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Styling Your Dining Table

      Here are my tips for decorating a beautiful dining table on a budget. I am not an expert yet, but i do think these tips could be helpful. 1. Color scheme/theme.  This first step helps you choose your tablecloth, dishes and accessories. When trying to decide on a theme for a table, think about the vibe that you want to give off. For my dining table, I wanted simple but elegant. The colors for most of my home are teal, emerald green and gold with white to balance it out. On my dining table I used green and gold accents to tie it in with my color scheme. 2. Gather dishware & table dressings . The first place you want to shop is at home. It may sound strange or funny, but it works! When redecorating, I always see what I can use that I already own. (Tip: Simply rearranging and relocating your decor pieces can save loads of money.)  Lucky for me, I found a rather expensive dining set in the garage that a previous tenant left behind.  A...

Bathroom Trash Can Makeover

Before this  makeover , my bathroom trashcan was just unappealing.  It was a burgundy color with highlights of pink and white. It did absolutely nothing for the space and it was an eyesore to look at. I decided to give my entire bathroom a makeover. That also meant that the trashcan had to go. As a way to save money, I figured I could just paint it and give it a new life. For this project you will need:   A trash can (Duh), Painter's tape, Rustoleum Coral spray paint Rustoleum Metallic  Gold spray paint Step 1 : Remove any loose dirt or dust with a damp cloth. You don’t have to use fancy products.  Just get some ole fashion soap and water.  Let it dry. Step 2 : Use the Rustoleum Coral spray paint to cover the entire trash can (inside & outside).  Make sure you follow all instructions on the can of spray paint.  Don’t forget to keep the can moving while painting so you don’t cause any  drippage . Let it sit for about 3...