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Book Review – Thrifty Chic: Interior Style on a Shoestring

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Learn how to reuse, recycle, restyle, restore, and revamp your old furnishings to create a stylish and unique home, without spending a fortune! Whether you are on a tight budget, or simply want to give your existing home a new look, Thrifty Chic provides a treasure trove of ideas at your fingertips.

Divided into 7 chapters, Thrifty Chic will take you through everything you need to know to jazz-up your home. Starting with “Elements of Design”, you will learn how to utilize fabric, paint, windows, frames, lighting, and more, to make the most of your environment. Then, room by room, each chapter will show you how best to pull together mismatched items into cohesive schemes, how to upcycle furniture, and how to introduce some clever ideas for storage. You will learn how to create certain styles in your home, from French-inspired antique chic, to the cosmopolitan eclectic and the steel-finished urban cutting-edge. You will even gain insider tips on what to look for at antique markets and in thrift stores, and how to care for and restore your bargain purchases.

Packed full of irresistible designs, and with a final chapter detailing how to do the projects yourself, there will be no stopping you from creating your perfect habitat.

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DIY Wire Spool Coffee Table: A Stylish and Sustainable Home Project

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly DIY project that can transform your living space without breaking the bank? The DIY Wire Spool Coffee Table from Twelve On Main is just the thing! This project takes something as simple as a wooden wire spool and turns it into a chic, functional coffee table with a cool, rustic vibe. Whether you’re into farmhouse style, industrial décor, or just love a good upcycling project, this coffee table is sure to steal the show.

What’s great about this project is that it combines sustainability with style. Repurposing old wire spools into a coffee table not only gives new life to something that might have ended up in the trash, but it also gives your living room a unique, rustic touch. It’s a fun way to show off your creative skills and make a piece of furniture that’s totally one-of-a-kind.

But let’s be real: DIY furniture projects can sometimes feel overwhelming. The good news is that this wire spool coffee table is surprisingly easy to make, even if you’re not a seasoned DIY-er. The step-by-step instructions provided by Twelve On Main are super straightforward, and with just a few tools, you’ll have a beautiful coffee table that will wow your guests and be a great conversation starter.