17 Jan

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View the full Peter Pilotto for Target lookbook, including prices {Racked} The Best Budget Makeup {Real Simple} 8 Bold Accessories that Will Make a Bright Statement {my Cheap & Chic column for Ebony} Fit & Fab Workout Gear under $50 {Penny Chic} Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe {Budget Bytes} Create a chic space by decorating with shopping bags {Le Zoe Musings} ...

15 Jan

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Decorating on a Dime: Make Dollar Store Pieces Chic

The days of dollar stores and affordable shops like Family Dollar only selling cheap trinkets and paper products are long gone. Now you can find reputable beauty products, decorate your house and even buy groceries…all for the low, low! On a recent trip to Family Dollar, I stumbled across this cute, $22 drawer organizer. I knew it would be perfect to contain my accessories that are scattered all over the place. The fact that it has a cappuccino finish is definitely a plus because it creates a chic, modern feel. Although it came with six pull out bins, I decided to switch it up a little bit to create a one of a kind look that's functional and unique to my style.

07 Jan

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decorate your cubicle, nice office space

If you’ve ever worked a regular 9-5 in an office, then you understand how spending all day in a bland cubicle can make you go crazy! And the same can go for any home office space. Most people like to personalize their space by showcasing family photos, but often times those pictures end up taped to cabinets or propped against the computer monitors, while knick knacks are randomly placed amongst endless piles of papers. Just because work can be boring doesn’t mean your workspace has to be! Here are some simple and affordable ways to give your cubicle or home office a major upgrade.

06 Jan

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5 ways to revamp furniture, thrift store furniture

The New Year is here!  Time for new beginnings and refreshing your home décor. Finding unique items to revamp your home in the New Year while on a budget can be difficult. My New Year's resolution is to be more penny conscious in 2014 and I discovered the secret to having fabulous decor and money in the bank. Want to know what it is?  Imagination!  Your next statement piece could be sitting at your local thrift store.  Put on your imagination goggles and look for opportunities to reinvent an ordinary object. With a few dollars and a little elbow grease you could be on your way to a 2014 décor overhaul with these 5 first-rate DIY ideas on a secondhand budget.

16 Dec

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patrice j. williams, home savvy show
I just wrapped up hosting the third season of Madame Noire's Home Savvy show and the final episode is all about decorating for the holidays. This is undoubtedly the time of year you're bound to have tons of guests and it's easy to get overwhelmed with prepping your space. But it doesn't have to be that way. You don't have to invest a ton of money or time to upgrade your home.
If you love to entertain, here's how to prep for the holidays!