The Old Homeplace

I am working on re-doing my bedroom. I still need to add some finishing touches and sew the pillow shams and curtain tie backs. My goal has been to make it look as nice as possible while spending the least amount of money possible. I’ve been doing pretty good so far. Here’s the break down as best I can remember:

2 comforters and a bed skirt bought on clearance at K-mart for about $30.00. From this I will get 1 comforter, 2 pillow shams, 2 curtain tie backs, 1 pair of lined curtains (I used an old sheet for the lining), 2 window valances, and of course a bed skirt.

I have a afghan that I crocheted using free yarn and 2 yard sale cushions, $6.00.

2 pair of window blinds, about $12.00.

Paint for the walls, $0.00. I used wall paint that was given to us and trim paint that I already had on hand. I did buy 2 pieces of trim for the edges of my bookshelves for less than $5.00.

I bought a used chair and table for about $100.00.

I am using picture frames and wall décor that I already have on hand.

My daughter is letting me use a footstool that she does not need right now so I need to make a slipcover for it.

I also need a dresser scarf and a couple of doilies for the bed side tables. I am hoping to find some fancy crocheted pieces at the flea market. I might also need a rug. Not sure about that yet. We also need some way to store some guns. They may end up on a rack in the closet though.

That leaves the lamps. I wanted one for each bedside tables. I decided to be frugal and environmentally correct so I purchased them at Goodwill for $9.00. But, the shades were not exactly what I wanted and I need to replace 1 switch ($4.00). I checked the price of new shades from at least 3 stores and then decided to cover my own using these instructions, Martha Stewart's Lampshade Slipcovers, and some wall paper leftover from another project. I went to Wal-mart where I found Martha Stewart’s new line of scrap booking supplies. I ended up buying about $40.00 worth of paper punch supplies, glue, and trim for the shades. I then realized that I could have bought 2 decent shades for that much money. But, I supported the local Goodwill and I am using up some leftover supplies. And I will still have the paper punches and glue for future projects…So even though this was not the cheapest way to go I feel pretty good about my frugal, environmentally correct lamps!

Oh, pictures will be forthcoming!!!