Sure, we may not have money NOW, but that doesn’t stop a girl from dreaming, right? I have a lot of projects up my sleeve, that are just waiting for a little financial support to get rolling. Luckily most of them can be budget-friendly.
For instance, we plan to upgrade from a full-size to queen-size bed as soon as we’re bringing in some more dough. It will mean a new mattress, new sheets, and new bed… and I’m thinking of a fabric covered headboard like the one above. Simple but lovely.
This is terrible, but remember WAY back when I asked for your opinions on framing my For Like Ever poster? Well I still haven’t framed it yet (please, no one point out that I’ve had this now almost two years, in its tube). It’s just always been a daunting task and extra expense that got pushed aside. Well I’m committed to actually getting it framed this time. I PROMISE. And if you’re curious, I did decide on white mat and white frame, as was the most popular choice.
We have two places in our apartment where I’d love to rip out the standard apartment-fixture or inset light and replace it with a Tole chandelier spray-painted a single color. Problem is, even on ebay they are running over $100. I mean, I don’t mind if it’s paint job is ugly as sin if it’s $50 or under. I’m just going to paint it turquoise or something anyway. Anyone got connections?
When I saw this wall of paintings on Jackie‘s blog, I nearly died. My mouth dropped open and all I could think was “I WANT.” Well call me a collector, because when we have some benjamin’s lining my wallet, I’m headed straight to ebay and like five thrift stores to come up with my own fabulous little arrangement.
And lastly, I can’t help but dream of a pretty mish-mash of vintage china. I’m undecided if I want to slowly build a matching set or if I’d be ok with mis-matched. I’m thinking a full set, plus an assortment of tea cups and saucers. Just don’t know what pattern I want to commit to yet. Guess it’s lucky we have a little wait ahead of us before I can start splurging.
What have you got in the home-project hopper? Any projects you’re dreaming of completing but have to save up for?
Photos from: Home Sweet Home, Black and Spiro, Domino, Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle, and This is Glamorous.
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You are lucky you have a landlord that will let you do things like rip out lighting fixtures and paint walls! In our apartment I’ve been dreaming of sprucing up our walls, we have unframed posters but they always look better framed, I need to find some cheap frames. I also would like to do some sort of temporary wall sticker because we aren’t allowed to paint. I’ve seen them at Ikea but wasn’t thrilled with the designs, anywhere else you know of that sells them?
Sam,
Too bad about not painting
We lucked out in that he was already planning to spruce up our paint and I asked if we could do it instead but with our own colors. Haven’t mentioned the lighting fixture thing yet. Waiting for the right wording to come to me! You can find wall stickers at Urban Outfitters and on etsy – one of my favorites on etsy is here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/walldecors. Good luck!
for cheap chandeliers that you can makeover with paint, I’d check out Home Depot and Lowe’s for simple designs (once found one at Home Depot for $30) — also PB Teen often carries cute chandeliers that you can paint a more grownup color.
all of your projects sound wonderful! i have a friend who’s going to attempt a headboard cover diy project and i think it’ll be awesome!
OMG I want to do a millions of project in my new home… but not enough time, money and etc
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Hope one day….
Love the china. Love the “For Like Ever.”