Dollar Store Updates

As we continue to settle into our house (and get ready to finalize things into being official homeowners), I keep spotting opportunities for a little bit of cleverness, quirkiness, and decorating. The trouble is our decorating budget is virtually zero, so I need to be creative with things from the dollar store, the dollar section at Target and things lying around the house that can be transformed into something genius (something I know a little about hah).

Simple wire baskets attached to wooden shelves provide storage for vegetables like potatoes and onions.

*kitchen tip: Store potatoes and onion separate since each one makes the other spoil faster. Instead, store them separately, and add an apple to the potatoes. The apple will help keep the potatoes from spoiling.

A roll of burlap can be cut and used as a no sew seasonal table runner. You can also fold it in on itself and sew, glue or even staple it into flower-like shapes to be attached to a cheap branch wreath ($2 at Michael's). *Seasonal wire ribbon is also always at my local dollar store and can be changed out to update a basic wreath, making it a very small investment for year round decor.

{this sad piece of furniture is getting a face lift of paint in the very near future, no judgies..}

These matted frames are only $1 and dress up prints for shelves and tables. Yes, the frame is plastic and the backing isn't the best--but these survived our move and have gone from wall to table top with no problems (except a little tape to secure the backs. There's even glass fronts! 

*not pictured, a variety of lined baskets for attractive under the sink storage. No one needs to see my 96 count tampon box, but right next to it are several pretty baskets keeping my shampoos, hand soaps, and lotions organized under the sink for easy access. (opt. for shallow, plastic ones for corralling cleaning products under sinks).

Haleigh over at Partleigh Put-Together, featured her favorite dollar store finds this week, too. Check out her incredible dollar store DIY.

What are your favorite buys at the dollar store? When D and I are in a rut we go on trips to the dollar store with a $10 budget, and always end up having the best time laughing at some of the off-brand products...