Slowly but surely this bar area will get done!

Moving at a snails pace, but my freshly painted mirror
and french bulldog is helping move it along!

A college girls "grown-up" bedroom!

This is my version of a college girls slightly "grown-up" bedroom, I want my space to be fun and personal with a young and put together look. 

Brass Goodwill Lamps

                                                Brass Goodwill lamps for $10.00 and navy                      
                                                  blue lampshades for $10.00 from Ross

Brass for my sisters wedding!

My sisters wedding is coming up with lots of brass details so I've been on the look out for a few more pieces, heres what I found:

Two brass candle sticks originally $1.50 each, on sale
 for .75 at a local church thrift store!

Brass bowl, on sale for $2.50

Lampshade redo!

I had painted this lampshade and done a pearl glaze on it,
I had tried this with a cream lampshade I had for my dresser and
loved it, but when I tried it in pink it did not turn out successful
when actually turned on. (see below)

                                     

I had picked up this fabric in a $5.00 bin at Hancock Fabrics
it was supposed to be to redo a chair cushion but I had
had it with my lampshades the other night and chose to use it
for them instead!

Finished! This is the tutorial I used
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/116108496613893772/

A few fun updates for my apartment!

Picked up this container at Goodwill today for $4.00! Not exactly sure what
or why these items were in there, but I've been looking for a jewelry holder
and this was perfect.

After I placed my earrings etc in it.

$8.00 item I picked up today.

I chose to use it for more jewelry that I had no place for!

This tray was something I picked up from
 target a few years ago, but had been wanting
to replace. 

Found this brass tray today for $4.00 and thought
it would be the perfect item to hold all my bathroom
products.

Tips and Tricks for your search!

Here's some things I do when looking for new items, and the places I look to get the best deals. When thrift store hunting you might have to visit the store a few times, but when you find a great deal it makes the search worth it!

Best places for inexpensive accessories:

Ross- pillows, lampshades, basic rugs, curtains and rods

Goodwill and thrift stores

Tj Mxx (check sale sections first)

- bowls can be used for jewelry or catch all bowl for keys etc..

-miscellaneous teacups, pitchers, glasses can all be used for vases

-Most stores have a set day they mark items down, call them and know that date, this way you'll get the best price!

Thrift Store Tips:

 -These stores usually have set days where they set out new items, call them and they'll tell you the day of the week

-When it comes to furniture most places will hold it for a day or so, check their policies on this.

-Pillows can be used for inserts for new pillow covers just be sure to give them a good wash!

-Clothing can also be used for new fabric for pillows!

-Lamps can be revamped with a little spray paint, make sure they've been test and work

-Side tables and Coffee tables can get a new look with new hardware and paint, much less expensive than buying them new and they have a lot more character!

-Don't dismiss an item for its lack of cleanliness, there are plenty of tutorials online for how to clean it!

-When looking at chairs and couches remember reupholstering is always an option, especially for chairs where you just have to replace the seat!

Craigslist:

-Always take a friend when purchasing an item

-Most of the time you can haggle with the seller, but don't lowball them or you might lose the item altogether

-Like shopping at thrift stores know that paint can completely change the look and feel of the piece!

-If pictures aren't very clear don't be afraid to ask the seller for more

-Wood pieces: looks can be deceiving if you aren't certain what it's made of ask the seller so you aren't surprised when you go to pick up your item!

-If you see an item in stores that you really want but might not be able to afford check craigslist!

-New area rugs can tend to be expensive, especially wool ones, check craigslist first.

-A little mileage on your car is usually worth the deal you get!