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Gold Pineapple Bookends
from Houzz
Urban Shop Faux-Fur Armless Swivel Chair
from Walmart
Macrame Wall Hanging
from Bellacor
Gold Metal Rolling Cart
from Cost Plus World Market
Most people take great care decorating the inside of their homes, but few give that same attention to their outdoor space. Maybe it’s because furnishing your patio, porch or deck often can be more expensive than decorating indoors. I know firsthand because I recently invested in decking out our porch. Luckily, I found some workarounds to budget-breaking upgrades — and now I’m sharing those picks with you. The whole haul totals just under $250. And that’s not even the best part. Since you’re shopping for them with Ebates, you’ll get Cash Back on all the best products.
Outdoor rugs can be shockingly expensive, but the right rug can serve as the focal point for your entire outdoor setup. Start with the rug because you’ll be using its colors and patterns to inform the rest of your picks. I went with shades of blue for our deck, and I couldn’t be happier. This similar rug from Walmart would make a great foundation for your new space.
Cost: $45
Mainstays Fret Area Rug
from Walmart
When it comes to outdoor furniture, shopping for seating can be another expensive endeavor. There are countless options available, so how do you decide? It all comes down to how often you plan to use your space and what style you’re looking for. I wanted the Adirondack style without the price tag, so I chose two plastic lounge chairs. They’re very sturdy and look great on our deck.
Cost: $60
Adams Mfg Corp Stackable Resin Adirondack Chair with Slat Seat
from Lowe’s
This is where you really get to show your creativity. Like I mentioned earlier, it’s a good idea to plan your accent colors around the rug you’ve chosen since it’ll be a focal point of your outdoor decor. The sky’s the limit on what items you pick to fill the rest of your space. I recommend an interesting side table like this one from Jet.com. Candles, pillows and even a cool serving station are also great outdoor decor ideas.
Cost: $50
Atcia Wicker Outdoor Accent Table, Multibrown
from Jet.com
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Even on a budget, you’ve invested time and hard-earned money on your outdoor project. Protect your new pieces with an outdoor storage unit. It’ll keep everything organized and, most important, dry. I chose this one from Suncast that doubles as an extra seat. You can even find a cushion for the top to match the rest of your color scheme.
Cost: $40
Storage Seat – 22 Gallon – Taupe Brown – Suncast
from Target
A little outdoor lighting can go a long way. I opted for string lights like these from Kohl’s and zip-tied them to a cable I bought from the hardware store. If you’re outfitting a porch or covered patio, hanging these lights is even easier. Most lights come with brackets to help attach them to your home. If they don’t, you can use a staple gun to get the job done.
Cost: $45
Cleveland Vintage Lighting Indoor / Outdoor Copper Finish Edison Bulb String Lights
from Kohl’s
When you’re tight on space, you need to be careful about how much stuff you bring into your home. Luckily, there are plenty of space-saving gadgets out there that make compact living much easier. Here, I’ve picked out a few of my favorite gadgets for small spaces. They helped me manage clutter when I was living in a 700-square-foot apartment, and they still keep me organized now that I’ve got a bigger space. I’m confident they’ll help you too. And, since you’re shopping for them with Ebates, you’ll get Cash Back while shopping for all the best products.
I had one of these when I lived in San Francisco. My apartment was tiny, with only a small storage locker to house my luggage, camping gear and other odds and ends. I left my rack free-standing because I couldn’t put holes in the walls, but you can also bolt it to a stud for extra security. Getting bikes on and off is quick and easy, and you’ll also be surprised at how little space it really takes up.
Two-Bike Garage Wall Indoor Bicycle Storage Rack
from Jet.com
The infamous Instant Pot. By now, most people have heard of this all-in-one device. If you haven’t heard, the Instant Pot is a combination of a slow cooker and pressure cooker with a few extra features, including a sauté mode. The idea is that you need to use only one pot to cook an entire meal. It’s the king of kitchen gadgets. Also, the combination of heat and pressure reduces cooking times. Both selling points make the Instant Pot great for people living in small spaces. I’ve made chili, roast and a few soups in mine. Time to trade in that hot plate for something more sophisticated.
Instant Pot 8-Quart 6-in-1 Pressure Cooker
from Walmart
I have a full-size steamer, but I’ve always wanted a handheld option for travel too. When you’re living in a tight space, an iron and ironing board can be a no-go. I wish I’d had a steamer like this when I had a 700-square-foot apartment in Los Angeles. Simply turn it on, give those wrinkles a few passes and take on the day.
