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Frugalicious Friday & a Giveaway...Toby & Max Jewelry!

2012-02-24T05:23:00.014-08:00

Hey guys welcome to Frugalicious Friday!

If your new here, this day is all about linking' up your fabulous, thriftiest...most frugalicious home decor finds! And if you've got a fun craft or fab Diy project in the works, don't be shy and share that with us too! If you've still got questions - click here.

So excited, we've got a fun Giveaway today from one of our fabulous Sponsors...Toby & Max! Up for grabs... this beautiful necklace called the "Miracles are Real Pewter & Silver Pendant Necklace".

Sigh...I seriously {heart} this necklace!

If your not familiar with Toby & Max check out a few of their handmade & one of a kind jewelry creations...

"Birds of a Feather" Bracelet

"Live Your Best Life" Silver & Pewter Pendant

"Stay Strong" bracelet
Wow, simply Beautiful! Okay, here's how you can win...

1. Follow and Subscribe to Finding Fabulous over there to the right! And leave a comment below.
2. Follow Toby & Max on Facebook, a leave a comment on their Facebook page. 3. Finally, Follow Finding Fabulous here on Facebook, and leave one final comment.
Okay, 3 comments and 3 entries gives you 3 fab chances to WIN! A Winner will be announced next week. So link up guys, and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous!
***And if your one of our fabulous subscribers and receive our posts via e-mail...click here to surf all the fun links!***

TGIF!

Moo Printing...A Review!

2012-02-23T12:02:00.002-08:00

Have guys, have you heard of Moo Printing? Cute name isn't it? Moo is THE place where you can find and create custom business cards, mini cards, post cards and more!

Some of you know that in addition to blogging here at Finding Fabulous, I also work as a design consultant for my local business Finding Fabulous by design. Just a few weeks ago, I changed the design of my blog to flow better with my business website. And when that was finished, there was only one more thing I needed...business cards.

That's where Moo came to the rescue!

I just wanted a simple, pre-made design that was stylish and affordable. I didn't want to have to design the cards to look exactly like my websites (although Moo can certainly do that for you).

Check out a few of their pre-mades...

Here's the design I chose...

I love em'! Super easy, no hassle, quick shipping, affordable prices. Moo Printing made my quest for cute business cards...simple. Check out Moo Printing!

Fabulous Found...Gourd Lamps!

2012-02-23T06:53:00.000-08:00

Ahhh, Gourd Lamps! These fun lamps are the easiest way to add a little Mid Century Modern Flair to any space. And you can find them everywhere these days, in funky shapes and colors...and of course at super affordable price points. Check out what I've found, for less!

Pier One $39.99 (clearance)

Kirklands $59.99

Crate & Barrel $79.95

Pier One $55

Target $32.99

Yup, gourd lamps...I am diggin' that natural and organic shape!

Winner, Winner!

2012-02-22T07:26:00.000-08:00

I Loved seeing all the fabulous Crafts and Diy projects linked up to Frugalicious Friday last week! If you shared a project...thank you!

Okay it's time to announce the Winner from our Shabby Flowers Giveaway! Remember SF offered a $25 gift certificate to one lucky Frugalicious Friday participant? Without further delay, and using a random number generator, the Winner is...Sally from Love of Homes!

Congrats Sally you are going to LOVE, LOVE Shabby Flowers! I'll be in touch to gather your contact info, and to get you connected with the awesome gal from Shabby Flowers.

A few changes in the Family Room!

2012-02-21T12:13:00.007-08:00

Hey guys, I thought I'd share our family room today! Two things have been driving me nuts in this room...the coffee table and the lack of color. Now I actually went with a monochromatic design a couple of years ago and we've really loved it. That is until our couch started to fade and show some wear and tear.

So I bought new throw pillows for two reasons (besides comfort obviously). One was to add a pop of color to the room, and the other was to help hide the worn areas in the sofa. We just need one or two more years before we invest the money to re-cover this baby as it is a high quality piece that will last for many more years.

We actually bought our sofa at ARHAUS Furniture...you can check out their website here.

