Home Decorations you can do yourself
I recently moved into a new apartment, and wanted some new ways to decorate, without spending a fortune. Here are some easy ways to spice up your space!
I love collecting old classics with amazing covers, and decided to put some on display, with a wee New York snow globe on the top (this ones from typo). I put this on top of my small bookcase, as it ties in well, but means it doesn't look so bare. These books were super inexpensive at around $5 for all of them at a second hand bookstore. You could also check out antique stores or book sales.
I also wanted to decorate my coffee table without taking the whole thing over, so I opted for a small plant, candlestick and a book.
I chose to put the plant (which was $3 at the warehouse) in a jar, as i thought being able to see the soil would be a bit different. The jar is also from the warehouse, another bargain at only 70 cents! I also really loved this copper candle stick, and it matched my grey and wood coffee table perfectly. Its also from the warehouse, in the 'Gatsby Collection' for $12. The artesian pizza recipe book is sufficing until I hunt down something more coffee table appropriate.
This next idea is so easy, and probably my favourite. I decided to make a firefly jar of my own, with a mason jar (easy to find at the supermarket, craft stores, ect) and a battery operated string of fairy lights ($3 at Bunnings or Kmart). I love having these wee fairy lights on later at night as they are super cute and give out a much softer light.
This last one is again using a mason jar (I have an obsession!), which I filled with semi-precious-but really cheap- wee stones and crystals. My jar still has a way to go, but it does have some stones like quartz, jade, agate and topaz, all of which can be easily tracked down at a spiritual store, or your local market.
I hope these super simple tips gave you some ideas (I am in no way a professional at this sort of stuff!) for spicing up your space. Stay tuned for a festive christmas version on decking out your house.
Thanks for reading,
Love Becca :)
xo
