HALLOWEEN!

I don't know about you guys, but I love decorating for holidays...for a low price of course! So if you're having a Halloween party tonight and need some last minute decorations, check out this website!

CLICK HERE! ...for some easy and cheap ways to make decorations!

Now for my favorite part of Halloween...COSTUMES! While I was crying over the Gators loss to the Bulldogs, My parents were sending me pictures of the Halloween party they were at...But, the Halloween party had some rules...you had to go dressed as someone who had been nominated or won and Emmy...My parents were partying and I wasn't...there's something wrong with that! HAHA! But take a look at these pics...All of these costumes were made from things you can find at home...except maybe the wigs!

So first...John Denver!

Second...50 Cent!

Third...my parents, Carrie Underwood and Tom Jones

 Last...Cindy Lauper!

So if you don't have a costume yet for tonight, look around the house and see what you have!! I guarantee you will be able to throw something together! If worst comes to worse, put a white sheet over your head, cut some holes for you eyes and mouth and go as a ghost!! hehe

Canvas Art

If you've ever looked for a canvas painting to use as decoration, you've probably noticed that they aren't cheap...they're actually pretty expensive....UNLESS you look at the right place!

Here is the canvas that I have in my bedroom...

I got this canvas at Michael's craft store on sale for $15!!! Always go to the sale aisle first! To top it off, I am a substitute teacher, and Michael's gives teacher discounts....so on top of this awesome price, I got an extra 15% off. Originally, this canvas was about $35. Yes, that's more than 50% off. Michael's always has some great stuff on sale. Take a look!
Next, here is the canvas I have in my living room....

To me, It's a beautiful scenic painting of Italy...I got this canvas at Big Lots for $20. You can't really tell by the picture, but the size of the canvas is HUGE. It takes up a lot of space on my wall which was what I was going for.  A canvas this size usually runs for about $60. No thanks, I'll keep my canvas from Big Lots for $20. Big Lots also has some great home decorating stuff so check that out after you go to Michael's!

Drink Wine!

...only if you're of age, of course.  But if you drink wine, you can save your corks to make something very unique...or you can cheat, and buy corks online off of amazon or any other cork selling website (just type it in on google)...Now for the finished product (that I made myself)...How cool is this?...

I made myself this cork board because I wanted something different...and something to hold my jewelry (especially my necklaces so they don't get tangled)...This adds some spunk into my bedroom, and I love it. 

P.S. I found this old frame at home in a box that was going to go to goodwill...so look around your house before buying one!

Candle Love

I love candles.  Two summers ago, I walked into my best friend Katie's house in Philly, PA and smelt one of the best smells ever (this sounds weird, I know). It was the magnificent scent of Coconut Banana. To my surprise, there was a mason jar candle all the way in the other room that my nostrils fell in love with.  Mama Paula (Katie's Mom) promised me she would buy me some candles next time she went down to the Jersey Shore, since there was a candle shop there that sold "Our Own Candle Company" candles....In the fall, I was given a little gift bag with 2 of my favorite scented candles...

Every since then, I have collected a few more of these...

These are GREAT little centerpieces for a kitchen table, a coffee table, or in the bathroom...they're also great as gifts! They come in all different colors and all different scents. A 13 oz. Mason jar candle sells for about $5.00 which is very cheap compared to Yankee Candle that can sell for up to $25.00! And you have my word for it that these "Our Own Candle Company" candles all smell AWESOME. So next time your nostrils are craving a delicious scent,  CLICK ON THIS LINK to go to the website to order!

DOLLAR $TORE

I love the Dollar Store...There are so many things in there that are so cool for just $1...and 7% tax :)
I found this awesome wine/goblet glass that is great for the fall. 

Of course, I had to buy four of them to set on my dinner table (total of $4.28).  The design on the thick crystal-type glass is so pretty and unique.  Being on a college kid budget, this is an awesome price for some great glassware.  The Dollar $tore also has great coffee mugs and other types of glasses. Check it out next time you're there!