So here's the room before....

And here it is After...

Ahhh, that's better don't you think? The coffee table before was very heavy and dark for this space (and also scratched up from the kids) so I chose to lighten things up with a more sophisticated round one. We really love it, but most importantly it makes the room feel so much bigger.

And finally...the fireplace. I would love to paint the brick, but the hubby doesn't. Hmmm, this may be my most difficult challenge yet! Not sure I'll win this battle. What do you think, are you a natural brick fireplace fan...or not so much?

Trash to Treasure!

2012-02-20T12:29:00.001-08:00

Ahhh, I love our Trash to Treasure Day here at Finding Fabulous! There's just something about Before & After photos...I could look at them all day long.

Deny from her brand new blog A Girl and a Brush took an old antique chair from what looks like the Victorian Era...and glammed her up good with red paint and a super fun chevron patterned fabric.

Here's the Before...

And the After...

Wow, this chair went from seriously old fashioned....to funky and fabulous!

Give Deny a shout over at A Girl and a Brush!

Frugalicious Friday & A Giveaway...Shabby Flowers!

2012-02-16T18:40:00.009-08:00

Hey guys, welcome to Frugalicious Friday, Wahoo! We've been on hiatus for a few weeks and well...it's time to get this Thrifty Par-tay started again! In fact, grab our new button above to help spread the word.

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if your new here, this day is all about linking' up your fabulous, thriftiest...most frugalicious home decor finds! And if you've got a cute craft or stellar Diy project in the works...well

link that up too, if you've still got questions - click here.

I'm so excited to introduce you to our newest Sponsor here at Finding Fabulous...Shabby Flowers! Shabby Flowers is an on-line boutique offering flower supplies at wholesale prices for crafts and hair accessories. They carry chiffon flowers, petite bows, chiffon rosette bows, sequin bows, rhinestone buttons and more! And all at Awesome wholesale prices...love that!
Here are a few items from their inventory...

Ahhh, so pretty...I am in Love!!
For our Giveaway today Shabby Flowers is offering a $25 gift certificate to one lucky Frugalicious Friday participant, wahoo!
Here's how you can win...
1. Follow and Subscribe to Finding Fabulous over there to the right! And leave a comment below.
2. Link up your fabulous finds, crafts and Diy projects...and leave another comment below. 3. Finally, Follow Finding Fabulous here on Facebook, and leave one final comment.
Okay, 3 comments and 3 entries gives you 3 fab chances to WIN! A Winner will be announced next week. So link up guys, and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous...for less!
Good Luck!!

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Inspiration...Outdoor Accessories!

2012-02-16T07:13:00.002-08:00

Ahhh, it's almost that time. Spring is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about updating our patios and outdoor spaces! Every year at about mid February I start noticing how my screened in porch and deck aren't looking so good. The furniture looks drab and my cushions and pillows are faded.

So it's time to start sprucing things up around here! These are what inspired me today...

Target - Two Piece Outdoor Toss Pillow Set $24.99

Target - Florence Patio Rug (5x8) $59.99

JC Penney - Cindy Crawford Style Eden Dinner Plates (set of 4) $35

JC Penney - Decorative Pillows (set of 2) $25...several fabric choices

..Crate & Barrel - Knox Lantern $39.95

World Market - Pagoda Blue Classic Adirondack Collection, chair $99.99

Oh my goodness are you ready for Spring or what...and how fabulous are those outdoor throw pillows from JC Penney? Love those fabrics. I don't know about you, but I've got a serious case of Spring Fever!

Frame Galleries & Groupings!

2012-02-15T06:38:00.009-08:00

Today I'm sharing a few Frame Galleries I have in my home. I love hanging frames in groups, because they create large focal points! So instead of hanging large expensive wall art, you can hang affordable frames filled with treasured family photos!

You can even purchase thrift store frames and spray paint them all the same color if your really looking to save! These frames below I purchased at Target.

One of my favorite things are black and white photos! I put my favorite color photos on a disc, and head to Walgreens or CVS. There I can change my pictures to black and white, crop and make other minor adjustments.

