Decorating
with Thrift Store Finds
by Monica Resinger
Editor, The
Homemaker's Journal
There
is so much variety at thrift stores that it's hard to not find
anything
that would fit into your home. With a little creativity, the
sky's the limit.
Here are some items I have found with ideas for use in decorating.
Sheets.
They can be cut and made into curtains or pillows. You
can also use
sheets as a slipcover for chairs and couches. Of course you can
use the sheet
as a sheet; there is such variety that the chances are great
that you'll find
something to fit into your decorating theme.
Shelves.
Plastic, wood and metal shelves can be found in a myriad of designs
and colors. If you like the design but not the color, spray paint
it.
Area
rugs. These can be a great instant change.
Wicker
Baskets. These are great used in decorating themes because
they serve two purposes: decoration and storage. Sit one on an
end table and use it to store remote controls. A larger one can
hold magazines. One on the kitchen table can
hold in-season fruit or vegetables.
Knick
Knacks. Whatever your decorating theme, you're sure
to find knick
knacks to match.
Pictures.
If you like the picture but not the frame, you can either
look for
a different frame while you are there, or spray paint it.
Picture
frames. Family pictures always warm the room. You'll
find a wide
variety of frames with great prices at the thrift stores.
Silk
Flowers. Put one or more in a pretty vase and you have
a decorative
item. You can also hot glue individual flowers to picture frames
or lamp shades.
There are many other decorating items to be found in thrift stores.
If you
want a new decorating theme, going to the thrift store may inspire
you. For me,
it's a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Look around
and take
note as to what's catching your eye. What colors or themes are
emerging?
Decorating
this way not only brings creativity and unique items, it saves
you
a ton of money. It's so cheap in fact, that you can change your
decorating
theme on a whim. Keep in mind that you don't have to get everything
all at once.
Decorating
is an on going and ever changing process and going to the thrift
stores over a period of time will give you an even bigger variety
because each
time you go, there is different items.
©
Monica Resinger
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