Category: Bargains

 
Feb
18

Splurge vs. Steal: Fabric Shade Chandeliers

Permalink
Posted by Alicia Cox 2/18/2010 12:42:00 PM
Above: Restoration Hardware 's Rectangular Shade Chandelier, from $655-$875USD; below: Lighting Original 's Six Light Pendant Chandelier with White Textured Linen Shade, $296CAD When researching these Splurge vs. Steal posts, I'm often amazed at how much
Read More »

Posted in: , , , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Feb
06

Bargain Saturday: Affordable DIY Art Ideas Using Canvas

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 2/6/2010 10:16:00 AM
I have a little bit of a fear of artwork . Rather than finding something I like, I choose bare walls. OK, not completely bare, I've got a few photographs, mirrors, etc. But more or less, there's not a whole lot going on with my walls. I'd just rather
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

3 Comments

Jan
30

Bargain Saturday: The Writing is on the Wall, in Chalk

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 1/30/2010 9:25:00 AM
Chalkboards aren't just for kids. Actually, chalkboards aren't just for... boards. You can slather chalkboard paint on any wall, piece of furniture, appliance or whatever. It's an affordable and dramatic way to turn something as plain as a bare wall into
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

2 Comments

Jan
16

Bargain Saturday: Dear Paper Lanterns, I Never Got Over You

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 1/16/2010 8:56:00 AM
There was a time, not so long ago, that you couldn't walk through the IKEA lighting department without being bombarded by a slew of different paper lanterns -- every shape and size imaginable. I had more than my share ( way more than my share) of these
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Dec
19

Bargain Saturday: Wine Bottle Candle Holders

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 12/19/2009 10:54:00 AM
I have a really hard time sending pretty wine bottles to the recycle bin. I just want to hang on to them for a little while, even if they just make my wine rack a little fuller for the moment. Sure, you can stick a candle in a pretty bottle and be done
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

4 Comments

Dec
05

Bargain Saturday: Calendars as Art

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 12/5/2009 3:37:00 PM
The end of the year is near and on December 1st you probably flipped over the last month of that calendar you purchased for half off on January 3rd. I always feel a little sad when I do that. We generally pick up calendars we want to see everyday for
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

3 Comments

Nov
14

Bargain Saturday: Abbott Long-Stem Matches

Permalink
Posted by Alicia Cox 11/14/2009 11:41:00 AM
From left: Abbott Spark Snowflake Matches in Black ; Snowflake Matches in Red; Reindeer Matches in Silver, Tree & Snowflake Matches in Gold, $4 each available at Kitchen Stuff Plus (Images from Kitchen Stuff Plus) While I long for a cozy fireplace
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Oct
24

Bargain Saturday: Billy Turns 30

Permalink
Posted by Vanessa 10/24/2009 9:30:00 AM
Unless you're filthy rich and have all of your bookshelves custom made for your grand library, you've probably owned a Billy bookcase from Ikea . You've at least seen them in other people's homes. Well Ikea fans, it's Billy's 30th birthday and Ikea is
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Oct
17

Bargain Saturday: Thrifty Decor on a Platter

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/17/2009 2:12:00 PM
Left: Etsy find, magnate tray , USD $17.00, right; my latest Value Village find, $1.99 As you may already know, I'm an obsessed vintage hound. I scour my local thrift stores at least once a week (and I have a family, which means I'm truly committed) for
Read More »

Posted in: , , , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Oct
10

Bargain Saturday: Autumn Berry Wreath

Permalink
Posted by Alicia Cox 10/10/2009 9:45:00 AM
PC Home 20-inch Berry Wreath, $12.99 (PC hurricane and candle not included) image courtesy of PC Home I try not to do too much seasonal redecorating -- it's a slippery slope from "I'll just update a pillow or two..." to "I need a summer couch!" That said,
Read More »

Posted in: , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

1 Comments

Sep
19

Video Bargain Saturday: Something to do with All Those Thirft Store Dishes!

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/19/2009 2:17:00 PM
It's a catch 22: They're cheap, pretty and abundant, but rarely is there enough of any of them to make a set. I'm talking thrift store dishes of course, and being a full bag lady who frequents a Value Village at least once a week (my thrift store of choice),
Read More »

Posted in: , , , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

8 Comments

Sep
17

Video Shoestring Makeover: Vintage Milk Jug as Chic Side Table

Permalink
Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/17/2009 3:39:00 PM
So the HGTV.ca Team and I had us a little craft day, at my house. Crafting is fun. You should do more of it. One of our endeavors included this little Shoestring Makeover . You can’t have enough discreet side tables , especially for when you have company
Read More »

Posted in: , , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

1 Comments

Sep
05

Bargain Saturday: Dorm Room Decor

Permalink
Posted by Alicia Cox 9/5/2009 9:30:00 AM
Milk crates in various colours, $9.99 USD, The Container Store Ah, the dorm days of university -- wait, let me correct that -- the concrete box basement-dwelling days. I never lived in residence because the first school I attended had dorms far from downtown,
Read More »

Posted in: , , ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

Aug
29

Bargain Saturday: Sale Find -- Bordered Rugs

Permalink
Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 8/29/2009 10:35:00 AM
Who doesn't love a sale ? And I've been looking for something to throw in front of my patio door! These bordered rugs are durable and made from natural fabric (and the cat will probably enjoy rubbing his face all over it--bonus!). Left to right: Seagrass-Border
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

2 Comments

Aug
22

Bargain Saturday: Mason Jars

Permalink
Posted by Vanessa 8/22/2009 9:30:00 AM
Sometimes I think the best bargains are the most obvious ones we overlook. I'm a big fan of finding new uses for everyday items and there's certainly no shortage of mason jar crafts and ideas online. From left to right: First are twinkle lights in vintage
Read More »

Posted in: ,

Add to:   Add to Del.icio.us   Digg it!  

0 Comments

More Posts Next page »

Back to Top