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Budget Furniture Fix Ups

Faced with my own furniture dilemma recently, I thought what a great opportunity for me to share ideas with you on how to turn around that tired piece of furniture, without having to spend big bucks! So here it is, secrets from The Budget Decorator on transforming your furniture from trash to TFTE! (Treat For The Eyes!)

One of the most expensive items in our rooms is our furniture, and we cant always afford to just replace it when it gets worn, outdated, or just no longer works in your room.
The number one concern for those trying to update existing furniture is slipcovers. Now, unless you are an experienced seamstress, sewing fitted slipcovers is no easy task. However, fortunately todays trends lean towards casual, and that includes furniture.
Here are instructions for some simple, casual covers that almost anyone can do.
First of all, use sheets instead of pieced fabric, it is MUCH easier and cheaper! Measure your furniture, and buy a sheet size that will cover your furniture piece without its cushions, tucked in and around the arms.(Dont forget to check out garage sales for good deals!) Use decorative cording if you like to tie around the skirt area to give it a more structured look. Simply tuck ends under the couch or chair.( You could even tape or staple the ends to the bottom of the piece, if you wanted.) Now take each of your cushions and look at it as if you are wrapping a gift. Cut a piece large enough for your cushion, wrap it like a present, and safety pin it to the underside of the cushion. (Whos gonna see it?) Add a few pillows and a throw, and you have changed the entire look of your furniture for little money, the covers are washable, and you can make one for each season if you want.
Sheets, blankets, and quilts can all be used for this project, and can be found at garage sales, thrift stores, and maybe even your own linen closet. Try wrapping the cushions with another, different fabric from the room. Remember, this is all about casual style, and slipcovers are definitely stylish!
Even dining room chairs can be slipcovered. Simply make an open envelope of fabric to fit over the back of the chair, similar to a pillowcase. If you like, this can be dressed up by tying it with cord or ribbon, sewing on decorative buttons, or adding a little lace. This project can easily be made from leftover curtain fabric and scraps lying around your sewing room.
Next on the list is what is known as hardgoods. Tables, chests, entertainment centers. A fast and inexpensive way to transform these items is, you guessed it, paint. Almost anything can be painted these days, including laminate. Simply prime it with a product specifically made for non-porous surfacesI like BIN or KILZ. Then just use ordinary housepaint. Wood finishes can be just sanded and painted.
Consider trying your hand at decorative painting or faux finishing for designed effects. I suggest visiting a few web sites for ideas like www.paintedhouse.com, www.paintideas.com, or www.fauxlikeapro.com.
Another tight budget option for covering worn or outdated furniture includes using fabric on door and drawer fronts. You can use leftover fabric, fabric from thrift stores or garage sales, or search your own closet. Simply cut the fabric slightly larger than the drawer or door front, then use a staple gun to adhere it to the back, stretching it snug as you go. Try painting the rest of the piece a color picked out of the fabric for a great coordinated look.
The last option I am going to throw out there is mosaic tiling. This can be very frugal if you have leftover tiles from another project, or ask your local tiling center if they have broken tiles they would let you have. Another good place to look for free mosaic materials is at residential construction sites, especially ones that are more upscale. Always ask first, but there are always broken tiles when an installation has taken place, and its only going to get hauled to the dump!
Mosaic can be as simple as laying broken tile in a random pattern and gluing in place, to laying out intricate patterns, and grouting and sealing your project. You can use it on table or dresser tops, drawer fronts, or even a door itself! You can even produce the illusion of mosaic by using decorative paper in the same manner, cut it into irregular shapes, and glue it on!
Whatever you choose to do to update your furniture, impose your own style, take your time, and be proud of your creation!

Copyright 2002 K. Wilson

Kathleen Wilson is the editor of a free ezine/newsletter called The Budget Decorator, dedicated to budget impaired home decorating. Visit her at http://www.thebudgetdecorator.com for more free ideas and projects, and for info on her soon to be released book Quick Decorating Ideas Under $20!: The Budget Decorators Bible.

