Category Archives: on a dime

10.15.13

our porch.

For those of you that have been following #theneverendingporchproject on Instagram, this post is a long time coming. Almost a year ago, I started working with Jeff at Great Falls Landscapes on the concept.

We worked for weeks on the plan.. And finally came up with perfection.

There were a lot of changes along the way. And while it took what seems like forever to build, I couldn’t be happier with the end results. It’s funny, before finding GFL, I had initially hired someone else, and ultimately fired him two weeks in due to his lack of creativity. So glad that I found them! Jeff and Lance were amazing to work with and really “went” with my crazy ideas..

(This was right before E’s Party.. pics to come on that later..)

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10.10.13

homegoods shopping party.

It’s no secret that I am a HomeGoods addict. Friends who shop with me know entering a HomeGoods is like me getting ready for “the big game.” I am focused. I am competitive. Let’s review the fruits of my labor, shall we?

Both nightstands in our guest bedroom? HomeGoods.. Oh yeah and those pink Ralph Lauren pillows too!

These Cynthia Rowley cups were $2.99 each. Make great vases, eh?

Basically everything on this dresser… HomeGoods.

Our living room table too. Not to mention those two green ottomans.

This table and that lamp.

This bowl in our dining room that I get so many compliments on… Just add gold spray paint!

Our dining room mirror and crystal candlesticks.

So much in E’s room came from HG. She loves her reading table.

E’s desk lamp, glassware and desk organizers… all HomeGoods.

as well as her geode bookends- love!

Pretty much everything on her dresser from picture frames to trays and boxes.

Remember her bench makeover? Also the broken picture frame that I scored on clearance? And that lamp? H-to-the-G.

This chest, lamp (+ some leftover green spray paint) and coral? You guessed it.

And my little Louie’s room. Probably the single most popular topic that I receive emails about. Her coverlet and shams are from HomeGoods, not to mention nearly every decorative item on her bookshelves.

Her table? Yup, Yup.

And this mirror used to be a picture that I got on clearance.This orchid bowl in our kitchen? Only $14.99!

Pictures of our porch are coming soon, but you probably saw the post on this table. The coral and lotus candle holder are great styling accessories- both under $10!

So there you have it- that’s just a few of the bazillion HomeGoods gems that I have scored. That being said, I was tickled pink when HomeGoods Corporate reached out to me and asked me to host a shopping party. They were gracious enough to let me pick my favorite store, which happens to be right in my neighborhood. They’ll be a gift card in it for every guest as well as a chance to win some major HomeGoods cash. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite items as well as a few tips and tricks that I save for my clients. Think of it as some free personal shopping. 😉 So…. for you readers in the DC Area, if you would like to attend, please send me an email at klnsalmon@yahoo.com so I can add you to the list. Spaces are limited!

10.04.13

fashion friday: on target.

Have you guys seen Target’s fall line up? It’s pretty sick. I am in love with the Phillip Lim handbags! I put together four head-to-toe outfits, 100% from Target. That’ll get you through 4 days of the week. The other three are up to you. 😉tux it up: tuxedo jacket | pants | handbag | earrings | pumps

10.03.13

homegoods to the rescue.

It’s no secret that I may be HomeGood’s biggest fan. But this might be one of my favorite scores yet. As I attempted to zhush up our porch this summer, I went on weekly runs. I am so happy that it is finally done (full reveal coming soon) and I can say with certainty that it is now our family’s favorite spot.

Back on topic… I found this little guy on clearance for $79. Look familiar? It should. It’s the same exact table (except with a gold base- lucky me) that William Sonoma Home is selling for $795! Ridic.

I have inspected it and it is literally the same. exact. table.

Theirs.

Mine.

Photo by Jan Michele Photography.

09.24.13

bright birthday.

Every year, I find myself racing like a maniac to find last minute treat-free favors for my girls’ school birthday. (Life would be sooooo much easier if I could just buy two dozen cupcakes.) This is what E and I came up with this year ($1 marker sets from the Dollar Store.)

I received a few emails asking about the printable– well ladies, today is your lucky day. I finally figured out how to upload it- so you can go nuts. Just have your little nuggets sign their own names. Now just get your asses down to the Dollar Store and buy $30 worth of crappy markers. 😉

bright birthday

09.18.13

deny. deny. deny.

I’m loving this new pillow source… Great prices too!

08.28.13

fauxmica.

I have had a lot of readers ask me about our kitchen countertops over the past year. They are Carrara Marble slabs from Dominion Granite. I love having marble in our kitchen, but I also don’t mind the patina that builds on marble countertops. I like to think of them as my kitchen memoirs. Many people stay away from marble because of 1.) the patina and 2.) the cost.

Now, take a look at these countertops. What do they all have in common?

Well, if the title of this post was any indication- YES! They are all laminate. Calcutta 180 x Formica to be exact. Don’t they look incredible? At $16/ sq. ft. they are a great alternative to marble. Formica sure has come a long way!