Decorating, Savers Style.

Now that I'm finally done unpacking I've begun the decorating process. Despite a nasty rumor about my desire to 'put doilies everywhere' I don't have any nefarious plans to completely re-do James' condo. But as much as I enjoy the Red Sox, beer, and popular movies I don't really want to live in a clubhouse and would like to create a more co-ed atmosphere. Enter: French Country Farmhouse. That is my decorating theme. Deceptively simple and easy to pull off on a budget.

I started with the dining room table where I envisioned some kind of glassware centerpiece with a white cloth runner underneath.

I picked up this glass jar thing and the cloth at Savers for $3 each. Then I found a white column candle at TJ Maxx for $4.

I also picked up this super cute apron at for $3, perfect for all those things I haven't been baking.

And, since it's always a good idea to have backups, here's an alternative lace runner that I got at Goodwill for $1...

...along with another piece of glassware for $4. Imagine there's some flowers in it.

I'd say not bad for $15 total!

Meanwhile, in the basement....

James assembled the wall of TVs.

Home sweet home!