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~before & after~

May 15, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
 Just a little before and after of these faux concrete candle holders from Dollar Tree.  I loved them white, but I knew that the candle soot would make them dirty after each use, so...I painted them black.  Problem solved!  I love them even more now.  Not bad for $2.50!Jeanine ...

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~mad about mushrooms~

May 02, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
 Have you seen these ceramic mushrooms at Dollar Tree?  Someone on IG had the brilliant idea to paint the bottoms black and I was all in!I forgot to take a before picture, but the bottoms were a boring beige.  Look at them now!  So much better.  I'm displaying them inside, but you could also place them in your garden and use for autumn decor.  The possibilities are endless...and all it took was some black paint.Jeanine...

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~what i'm loving now at target's dollar spot~

April 30, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
Run, don't walk, if you haven't been to Target in a while.  They've slowly been adding summer pieces to their DollarSpot (a.k.a. Bullseye's Playground), and the selection does not disappoint.  First up is this mini cloche tray. I imagine using it for outdoor entertaining.  Cheese plate, anyone (especially since they also have chalkboard cheese sticks in the DollarSpot too)?!  Or how about adding some mini faux flowers or robin's eggs for indoor decor?!  If you're going with...

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~framed art for under $25~

April 12, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
Ever just get sick of some of your bedroom decor?!  Me too, and that's why I'm working on a mini makeover for the space.It all started with the J'adore Dior print (found on Etsy many years ago).  I wanted to swap out some oversized wood angel wings I had hanging for some simple frames.I also didn't feel like spending a lot, so I headed over to Pinterest and found the free ampersand and parfum bottle...

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~happy easter~

April 09, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
 (Photo courtesy of The Graphics Fairy)Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Easter!  BTW, I'm back...Jeanine ...

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