Dana Thomsen

My Geek Out

                Fixer Upper is my geek out.  I love watching the show to see how they can take a home and totally transform it.  The best part for me is I get ideas from how Joanna decorates the house.  I get ideas from her for my house. 

                Joanna has a store in Waco, TX. Called Magnolia Market.  Joanna sells items she uses in her designs on the show and sells them in her store.  But, I am on a budget and I like finding the same things or similar things for a cheaper price.  My daughter wanted a half wind mill and they are charging upward to $100.00 and we found on at Hobby Lobby, regular price was $49.99 and we got it on sale for 50% off.  For me that is the best part is looking for items at a cheaper price.  When I find a design, I like I print the picture out whether it is from her show or somewhere else on the internet I have the design I am wanting to do.  I call this my inspiration room.

                So, the hunt begins.  I go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Target, and the Dollar Stores.  You would be surprised what you can find at the Dollar Stores for decorations.  Once you start purchasing your items store them until you can get all the pieces.  Then, once you have them all put your room design together.  Sometimes when you are working on a budget it might take you a while to get all your pieces together.  I have one wall I have been working on for about two months, but I am having a tough time finding some of the pieces I am looking for. 

                But, in the end it all comes together.  If you are not into the farmhouse look, then you can go on several different websites to find your inspiration room.  One of my other favorite places to look is Pinterest.   Happy decorating.