Here's our home office and these are my Framed Coral Prints! I snagged the prints from Allposters.com and then framed them with inexpensive frames from Garden Ridge. I love how this grouping fills in the space above the desk adding heighth as well.

Here's another view...

This gallery is in our hallway upstairs. As you can see, it's not finished yet as a few of the photos are not in the frame and taped to the glass. I'm still deciding on which photos to use. No rhyme or reason with the pattern here...I just laid my frames out and got creative!

If your looking for a great tutorial on hanging Frame Galleries...click here!

Fabulous 4 Less...tufted headboards!

2012-02-14T05:22:00.007-08:00

Don't you just love all the tufting we've been seeing in home furnishings lately? From chic sofas to ottomans and headboards...I seriously {heart} this classic look.

I Love the Benson Tufted Headboard from Horchow! But it sells for a whopping $1,429.00 - yikes!

Get the look for less at Home Decorators! It's the Tufted Custom Headboard and sells for just $399. Ahhh, now that's a price I can handle!

Check out Home Decorators, yup they rock!

Trash to Treasure...Gray Armoire!

2012-02-13T06:34:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our simple weekly edition of trash to treasure. So excited to share this fab Diy project from RustiChic! When I first saw this I think my heart skipped a beat. Yup, I'm a sucker for curvy lines ;) Check out the Before...

And the After...

Ahhh, distressed to perfection. And the soft gray...so elegant and chic! Click here to read more about this amazing transformation.

Buy it on-line at RustiChic for just $495!

Mood Board...Hotel Inspired Master Bedroom!

2012-02-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd share a mood board I created for one of my clients in Charlotte today. On her wish list...a Master Bedroom Retreat where she can get away from the stresses of her daily life and just unwind.
Here's the design...

A few items the client already has (like the brown curtains and bed), and a few are stylish and affordable finds!

The teal area behind the sunburst mirror is wallpaper which would cover the entire wall behind the bed, although we probably will paint there in a similar teal color. At around $30 a gallon which can easily cover one wall...paint gives you the biggest decorating bang for your buck. The overall look? Hotel inspired, yet simple & chic.

Cheap to Chic...laminate bookcase makeover!

2012-02-08T07:07:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, we've got a brand new new blog design...Wahoo! I've been wanting a new design for a while now to go with my local design business here. And the lovely Michelle from Shabby Creations has really gone the extra mile to make it happen...thank you Michelle!
Now don't get too attached because we're still not done with that header above, but hopefully we'll wrap things up by the week-end. If you've been thinking about a bloggy makeover, check out Shabby Creations...they are Awesome!
****************************************************Today I'm featuring a fabulous bookcase makeover plain and simple. Connie from Salvage Savvy took a plain ole' laminate bookcase (seriously, the cheapo kind you'd see at Walmart) and painted her up purdy. Here's the before...

And the After...

Wow, cheap to chic...literally!
Give Connie a shout at Salvage Savvy...she rocks it!

Diy Lucite Tray!

2012-02-06T05:29:00.000-08:00

Wow, check out this chic Diy Lucite Tray from Two Twenty One! Chelsea snagged a clear lucite tray from the container store for just $10. Then created a liner in Photoshop, and then printed and laminated it at Office Depot. Total spent...just $15.

I {HEART} this tray!
Visit Two Twenty One...Chelsea will INSPIRE you with her thrifty n' stylish projects!

Fabulous 4 Less...chic chevron pillows!

2012-02-02T11:52:00.000-08:00

One of the latest trends in home decor right now...geometric patterns! Check out these chic patterned pillows from the one and only Horchow! But at $125 each...not lovin' that price!

Horchow
Get it for less at Modernality on Etsy...just $19.95 each.

For chic handmade pillows in all kinds of stylish - decorator fabrics...check out Modernality!

Frugalicious Friday Favorites...Valentine's Day Projects!

2012-02-01T07:25:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it's February already? And you know what that means...Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Here's a look at some fun {LOVE} projects linked up to our linky party Frugalicious Friday last week. Check out the cuteness...