Steam and Go Handheld Garment Steamer
from Bed Bath & Beyond
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When you don’t have room for a food processor or full-size blender, an immersion blender will save the day. It’s not perfect, but it can handle a surprising number of tasks around the kitchen. Try making soups, smoothies, salsas and more with this handy tool. Immersion blenders are also easy to clean. You just twist off the blender head and wipe down the handle, and you’re good to go.
KitchenAid 3-Speed Immersion Blender
from Overstock.com
If you’re tight on space, the last thing you want to bring into your home is a bulky receiver and a speaker set. These days, all you really need is a high-quality portable speaker. This one, from Marshall — makers of amplifiers for musicians around the globe — is a great option. It’s plenty loud for a small space, has well-balanced sound levels so your favorite music will sound great and it’s durable.
Marshall Stockwell Portable Bluetooth Speaker
from East Dane
No desk? No problem. Pick up this sturdy laptop stand and get to work anywhere in your home. This seems like a no-brainer on a list like this, but it’s one of the most useful tools I’ve owned. I like this option from Kings Brand because of the build quality and number of uses. You can take it anywhere in your home — or on the go — and you’ll be ready to work or play in no time.
Our kitchen windowsill is a little full with plant life, but it’s nice to have a mini collection of greenery to tend to. The best part about picking up a new plant is figuring out what container or accessory it’ll call home. Depending on the species, there are hundreds of options out there to choose from. I’ve pulled together a few of my favorites that’ll work for just about anything your green thumb can grow. And, if you pick up one of them, you’ll be earning Cash Back at Ebates while shopping for all the best products.
Say that nine times fast. Why stick to basic plant pots when you can treat your greenery to something as cool as this brontosaurus planter? The yellow ceramic is on-trend for spring and summer, and it’ll make for an excellent conversation piece. I’ve been seeing them in a bunch of different colors, including gold-plated options.
IMAX Yellow Dinosaur Ceramic Planter
from Bellacor
I have a huge Tillandsia air plant that would feel right at home in this cool geometric hanger. If you’re unfamiliar with air plants, they don’t require dirt so you can display them just about anywhere. They need a water bath about once a week, but that’s about it. They really are the perfect plants, and this hanger planter is a nice way to show them off.
Tillandsia Large Hanger
from Gilt
Teardrop ceiling plant hangers are pretty popular for showcasing air plants and succulents, but you can use them for a lot of other plants as well. Cacti, flowers, mosses and vines are all nice options for filling your teardrop habitat. I use white sand in mine, but you can add rocks, dirt or even mulch. It all depends on what plants will call the teardrop home.
Glass Teardrop Hanging Planter
from Crate & Barrel
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Why settle for a basic wood plant pot when you can pick up one that doubles as a chalkboard? This functional home decor would make an excellent addition to a large bay window or kitchen sill. What you write is up to you. Maybe some words of encouragement to help your new plants grow?
Gronomics Rectangular Succulent Planter with Chalkboard
from Jet.com
This knotted leather flower hanger is something I’d love to have in my home. Unfortunately, the navy pot and water tray don’t come with your purchase, but that’s the color I’d pick hands down. The designer, based in Portland, Oregon, makes three sizes that can accommodate pots up to 9 inches in width, so you can plant just about anything that would fit in a traditional hanging basket.
Knotted Leather Plant Holder
from Ahalife
Few plant accessories are more classic than the cotton macrame plant hanger. I really like this one because of the weave pattern and the color. Gray is a nice neutral color, so it goes with nearly everything. It’s 6 inches wide, so it’ll fit a decent-size pot. Simple, clean and practical — what more could you ask for?
When you’re having the kind of morning where you’ve barely brushed your hair, you don’t have time to wait for a drip, drip, drip coffeemaker. These brewers are good for small spaces, taking on the go or making coffee at your desk if you need to. Something else I like about single-serve brewers is that taking them apart and cleaning them is a simpler process, and a few feature bottle and brewer as one jar. Don’t drink coffee? Loose-leaf tea and water infusers have some beautiful, portable solutions.
Maybe you know enough coffee fanatics to not be surprised that there is an Olympics of single-cup coffee making and the gold goes to the Aeropress. There are some hard-core fans of this very simple gadget, which uses an airtight suction seal as part of its magic, and there are detailed, award-winning, step-by-step instructions for the exact kind of coffee quality you could want for every variety of brew.
AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker
from Kohl’s
If you can’t live without your espresso even when you’re off the grid, the MiniPresso is your gadget. This single-serve espresso maker does not require electricity, just some manual labor. The function is very similar to the Aeropress, with a stronger espresso shot.
