Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. How to make used furniture usable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. My best finds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

We’re glad we didn’t buy any furniture, or we’d have quite the full house! Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. Use Patterns Sparingly. Use Patterns Sparingly. But definitely use them! Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

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