Lauren was one of my very first blog friend turned real friend turned I really miss my friend because she lives a couple of states away and we are both so busy it’s hard to find time to chat friend! Whew can ya tell I miss her! I’m planning a little get-away to visit her this summer and I’ll doubt we’ll allow our husbands any speaking time. Anyway she very kindly offered to help me out while I’m away. I hope your enjoy her finds! We are truly meant to be friends because 4 out of her 5 picks are already in my home!
xoxo,
Camila
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Hello High-Heeled Foot in the Door Readers! My name’s Lauren Liess and I’m popping over from Pure Style Home while Camila’s on vacation. Camila’s asked us guest bloggers to share 5 Deals under $25 to Spruce up Your Home, so here are some of my go-to deals:
1. One of my favorite inexpensive linen drum shades is this one from Target for $24.99:
I’ve used it for a few different projects and here’s a photo of it in my bedroom atop a vintage Chinoisserie flea market lamp:
2. I love mint julep cups & they have so many uses. This one is only $6.50 from here:
Here’s a picture of one on my desk used for coralling for pens/pencils:
3. I like to use 16″ x 28″ pillows mixed in with other sizes on sofas. One of the best deals around is Ikea’s for $19.99. It comes with the down-blend insert & a cover (of which they have lots of different colors/ styles):
Here’s a photo of a pale blue one I got last summer (not sure if they still carry this color):
4. Another Ikea product that I use a lot of (so cheap!!) is the Felicia Throw Blanket for $9.99 found here. I have a few throughout the house & they do really well in the washing machine & haven’t fallen apart yet.
Here’s one on my 2 year old’s bed:
5. And finally, now’s the season for ferns!! You should be able to pick them up at a place like Home Depot or Lowe’s for around $15. They add so much to a room –if you can keep them alive. (Even though I’m a fern-killer, I buy them whenever I can & put them in my living room, but usually try to take them outside to keep them alive)
{fern in our living room last Fall… May he rest in peace.}
Well, that’s about it. Hope you enjoyed the deals & thanks so much to Camila for inviting me over!!
love love love the julep cups. They have so many different sizes on the site…thanks for the link, I already bought a few. What a great idea for a post, I was headed to Ikea today, looks like I am going to have to search for a few more things.
Hi, I love your blog ,because of very colorful and helpful for finding same thing if I really like. The best thing is of your blog is you always give an address and price which is great. I loved your son's room & I loved the curtains ,bed and carpet. Well actually I loved everything. I was wondering could you give us more details about the kids room.
I was wondering how the throw from Ikea would hold up…but a couple in my cart as I was doing Max's room and then put them back! Inspiring list, you can make a home beautiful with careful and creative shopping and stay on a budget! Janell
I was wondering how the throw from Ikea would hold up…but a couple in my cart as I was doing Max's room and then put them back! Inspiring list, you can make a home beautiful with careful and creative shopping and stay on a budget! Janell
I am so taken with that ship painting behind the sofa with the blue cushion, I think I saw the same one or similar in a picture in Lauren's portfolio – if only it was a stylish find under £25 dollars but I guess it is unique! It's wonderful anyway. Thanks for the finds!
I must admit, I am a fern saver! I like to find the littlest most ill looking ferns (the garden centre always think I'm mad) and make them flourish. Well ok, it worked one time! I don't know if it is because when it was really poorly I watered it with mineral water – I really love that fern!
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Great list! I want it all!! 😉
xoxo
dagny
Hey Lauren,
I too am a fern killer! Have you picked up any tips from anyone on how to keep them alive indoors?
Thanks!
xo,
Kerry
love love love the julep cups. They have so many different sizes on the site…thanks for the link, I already bought a few. What a great idea for a post, I was headed to Ikea today, looks like I am going to have to search for a few more things.
great as always, Lauren
Hi,
I love your blog ,because of very colorful and helpful for finding same thing if I really like. The best thing is of your blog is you always give an address and price which is great.
I loved your son's room & I loved the curtains ,bed and carpet. Well actually I loved everything. I was wondering could you give us more details about the kids room.
Thank you & have great weekend
Gulcin
I was wondering how the throw from Ikea would hold up…but a couple in my cart as I was doing Max's room and then put them back! Inspiring list, you can make a home beautiful with careful and creative shopping and stay on a budget! Janell
I was wondering how the throw from Ikea would hold up…but a couple in my cart as I was doing Max's room and then put them back! Inspiring list, you can make a home beautiful with careful and creative shopping and stay on a budget! Janell
Love the lamp shade and I am a fern lover/fern killer too!
I am so taken with that ship painting behind the sofa with the blue cushion, I think I saw the same one or similar in a picture in Lauren's portfolio – if only it was a stylish find under £25 dollars but I guess it is unique! It's wonderful anyway. Thanks for the finds!
I must admit, I am a fern saver! I like to find the littlest most ill looking ferns (the garden centre always think I'm mad) and make them flourish. Well ok, it worked one time! I don't know if it is because when it was really poorly I watered it with mineral water – I really love that fern!
Thanks, Lauren! I love the Target lampshade idea!
great deals, and loved seeing them actually in Lauren's home!
I've been meaning to get over to Home Depot or Lowe's for some ferns- they always look so great in Lauren's house.
what great buys under $25! I havn't getten a fern in forever, maybe our living room could sue a little green!!
Great list, Lauren!
I've always killed my ferns, too. In fact, I just bought a Cast Iron plant at the nursery this week. I'm hoping it lives up to its name.