Adorable Valentine Mantle from The Pleated Poppy

Cupcake Liner Valentine's Wreath from Teagan's Travels

Cork Valentine's Heart from I'm a Yarner

Be Mine Chalkboard from Just Simply Live

Drop Cloth Valentines from Make it Give it

Rick Rack Valentine's Day Towels from A Pumpkin and a Princess
Ahhh, so fun! Check these ladies out, and give em' some LOVE ;) And if you link up to Frugalicious Friday...thank you! Y'all continue to inspire me every week.

Drab to Fab...re-upholstered wingback chair!

2012-01-31T07:39:00.000-08:00

Don't you just love a beautifully updated Wingback Chair? Wingback's often get a bad rap for being too traditional and old fashioned. But when they're updated in fun fabrics, and modern accent pillows...these chairs rock plain and simple! Booke from All Things Thrifty snagged an old wingback from her local thrift store for just $8.00 and gave it the mother of all makeovers. ...Here's the very 80's before...

And the After...

Ahhh, fresh, modern...fabulous!
Click here for Brooke's tutorial on this amazing transformation.

Project Rewind...jute wrapped wine bottle!

2012-01-30T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, are you ready for another project rewind? It's fun to look back on older projects. Here's the tutorial on my Jute Wrapped Wine Bottle!

...So I needed an accessory for above the shelf next to our map picture frame in our small mud room. I found this jute twine at Michael's, and loved it's color and texture. And was instantly inspired to create a natural accessory for above my shelf! I shopped the attic looking for an old vase that was the right size and shape but found nothing. Then I got the idea to recycle a large wine bottle!

I started this project with tacky glue, but quickly realized that good ole' Elmer's glue works better. It doesn't set up as quick and gives you more time to make any adjustments to your rope. I started the rope at the bottom of the bottle and glued every other time I wrapped the rope around the bottle.

The bottom section of the bottle is where I used the most glue. The middle I used much less. And the top where the bottle gets smaller I used more glue again to keep the rope from gaping and showing the bottle underneath.

And here it is finished in our small mudroom. I just love the natural n' organic feeling of this accessory! And wouldn't 2 or 3 of these be great in a grouping? Wow, accessories that start from the recycling bin...so fun!

I'm linkin' up to these fun link parties...here!

Frugalicious Friday!

2012-01-27T06:40:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, sorry were getting a late start today....but hey it's Frugalicious Friday, Woot Woot!
So excited to see all your creative projects this week!
Speaking of creative. I've been busy planning another new blog design. Well it'll be another week until the reveal, but it started with a color change to my local design business here. And the color that has totally been inspiring me lately is...teal.

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Yup, I'll be doing lots more decorating and Diy projects around the house, and in general my blog and local design business will work together...bringing you stylish and updated design ideas...for less.
Okay if your new here, this day is all about sharing your fabulous, thriftiest...most frugalicious home decor finds!
And if you've got a cute craft or stellar Diy project in the works...well link that up too! We want to be INSPIRED. If you've still got questions...click here.
Oh and if your one of our fabulous subscribers and get our posts via e-mail...click here to surf all the fun, creative links!

Restoration Hardware Inspired Shelves!

2012-01-26T08:18:00.000-08:00

Wow, check out these Diy Restoration Hardware Inspired Shelves from {aka design}!
Amazing but this husband and wife design team (Dean & Shannon) have done it again with another beyond fabulous project. This time knockin' off Restoration Hardware which we all know can absolutely break the bank!
These gorgeous pictures say it all...

Love the Industrial vibe here.
Visit {aka design} for the awesome tutorial on how to build these stylish and functional shelves...for less!

Affordable Media Room...Mood Board Design!

2012-01-25T12:06:00.000-08:00

You know the Media Room Craze that's happening it seems like everywhere these days? Yup, you know the ones...they've got wall sized movie screens and actual movie theater seating? Well here's a way to mimic the function and comfort of a Media Room...just on a smaller and way less expensive scale.
I created this Mood Board below for a client who wants to turn their bland, catch-all bonus room into a sleek and functional Media Room. The kicker here is the client doesn't want to spend a ton of money because it's mainly going to be where the kids hang out...although Mom & Dad plan to catch a movie here every now and then.

