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As a decorator I get paid to shop.
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Doesn't that sound like a dream job? The downside is that searching for interesting pieces within a set price range can be time consuming.
With the price of gas, it can also be expensive to drive all over town. For me, online shopping becomes very appealing as well as practical.
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My Secret Weapon
My secret weapon for interesting and unique items is Ebay. It is such a great site for decorating your home. Make a list of accessories you need to pull your room's theme together and start shopping. Once you open an account with Ebay, you can create a wish list so that you will be alerted when something you want is placed on the market.
Something For The Bath
Are you trying to create a vintage bathroom? Hang a glass front cabinet on the wall and fill it with old medicine bottles. There is currently a collection up for sale on Ebay for less than $10. Add to this talcum powder tins and antique razors and you will feel like you are in your grandmothers bathroom.
Something For The Kitchen
Pottery and glassware are plentiful on Ebay. This the fastest way to start a collection that would look great on top of your kitchen cabinets or on your bookshelves.
Cast iron doorstops are another collectible that can easily be bought. Dogs, floral arrangements and even the state of Texas are represented in these decorative pieces. Use them as a door stop or display them along the baseboard of a hallway to create floor art.
Something For The Floor
To add a focal point to a stone floor or wall, check out the marble stone mosaics available. They are hand cut and mesh mounted for easy installation when you are laying tilework.
I found beautiful pieces as low as $50. The tile category has listings for colorful handpainted pieces that would look wonderful in a backsplash, tabletop or around the edge of a swimming pool.
Something For Relaxing
Do you love magazines? If so, you will love the deals you can find on Ebay. Many top magazines are available for less than fifty cents an issue!
Grab a glass of lemonade and go shopping online this week. You will stay cool, save on gas and find things you may have never thought to buy for your home.
To Delightful Decorating,
- Melisa
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