How To Save Money On Energy Coast This Winter....

If you are looking for ways to cut energy coast this winter all while keeping your home warm and cozy, Real Simple has some great tips and tricks on how save money on winterizing your home. The average American spends close to an arm and leg on energy bills on a yearly basis. These tips will help to make  your home more energy efficient and your wallet a little heavier this winter. 

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Decorative Pumpkins.....

With Halloween just a few weeks away I am not looking forward to carving pumpkins after last years fiasco. I will be the first to say that I am not a pumpkin carver by far. I ran across these cool pumpkin crafts while waiting in line at the grocery store. I could not wait to get home to get the how-to's from  CountryLiving.com. These fun filled crafts require little to no carving and are full of creativity. My favorites just happen to be the one's that require NO carving at all. I can't wait to get my hands on some  cool prints to wrap my pumpkins in this year. Happy Crafting everybody. 

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Thrift Store Finds.....

I've been on the hunt for a new headboard for months now. When I finally decided to make my own I ran across this gem. I stopped over at Habitat for Humanity looking for some side table that would work with my design scheme on another project, and low and behold the design Gods we shinning down on me. This queen size headboard was priced at $25.00 and I was not about to let it pass me bye. I'm so excited to get started working on it. A little TLC is all this headboard needs and I'm ready to nurture it. Headboard make over take one.  There are plenty of unseen treasures at your local thrift store. If you are a DIYer like myself take some time to shop your local stores before diving into your next project. You might find it a little more satisfying doing the work yourself and a bit more budget friendly by going the thrift store route.

And We have A Winner.....

And we have a winner people. But before I start the drum roll I would like to thank everyone who entered my From the Heart Giveaway you guys are the best. It's so hard to just pick one Winner so I let my son pull the name out of the hat. Drum Roll Pleeeeeeeeeeease............

A Big Congratulations goes out to Nikki you are the lucky winner of this fabulous giveaway. Please email your mailing information over to mydesign80@GMail.com and I will get your gift to you asap. Thanks again to everyone who entered or spread the word about the giveaway. Be on the look out for the launch of  My Designs 80 on Etsy coming next week. I can wait to give you guys a sneak peek of my shop. Yayyyyy!

Last Chance to Win... Pillow Giveaway

Today is the last day of this special Giveaway so get involved for your chance to win a set of hand made pillow covers that I like to call my Naturally beautiful girls. These pillow covers are valued at $45.00 USD. If you want to try your chances at winning here's how to enter. Step 1: leave a comment on the blog asking any question you want answered about interior design. Step 2: head over the the Official My Design Interiors fan page and click the "Like" button for a chance to win. Good Luck everyone.


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Decorate Like A Pro....

Let's just be honest, sometimes redecorating your home can be not only time consuming but a bit expensive as well. Not everyone has the means to go out and hire an Interior Designer to help redesign their entire home. Bummer for me but it's true. Over at House Beautiful there's a great article that consist of 20 decorating secrets from professional designers that should help you get your creative juices going. It's full of tips and tricks that will help you think and decorate like one of the pro's. 

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