Brimming with Ideas!

I have recently become addicted to reading blogs which are primarily focused with decorating on a budget. I have searched, pored over, and re-read so many articles that I am now brimming with ideas!! I can hardly stop thinking about how I can update my home. I want pictures up, I want decorations on the walls, I want to make wreaths, and no-sew curtains!! I am inspired, people!

In the past week, I have spray painted two ugly copper frames and made them into simple black frames. I have spray painted a gold monogram letter from Hobby Lobby. (Why do they make them gold? Really, does anyone want that? Still, it was an opportunity for spray paint, and I am finding that that is SO much fun!) As I speak, there is an old table in my garage that I have sanded and painted. Just waiting for that first coat to dry. So, what used to be our very first tiny kitchen table, is now going to become an entryway table with decor. I can hardly wait! It won't be perfect, because it's a little big, but I still think it will work and look great in the space.

I can't believe how much excitement I have for decorating our home right now. We have no money to budget for this, but I still have the itch to create and make our home beautiful. I'll be hosting a birthday party at the beginning of September, so with that in mind, I've created a task list.

To Decorate before Party:

Decorate mantle with candles, topiaries, etc. and frame family portrait over the mantle.
Finish entryway table.
Decorate entry with monogram, wreath and some silhouette pictures that I plan to make.

None of this is too extensive, so I think I should have more than enough time to get it all done. I'm hoping to do all this for very little money, and by using my gift cards to Michael's and Hobby Lobby. I'll be adding some pictures soon!