I think it's interesting how tastes change. How something I never thought about becomes something I love. How one day I wake up and I am done with something I loved. Every time I go shopping for clothes I am into something new. Sometimes all I pick out is black and white stripes. Sometimes it is one color I gravitate to. It fascinates me. Right now I like red, gray, teal and purple. Skinny jeans with boots, hair that is dark on top and light on the ends (color melting) long necklaces with charms, big bags and puffy coats with fur trimmed hoods. I am sure in a month or two that will all be different.
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| Shopping with Kristi |
I went shopping for clothes with some Christmas money. I had no intentions of redecorating my house but I found this small square painting about the size of a small book. It is teal and red and I fell in love. Something clicked and I decided I was done with my current color scheme. DONE. I couldn't wait. I needed to change it NOW. That little painting started it and I am so excited with all the things I found.
Those who really know me, know I am a bargain shopper. I seldom pay full price for anything. I favor stores like Ross and TJ Maxx and at any other store I usually head straight to the sale rack. In fact one of the best places to shop for clothes is Goodwill. I have found some stinkin cute name brand clothes there. You have to dig, but that's the fun of it. I love getting a good deal! That being said, I have learned what items I won't bargain shop for....cause it's just not worth it.
All of the stuff I got I found at Ross. Color scheme: Black, Red and Teal. Crisp, clean and minimal. LOVE!
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| red bowl $3.00, leather coasters $1.00, frame $4.99 |
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| teal ball $12.00, birdhouse and vase i had...so free |
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| frame $4.99, Kelsey's hand impression...I made |
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| black plate $1.99, silver balls $5.99 |
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| my younger 3 kids hands...i made, frame $4.99 |
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| black tray $7.00, silver leaves $1.99 |
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| red glass vase $8.00 |
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| white vase...i had, black mirror box $4.50 |
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| teal plate $8.99 |
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| The finished product |
The other shelf, with the little painting that started it all.
painting $2.99, red vase $5.00 the rest I had around the house
teal bowl $3.00, glass plate $4.99
The other two plates $4.99 each, teal plate $3.99
I REALLY love this family tree. I bought this over a month ago and hadn't put it up yet.
love sign $2.00
Grand Total $101.00
Not bad to redecorate your entire main living space....and I have ALOT of shelving to fill.
The dining area finished...brrrr it's cold outside!
I think my prior decor was a good 5 years old. Its a great new look for a great new year! I love it!
(ha ha....I just realized I have a new red coat and teal purse!)
