Treasure Hill Cottage

My neighborhood is one of those suburban backdrops that you always see in the movies. Everyone is out on the weekend, pruning their garden and carefully arranging their yard decorations. Every year there is a friendly, yet heated, competition to determine best garden on the block.

It wasn’t a big deal until some of my neighbors got really competitive. My edge is that I’ve got stylish garden decor objects in my yard. No sir, no ceramic gnomes for me! One of the Victorian birdhouses I recently purchased is my centerpiece because it is decorative and useful. Even the judges this year loved it!

We just finished a bathroom addition in the space over our garage and it went a little over budget. I have to spend a lot less on the decor stuff than what I’d like, so I’ve had to do some real bargain hunting to find good deals on stuff that looks great. And when it comes to bathroom décor, it’s pretty important that it be durable quality materials and construction.

I started by purchasing the big-ticket items, such as the sink, tub and toilet, at a liquidation store. Not only did this save me money but it also helped me determine the budget for the rest of the peripherals. Now I know how much I can spend on bath towel hangers, outlet covers and other peripherals.