excited to see what these two can cook up.

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