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bedside tables for $100 or less

Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by janelle.

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(image via design sponge)

Design Sponge did a GREAT round-up of budget-friendly nightstands. If you’re in the middle of, or about to start, a bedroom design project, it’s definitely worth a look. Check it out here.

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Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Thank goodness it’s Friday! Hope you all have a great weekend.

the room | the look

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Here’s a little color inspiration… The room is a Flickr find and the look is from J. Crew (click on the images for details). Love the combination of the golden yellow and greys.

DC area blogger Keri Henderson, the lady behind A Diva State of Mind, along with seven other bloggers are co-hosting THE BLOG SPOT Happy Hour this Thursday at The Park on 14th in DC from 5pm to 10pm. Drinks specials include $5 Premium Drinks from 5-7pm and dinner until 10pm.
Please RSVP at theparkthursday {at} usualsuspectz [...]

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think you don’t have time to exercise?

Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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…Well find a way to squeeze it in. I stumbled across SqueezeItIn.com via Southern Living magazine and I think the concept is a great one! Sometimes we’re not sure if a gym membership is right for us or we try to stay mobile at work, but still feel like we haven’t done enough when it [...]

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10 budget-friendly ways to spruce up your place

Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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(image via msn.com)

MSN Real Estate shares 10 affordable ways to add a little more ‘cozy’ to your home. The list includes…

Changing your lighting
Painting your front door
Getting organized
Updating bathroom vanities
Heating your towels
Changing hardware
Adding kitchen backsplash
Installing an outdoor heating fan
Updating your outdoor furniture
Adding a water or fire fixture

For more on these easy, pocket-friendly tips and the estimated [...]

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happy friday

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Enjoy the weekend. Don’t forget, for all the DC-area folks, the first Bloomingdale’s Outlet opens at Potomac Mills mall today. We’ll be there!

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etsy fab*: cupcake confessional

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Having an event and planning to serve your guests some cupcakes? Well, what could help take your party theme to the next level better than some ADORABLE cupcake baking cups?!?! Whether your theme includes polka dots, damask print or even animal print, Etsy seller Cupcake Confessional has what you need. The shop also includes colored [...]

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fall trendspotting: animal instinct

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Animal print will be BIG for fall. Here’s a great round-up of animal print shoes from Essence and this piece from Elle shares inspiring animal prints on everything from outerwear to accessories. Here’s our own little look at a few budget-friendly animal print looks…

Animal Janine Dress by Motel**, $78
Chinese Laundry Safari Clutch, $31
ASOS Set of [...]

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coming soon…

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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…a little announcement from the {budget}fab* team. Part of the reason behind or deliquent posting in recent months is that we’ve been preparing a re-brand/re-launch of our blog and consultative services. We’re very excited about it and hope to share more details with you in the coming weeks.