Budget-Friendly Halloween Decorating Ideas

Neutral and spooky Halloween decor and budget-friendly Halloween decorating ideas! Fall has officially arrived, which means I can share spooky Halloween decor and creepy dolls without it being too weird.   I realize Halloween decor, particularly spooky skeletons and creepy dolls isn't for everyone.  Just skip over today's post and check back next week, I promise it won't hurt my feelings.   For my fellow spooky Halloween, creepy crusty doll head lovers, today's post is for you! October is a busy month, so I scaled back my Halloween decor and kept it simple.  I created a spooky gallery wall, painted a handful of thrifted jack-o'-lanterns , and displayed some of my favorite creepy old dolls.   One of my favorite aspects of Halloween is that there are many ways to decorate on a budget.  From inexpensive thrift store finds to easy budget-friendly DIY projects, creating a spooky Halloween decorated home is easy for less.  BUDGET-FRIENDLY ......

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Let's Go Thrifting: Auction and Thrift Store Finds Vol 4

A curated COLLECTION OF VINTAGE furniture and decor FROM FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE, AUCTIONS, ANTIQUE MALLS AND THRIFT STORES! School is back in session, which means this mama is back hitting the roads !  Although my kids are old enough to stay home alone, I try hard not to leave them for extended periods, which usually limits my trips to quick pickups from auctions and Facebook Marketplace.   Now that they are back in school, I've been hitting the roads and traveling further to hunt and pick for my home, vintage markets and my shop at Sweet Clover Barn .   I've been thrifting, auctioning and picking for years now and have my usual routes, which usually take me through Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania or Virginia.   I hit a variety of places including auctions, antique stores, antique malls, flea markets and thrift stores.   Before I get to my recent vintage finds, I thought it would be helpful to share some tips to get the most out of shoppi......

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House Plant Tour And Plant Care Tips

Decorating with house plants.  Take a home tour of 12+ different house plants and learn easy plant care tips. I love cooler temps, changing leaves and all the activities that come with fall, but I'm having difficulty getting into the fall decorating mood.  Can anyone else relate? I may add a collection of pumpkins outside and a few dried botanicals inside, but I'm seriously thinking of skipping straight to Halloween.   So before I get too deep into Halloween decorating , I thought I would share a little house plant tour and simple plant care tips for beginners.  I'm still very new to being a plant mama, but I have learned a few things since adding various plants to my home.  It's taken a bit of trial and error and moving plants around to find what makes them grow and thrive the best, but I'm happy to say, I haven't killed a house plant yet.  1. ZZ PLANT Scientific name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia If you're looking for an easy-to-care-for, low-mainten......

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