Wacaco Portable Mini Espresso Maker
from Bed Bath & Beyond
Here’s the real grab and go. The Full Circle Brumi bottle is a single-serve coffeemaker in which brewer and bottle are one, so you don’t need to remember a mug or scrub the scum off the one in the office kitchen. The double-walled bottle is the perfect size and is good for keeping your hands safe from hot temperatures. If you think ahead, you can do a cold brew the night before and take it out of the fridge as you run out the next morning.
Brumi Pour Over & Cold Brew To-Go Bottle
from Food52
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The Tia Infuser encourages your H2O consumption with its cold-water tea bottle. If you prefer a citrus wake-up, you can use it as a fruit infuser too. That way, you can pretend you went to the spa for that cucumber-strawberry water instead of spending all morning doing errands.
Tia Infuser Water Bottle
from Anthropologie
The Magisso teacup design isn’t only charming for its good looks — it’s functional too. The filter can handle even fine, loose-leaf teas, and it pops out easily for cleaning. You can play with the strength of your steeping by adjusting the tilt or reuse the same leaves for more than one cup.
Magisso Oblique Fall Smart Teacup
from AliExpress
The Cafflano Klassic would be the single-serve coffeepot to tote around during the zombie apocalypse. The stainless steel tumbler is insulated to keep your coffee hot, and the lid actually contains a hand-crank grinder. But truly, this is a traveling coffee machine that doesn’t sacrifice quality.
Classic Cafflano KLASSIC all-in-one coffee maker
from Rakuten Global Market
Home improvement can be a headache if you don’t have the right tools. And home-improvement stores can be intimidating if you’re not sure what you need or aren’t comfortable using tools in general. To help, I’ve put together a list of my all-time favorites. These are the best tools to own, whether you’re just starting out or you’re more experienced with home renovation. Plus, if you add them to your arsenal, you’ll be earning Cash Back at Ebates while shopping for all the best products.
A power drill is one of the pillars of a basic tool kit. Most people have used one or own a drill of their own; fewer people have used an impact driver. It’s a shame, because my impact driver has changed the way I approach home improvement. Its primary job is driving screws with incredible force, but I’ve used it for tons of other applications. The best part is that it’s just as easy to handle as a power drill, so there’s no learning curve. I love my Dewalt impact driver, and pros tend to reach for Dewalt tools as well. If you have a big home-improvement job to tackle or you just want something with a little more power than your current cordless drill, reach for an impact driver.
Dewalt 20-Volt Compact Impact Driver
from Northern Tool
The speed square is a home-improvement tool many people overlook. It’s not flashy, but it’ll change the way you work. Aside from helping you draw a straight line, the speed square doubles as a protractor. It’ll also work as a saw guide and can help you mark the perfect angle. Swanson makes the original speed square, which usually comes with a book to help you get the most from your new tool.
Swanson Speed Square
from Overstock.com
A chalk line is a precision tool pros have used for years that’s easy for a home-improvement newbie to adopt. Basically, you secure (or have someone hold) one end of the line to point A and hold the other end of the line down tightly at point B. Then you pick up the string somewhere in the middle and let it snap back onto whatever surface you’re working on. The result? A perfectly straight line marked with chalk dust. I’ve used it to keep screws straight while installing flooring, hanging pictures and much more. This one from Stanley is a good pick. It should be the last one you ever buy if you take care of it.
Stanley Chalk Line Reel
from Jet.com
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The one tool I find myself reaching for the most during weekend home-improvement jobs is my Allway 6-in-1 Painter’s Tool. It was designed to help with paint-related jobs, but I’ve found dozens of ways to use it: pulling nails, scraping crud off walls, patching drywall, spreading putty, etc. If you are painting, here’s a pro tip: That concave edge is meant for scraping excess paint out of paint rollers when you clean them, so they’re not stiff and brittle the next day when you’re trying to paint a third or fourth coat.
Allway 6-in-1 Painter’s Tool
from Jet.com
Hanging pictures? Anchoring furniture to the wall? You need a stud finder. Simply drag it along your wall and it’ll tell you exactly where to drive a screw or hammer a nail. Some, like this one from Zircon, can even alert you if there are wires and tell the difference between metal and wood. I own this model, and it has saved me plenty of headaches in the past couple years.
Zircon Metal and Wood Stud Finder
from Lowe’s
When we renovated our home last year, I spent hours on this portable work platform from Werner. It’s good for just about anything, but I used it most for painting, working on walls and doing electrical work. It’s just the right height and is easy to tote around and set up in small spaces where a ladder wouldn’t make sense. We’ve settled in now, but I still use it about every other weekend for odd jobs.
