I love shopping for home decor as much as the next person, but there’s something in me that hates to pay more than I need to. That usually means scouring my favorite second hand sources. Not to say I’m against paying full price; Take my curtain search, for instance. That was a case of knowing exactly what I wanted, and doing plenty of research to make sure I was getting the best deal.
Going in to it, I knew a new house would come with lots of expenses — moving, appliances, special touches and of course decor. I also know area rugs are expensive, but that didn’t stop me from being shocked when it came time to shop.
I’ll let you reap the benefits of my labor, though, because a few months later here I am with all my rugs purchased (HA! I wish. But most of them anyway).
What’s my dirty secret? You know when you drive past a house and they have a bunch of stuff on the curb? Most people drive by, but I’m known to stop and check it out.
What?! Don’t judge!
Anytime I can furnish my house for free, count me in. This past week I went for a ride with my pup, only to come home with this gem:
These past 12 months have been some of the busiest of my life! We moved twice, got married, traveled, got a dog and so much more in between. It should come as no surprise that, because of all that excitement, there’s been little time to sit and relax.
The dust has definitely started to settle over the last month, so it was perfect timing when Tryazon asked if I’d like to try out some pampering products by Rituals. Uh…don’t have to ask me twice!
Who knew curtains could cause so much anxiety? I swear my friends are about to abandon me because of my constant questions (What about this color? It is too this? Too that? Are you about to murder me if I ask anything else?).
There’s just something so permanent about them…despite them being easily removed. Even though I’m a bargain hunter, it’s still an investment when you’ve got as many windows as we do in our new place. And it will definitely impact what color rugs/furniture/decor I use.
But Amy, you ask, why start with curtains? Wouldn’t it make more sense to start with big pieces, like a couch? Um. YES. But of course I’m not going the easy route. Because I found this image on Pinterest a few months back:
Thanks to Tryazon, I was yet again able to host some lovely ladies for a fun afternoon of trying products and generally just hanging out. Any reason to chat and snack is a good in my book!
We tried out the flatbread and puff pastry dough. My goal was to use them in a practical, appetizer-y (not a word) way. We settled on everything crackers and raspberry/hazelnut palmiers. Sounds terrible, right? 😉
