11 Ways to Refresh Your Home For Spring

Budget-friendly spring decor ideas to help refresh and lighten your home!  There's nothing like longer days, sunshine, and warmer weather to encourage you to clean, freshen, and lighten your home for spring.  I'm a neutral decorator who gravitates towards high-contrast black-and-white home decor, but once the days get longer and the weather warms, I like to lighten things up.   With the spring equinox just a few weeks away, it's the perfect time to share big impact, intentional updates to help refresh your home! BUDGET-FRIENDLY SPRING DECORATING IDEAS 1.  Replace winter plants, stems, and florals   Swapping out dark, dense, and heavy winter greenery for leafy stems and faux florals will lighten and brighten a room.  Opt for real-touch greenery with muted waxy stems for the best realistic look.  TIP: Consider clipping branches and fresh flowers as they bud and bloom around your yard.  They are perfect for displaying in found wood water ......

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Fun and Stylish Walmart Planters

Bold, fun, and stylish planters from Walmart I didn't think Walmart could beat their previous planter selection , but I was wrong.   As soon as I turned the corner and set foot down the aisle, I was immediately impressed by the rows of colorful and carefully curated pots and planters.  From textured neutrals to bold saturated colors, the styles and patterns are all so good! I'm normally not drawn to color, but the monochromatic colors and trendy striped and checkered styles are perfect for adding a pop of color for spring.  I particularly love that a variety of the planters resemble terra cotta or ceramic, but are actually lightweight resin.   Can you believe this pretty scalloped planter is resin and only $4.88?  I'm a sucker for textured dot pillows and planters, so of course, I loved the square ceramic dot planter .   I really had to hold myself back from buying one of each, but I couldn't resist bringing home one of the black and white c......

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18 Incredible Thrift Store Makeovers

The best thrift store makeovers that will inspire you to buy used and create a beautiful home for less!  Thrifting, especially exploring new areas is my favorite way to spend my days.  Each new adventure is different and you never know if you'll walk out empty-handed or with your next favorite thrift store items!  Over the years, I've found some incredible home decor items while thrifting .  Sometimes I buy vintage or antiques and other times I buy dated decor that needs a fresh look.   Today, I'm sharing 18 of my favorite upcycled thrift store makeovers you won't want to miss!  Before I get to these fantastic thrift store makeovers, I want to ensure you have the greatest chance of finding the best thrift store finds.   Take a minute and read the article below to learn how to thrift like a pro! HOW TO THRIFT: THE BEST THRIFTING TIPS AND TRICKS 1.   ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRED WALL HOOKS Old or dated wall hooks are everyday thrift store s......

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