Clutter, mess and mayhem — it’s hard to stay organized when you have #allthethings taking up all your space. But getting the house neat and tidy again is easy with the help of a few smart storage solutions and nifty home essentials. Start sorting one room at a time, find a designated home for every paper and knickknack and you’ll soon see the floor again!
If you’re guilty of throwing all your spices in one cluttered cabinet (been there!), you need this super-cool horizontal drawer rack. Having everything you need within reach next to the stove ups your kitchen-organization game and makes cooking quicker and more convenient.
Drawer Organizer Spice Rack
from Bed Bath & Beyond
When you have small closets and minimal space, you have to get creative and make the most of the room you do have. That’s why this clever under-bed organizer is a savvy solution. It’s ideal for housing spare linens, storing extra clothes and hiding a mess in a pinch!
Better Homes and Gardens Under-Bed Organizer
from Walmart
No room for a mudroom? No problem. Bid farewell to spare shoes and strewn jackets with this organizer, which features three spacious, moisture-resistant shelves and an umbrella holder to boot.
Organize It All Utility Entryway Organizer
from Jet.com
Great for rooms lacking storage space, this wardrobe closet-organization system is so stylish that you’ll be proud to keep it on display for everyone to see.
Neu Home Industrial Closet Organizer
from HSN
Crafters need not stop their paper-hoarding ways; this amazing studio drawer set has 12 compartments to house everything a DIYer needs.
Honey-Can-Do Studio Organizer Cart with Drawers
from Bed Bath & Beyond
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A large wicker basket in every room is the secret to successful home organization. Use it for blankets, throw pillows and quick cleanups when unexpected company arrives.
Bryant Large Wicker Basket with Chalkboard
from Pier 1 Imports
Shelfie Instagram alert! A chic bookshelf not only adds sophistication to a room, but also provides space for all the decorative accents you previously didn’t know where to put.
Weston Home Elements Bookshelf Media Tower
from Walmart
Small guest bathrooms can present a particular challenge, but this cabinet enables you to store all the essentials — from shampoo to TP to magazines.
Costway Narrow Wood Floor Bathroom Storage Cabinet
from Overstock.com
Keep your calendar front and center, hang your keys and keep essentials safe in this family wall organizer.
Kate and Laurel Darla Chalkboard Wall Organizer with Hooks
from Bed Bath & Beyond
’Tis the season to be cooking and cleaning and serving and entertaining. The holidays are here, and that means lots of guests soon will be sitting around your table, chatting and laughing and eating and enjoying good food, great wine and even better company. Deck the halls and deck out your dining room with lots of fabulous holiday decorations, Christmas centerpieces and other merry tabletop must-haves. We rounded up a few festive pieces for your perusing pleasure. Happy hosting!
Serve coffee and cocoa in these charming snowman mugs — and don’t forget to leave some cookies and milk for Santa too!
Snowman Mugs
from Sur la Table
Not everyone is Martha Stewart. DIY holiday centerpieces may sound like a good idea, but they’re usually not easy to recreate. Luckily for you, this cheery decoration will liven up your table and brighten spirits.
Holiday Bulb Tree
from Sur la Table
This beautiful felt table liner can be dressed up or down, and it makes the perfect base for fancy (or casual!) flatware.
Maker’s Table Runner
from JoAnn Fabrics
This cotton Kate Spade holiday village place mat is cute and totally endearing. Kids and grown-ups alike will love them.
Holiday Village Place Mats
from Bloomingdale’s
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Featuring jolly and iconic seasonal scenes, these appetizer plates are perfectly playful for all your casual Christmas get-togethers.
Christmas Appetizer Plates
from Pier 1 Imports
Santa deserves a prominent place at — or, rather, on — the holiday table. This sculpted platter is a wonderful way to serve light bites and sides.
Put out your personalized seating cards and place utensils in these adorable buffalo-check mini stockings. How cute is that?
Buffalo-Check Stocking Utensil Holder
from Bed Bath & Beyond
These wine-bottle labels are kitschy and silly and totally fun for family gatherings and casual holiday affairs. Cheers!
Holiday Wine Labels
from Michael’s
These beautiful napkin rings bring winter nature to your table and add a festive flair to your everyday linens.
Rugs do a lot for a room. They can brighten the mood, set the vibe and keep your feet warm on tile or wood floors. Rugs are an easy way to make an artistic statement and, if used correctly, they can add balance to a space. Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for a new rug.
