Thrift Store Decor: Home Items You Can Safely Buy Secondhand

Although shopping at thrift stores has become very popular, I still come across a lot of people who are skeptical about buying previously owned items. When it comes to thrifting furniture, there are definitely items you should avoid, like mattresses, mainly because they can carry bed bugs.On the other hand, so many pieces of furniture that can be thrifted without being a hazard to your health. Check out a few secondhand home items to spiff up your living space.

Decorating on a Dime: Affordable Table Settings

Tablescapes are more than a simple dinner setting, they are a work of art. Not only are they the focal point of a room, but they also give the hostess an opportunity to display her personality and sense of style. And I'm sure you know designing a beautiful table setting can be costly.Here are a few tips that will allow you to create a successful design for your next party without breaking the bank!

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Tips to avoid Pinterest Fails

Have you ever taken a stab at a Pinterest DIY, failed miserably and felt kind of bad? Yea, me too and it turns out we're not alone. A lot of people have tried Pinterest DIYs resulting in some hilarious fails {for some serious laughs check out Bored Panda's 20 hilarious Pinterest fails}.Pinterest is an amazing resource for DIY inspiration, but can we expect the same results when we try it ourselves? And most importantly, can we expect it to always be money-saving? Probably not and here's the truth: