You blog about ongoing projects for your home quite often, including many DIY projects and Ikea hacks. Where do you find the ideas for these types of projects?
When we moved west, we rented a Penske truck, and if it didn't fit, it didn't go with us. Downgrading from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment required us to sell things and leave many pieces of furniture (and half of our wedding presents) in Mississippi. I had to get creative while sticking to a budget, considering how much we spent to make such a drastic move with a serious increase in cost of living. Thanks to the Internet and stalking home tours like these (!!), I had a lot of inspiration at my fingertips.
What are some of your favorite budget-friendly resources for people who don’t want to sacrifice style for affordability?
I have a LOT of these — Home Goods, Overstock.com, Ikea, Lulu & Georgia, Hattan Home, Etsy, Target, Crate & Barrel, World Market, and Kirkland's for lamps. Seriously — they have great lamps.
