This Thanksgiving season we are reminded of the everyday things we should be grateful for all year long. Here are a few reasons why we are thankful, grateful and blessed today and everyday!
1. Good health.
The more you appreciate your well-being, the more you’ll prioritize it. 2. Family. Remember to tell them you love them. Sometimes we lose sight of how important they are. 3. Favorite movie or TV show. You know the one that always makes you laugh or puts you in a good mood. 4. Close friends. The ones you might not see on a regular basis, but know that they always got your back. 5. Small accomplishments. It doesn't have to be huge, it could be something little like I finished doing a load of laundry. 6. Vacations. Planning a trip can boosts your happiness. It did for me when I planned our Paris trip. 7. Favorite meal or dessert. Lobster for dinner or crumble pie a la mode or anything chocolate! Indulge. 8. A good and restful nights sleep. You'd be surprise how much getting enough sleep can do you wonders. 9. Your pet (or your friend's pet). Animals give unconditional love and are known to be good for the soul. 10. A kind deed from a stranger. This can be something as simple as holding the door open for you. 11. The comfort of home. The security of being safe and sound. Unfortunately some people don't have a place they can call home. 12. A refreshing hot shower (or bath). After a long hard day, just relax and feel the tension go down the drain. 13. Laughter. Whether you hear a good joke or you're laughing silly with friends. Laughter is the best medicine. But most importantly, be grateful for your life. Even though it might not be perfect, we are all constantly learning and evolving to make it the best it can be. Happy Thanksgiving :)
Sundays are the perfect day to go flea market shopping! I've been to my share of great flea markets in So. California as well as Paris. For inspiration on how to "display" your flea market finds, here are my top 5 favorite decorating books that has an emphasis on flea market style. Not only is it more frugal but it's also a unique way to showcase your decorating style. Plus, the books themselves make great display statements on coffee tables or anywhere in your home or office.
1. Flea Market Decorating: Creating Style with Vintage Finds
This is one of my all time favorite decorating books. It gives practical flea-market shopping tips and advice. This book has 275 inspiring color photos of homes and rooms featuring creative decorating ideas. Hundreds of ideas for giving a room character and personality with vintage finds. It gives easy how-to for evaluating, salvaging, and refurbishing finds. It has a list of favorite flea markets and antique fairs around the country. Click HERE to buy this book. 
2. Flea Market Style: Decorating with a Creative Edge
This book offers exciting new ideas for choosing and decorating with flea market finds, illustrated with lush photographs of a variety of interiors from formal to funky. Part collector's guide, part decorating manual, Flea Market Style celebrates the marriage of two great passions - shopping and home design. It highlights flea market categories, from old textiles and paper goods to sports memorabilia, garden ornaments, collectibles, and major pieces of furniture, among others. This book proves anyone can use flea market finds to give their home a distinctive, personal style. Click HERE to buy this book. 
3. Flea Market Style
This book has great inspirations to furnish and decorate your home with "found" objects instead of new items bought in stores. It explains how to find fresh and unexpected uses of second-hand pieces and antiques, and reveal how to mix old and new with flair and panache. The author explain how to locate bargain copies of modern classics (or the real things) and how to mix flea market or thrift store finds with high-end basics. Click HERE to buy this book. 
4. Flea Market Chic
This book is about saving you money, along with recycling and repurposing. But its also about a sense of history and place, about individuality and creating a home that reflects your life and personality. Every piece in this book's interior has a story: the colorful pitcher found at a garage sale or the little chair found in a country junk store. Discover how to spot clever finds in a pile of junk and how to re-discover and re-use things your or your family already have. Click HERE to buy this book. 
5. Paris Flea Market Style
If you love flea market bargain hunting and French interior design, this is the book for you! Shop and dream your way around the Paris flea markets like a pro with this colorful stroll through the city's best markets. Get tips on where to find what, trade secrets, favorite dealers and advice on shipping items home. Even if you can't make it to Paris, this book is truly inspirational. Take a seat and take a trip to Paris! Click HERE to buy this book. 
Are you (or someone you know) planning on moving soon? If so, here's some great tips from guest blogger Ella Andrews on how to make moving easier and save money at the same time.
If you have a tight budget to work with during relocation, it is likely because you need to spend a lot on your new home. Buying new furniture and other belongings is certainly not cheap, especially if you are aiming for the best quality. With that in mind, it is a good idea to consider what ways you can save when you move. There are some traps, which you can fall in, all of which will lead to you paying more than you should. Furthermore, with careful planning and consideration, you can greatly reduce the cost of moving and actually save money during the process. You don’t have to pay a lot when it comes to moving if you follow some of these tips:
You can execute a cheaper move by following these tips. Make sure to take them all into consideration. |
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