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How to Find the Best prices on Vintage Christmas Decor

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Vintage Christmas decor has a huge collector market. And it’s understandable! I, myself, want to decorate more sustainably and am not a big fan of modern holiday decor. I want color, I want bright, I want shiny, I want Bing Crosby tap dancing with Danny Kaye 😉.

How to Find the Best prices on Vintage Christmas Decor

Over the years, I’ve amassed a good collection of vintage holiday decor, but I have a rule: I never spend more than $25 on anything. And if it’s more than $25, it wasn’t meant to be. Here’s how I’ve scored the best prices on vintage Christmas decor.

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The Best Murphy Bed for a Tiny Home

The best Murphy bed for a tiny home

This post is sponsored by Lori Beds. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fitting furniture into a small or even tiny home is tough. You want something stylish, sustainable and functional. (And preferably something that doesn’t break the bank!) That’s a lot to ask in a piece of furniture. But luckily, Lori Bed’s Murphy Bed fits the bill!

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5 Tips for Eco Friendly Home Renovations

5 tips for eco friendly home renovations

Renovating a home is difficult. PERIOD! Renovating while trying to do eco friendly home renovations? Yeah, that makes a hard journey even harder.

When we first went into our home renovation journey, I wasn’t super concerned with being eco friendly. I loved the earth, obviously, but I was more concerned at that time with saving money. I had just spent a 🍑-load on a house! And I didn’t need to spend more than I had to on a renovation! Luckily, saving money and sustainability can go hand-in-hand.

Here’s a eco friendly, budget friendly tips I’ve learned in my over 10 years (!!!) experience in home renovating. (Yes, I’m counting the Airstream as home renovations because it was my home!)

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How to Redecorate Without Any Money or Extra Resources

Got the itch to redecorate but don’t have any money? Also concerned with the impact of “fast home decor?” Me too. Here’s some ways to make your home feel fresh without spending any money or using any additional resources.

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5 Ways to Sustainably Decorate for Fall

Do you have the urge to go pumpkin balls to the wall? I get it! I do too, but I also want to celebrate and decorate sustainably. Here’s a few tips on how sustainably decorate for fall. (FYI: Pic from last year, I’m trying to wait just a liiiiittle bit longer to decorate.)

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5 sustainable home decor ideas (that don’t involve buying anything!)

Shop your home

I bet you have decor and/or functional home items squirreled away in closets and in cabinets. I consider myself to be minimalistic, but I know I have some hidden treasures! Take out those items and use or display them now. We don’t have to save our “good” plates for a special occasion. Today is special enough.

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8 Sustainable and Thrifty Ways to Beautify Your Yard

Yard work > house work any day. I love getting out in my yard, digging in the dirt and feeling the sun on my face. Working in the yard is by far my favorite and IMO, the most satisfying chore. But it can also be expensive and can generate a lot of waste. Over the years I’ve learned how to beautify my yard in some inexpensive and sustainable ways.

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How to Dye Jeans Black

Text overlay over the before and after of dyed jeans reads: How to dye jeans black.

Dyeing your old jeans is a great way to extend the life of your garment. It’s also way more sustainable than buying new. And it’s great way to refresh your black jeans if they are faded, like mine. Once you do your first dye project, you’ll be hooked. It’s way easier than you think it will be. Even if you’ve never journeyed into the wonderful world of tie-dye as a kid, you can figure this one out.

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