Monday, February 28, 2011

Shop around

HGTV has done quite a fine job of educating people on how to decorate on a shoestring.

Do you ever wonder where they find all those great buys?  Certainly, Home Goods has been recently anointed the industry favorite for finding inexpensive decor items.  However, you never know where you might find great goods or just inspiration.

Pier 1 and World Market are still major players when it comes to affordable decor.

Don't dismiss Target.  While their Home Goods section leans toward trendy, at Target prices, why not pick up a few fun things that you can replace in a couple of seasons?  A recent great find at Target?  Really well made funky throw pillows.  Always read those circulars; Target likes to move its inventory, so they slash prices frequently.

Like to shop on line?  Overstock.com has just about everything.

A little secret?  I have found great looking dinnerware at Wal-Mart.

I always tout GoodWill, especially if you live in an area, like D.C., where people are constantly coming and going.

I am also a big fan of consignment shops and while I haven't used Craigslist personally, I know plenty of people who have and love it.

Another overlooked gem is Tuesday Morning, which really stocks everything from gift paper to furniture.

Now get out there and get shopping!

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