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Coconut Stick Canister Set of 3 -Padmas Plantation


Rope twist canister set of 3 by Padma's Plantation. Materials: Coconut StickSpecificationPP-BX08 Coconut Stick Canister Set of 3 -Padmas Plantation8W x 7D x 13.75HPlease refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.


Price: 58.00



Soda Shoppe Dinette Chair - Black - Set of 2-Home Styles


Comfortable black vinyl cushioned seat, silver back and basePacked in pairsEasy to assembleSpecificationThis item includes: HS-88-5993-80 Soda Shoppe Dinette Chair - Black - Set of 2 23 x 19 x 38Please refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.


Price: 169.00



5PC.WROUGHT IRON FIRESET -Uniflame


5PC.WROUGHT IRON FIRESET Weight: 12.7Finish: BLACK WROUGHT IRONPlease refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.


Price: 61.00



Blond Demilune Sink-Ultimate Accents


Elegance personified, the Blond Demilune Sink by Ultimate Accents features a cream granite top,3 pc brass faucet and almond ceramic undermount basin. Two doors are outfitted with antique brass hardware. Ample storage behind doors features 1 removable shelf.Cream granite top Almond ceramic undermount basin 3 pc brass faucet 2 doors1 removable shelfNumber of doors: 2Number of shelves behind door: 1Case material: MDFTop material: Cream Solid Granite with Triple Stepped EdgeHardware material: Antiqe BrassFaucet: Antique Brass Goose NeckBasin: Cream CeramicFaucet Spread: 6" 3pc.SpecificationThis item includes:UA-11233S Blond Demilune Sink 34W x 20D x 36HPlease refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.


Price: 1090.00



Fuji Bedding-Southern Textiles


The Fuji bedding ensemble by Southern Textiles features a shimmering smooth shantung in cappuccino with delicate Asian blossoms and accents in creamy beige colored tones. Part of STS Elite Collection. Features:Comforter is deep quilted with over 16 ozs. Of hand-packed bonded fiberfill backed to coordinating Maxicale 200 percale sheet weight material and has rope twist cording or self-cording detail on three sides.Shams are either tailored, ruffled or piped with contrast cording as photographed. All are self-backed with envelope style closure.Bed skirt is either tailored, gathered or ruffled as photographed. All tailored bed skirts are pleated. All bed skirts have split corners and are cut for a full 18 inches drop.Tri-Pillow Pack consists of two decorative toss pillows with tasseled, tailored, piped or brushed detailing over Dacron inserts and one kidney pillow with fringed, tailored or piped detailing over Dacron fill.Euro Pillows are made with tasseled corners or tailored/piped detailing.Maxicale 200 Sheet sets (only in Super Premium Pack) include top flat, fitted bottom with full circle elastic base and two pillowcases. Sheets are made to accommodate 16 inches thick mattresses. Super Jumbo and Maxicale 300 sheet upgrades available.Queen comforter dimensions: 95 W X 95 LKing/Eastern King comforter dimensions: 111 W x 95 LCalifornia King comforter dimensions: 112 W x 104 LSpecification and Package DetailsDepending on the Package Option that you choose, each of the package contains the following:Ensemble includes Comforter, Bedskirt, and Shams (queen: 2, king: 3)Deluxe Pack includes Comforter, Bedskirt, Shams (queen: 2; king: 3) and Tri Pillow PackSuper Pack includes Comforter, Bedskirt, Shams (queen: 2; king: 3), Tri Pillow Pack and Euro Pillows (queen: 2; king: 3)Super Premium Pack includes Comforter, Bedskirt, Shams (queen: 2; king: 3), Tri Pillow Pack, Euro Pillows (queen: 2; king: 3) and 4 piece sheet set Please refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.


