$$$ 4 the Houzz Spent Well

Do you ever question yourself prior to making a large purchase?  Especially when it comes to spending money on your home?  I do!  I often find myself trying to justify my spending, yet also want to spend my money on quality.  How do you balance the two without compromising one or the other?

This article in Houzz offers some great advice in making good spending choices without compromising product quality or risking a budget blowout.  There are ways to purchase well made and long lasting furniture without going into debt.

I like the idea of shopping for secondhand furniture and then repurposing it by reupholstering or adding a new finish to the piece.  There are some great secondhand furniture stores in our area, and the Town of Waxhaw is home to some really cool antique stores.  I've always wanted to buy an old armoire.  Refinishing or painting it would give it a French country look, and add to the Shabby Chic eclectic feel I've started in my master bedroom.  This paint is AMAZING, and makes even the novice painter look like a trained pro!

Have fun with mixing purchasing power and great finds!  Re-purposing isn't the only option, but makes for some fun DIYing!