Rugs are no longer limited to Persian or European styles. You can go wild: jutes and sisals, edgy geometrics, novelty rugs, modern and contemporary alternatives. The list goes on and on. Before you commit to a style, educate yourself on what’s available and what overall vibe you want to go for in your home.
The natural colors in this rug will bring out the colors in your furniture and decor.
Safavieh Handmade Wool Rug
from Overstock
Tossing a tiny rug in a large space is a common interior-design faux pas. Decorators refer to this as the postage-stamp size. The measurements you want for area rugs are 6 feet by 9 feet, 8 feet by 10 feet or 9 feet by 12 feet. Center the rug in your room so the distance between the rug and the wall is the same on all four sides. If you’re unsure of the proper size for your room, err on the larger side. It’s better to go too big than too small.
You can also play around with shapes, such as this circular silver option.
Safavieh Adirondack Silver Rug
from Overstock
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Is your room neutral, with light-toned walls and minimal decor? You may wish to try a patterned rug as a way to bring color into the space. On the flip side, solid- or neutral-colored rugs can tone down a busier room. Even if you opt to go extra on the color, make sure the colors aren’t too complicated—otherwise you’ll wind up with a complicated and visually cluttered space.
Spend time imagining different options that will work with your furniture colors. A monochromatic rug like this one looks great with patterned furniture, especially when matched to the furniture’s secondary color.
Moroccan Wool Flat Weave
from ABC Carpet & Home
Rugs are a fun way to bring new textures into a room. Silk rugs, although pricey and challenging to clean, are elegant and beautiful. If you opt for natural materials, such as sisal and jute, you can add warmth to a space.
This handwoven neutral-toned area rug plays with texture in a fun way.
Pero Flat Weave Cotton
from ABC Carpet & Home
Lifestyle and Upkeep
Do you have pets or children? You may wish to go for a patterned rug instead of a white rug, because patterned rugs hide stains better. High-pile or shag rugs also do not fit this type of lifestyle. Switch to a flat-weave or extremely low-pile rug to reduce the look of wear.
How much work are you willing to put into keeping your rug in great shape? Most require regular vacuuming. High-pile rugs are more challenging to clean; you’ll have to send them out or have them professionally cleaned in your home. As a general rule, they should be cleaned once a year. Low-pile and flat-weave rugs are easier to spot clean, and require twice-yearly old-fashioned rug beating to remove accumulated dust.
After wrapping up spring cleaning, I’m ready to jump into summer decorating. At our house, summer is a time when friends and family come to visit and we host dinner parties that extend way past our kids’ bedtimes. Summer is when our door is always open to welcome in both the ocean breeze and friends who stop by to drop off seasonal fruits or come for an extended stay. With simple changes to our living room decor that won’t break the bank, I can make my favorite room in the house inviting while keeping a summer vibe.
One of my favorite things about summer is how colorful everything is. The flowers are in full bloom, the trees have fruit on them and our gardens are overflowing — not to mention all the trips to the ocean and amusement parks and, oh, the drawn-out pink-and-orange sunsets. If you have the stamina to paint a wall or two, we say, “Go for it!” But if you just want a pop of color, spray paint can turn old, boring objects into something great. For example, you can spray paint the base of an old lamp or a vase that hasn’t been used lately. Adding pops of color will make your living room design look fresh and modern.
You may not want to have pineapple-print curtains all year round (although if you do, I won’t blame you), but, during the summer months, why not? We love this pineapple-print fabric from Jo-Ann Fabrics, and, with some Clip Rings, you can DIY your summer curtains with minimal sewing involved.
I love cooking. During the summer months, I have a few cookbooks I use constantly, such as my ice-pops, smoothies and ice-cream cookbooks. I take some of my summer cookbooks off of my bookshelf and put them in a picnic basket or on a bright serving tray on my coffee table. Making my cookbooks accessible to my guests makes for great conversations, and also gives me an idea of what people like to eat.
What are some things that remind you of summer? For me, it’s pools, fireflies and pineapples. When I see or smell a pineapple, I am often transported to some summer memory. I like to decorate with the things that evoke emotion. As you can tell by my DIY curtain print, I love pineapples so much that during summer I like to have pineapple-scented candles or pineapple votives around the house. They bring a smile to my face.
Summer is a time I can relax, when our house doesn’t have to be in perfect order to sustain the business of the school year. At the same time, I want our home to feel fresh and upbeat, and with a few little changes to our living room decorations I can make it happen!
