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Tuesday 1 October 2013

Going Retro...on a budgie budget!

My wee man is growing up. He's started 'Big School', and that inevitably means that changes are coming! So, I figured that perhaps it was time to have a flurry of re-organisation in his bedroom too! It was in need of a little TLC, as it had become untidy, cluttered and a tad tired looking. Now, I'm not talking paint-brush-in-hand kind of changes, just teeny ones that make all the difference. It started with a shelf...Now, I don't think I'm the only fan of the Ikea Expedit furniture range. These shelves are clean in design and simplicity, they are sturdy and very practical, especially in little people's rooms! I acquired one second hand, and for pennies, so it was win-win! After a bit of sorting and shifting, our little guy's toys are tidy, easily accessible, and above all, easy to keep that way! I figured that the wall above needed a few fresh touches too, but I really didn't
want to break the bank doing it. I set to work today, and after scouring PINTEREST for free printable art, I have framed and hung some quirky art to brighten up his room. Here it is...Tah-dah!


Let's take a closer look...

Free printable from 'Sweetpress Studio'with a caption from one of our favourite films, 'The Lion King'...



Free retro printable alphabet from 'The Handmade Home' We picked our favourite four, and framed it in a recycled frame.




More freebies from 'The Handmade Home'...






The bike print can be found at 'Entirely Eventful Day'.
The headphones canvas was a High Street find from Wilkinson's...50p!

And lastly, a little obsession of mine...Moustaches! Found in Google images, I printed these, cut them out, mounted them to some 'old school' paper, and framed it...



And there you have it...A new retro inspired wall on a budgie budget, with printing costs and frames from budget stores, the whole project comes in at under a tenner! Happy days!

Tania ♥

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful, timelessly fun proof positive that you can create absolutely awesome decor on a wisp of budget. I love interior design and home decor, but don't feel comfortable breaking the bank to adorn and furnish my house either.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Hi Jessica! Yip, I'm always looking for ways to do things at a snip! Especially as the kids grow up so fast! Have a great weekend! ♥

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  2. Brilliant ideas there! I love some of that art work, will check out those sites, thanks for the tip! :) x

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    1. Glad you liked it! And who said nothing in life is free? Happy weekend! x

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  3. Fabulous and inspirational!

    Love Claire xx

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    1. Hi Claire! Lol! Thank you! Enjoy the onset of autumn!
      Tania x

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    1. Thank you! I had so much fun doing it! Hope you're well! Have a great weekend.
      Tania x

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  5. The wall looks great Tania! I will have to remember that website!

    Happy evening,

    Madelief x

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    1. Thanks Madelief! Lovely to hear from you! Have a super weekend! Tania x

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  6. How very gorgeous Tania, so clever! xox Penny

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    1. Hi Penny! Thank you so much! Good old Internet hey? Hope all is well with you and yours! Have a blessed weekend! Tania x

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