Amazing but all the main furniture pieces in this room (excluding art, accessories, blinds and tv) come to just under $2,100. The modular couch from Ikea is only $1100, and it's smaller scale is perfect for smaller spaces like bonus rooms. Click here to see all the options this modular line offers.
The cubic bookcase is also from Ikea and costs just $199. The height of this case is only 72 inches. So I added a few accessories on top for added height and impact. The cool leather swivel chair is from Pier One. I love it's small size and that fact that it swivels...is perfect for a media room!
See that 3 door console table to the left, with the chalkboard magnetic board above? That my friends will be the bar and snack area...so fun that the kids can grab a snack while watching a movie!
Finally Bleeker Beige is our neutral wall color, and the red dot to the left will be the accent wall color. It's West Elm's Brick Red. Alrighty, I think we've got a little something for everyone here...kids, parents, and friends can all enjoy this space. All we need now is...POPCORN ;)
What are your thoughts on Media Rooms? Are they way over the top these days or well worth the investment?

Trash to Treasure...A bohemian chic end table!

2012-01-25T07:13:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for another Amazing trash to treasure project?
Janny from Que Linda picked up this ~~old~~ ancient end table from her local Habitat Restore. Is it dark and dated? Oh yeah. Is it straight from the 1950's? Without a doubt. Does the wood have some fabulous detail...Absolutely! And that my friends is key when revamping old furniture.
Here's the Before...

And the After...

Ahhh, beautiful! This piece went from dark and dated to Bohemian Chic with loads of personality! And the teal color? {LOVE}
Okay, go here for the tutorial on this stellar Diy project!

Chic Tray Makeover!

2012-01-23T07:02:00.000-08:00

Ahhh, today I am swooning over this chic tray makeover from MidSouth Stagers! Lauren snagged this tray from Goodwill for just, are you ready for this...$2.99 - cha ching! Then painted her up good in this fun herringbone pattern.
So many things I love here...the coral, the red & gold i-kat fabric. And the fact that a simple tray can make any ottoman function like an end table...fabulous!

Check out Lauren's tutorial here at MidSouth Stagers!

Frugalicious Friday...share your fabulous finds!

2012-01-19T23:45:00.000-08:00

Hey guys welcome to Frugalicious Friday! Before we get started I have an exciting announcement...WE HAVE OVER 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS here at Finding Fabulous...Wahoo!!!
I just want to get all mushy and say {Thank You} to those of you who follow, subscribe, check in, link up and in general think our thrifty lil' blog is fun! I sure have fun writing it and am excited to start doing more decorating projects for 2012!
****************************************Okay most of you know the deal by now. This thrifty party is all about linkin' up your fabulous, thriftiest...most frugalicious home decor finds!
If you've still got questions click here, but in a nutshell...this is the place to share your creative crafts, decorating & Diy projects and get noticed! It's like free Advertising for your blog, Etsy shop, or Website...wahoo!
Okay...link up and give us the scoop on how you find fabulous! And if you subscribe to Finding Fabulous and receive our posts via e-mail...click here to surf all the fun links!

Fabulous Found...upholstered dining chairs!

2012-01-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

{Sale Alert}
Hey guys, every now and then I come across an Amazing Sale that I simply must share with you! World Market is one of my favorite stores for offering chic & stylish home furnishings and accessories...that won't break the bank!
And they periodically have Sales that are crazy good. Check out these beautiful upholstered dining chairs, on Sale right now...

Linen Lydia Dining Chair (set of 2) $239

Gray Tufted Chair (set of 2) $199.98

Ash Lydia Dining Chair (set of 2) $239

Sand Tufted Chair (set of 2) $199.98
Wow, tufted chairs for around $100 each...unheard of! Okay, is your dining room table in need of a little update? A fun idea is to keep the table, and switch out the chairs!
Happy Shopping!