Price: 280.00



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Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400 Disposable 35mm Camera

Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400 Disposable 35mm Camera
QuickSnap Single-Use Camera with Flash - 27 Exposure. ISO 400 Film

Customer Review: very good disposable. never let me down...

..(unless I left the pictures to SIT to long, without developing...for a long while.)



I don't know how long that actually takes but it's kinda long.



If you need more information, the cameras tend to have the expiration date RIGHT ON THEM.



OK, Shelly?



4.5 stars (for two).

4.25 (for the one).



end note: this has one. (Lol)

Fisher-Price® Dora Explore with Me Trike™

Fisher-Price® Dora Explore with Me Trike™
Hop on this sweet trike, made specially for little explorers! Flashing flower directional blinkers and real English/Spanish voice phrases from Dora herself help little ones learn "left" and "right" as they ride. The pretty basket up front holds all of your little girl's treasures, and sweet sounds, music and voice phrases from the electronic dash add to the fun. Trike is equipped with durable tires, easy-grip handlebars, slip-resistant pedals and an adjustable, grow-with-me seat for years of riding fun and adventure.

Customer Review: Excellent

I have a 17 month old girl and she just loves this bike. She cant ride it by herself yet because her legs are too short for the bike but she loves pushing herself around on the bike. When she goes on the bike I can't get her off! OH! She loves pressing the buttons, it gets annoying to me after awhile but my daughter really enjoys it. Out of all her toys I know this bike is her most favorite.

Customer Review: Amazing price for a cheap toy

Besides the fact that I got an amazing deal from amazon (25 w/ shipping compared to 40 in store) The toy is not a good quality. The stickers dont stick very well( half came off) and the toy is plastic and it shows. Its not very steady. Your 2 yr old will not be able to reach the pedals, no matter how tall they are, but my 5 yr old can drive it with ease. The buttons are cool and educational. If you are looking for a trike to last a long time then this is not the trike for you, but If you child loves dora and wants a trike go for it.

Cloverfield (Headless Stature of Liberty) Movie Poster Print - 24" X 36"

Cloverfield (Headless Stature of Liberty) Movie Poster Print - 24" X 36"
This poster shows the Statue of Liberty missing her head. In the background is the New York City with a path of destruction through it. At the bottom it says "Cloverfield" and "01.18.08". This poster measures approx. 24" x 36" Cloverfield is a 2008 American movie produced by J. J. Abrams, directed by Matt Reeves, and written by Drew Goddard. The film follows five young New Yorkers who throw their friend a going-away party the night a giant creature attacks the city. It depicts their attempts to survive the attack, presented as a recording from their hand-held video camera. It stars Michael Stahl-David, T. J. Millert, Jessica Lucas, Odette Yustman, Lizzy Caplan, and Mike Vogel.

Customer Review: In response to Lynn Hardy "~R~"

Maybe Lynn would enjoy Uwe Boll's "House of the Dead"



This movie was told from a first-person survivors' perspective. Does she honestly expect a pretentious narrator to explain to her what she missed, or an out-of-place flashback montage to explain where these monsters came from?



This was an outstanding film told from a unique perspective. Any other perspective or mode of storytelling would have made it just another cookie-cutter monster movie.



Highly anticipating a sequel.

Customer Review: It's alive!

There's only so much you can say in a review on a poster, but this one is pretty boss. This clearly lit scene of the headless Statue of Liberty isn't actually in the film, but it's symbolic of the whole film. It's a great memento of a great movie and would make a handsome addition to any wall! Buy yours today.

Genuine Leather Jacket with collar

Genuine Leather Jacket with collar
Giovanni Navarre(r) Genuine Leather Jacket with collar. Leather is hard to improve on but we have done it! This short, sporty three-button jacket will take you from casual to career with equal ease. Fully lined. 2 lbs each.

German Shepherd "Human Trainer" Mouse Pad Dog Mousepad

German Shepherd "Human Trainer" Mouse Pad Dog Mousepad
This design is also available as a shirt or sweatshirt in our Amazon Store.

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