Thess Socety Blog

I need a new lamp for my bedroom.  Since I already have 3 table lamps sitting in a closet, I decided to make over one of them instead of buying yet another lamp... Spray paint to the rescue!!!!!!  (Isn't paint our best friend??) Read more »

I saw this cute idea to beef up curb appeal when I was on Pinterest (shared by HOMEWARDfoundDecor ) and had to copy the project!  It literally took 20 seconds to do and looks super cute. Take a look! Here's my house number before: Read more »

I love Ikea. I get there once a year to shop because the store is 5 hours away, so I shop like crazy while I'm there and drag everything back home to put together and enjoy.  And you can't beat the prices on their light fixtures, plus they have really cool industrial light fixtures that I love. This year, I was all set to buy a Ranarp light fixture to hang in my laundry room when I spotted a very similar fixture on sale for $14!!!!!!!!!!!! Score!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was definitely one of those "START THE CAR!" moments. Read more »

I'm so happy with my newly redecorated dining room! The black and white scheme makes the wood furniture the focal point which is what I wanted.  Now this space fits my cottage decor beautifully and is a look I am happy with. I began accumulating furniture for the dining room when I first moved in. The furniture I had already was minimal and not really my taste - without a huge budget, I took my time choosing the right pieces for the right prices by buying second hand furniture. Read more »