From College Dorm to Cottage Charm...:)

We interrupt the usual super random blog ramblings to bring you the first of what I hope is many editions of...

drumroll please...

"Decorating without breaking the bank; but maybe breaking a nail!"

Because I’m on a super tight budget, almost everything in my house is a hand-me-down/garage sale/thrift store item. When I moved into my little blue house a couple of years ago I really had nothing at all. No couch. No TV. No bed. I had a camping chair and a TV on the floor in my living room for at least a couple of months. Talk about a college boys dorm room. Not cute! And since I'm a renter and have no idea how long I will be where I am, I could have just left it that way - lived with it - survived.

BUT, I am a firm believer in the fact that you do not have to have a lot of money to make your home into a place that you love. All it takes is a little creativity and some elbow grease! I also believe that you should love the place you live – even if you are renting and will only be there for a short time. Why live in transition? I like to feel settled – and to be surrounded by things that I love. I like to walk in the door after working all day and feel good, because I know my space is a reflection of me.

For me personally that means lots of cottage charm - distressed paint, pink and florals mixed with a little modern and rustic flair. *drifts into daydreams filled with a cottage in a field of wildflowers*

Okay, back to reality: I wanted to use my blog to share some of the tips/tricks I’ve learned while trying (after being forced?) to be a do-it-yourself girl. I'm not a professional and I know it's not everyone's taste, but maybe it will inspire you to give that old hand-me-down table another look. A couple $3.00 cans of spray paint and that could be your favorite piece of furniture! Look for some DIY cuteness in the near future...hooray!