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Nesting Coffee Tables that are Stylish & Affordable

August 9, 2019

Have you fallen in love with the look of nesting coffee tables but all the good ones cost a fortune? I’ve rounded up a nine amazing 2 and 3 piece nesting table sets ALL under $300. Take a look. But first, these layered lovelies are not just for eye candy. Nesting tables provide versatility and practicality you can’t find in a typical round or rectangle coffee table. When I began ... View Post

Budget Decorating, Decorating, Shopping Guides, Tips and Tricks · 4 Comments

Luxury living room on a budget

7 Best Design Rules for Buying a Sofa

August 2, 2019

(and why I broke some of them) You're ready to buy a sofa but not sure where to start or worse paralyzed about making the right choice? Here are my best 'rules' for getting it right. I use design rules as a loose guide. My Design Rules is really a play on words in that it’s not about decorating rules at all, but applying simple principles that guide all my life and decorating decisions. ... View Post

Decorating, How to Decorate, Other, Shopping Guides, Tips and Tricks · 9 Comments

baby room dresser with DIY table changing table

7 Ways to Avoid Costly Decorating Mistakes

February 8, 2019

The biggest design mistake you never want to make: wasting money. Things can get overwhelming really fast when you’re shopping for home décor and spending your precious dollars only to be disappointed with the outcome. The fear of that alone is enough to give you decorator paralysis. Here are seven ways to avoid making expensive decorating mistakes in your home. Learn your Signature Design ... View Post

Budget Decorating, Decorating, How to Decorate, Shopping Guides, Tips and Tricks · 1 Comment

5 Places to Shop For Home Decor Bargains

September 4, 2017

There are literally dozens of places to shop for awesome home décor in store and online. I’ve never had the luxury of shopping without a budget, but boy if I did I’d pick up anything in Z-Gallerie, West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Love all the goodies they sell. But chile that is not my story. I’m a real stickler for watching my pennies and decorating on a budget. As a stay at home mom for 8 ... View Post

Budget Decorating, Decorating, Shopping Guides, Tips and Tricks · 6 Comments

Hey there, I’m Kenyatta, a self-proclaimed Home Décor and DIY enthusiast. I teach DIY decorating based on my simple core values-my rules of life. I’m a gutsy girl with a tiny budget, but enormous dreams and high style. I’d love to share this life journey with you. Laugh with (or at me) but leave with nuggets of wisdom that will last you a lifetime.

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