Damn! I had so many good pics to share with you this morning.. the after pics of the craigslist dresser and vanity, our porch that has been miraculously cured of all projects and the antique china cabinet that we finally picked up from the seller… But I forgot my camera cord :( So instead I’m […]

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So yesterday I posted about tearing down the upstairs hall built in and how that necessitated buying an armoire to keep our linens and extra bath products in. Never one to pass up an excuse to shop, I have been obsessively scouring craigslist and ebay for weeks! Finally, a few days ago we hit gold […]

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I have always prided myself on being able to find a decent deal when it comes to home furnishings and decorations… When I see something I love that is way out of my price range I enjoy the challenge of recreating it on the cheap. But apparently I could learn a thing or two about […]

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It was love at first sight when I first spotted this Louis side table from Anthropologie:  But at $598 plus $75 shipping, it’s a little um, pricey.  My “cheap” version? This lovely circa 1930 shabby chic white end table I got at my favorite antique dealer in NYC for $125: At first glance, not so similar.  But they […]

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I’ve always loved those features in magazines like “Lust or Must” where they show you the couture version of an outfit and then show you a much more affordable item (knock off?) that has a similar look for a fraction of the price. I’m starting my own feature called Chic and Cheap!  I don’t know […]

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